Joel T.S. Lemons
**** ******** *** *** ****, Ca. 95124
408-***-**** Home 408-***-**** Cell email:****.******@*******.***
Career Objective
Seeking an excellent and challenging position that will use my diverse talents and abilities.
Summary of Qualifications
Sound experience in residential design and planning.
Broad-based knowledge of building codes and practices.
Excellent skills in drafting and construction documents.
Attention to details, and excellent detailing skills.
Skilled in 3D modeling
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Uncommon ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines, and work overtime
in order to complete a deadline.
Software Proficiency
Archicad 6-12.0, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, FormZ, Fasttrack, Electric Image
Apple Numbers, Pages, Keynote, iWeb, iMovie, iPhoto, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Premier, Acrobat, GoLive
Experience
JRIDER + DESIGN- CAMPBELL, CA. 2009-Present
Contract Designer/Drafter
Responsible for field measurements of existing homes, input of existing home and
surroundings into the Archicad 3D Design program. Produce construction drawings to be
submitted for permit. Scheduled sub-trades, (i.e. survey, soils, arborist, structural engineer).
Compiling all documentation needed for acquiring a permit. Solve problems that arise at the
construction site that involve architectural resolutions. Maintain computer systems.
RHOADS HOUSE ARCHITECTURAL SUNNYVALE, CA. 2000-2009
Production Manager
Completed over 100 residential remodeling projects. Responsible for field measurements of
existing homes, input of existing home and surroundings into the Archicad 3D Design
program. Produce construction drawings to be submitted for permit. Scheduled sub-trades,
(i.e. survey, soils, arborist, structural engineer). Compiling all documentation needed for
acquiring a permit. Solve problems that arise at the construction site that involve architectural
resolutions. Maintain computer systems.
VISUAL FORENSICS, SAN RAMON, CA.
Nov. 1998-Sept. 1999
VISUAL LAW- SAN JOSE, CA.
Nov. 1997-Nov. 1998
(Company merged with Visual Forensics)
Computer Modeler and Animator/Systems Administrator/Photographer/Project Manager
Analyzed legal evidence and documentation to produce accurate animation of the original
accident for trial presentation. Modeled the computer simulation of the 1998 Marine Corp.
EA6B jet accident that hit the cable of an Italian ski gondola that was used in trial.
Maintained and rectified malfunctions on the Macintosh LAN, optimized systems, and
maintained current software and operating systems. Responsible for both video and still
photography of accident scenes. Coordinated all of the recreations of accidents staged for
acquisition on 35mm motion picture film for presentation at trial.
DIVERSIFIED CAPITAL FUNDING CORP.-PLEASANTON, CA. 1994-1998
Mortgage Loan Specialist
Secured loans for the purchase and refinance of homes.
CAL STATE FUNDING- FREMONT, CA. 1993-1994
Mortgage Loan Specialist
Secured loans for the purchase and refinance of homes.
AMERICAN WINDOW & CONSTRUCTION- DALY CITY, CA. 1992-1993
Sales Representative
In home sales of bathroom & Kitchen remodeling and window replacement.
C.E.S.C. FINANCIAL & MORTGAGE SERVICES, SAN JOSE, CA. 1991-1993
Loan Originator/Registered Representative
Secured loans for the purchase and refinancing of homes, Set up mutual funds for retirements
and investments.
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS- BAY AREA, CA. 1986-1992
Sales Rep., Fleet & Lease Mgr, Inventory Control, Finance Mgr
THE WOODEN SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO- VISALIA, CA. 1984-1985
Owner/operator of photography studio
REBEL LUMBER & FENCE COMPANY- VISALIA, CA. 1976-1984
Sales, Foreman, Inventory Control, Asst. Manager, 1976-1984