NIGEL MCDERMOTT

**** ******* ***** ******, ** ***80 404-***-**** adbsm2@r.postjobfree.com Linkedin: Nigel McDermott SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

A dedicated out-of-the-box visual thinker and skilled professional with over two decades of engineering and architectural AutoCAD drafting, and graphic support experience. Rich career history in architecture and healthcare, bringing a depth of knowledge and strong graphic eye for presenting data visually.

- Expertise in AutoCAD drafting and 3-D modeling

- Expertise in converting complex concepts, master plans, sketches into clean 2-D and 3-D graphics and renders

- Excellent hand drafting skills

- Proven resourceful, analytical and spatial problem solver able to discover issues and improve processes; natural ability to anticipate the next steps

- Outstanding communication and people skills with the ability to foster confidence in all levels of staff and clients - works well as part of a team or solo

SOFTWARE SKILLS

- Expert AutoCAD skills, with working knowledge of other Autodesk products

- Expert 3-D SketchUp Modeling

- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other products in the Adobe Suite

- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced PowerPoint, Intermediate Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Drafter/Graphics Specialist

Self-Employed

July 2018 — Present

- Provided freelance drafting services, 3D design, interior design visualization and simple rendering for residential, commercial and healthcare environments.

Store Planner Contractor

Home Depot (Aerotek Recruitment Agency (Atlanta, Georgia) July 2017 — July 2018

- Provided 2-D AutoCAD drafting support to Home Depot associates. CAD drafting involved creating new or revised floor plans to reflect sales-driven changes to a particular department's layout.

- Analysis of sales to help solve the departmental racking or product moves. Senior Graphics Analyst

Kurt Salmon / ECG Management Consultants* (Atlanta, Georgia)

*Kurt Salmon merged with ECG Management Consultants in 2016 2005 — March 2017

Kurt Salmon: April 2005 – August 2016

ECG: August 2016 – March 2017

Provided AutoCAD drafting, graphic creation support to consultant colleagues

- Provided AutoCAD and graphic support on numerous projects for major names in U.S. healthcare, including for -profits, not-for-profits, behavioral health providers, large and small community hospitals, and children’s hospitals

- Utilized Excel to calculate square footage (net and gross footage analysis) and develop breakdown and listing of departments and rooms by modality

- Created graphic solutions with consistent quality for multi-campus projects, often running on parallel timelines

- Provided AutoCAD and graphic support including warehouse plans, detailing, design and visualization of racks, pick carts and conveyor systems for consumer consultants

- Created graphics for white papers, website, conference presentations, sales pitch “place mat” graphics

- Maintained effective communications (timelines, schedules and expectations) with team members

- Completed walk through and surveys at client sites

- Experience with plotting large-scale and printing documents

- Assisted with “onboarding” of new hires and interns NIGEL MCDERMOTT

3670 Ashwood Drive Smyrna, GA 30080 404-***-**** adbsm2@r.postjobfree.com Linkedin: Nigel McDermott Planning Assistant/Architectural Technician

McGarrigle and Jackson Architects Limited (Londonderry, Northern Ireland) 2003 —2004

Provided AutoCAD architectural drafting support to architects

- Computer Aided Design (architectural/civil), liaisons with statutory bodies, clients, architects and engineers

- Creation of drawings, assisted with cost report and proposals for potential and existing clients and contractors

- Developed and maintained scheduling spreadsheet to monitor construction progress

- Maintenance of drawing files and sub-contractor/manufacturer resource library Planning Assistant/Architectural Technician

Taggart Homes Ltd. (Londonderry, Northern Ireland) 2001 — 2003

Provided AutoCAD architectural drafting support to property developer and architect

- Computer Aided Design (architectural/civil), liaisons with statutory bodies, clients, architects and engineers

- Scheduling and planning of new development services like water, gas and telecoms

- Submitted and tracked orders for building materials and utility services for new housing developments

- Maintenance and standardization of drawing files and client information data

- Design of brochures, site plans, signs, etc.

- Company vehicle fleet manager (vehicle insurance and maintenance scheduling for 40 vehicles) Planning Assistant/Architectural Technician

Rosetta Design Services Limited (Belfast, Northern Ireland) 1992 — 2001

Provided AutoCAD architectural and hand drafting support to structural/ civil engineers and architect

- Computer Aided Design (architectural, structural/civil) manual drafting

- Utilized structural member application to determine joists, beams and foundation sizes

- Analyzed field data and calculation from engineer and architects to produce detailed work drawings

- Provided detailed breakdown of tonnage/cost information for reinforcement to foundations and other reinforced structural members

- Liaisons with statutory bodies, supplies, architects and engineers

- Creation of Health and Safety reports and presentation for clients and contractors EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

- Foyle and Londonderry College, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

- Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education - Building Studies

- NEBOSH Certified in Construction Phase Health & Safety (Northern Ireland)

- Google certified in Sketch Up software and rendering

- Sterling Ledet Associates Certified in Adobe Creative Suite LANGUAGES

- Conversational French and German

WORK AUTHORIZATION

- United States Permanent Resident – fully authorized to work in the US VOLUNTEERING

- MedShare – Medical supply recycling program

- Campbell Middle School PTA (Smyrna, GA)

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