Project Manager Design

Nicholas Vance

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ** **** ******

City: Seattle

State: WA

Zip: 98115

Country: USA

Phone: 503-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $45,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

nicholas j. vance - project manager

phone: 503-***-****

email: *********@********.***

strengths and abilities:

- six years as project manager coordinating jobs in graphic and built form

- computer skills MS Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe CS, CorelDraw

- excellent sketching, rendering, and illustration ability

- strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills

- ability to interact with various trades and also work independently

- creativity and passion for learning

- background in architecture and construction administration

related qualifications:

- time management, and the regular meeting of multiple deadlines

- ten years of experience with construction specifications and drawings

- six years in production/management of graphic design and environments

- receptive to suggestions and outside ideas, team player and mentor

- superior interpersonal skills

- comfortable in a variety of work environments

- meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail

work experience:

6/10 present: owner/freelance graphic designer at sixfingers design

- Designing and producing environmental graphics, print/promotional work, signage, and illustration for large, small, and start-up businesses in the Seattle area.

1/12 11/12: lead designer at vertical visual solutions

- Designed and wrote specs for architectural/environmental interior and exterior signage; Established shop drawing standards; Responsible for obtaining permits from various cities.

2/06 6/10: project manager at odium, inc.

- Used managerial skills, design skills, and computer graphics while interacting regularly with clients, architects, contractors, fabricators, and installers to produce environmental graphics.

1/05 1/06: design associate/structural specialist at neil kelly company

- Drew from architectural background to design, draft, and render home renovations including additions, repairs, and basement excavations/remodels; Met regularly with clients.

8/04 2/05: apprentice at philippe sauvie illustration

- Sharpened computer graphics and rendering skills on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and became familiar with web programs.

8/03 3/04: architectural work at petersen kolberg associates, p.c.

- Drafting and design for healthcare and church projects.

9/02 10/03: production assistant at big wheel productions

- Researched, planned, wrote copy, and interviewed cycling enthusiasts and public officials to promote cycling as recreation and transportation for development of a TV cycling program.

1/01 10/02: architectural work at srg partnership, p.c.

- Met regularly with clients and consultants out of state as sole representative of my firm while leading design, drafting, and construction administration duties on healthcare projects; Cultivated ability to supervise and delegate responsibility among project teams.

9/98 1/01: architectural work at ankrom moisan assoc. architects

- Handled schematics, design development, CDs, and construction administration; Developed interaction skills with clients, contractors, and consultants as project responsibilities increased.

education: Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Bachelors in Design 1992 / Masters in Architecture 1995

References, recommendations, and client list available upon request.

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