James B Lane (Jim)
3846 N.W. Valencia St.
Arcadia, Florida 34266
Phone (863)494-3628
E-mail design4u1@hotmail.com
Accomplishments and experience include
Skilled professional with extensive experience in all facets of building design, architecture and construction. Able to work under tight time and budget constraints with ease. Highly motivated team player able to juggle multiple projects from concept/design to completion.
Cad Soft Ware
o 20-20 Design software
o AutoCAD
o Autodesk Network Administrator server edition
o Architectural Desktop
o Plotter setup and maintainer
• Construction
o Light wood frame construction
o Light & heavy commercial construction projects
o Worked with DRC (Design Review Committees) Charlotte County, Manatee County, Sarasota County, City of Venice, and the City of Naples.
o I have knowledge of Florida Building Code
o Site inspection for all phases of construction
o I have done soil stabilization projects in New York operating heavy equipment i.e. 690 excavator, 988 loader, 510 backhoe, D5 bulldozer, and forklift
o Customer service, Billing
• Technical drafting skills
o Interior and exterior design, Kitchen Design, Space planning, Site planes
o AAS in Architectural Technology
o 3D rendering, 3D art work, Board drafting
o MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing)
o Work in conjunction with Vault manufacture, IT specialist, Civil Engineers, and Structural Engineers, on large projects when needed
o Site inspection for all phases of construction
Work Experience
Volunteer Chef Trinity United Methodist Church Arcadia, FL. (01/10 -present)
I am currently volunteering as a Chef for the free lunch program to feed the homeless and disadvantaged on Monday and Wednesday. This program is currently feeding 100 – 200 homeless and disadvantaged in our community on these two days in these hard times.
Your House Drafting Service, Arcadia, FL. Owner (09/01 -5/08)
Designed floor plan, elevation, and detail drawings for new construction, and home remodels under ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act, local & state building code, client specifications for customers.
Bernard E. Rowan, Architects. PA. Punta Gorda, FL. (1/06 - 4/08)
Design 2D & 3D working drawings using Architectural Desktop 2007 for commercial construction projects working with Clients from design & development to completion. Also I coordinated when needed with Civil, Structural, and M.E.P. Engineers.
Dan Howell Drafting & Design Punta Gorda, FL. (6/05 – 1/06)
Designed and created full sets of working drawings for residential projects
Kitchen Classics Inc. Port Charlotte, FL. (11/04 – 6/05)
Design kitchen and baths
Beaver Mt. Log Homes, Deposit, N.Y. (05/01 -08/01)
Log Home Mfg.
AutoCAD, Solid Builder Draftsman Summer intern
Alta Log Homes, Halcottsville, N.Y. (05/00 -08/00)
Log Home Mfg.
Board & Soft Plan Draftsman Summer intern
Education
S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill, N.Y. January 2003 –2004
BBA Information Technology 102 credit hr.
New York State College of Technology, Delhi, NY. May 25, 2002
AAS in Architectural Technology
Final Project; Project Architect for a design build of 4H Wellness Center & Staff Housing
NEW YORK ACADEMIC AWARD 2001 for maintaining a 3.0 or higher average for four semesters for returning students.
Keyword Summary
I am interested in continuing as an Architectural CAD drafter and designer, utilizing my ten years drafting skills in 2D and 3D, technical knowledge in light construction with experience in both AutoCAD 2007, and Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007. I also have used 20-20, Soft-Plan and Solid Builder in past employment. I am also competent with Windows XP, Vista, Microsoft Office 2007 Word, Access, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Project, and National Construction Estimating & Planning Software; I also have 17 years building experience in log home, light wood frame construction and light & heavy commercial projects. I possess supervisory, sales, and customer service skills. I have experience with heavy equipment and site work. I have done Network Administrator work for my last employer.