Experience

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  DTK Designs

  • Self Employed

    • Oct 2008 - Present

    Did freelance work, including consulting and drawings for a house. Worked in Autocad 2012. Learned Revit and Sketchup. Researched different construction types.

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  O'Brien & Associates Architecture

  • Architecture Project Coordinator

    • May 2007 - Sep 2008

    As a project coordinator, prepared construction documents for spec retail and warehouse shell buildings. This involved coordination with structural, M.E.P., and civil engineers to produce an accurate and code compliant set of drawings under tight deadlines.

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  Melvin Fain Architects

  • Architectural Project Coordinator

    • Oct 2000 - Aug 2006

    Prepared design development drawings and construction documents for Dave & Buster’s, a restaurant and entertainment complex. Had permitting and construction administration duties. Did research and took the project lead on a veterinary clinic design.

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  DTK Design

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Self Employed

    • Feb 1999 - Sep 2000
    • Dallas, Texas

    Did freelance work designing retail projects including convenience stores. Consulted with clients on the viability of properties for development. Implemented designs for new buildings and remodels. Helped customers decide which products to sell and how to merchandise throughout the design process...

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  Paragon/Solutions

  • Fort Worth, Texas

  • Architectural Draftsman & Designer

    • Oct 1987 - Feb 1999
    • Fort Worth, Texas

    Paragon was a leading consultant for the design of convenience stores nationwide. Was the lead designer on over 200 projects around the world. Did equipment specifications and quotes, and prepared shop drawings for in house cabinet and graphics shop.

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  Programmed Interiors

  • Grand Prairie, Texas

  • Architectural Draftsman & Designer

    • Jun 1982 - Oct 1987
    • Grand Prairie, Texas

    Programmed Interiors was a graphics and cabinet manufacturer for grocery and convenience stores. Designed graphics and cabinets for grocery stores and other retail chains. As the business evolved, became involved in doing the architectural design for convenience stores and other small retail proj...