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DESIGN ENGINEER
Summary
Situated between art & engineering, Nicholas brings over 10 years of experience in technical design and production management. Pairing creative with a practical approach to design, focusing on turning abstract ideas into concrete products & installations which serve clients, employees, and consumers.
Skills
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Experience
Design Engineer | Project Manager | 05/2012 to 03/2020
SBI | Siegfried's Basement Llc - City , STATE
SBI | Siegfried's Basement Llc - City , STATE
- Interfacing with clients to determine scopes of work including budgets, timelines and related deliverables while conducting site visits to establish project parameters.
- Preparing rough drafts and scale working drawings outlining sets, architectural features, displays, signage, fixtures & built-ins within property constraints. Submitted to clients and management to gain approval.
- Developing bid proposals with itemized costs for clients to review and approve before beginning work.
- Offering suggestions to enhance the project's design, which would improve user and client experience.
- Developing advanced digital 2D/3D models, cut files, & Construction documents for contractors & fabrication departments to follow during production.
- Creating designs using computer programs such as Vectorworks, SketchUp, Layout, VRay, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator to complete Shop drawings, CNC/Laser CAM specs, & Large format print files.
- Collaborating with architects and structural engineers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues for city permitting or engineering stamps.
- Conducting material tests to guarantee material would effectively meet design requirements.
- Reviewing and modified product samples to account for technical and aesthetic requirements.
- Coordinating with departments and suppliers to move ideas into production.
- Collaborating with technical staff to integrate lights, sound, and other features into sets & fixtures.
- Monitoring technical design processes from conceptual phase through construction and installation.
- Leading construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to smoothly complete six & seven figure installations.
- Planning, organizing, and managing crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of all work orders and purchase orders.
- Improving profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
- Completing projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Tracking purchases & expenses while reconciling project budgets to verify original estimate accuracy.
- Facilitating coaching and feedback for newer team members to guide ideas into workable, practical design.
Production Designer | Production Manager | 05/2012 to 10/2017
McNabb Roick Events - City , STATE
McNabb Roick Events - City , STATE
- Planning, designing, and executing Corporate programs, Product launches, Window displays, Retail Pop-ups, Fashions shows, Weddings & Special events.
- Coordinating all logistics for events, such as scheduling, budget development and management, staffing and liaising with clients about all event needs.
- Designing and maintaining spreadsheets documenting budget, vendor, facility, and guest information.
- Selecting event materials which aligned with clients' requests and vision.
- Selecting furniture, light fixtures, and accessories to create unique and inviting environments to meet customer vision.
- Assembling floor plans, elevations, ground plans & 3D perspective views. As well as material boards for both in-house review and presentation and client to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Directing florists, photographers, musicians, production crew and event participants during load in, ceremony, and post-ceremony events.
- Paying and settling vendors, venues, staff, and contracted services.
Event Manager | Office Manager | 01/2009 to 05/2012
The Cutting Edge Elite Inc. - City , STATE
The Cutting Edge Elite Inc. - City , STATE
- Managing event & catering services, audio-visual services and production vendors.
- Hiring and trained staff for cross-functional assignments and verified employee knowledge of specific procedures related to each event type.
- Maintaining close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
- Maintaining full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections.
- Administering payroll for 800+ employees, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.
- Reviewing purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements all bank and credit card accounts monthly.
Education and Training
The Manhattan Institute - City
Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
Nurses Assistant, 11/2009
SAE Institute of Technology - City, State
Certificate of Audio Engineering
Audio Engineering & Production, 05/2008
Website & Portfolio
- https://xd.adobe.com/view/5fd3ea6d-6331-4df8-574e-b6e29a5da25d-29e2/
Continued Education & Hobbies
- UI/UX design for web & mobile applications utilizing Adobe XD & Invision
- Web development & content management systems with Webflow
- Programming languages: Java, HTML & CSS
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School Attended
- The Manhattan Institute
- SAE Institute of Technology
Job Titles Held:
- Design Engineer | Project Manager
- Production Designer | Production Manager
- Event Manager | Office Manager
Degrees
- Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
Certificate of Audio Engineering
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