Project Manager/ AutoCad Drafter
Resume:
Charlotte, NC *****
Cell: 980-***-****
E-mail: *************@*****.***
Michael J. Akers
Objective : A self-driven professional with multi-faceted background including architectural
project manage-
ment, estimator, and mechanical solution problem solving; seeking a thriving
company that will
a llow the opportunity to utilize my existing technical and visual set and knowledge
base acquired
t hrough education and professional development.
Employment
H istory
Mar. ‘02- Present A kers of Design
A rchitectural Design Consultant Charlotte,
NC
• Consult with clients to analyze their building needs & requirements
• Determine and produce material list per project
• Construct necessary components required per custom design
• Arrange delivery of supplies and special orders per project
• Estimate cost of projects; review shop drawings; negotiated solutions
• Produce desired plans for projects utilizing AutoCAD and Photoshop
• Renovated properties to have a more present facility to be more functional.
• Deck designs and Customs room features for clients to better utilize the
existing spaces.
• Coordinated with local government Agencies to obtain all the proper permits to
ensure that projects are compliant with the safety and satisfaction.
May ’12- Oct.'14 S trategic Staffing Solutions (Lowes CSC- Mooresville)
Contract Work Visual Merchandiser CAD Contractor Mooresville, NC
• Produced approved Multi-Channel presentation intent by drawing Merchandise
F loor Plans and Core Planograms which were prepared through evaluation of
scale, scope, and both macro and micro space planning.
• Developed Merchandise Floor Plans and Planograms presentations which create
an appealing environment for the customer and meet the goals of Multi-Channel
Testing and Commercialization Stakeholders.
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• Created visual aids (Photoshop, PowerPoint presentations, and physical mock-ups)
to support communication of presentation intent and approval process.
• Coordinated with Sr. Merchandiser and Sr. Planogram Specialist on BCN to
ensure the Blueprints were corrected to ensure stores have the updated plans
to follow for their projects scope of work.
Jan. ’12- April ’12 Aerotek P rofessional Staffing (Adams & Associates Architecture)
Contract Work Graduate Architect Mooresville, NC
• Produce desired plans for projects utilizing AutoCAD and Google Sketch-up
• Construct necessary components required per custom designs
• Has also been instrumental in providing the technical know-how needed in
t ransforming ideals and concepts into the final working solution.
• Advise clients of product feasibility.
E mployment
H istory cont.
Mar.'02-Nov. '08 L owes Home I mprovement
Commercial Sales Specialist/ Millwork Sales Specialist/ Department Manager
Mooresville /Charlotte, NC
• Consult with companies to analyze their building needs & requirements
• Manage a 3.6 Million dollar departments- payroll, inventory, and budgets.
• Determine and produce material list per project.
• Construct necessary components required per custom design
• Arrange delivery of supplies and special orders per project
• Consultation with various commercial companies to assist them in determines
t heir building needs based on current needs and projected growth.
• Assist in developing and producing plans, materials, and delivery of
supplies needed.
Sept.'96- Mar. '02 N eighboring Concepts / dba Williams-O'Brien Architecture
A rchitectural Project Manager Charlotte, NC
• Consult with clients to analyze their building needs & requirements
• Estimate cost of projects; review shop drawings; negotiated solutions
• Produce desired plans for projects utilizing AutoCAD and Photoshop
• Construct necessary components required per custom designs
• Advise clients of product feasibility
• Has had the opportunity to work with various clients of neighborhood groups
t hrough the initial planning process
• Has also been instrumental in providing the technical know-how needed in
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t ransforming ideals and concepts into the final working solution.
• Has had the role also included coordinating with all local agencies to assure
t hat the project conform to all code regulations.
P rofessional
Experience
P rojects:
W illiams- O'Brien Architect
Charlotte, NC
• South Corridor Transit Charlotte,
NC
• Arbor Glen Outreach Center Charlotte, NC
• Fairview Homes Community Service Center Charlotte,
NC
• Lafayette Place
AIA Award winner 2000 Shelby, NC
• Cedar Crest Charlotte, NC
• Charlotte Vintage Trolley Shelters Charlotte,
NC
• Oak Park at Third Ward Charlotte,
NC
• University Park Baptist Church Charlotte,
NC
• School Worker's Federal Credit Union Charlotte, NC
• Colville Pointe Charlotte, NC
• Shiloh Community Center Sumter,
SC
• George Pierce Wadsworth Center Charlotte,
NC
• Thai Garden Restaurant Charlotte,
NC
• West Charlotte Business Incubator Charlotte,
NC
A kers of Design
Charlotte, NC
• Mickey's I I Pub and Grill M atthews, NC
• Thompson's Animal Kennel I ndian Trail,
NC
• Andrew Alfred Home Renovation Dallas,
NC
• Kelica Hill Home Renovations
Charlotte, NC
P rofessional
Experience
P rojects cont.:
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A dams + Associates Architects
• The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta Woodstock, GA
• The Outlets at Tejon Ranch
Lebec, CA
• Tanger Outlets Westgate
G lendale, AZ
• Sun Valley Factory Shoppes El
Paso, TX
• Tanger Outlets National Harbor
R ivercrest, MD
L owes CSC- Mooresville
• Fashion Plumbing Vanity Reset
• Fashion Plumbing Bathing Aisle Reset
• Product Locator Phone App
• Northlake Presentational Resets
SK I L LS
SOF TWARE : D RAF T I NG /CAD M E T HO DS :
AutoCAD Technical Drawings in 2D and 3D
Architectural Desktop 3D modeling
Mechanical Desktop Architectural, mechanical, civil, structural
and manual drafting
Inventor
Produce f loor plans, roof plans, elevations,
Autodesk VIZ
wall sections and details, dimensioning,
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
schedules and space planning
Adobe I llustrator
Designed Mechanical components and
Adobe Photoshop
assembly drawings.
Autodesk Revit
Red line drawings
Area calculations
M ATER IALS P ROCESSES:
A ND
Distinguish pervious and impervious areas
Work with multiple materials including plastics,
wood, metals, glass, cement, ceramic, fiber,
R AP I D V ISUAL IZAT I ON :
leather and paper
Basic representation techniques
Read/interpret blueprints, schematics, plans and
p lots Basic forms
Transfer technical information into working Structure of objects and space
d rawings
Create custom designs to solve clients needs
Education:
1994 B luefield State College B luefield, WV
• B.S. in Architectural Engineering & Technology
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2012 I T T Technical I nstitute, South Campus Charlotte, NC
• Associate of Science Degree in Computer D rafting and Design
• Recipient of the Highest Honors and Perfect Attendance Awards
• Co-Valedictorian
• Member of G amma Beta Phi Society
P rofessional Affiliations
• •
Served as president of Chapel Grove Volunteer at Charlotte Men shelter through
A rchitectural Committee church
• •
Served as president of Belmeade Architectural Worked with Samaritan's Purse Operation
Committee Christmas Child to reach their goal.
• •
Involved with assisting Habitat for Humanity Assisted in the renovation of Shady Brook
for design of housing plans. Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
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