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Professional Resume

DESIGNER AND DRAFTSPERSON

Multi-Discipline and Various Drafting and Design Programs

To aid in the Design and Creation of any client's ideal residence or place of business by means of collaboration and implementation of the latest drafting technology and industry standards.  To contribute to designs in such a way so as to create the most aesthetically pleasing and functional building as per the client's desires using acquired skills such as:

  • Meeting deadlines in a fast paced office environment
  • Compliance with industry standards
  • Compliance with Building Code
  • Detailing and cross sections
  • Creating working drawings using AutoCAD 2000-2008
  • Blueprint reading and editing
  • Self-editing and revisions
  • Designing residential buildings
  • Presentation techniques using Architectural Desktop 3.3
  • Client interaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998 - Present         Whatever You Want Design                 Blenheim, ON
DESIGNER/DRAFTER/SOLE PROPRIETOR

  • Design of buildings – designed and drafted working drawings for various residential and commercial projects prior to BCIN registration.  Continued to design residential buildings after becoming qualified in BCIN for House and Designer/Legal
  • Developed blueprints for various renovations and additions for both commercial and residential buildings
  • Designed exterior grade levels to compliment exterior elevations of residences
  • Presentation drawings – utilized different rendering techniques including: Architectural Desktop 3.3, Punch Professional 3D and various hand renderings
  • Business management – started and maintained Whatever You Want Design after several years as a contract designer
  • Bookkeeping and management – kept control of financial records and budgeting
  • Advertising – designed and maintained various forms of promotional material including: brochures, business cards, website
  • Client interaction – met with clients to devise new plans or renovations for existing houses

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