CAD/BIM Designer

MICHAEL R. GHEZZI

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

Tampa, Florida 33611

Tel: 305-***-****

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

OBJECTIVE:

I am looking to combine my diverse experience and education in Design and Technology with a Company that needs someone who can provide imaginative and compelling designs, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is eager to tackle all forms of challenging assignments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

HOK Architects, Inc. 2007-2009

Tampa, Florida

BIM Manager

- Developing and maintaining the BIM/CAD department in a branch location of a large, multinational architectural firm.

- overseeing projects to ensure the team members are working at optimal level of software utilization

- trouble shooting application issues and interruptions

- Providing training of the latest Autodesk products

- Coordinating HOK’s interface with a joint venture firm on documentation and construction drawings

- Project manager for the design and implementation of a “Thunder Room“ to allow the Company the ability to communicate with branch offices via video and audio at a high level of technology and data transfer

- Contributed to the product design department including creating a video product environment idea which combined technology and interior design

Strollo Architects 2006-2007

Orlando, Florida

CAD Designer

- Working within a team on medium to large projects including schematics, design development and construction documents.

- Coordination of Justice Center Project which included setting up deadline and meetings schedules and working directly with the Project Architect, Project Manager, Construction Manager and the MEP towards a successful completion.

- Actively provided assistance in troubleshooting IT and daily CAD issues which allowed the teams to maintain a continuous high level of productivity.

Nudell Architects 2006-2006

Maitland, Florida

Project Coordinator

- Worked on Commercial Projects, which included department stores, supermarkets, restaurants and other popular commercial and retail franchises.

- Duties include production and implementation of A/E drawings for client submittals and construction. Coordinating the project with the Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

- Mastering the code and regulatory requirements and standards for the state and county as regarding each project.

Apple Computer, Inc. 2002-2006

Houston, Texas

Asst. Manager

- Working with other associates in achieving the stores projected sales goals, while providing the highest level of technical service and information available daily for today's consumer.

- Being a part of a management team that dealt with responsibilities needed to keep teams running at its peak performance level.

- Presenting and maintaining a constantly positive attitude and demeanor towards the customer and other team members.

SKILLS:

- Autocad

- BIM – Building Information Modeling

- Microstation

- Revit

- Sketchup

- Navisworks

- Microsoft Office

- Adobe Creative Suite

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design Metro State College of Denver Denver, CO

Associate in Arts – Fine Arts Miami-Dade Com. College Miami, FL

Professional Certifications:

- IT Desktop Certified (Apple OS)

- IDSA member

AWARDS/ACTIVITIES:

- Voted "Best of Brand" by Apple for outstanding Employee recognition.

- Selected as "People of Houston" personality in the May 05 issue of the Greater Houston Magazine.

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