James (Jim) B. Lane

Location
arcadia, FL (US)
Work Category
Design
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References, Ways to stay in touch
Birthday
Sep 21st
Currently working on...
I will be returning to school after the first of the year at Hodges University to get a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies so I can get my teaching certificate.

Architectural Draftsman

Some of my other projects.
• Wauchula State Bank Sebring Branch, Built
• First State Bank of Arcadia, FL. Wal-Mart Plaza Built
• Park Beach Condos, Punta Gorda, FL. construction documents complete on hold
• Charlotte State Bank Data Center Built
• Charlotte State Bank Harborview Branch, FL. Built
• Trabue Woods Apartments Low income Housing Punta Gorda, FL Built
• Oaks Grove Condos, Punta Gorda, construction documents complete on hold
• La Piazza Deli, Punta Gorda, FL. Built
• Sunshine Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Built
• U.S. Armed Forces Career Center, Built
• Englewood Bank Access Rd. Englewood, in permitting
• Englewood Bank Crown Plaza Englewood, FL. Built
• Over twenty build out for Edward Jones, Tuesday Morning
• I have also designed over 40 homes for Owner Builders, Britannia Homes, Prestige Homes, Mandrin Homes, Alta Log Homes, Beaver Mt. Log Homes, Edgington Development, and Sun Country Homes.
• I have done soil stabilization projects in New York operating heavy equipment i.e. 690 excavator, 988 loader, 510 backhoe, and D5 D7 D8 bulldozer
Shown below is a custom home I design that was built in Georgia

Architectural Drafter

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.