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James Shelton

James Shelton

Los Angeles, CA, US, New York, Worldwide

 
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Employment 

IDH, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Project Designer

Currently working on a variety of projects including high-end residential design and construction.

Responsibilities:
 Architectural Design, Renovation and Visualization
 Site Analysis, Construction Drawings and Documentation
 Urban, Landscape and Interior Design
 Urban and Interior Space Planning
 Custom Furniture Design
 Web and Graphic Design

Apr 2008 - current
 

RNL Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Urban Designer

Worked on a variety of projects including architecture, urban planning and design and interior design.

Responsibilities:
 Urban Design guidelines and schematics for new residential developments
 Restaurant, spa and hotel room design
 Interior layout and space planning
 Architectural and Landscape Design
 Layout and space planning for corporate interiors
 Conceptual and Schematic Design
 Construction Drawings

Apr 2007 - Apr 2008
 

Knibb Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Designer

Oversaw small scale hospitality related interior design and high end private residential landscape design projects.

Responsibilities:
 Leading the overall design vision, space planning
 Researching the latest materials, furniture and design standards
 Custom furniture design
 Presenting conceptual and schematic designs to clients
 Construction drawings, coordination of consultant input, arranging contractors
 Project budgeting and purchasing

Mar 2006 - Apr 2007
 

New York City Department of Transportation, New York, NY, US, Urban Designer

Involved in projects aimed at creating a safer and friendlier pedestrian environment in New York City.

Responsibilities:
 Urban Design and Streetscape Design
 Preparation of design proposals and alternatives
 AutoCAD base drawings, site photos and analysis
 Sketches, 3D models and graphics for inter-office and community reports and
presentations

Jul 2002 - Jul 2004
 

Prospect Park Alliance, Brooklyn, NY, US, Urban/Landscape Designer

Worked with lead Architect and Landscape Architect on a variety of projects that sought to restore many of the features of this Olmsted Park to its original condition.

Responsibilities:
 Urban and Landscape Design
 Detail designs and schematics
 Construction supervision, Construction drawings and specifications
 Site analysis and photography
 3D computer models and graphics preparation

Jun 2001 - Jul 2002
 

University of Cincinnati Community Design Center, Cincinnati, OH, US, Urban Design Internship

Jun 2000 - May 2001
 

Harper Partners, Coral Gables, FL, US, Urban Design/Architecture Internship

Sep 1999 - Mar 2000
 

Education 

University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, AU, Masters, Urban Development and Design

Jul 2004 - Oct 2005
 

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, US, Bachelors, Urban Planning

Sep 1995 - Jun 2001
 

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