Architectural Designer

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MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS *****

PHONE 281-***-**** • CELL 832-***-**** • E-MAIL ***************@*****.***

S H A W N D A N I E L

AutoCAD Design

OBJECTIVE

To work part time for a stable architectural firm as a Intern Architect using either AutoCAD or Microstation that deals with many aspects of architectural services ranging from residential homes to commercial buildings.

EXPERIENCE

9/2008-Current CSC Applied Technology Division Houston, TX

Architectural Designer

Working directly for NASA. Most projects are remodeling of existing buildings within the NASA Johnson Space Center campus and also including Ellington Field and Sonny Carter. Coordinating with mechanical and electrical engineers to create finished construction documents. All design work is done on Microstation V8 XM version.

2/2008-6/2008 CRA Architecture (laid off due to lack of work) Houston, TX

Project Architect

www.craarchitecture.com

The main client was the federal government. Most projects were remodeling of existing federal buildings including courtrooms, jury deliberation rooms, rotunda’s, and judge’s chambers. Verifying existing conditions through field visits. Coordinated with MEP engineers to create finished CDs for all projects including the Bob Casey Federal Building downtown. All drafting done on AutoCAD version 2006.

7/2007-2/2008 Urban Architecture (laid off due to lack of work) Houston, TX

Project Architect

The main client was EZ Tag and Harris County Toll Road Authority. Most projects were ground up construction using tilt-up concrete or CMU and other projects were remodels of existing offices. Verifying existing conditions through field visits. Coordinated with MEP engineers to create finished CDs for all projects. All drafting done on AutoCAD version 2008.

2/2006-7/2007 Castles Design Group (laid off due to lack of work) Houston, TX

Project Coordinator

Handled the entire Stage Stores account which included site visits nationwide. Under the supervision of Slayden Clarkson, produced construction documents including floor plans, rcp, fixture and site plans. Coordinated with MEP engineers to create finished CDs for new and remodeled stores.

4/2004-2/2006 Ryland Homes (laid off due to downsizing) Houston, TX

AutoCAD Draftsman

www.ryland.com

Designed and revised all plans including creating a database for all draftings. Revised components such as: roof rafters, elevations, floor joists, additional options for garages, windows, etc.

3/2002 – 4/2004 The Tricarico Group (left because of move to Texas) Wayne, NJ

Project Manager

www.tricarico.com

Designing retail stores all across the US. Responsibilities include problem solving of various sorts ranging from reusage of existing roof top A/C units to conforming with all state and local codes. Design includes interior (fixtures, electrical, floor finish schedule, lighting, etc.) and exterior (signage, glazing, path of egress, etc.) All work drafted using AutoCAD 2002. Clients include H & M, Verizon Wireless, Gateway Computers, Polo Ralph Lauren, Linens N Things, and TUMI.

4/2001 – 3/2002 Burlington Coat Factory Burlington, NJ

AutoCAD Designer

Responsibilities include designing the interior and exterior of stores nationwide for Burlington Coat Factory. This involved designing/drafting of Architectural and Structural Modifications, Additions, Walls, Floor plan, Fixture plan, RCP plan, Elevations, and Details for each store on AutoCAD R14 AEC. Also included design of renovations and demolition of some stores.

3/2000 - 4/2001 Phillips-Van Heusen Bridgewater, NJ

AutoCAD Designer

www.pvh.com

Designing the interior and exterior of stores for Geoffrey Beene, Bass, Izod, and Van Heusen. This involved designing/drafting of Architectural and Structural Modifications, Additions, Walls, Floor plan, Fixture plan, RCP plan, Elevations, and Details for each store on AutoCAD R14 AEC. Also included the design of renovations and demolition of some stores.

5/1999 - 2/2000 Wellisch Architects Springfield, NJ

AutoCAD Designer

Using AutoCAD R. 14, Architectural design and Structural modifications for custom private homes for various clients in New Jersey. Working for private communities including Montville Acres and Orchard Meadows. Formulating a database and producing multiple renderings of homes for real estate company catalogs.

EDUCATION

5/1999 University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

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