         LIGHTING DESIGNER       Professional Summary        Computer savvy and proficient with design tools for Architecture and Electro-Mechanical Design  [Job Title]  who continually searches for new inspiration and stays savvy on current design trends. Proficient in Adobe InDesign, SketchUp and Rhino.  [Job Title]  whose multi-faceted specialty ranges from design of accessories and furniture to lighting design. Motivated Visual Merchandising Designer involved in all stages of design from product inception and development to production. Results-oriented  [Job Title]  who delivers cutting edge and creative designs within strict time frames. Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. Successfully coordinates with vendors and manages construction teams with ease.      Skills               Building codes knowledge    Complex problem solving  Strong analytical ability  Excellent attention to detail  Commercial interior design  Working drawings and procedures  Space planning methodology      Design process  Carpentry  Sketching  Rendering  Digital drafting  3D rendering software  Proficient in SketchUp            Work History          Lighting Designer     12/2013   to   11/2014      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State      Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.  Specified proper products and materials for each project.  Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.  Specified proper products and materials for each project.  Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.  Originated and developed creative design concepts.         Architectural and Electrical Design/Drafter     03/2008   to   12/2013      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State      Architectural and Electrical Design/Drafting.  Successfully resolved complex technical design issues.  Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.  Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.  Specified proper products and materials for each project.  Originated and developed creative design concepts.  Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.         Architecture Intern     05/2007   to   02/2008      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State      Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.  Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.  Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.  Specified proper products and materials for each project.  Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.  Originated and developed creative design concepts.  Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.         Senior Electro-Mechanical Designer & CEO     01/1990   to   01/2005      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State      Raytheon E-Systems.  Motorola.  Cadence.  Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.  Researched industry in the area of green building and environmental design.  Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding products and materials.  Successfully resolved complex technical design issues.  Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.  Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.  Originated and developed creative design concepts.  Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.         Senior Electro-Mechanical Designer     02/1986   to   11/1989      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State      Successfullyresolved complex technical design issues.  Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.  Specified proper products and materials for each project.  Originated and developed creative design concepts.  Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.         Design/Drafter     05/1980   to   01/1986      Company Name   –   City  ,
                              State      Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.  Successfully resolved complex technical design issues.  Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies.  Specified proper products and materials for each project.  Originated and developed creative design concepts.  Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts.         Education          Bachelor of Fine Arts  :   Interior Architecture     2013       The University of North Carolina  
                                    -   City       Interior Architecture BIM and Design Graphics coursework  Continuing coursework in Sustainable Design  Architecture coursework  Color Theory and Perspective course         Historic Conservation  & Adaptive Re-use
Sustainable Design Practices
Energy Efficiency in the Building Envelope  :         
                                    -        Historic Preservation sustainable design practices energy efficiencies in the building envelope       Associates  :   Applied Science Architecture Technology      Wake Technical Community College  
                                    -          Applied Science Architecture Technology Recipient of Home Builders Association Scholarship  Recipient of Merit Scholarship  Building Construction seminar  BIM and Design Graphics coursework  Architecture coursework  Officer of Architectural Club         Construction Materials & Methods Building Codes Solar Technology Civil Engineering Construction Estimating Project Management   :         
                                    -               Drafting Certificate  :   Electrical and Mechanical     1980       Island Drafting & Technical Institute  
                                    -   City  ,
                                      State           Accomplishments        Lighting Design for Rex Hospital and Duke Stadium Press Tower      Skills        AutoCAD, Cadence, Client, Documentation, Drafting, Estimating, Leadership, Team lead, Lighting, Materials, meetings, Motorola, presentations, Press, Project Management   