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Brian Brown
San Jose, CA
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About
I have over 9 years experience in architectural and interior design firms. I am currently looking for a full-time position with an Architecture Firm or other Design/Build company. My skills range from project management, design development, building and planning submittals, and have extensive experience with drafting, BIM modeling, and hand illustration work augmented through Adobe Photoshop. I also possess advance computer hardware and software skills, including system building, networking and new software/system integrations.
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Education
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Bachelor of Architecture Program (Completed 3 of 5 years) - ArchitectureCalifornia Polytechnic State University2002 - 2005
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Transfer to 4 year school - Architecture Transfer ProgramWest Valley College2000 - 2002
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High School Diploma - GEDSaratoga High School1995 - 1999
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Experience
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Lead Draftsman/Chief EstimatorSanta Clara, CAMay 2015 - Nov 2015 (6 months)Subcontractor providing fabrication and installation of custom Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) panels and other EIFS materials for commercial properties. Job duties required review of bid invites to determine project scope, and preparation of bids and proposals for relevant EIFS materials for each job. For contracts that were awarded, job responsibilities required close coordination with fabricators and field installers to design custom ACM panel systems for each individual job.
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Lead Designer/DraftsmanLos Gatos, CAJan 2013 - Feb 2015 (2 years 1 month)Served as the lead design and drafting entity for a local residential contractor. Job duties included working with the client on the design parameters, coordinating with city planning offices, field measure project sites, and draft all construction documentation for planning approval.
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Draftsman/Technical ConsultantCampbell, CAMay 2011 - Nov 2011 (6 months)Served as both in-house draftsman support for all the interior designers, and provided in-house technical support for all computer, printing and phone systems throughout the office. Job duties often required use of Photoshop and Google Sketchup to provide design visuals to clients. Also responsible for maintaining and updating the sample library and product catalogs.
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Job CaptainOrange, CANov 2004 - Mar 2009 (4 years 4 months)Began as a Level 1 intern while in school and ended my tenure as Job Captain for the office. Worked closely under 2 licensed Architects and 1 project manager, responsible for drafting and management of Construction Documentation for a multitude of projects, both residential and commercial. Other job responsibilities included field measuring, code research, sample library updating and maintenance, Photoshop render services, city submittals, and phone/client greeting and project relations.
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