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KEITH McKNIGHT

**** ****** **** ****

NASHVILLE TN. 37217

505-***-**** MOBILE

EMAIL: **********@******.***

Objective: Seeking a position as a Project Manager or Architectural Designer using manual and/or Revit/Bim Auto Cad. It is therefore my intent to become proficient in the science and art of Architecture and architectural practice.

Core Competencies:

Sketch Up Revit Architecture 2009 Auto Cad ADT 2009 3d Studio Viz

Ms.Word Ms.Excel Ms.Power Point Lotus Notes

Technical To work or assist in the development of working drawings, construction documents,

Objective: specifications, material and design schematics related to a specific project as assigned.

To assist senior level personnel in the review of drawings and review such items as,

Criteria, code compliance, material compatibilities, completeness and accuracy of drawings.

Education: Ohio State University Columbus Oh

1982 – 1987

Architectural Design – Coursework

Graduate in Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Other Training: Attended the Construction Specifications Institute Wayne County

for Construction Documents Technologist program (course only)

Completed IDP Process in Detroit Michigan Under Harold Varner Varner & Assoc:

Experience:

May 2007 To Present

Durrant. Phoenix Arizona

Position: JOB CAPTAIN:

Projects: Municipal Court Houses /County Prisons and Jails/Health care

Software used: Revit /Bim /Auto Cad ADT 2009 Ms. Word Adobe Photo Shop

Responsibilities Included:

 Coordinating and executing projects through programming,

Schematics and design concept development.

 Secure project commissions, work on Bidding/negotiations.

 Project budgeting, research materials and processes, direct Production staff to produce contract documents.

 Provide construction administration, and function as a technical resource

June 2002 To 2006-07

Studio Fifth Inc. Detroit Michigan

Position: Owner – Designer:

Projects: Religious Institute/Retail Shops/Hospitality/ Educational Facilities/Health care

Software used: Auto Cad ADT/3D Studio Viz/Adobe Photo Shop/Ms Word/Excel

Responsibilities Included:

 Develop and negotiate contracts and fee proposals with clients and consultants.

 Develop space and needs studies, site designs, and develop preliminary project

concepts and master plans.

 Coordinate, manage design and construction documents.

 Coordinate work of project teams, administer/observe construction, track production costs, and perform job site inspections.

 Manage multiple deadlines, attend client meetings and presentations.

June 2000 To 2002

TYJT Engineers. Detroit Michigan

Position: Auto Cad Designer

Projects: Waste Water Treatment Plants Control rooms Sub Stations/Education Facility

Software used: Auto Cad ADT/Ms Word

Responsibilities Included:

 Develop space and needs studies, designs, and develop preliminary project

concepts and master plans.

 Coordinate, manage design and construction documents.

 Manage multiple deadlines.

May 1999 To 2000

Sims Varner & Associate. Detroit Michigan

Position: Auto Cad Designer

Projects: Educational Facilities/Municipal Parking Garages/Retail Shops/Health Care

Software used: Auto Cad ADT/3D Studio Viz/Ms Word

Responsibilities Included:

 Analysis of architectural problems

 Preparing preliminary design drawings for large to moderate size Projects.

 Development and preparation of construction drawings.

June 1997 To 1998

Architects International, Inc. Detroit Michigan

Position: Project Administrator

Projects: Educational Facilities/Religious Institute/Retail Shops/Health Care

Software used: Auto Cad ADT/3D Studio Viz/Ms Word

Responsibilities Included:

 Analysis of architectural problems and making recommendations

for possible solution.

 Preparing preliminary design drawings for small to moderate size Projects.

 Development and preparation of construction drawings, and clarify for the client

and contractors, questions that pertain to architectural work.

May 1994 – April 1997

GM Powertrain Group, Wayne Michigan

New & Major Operations

Position: Associate Engineer Facility Designs

Software used: Auto Cad 13 and 14/Ms Word/Excel

Responsibilities Included:

 V6 & V8 project, field engineer for facility and plant engineering.

 Department, field verification, plant utilities, equipment location.

 Update facility drawings and on autocad 12v and 13v.

 Documentation of facility drawing and specifications.

September 1988 – May 1994 Detroit Michigan

Gannett Outdoor Sign Corporation,

Position: Associate Structural Sign Engineer

Responsibilities Included:

 Managing and channeling communication between the engineers

and builders.

 Responsible for obtaining measurements of structures; installed steel structures,

torsion pipes, uprights, hand rails, and dbi cable.

Professional Member of American Institute of Architecture Students

Affiliation: Studio Fifth Inc. – Partnership in small design firm

Unity and Responsibility – Detroit contracting organization

References:

Harold Varner President CEO Varner & Associates 313-***-****

Mary Gravely Vice President Architects International 313-***-****

Dana White Human Resource Durrant 602-***-****

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