Joseph Fine                                 Resume                               Architectural Drafter /Detailer  New York, NY                                                                                                                            Tel: (212) 473-0143                       Email: jof146@hotmail.com                                                     

Qualified for: Architectural Woodwork, Millwork,  Manufacturing, Interior Planning, Furniture Fabrication, Design/Build.                           

Membership: Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI); Association of Professional Model Makers (APMM).

Drafting Skills:   AutoCAD 2014-2021; 3ds Max Design 2016; Dynamo and Formit 360; Revit LT; V-Ray / Grasshopper; Sketchup Pro; Photoshop; Illustrator and MS Office.Working knowledge of Vectorworks, Solidworks, Inventor; Fusion 360. CAM software; MasterCAM;  WoodCADCAM, DelCAM, RhinoCAM, CabinetVision, Auto-Code; & more. 

Education:        See last page.  

Work History:  

Remote Drafting: As Independent Contractor                         December, 2019 - Present                                                                                                            March, 2018 - May. 2019

AM Display / Edgeworks, LLC.                                                         June, 2019 - Nov.2019  7 SheltonTerrace, Hillside, NJ 07205                                             AutoCAD /WCC Designer  

Used CNC 2D/3D AutoCAD based Wood CAD/CAM to design, engineer and program. millwork projects. 

Werner Sobek New York Corp.                                                        November, 2016 - 2017  180 Varick Street, Suite 528. New York, NY 10014                            Architectural Draftsman

Transferred 2D AutoCAD details to Revit. Updated details, redlines & revised BIM models. 

F.H. LaGuardia Community College, Facilities Design & Construction Dept.                    31-10 Thomson Avenue (LIC), NY 11101                                March, 2014 - February, 2015                                                                                                Architectural University Assistant  

Coordinated the renovation of institutional spaces by creating CD sets;  presented new work proposals vis-à-vis visuals (rendered models) of those proposed architectural changes;  prepared both external and internal lighting requirements as 3D cv concepts for final  point-to-point studies; suggested upgrades to meet ADA dimension(+) requirements; implemented audio-visual technology upgrades for various classrooms; designed new sprinkler system layouts where considered necessary; sorted out the incoming cable configurations to draw existing cable diagrams; replaced damaged furniture and other equipment as required; and drafted furniture relocation (swing) plans in preparation for major library reconstruction. 

MITROPOULOS Architects  /Philip Mitropoulos, AIA                        Dec. 2012 - 2013 P/T  40-27 235th Street; Douglaston, NY 11363.                                       Architectural Draftsman

• Historic District Dutch Colonial restoration, including door and window upgraded replacement.

RT Workrooms, LLC  Div. of Roman Thomas Inc.                             July, 2011 – April, 2012  346 Park Avenue South. New York, NY 10010.                                        Furniture Draftsman

• Furniture drawings; monitored Sales Force software: delivery dates; revisions & additions.

Zeluck, Inc.  Architectural Doors & Windows.                                June, 1996 - March, 2010  5300 Kings Highway. Brooklyn, NY 11234.                                          CAD/CAM Coordinator

• Headed up all of the programming, development and workflow coordination of CNC production.
• Saved company money by the design of proprietary, multi-use, CNC profile cutter tools which entailed the use of computer generated solid modeling techniques.
• Assumed responsibilities as assistant project manager on architect designed 100% custom solid mahogany door and window projects. 
• Instrumental in the updating and modification of multi-lock hardware, and detail block libraries. 
• Selected by the president to work on feasibility studies to determine new manufacturing possibilities, such as multi-tier steel reinforced partition assemblies, extra-large glider and Foldaway door track systems, and full sets of extruded aluminum cladding for all window types.

Furniture Draftsman/Designer (Residential /Retail /Hospitality)      Prior to 1996:

Urban Woods, Inc,   A subsidiary of the Newmark Furniture Company:  I was completely responsible for all drafting.  Mostly worked from rough sketches to implement original design intentions.

Komi of New York, Inc:   As draftsman, worked as team member on large Chicago hotel designed by world renowned architect, I.M. Pei.  Also, was given unique upscale projects such as the “Presidential Suite” woodwork interior prototype for the Essex House in New York City. The latter included master plan, wall paneling, architraves, fixtures, and furniture.

Millwork Engineer / Draftsman:

Jaff Bros. Woodworks, Inc. – High End Architectural Woodwork Interiors - 3 yrs. 

Commercial   projects there included the Carnegie Institute; the Hudson Street Associates; various Fortunoff Stores in NY, NJ, & Conn.

NYPL project published in “Architectural Detailing in Contract Interiors” author: W. Staebler

Amberg & Hinsman, Woodworking Group, Inc. – A subsidiary of H.B.S.A. Industries, Inc.                                                                                                                                  2½ years.  High End Architectural Woodwork Interiors. Commercial projects there included the 3rd and 9th floor of the Polo Ralph Lauren flagship store at 72nd Street, NYC.  Other boutiques and department stores included Gucci Ltd, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman.

Architectural Draftsman                                                     CD jobs in Architectural Offices:  

Harry Silverman,  Architect,  AIA – Metal store fronts with window displays.                          Extruded metal detailing.                                   

David Kraus, Architect,  AIA  –  NYC/MDL Apartment Bldg Renovations.  Full sets  of working drawings.  

Don Reiman,  Architect,  AIA – Shopping Center:  floor plans, fixture layouts, reflected ceiling plans.  

Bloch, Hess, & Shalat, Architects, AIA  –  NY Public Library cooling towers, suburban garden apartments.

Daniel Schwartzman & Assoc., FAIA  – South Richmond H.S:  student automotive and metal working shops at the South Rim; parking / grading; architectural sections & details.

Education:                          

NYIT:  Certificate in Architectural Revit -- 3 courses, completed 7/13/2016.

Computer Numerical Control:                                                                  

• CNC Machining Center and 3 to 5 axis Router Setup Operation: Online @ CNC Concepts, Inc.
• CNC Programming for Vertical & Horizontal Machining and Turning Centers. Distance Learning.  http://members.universalclass.com/certificate,  serial # 58E921076330.

New York Institute of Technology            B.S. Architectural Technology