About Me.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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LEAD MILLWORK ENGINEER | BROCHSTEINS ​
2020-     | Houston, TX
Provide detailing and Purchasing for Architectural Millwork Company.

• Accountable for the Team’s completeness, accuracy, and readability of all drawings assigned utilizing AutoCAD and Inventor software.
• Interviewed candidates and advised management on if candidate was fit for hiring.  
• Trained new employees on company’s Drafting & Construction standards and procedures.
• Managed Detail Team’s day to day and long term project goals.
• Produce submittal ready shop drawings which satisfy the Architect’s requirements, and the companies’ needs.
• Review, analyze and coordinate documents of related trades, including; kitchen equipment, structural, lighting, passage door frame and hardware, owner equipment.
• Interpret project documents as compared to design and note discrepancies to Project Manager.
• Create Job Travelers, Nesting and Saw Reports, and CNC Programs.
• Purchase project materials threw companies’ Epicore System.
• Set up and maintain project’s drafting standards.
• Attend all project meetings, schedule assignments, and relay scope of work to team members.
• Engineered Technical solutions to complex problems.

​ESTIMATOR| EXHIBIT NETWORK
2018- 2020    | Houston, TX
Provide Estimating, Detailing, and Purchasing for a full-service Fabrication Shop, with projects ranging from Corporate Interiors, Interactive Retail Exhibits, and two story 40 x 40 Trade Show Exhibits.

• Provide line item estimates for each operational phase of the Project
• Analyze profit potential.
• Engineered and drafted Technical Designs for use internally and by Subcontractors.
• Provide Shop Construction Drawings for use internally and by Sub-contractors.
• Produce Assembly Up Drawings of final product for end user.
• Drafted Designs and Layouts for use on CNC.
• Provide material takeoff lists including vendor, material, quantity, specs, and pricing.
• Spot check and analyze time and materials expenditures for ongoing projects.
• Evaluate suppliers and pricing and maintain database of chosen vendors.
• Evaluate labor hour standards and maintain database.
• Confirm Project Feasibility.
• Keep operations’ workflow steady by having production materials in stock.
• Save time and money by consolidating purchases and seeking vendor discounts.
• Ensure the materials purchased are suitable for the budget and purpose of the project.
• Research and develop specialty Materials and Construction Techniques.  

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | EXCALIBUR EXHIBITS
2005- 2018 | Houston, TX
Provide Estimating and Purchasing for a full-service Fabrication Shop, with projects ranging from Corporate Interiors, Museum Exhibits, and  two story 50 x 50 Trade Show Exhibits.Managed all aspects of production for projects assigned.

• Estimated and wrote proposals for Rental and Custom Fabrication Exhibits.
• Assisted in development of company’s Estimating Guide Lines and Mark-Ups.
• Assisted in development of company’s Operational Policies and Procedures.
• Researched show rules & regulations and specialty materials & equipment.
• Tracked and controlled production schedule and associated costs to ensure completion of project within time and monies allocated.
• Maintained client relationships from design conception to final invoicing.
• Ordered all materials, International Transportation, Show Site Labor, Equipment and Labor for projects managed.
• Oversaw Designers and Fabricators to ensure the Project’s Parameters were met.
• Managed all internal and external documentation for projects managed.
• Selected and managed subcontractors.

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ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | HOUSTON GRAND OPERA
​2002- 2005 | Houston, TX
Assisted in overall technical management for a world-class opera company, with events ranging from, world premiere operas to outdoor concert events.

• Coordinated and oversaw all aspects of local & out of town Trucking.
• Coordinated and oversaw all warehouse activity.
• Acquired and maintained all necessary legal and permit paperwork.
• Supervised all technical aspects of three or more shows a year.
• Coordinated bidding and construction of all new Show Builds.
• Coordinated and oversaw all daily I.A.T.S.E Billing.
• Drafted all productions managed.
• Wrote all bid and Construction Specifications.
• Researched and purchased Special Materials.
• Helped insure proper Safety Equipment and Techniques were practiced.
• Coordinated and supervised I.A.T.S.E Crews during production.

 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION | V.D.A Inc.        
​1997-2002| Boston, MA
Provided Production management for a custom design and turnkey fabrication shop, with projects ranging from Museum & Trade Show Exhibits to Themed Retail Environments.

• Engineered and drafted all Technical Designs.
• Devolved company’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Assisted in budgeting and creating Visual Designs for projects.
• Supervised and trained large crews of Technicians during fabrication.
• Coordinated all aspects of internal production; wood and steel fabrication shops, paint shop, and specialty engineering department.
• Maintained quality control and ensured production was completed on or ahead of schedule.
• Researched and developed major Shop Equipment, Special Materials and Construction Techniques.
• Oversaw maintenance of all Shop Equipment.
• Purchased and inventoried materials.

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
Boston University | 1994

​MASTERS OF FINE ARTS
 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
University of Illinois | 1997

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Solidworks
• AutoCAD
• Fusion 360
• Vector Works
• MS Office
• Project Pack
• Quick Books
• Arduino

 SKILLS

• Time Management
• Technical Writing
• People Management
• TIG, Stick and MIG Welding
• Oxyacetylene Brazing and Cutting
• Framing, Scenic, Cabinet and Finish Carpentry
• Structural and Mechanical Engineering
• Pneumatics
• Electronics
• Plastics
• Arduino
• Rigging
• Elevators and Risers
• Trick Effects
• Fork and Scissor Lift

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