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Donald Mitchell

Donald Mitchell

Avenel, NJ, US

 

About 

Employment 

Trinity Solar, Wall Township, Project Designer

Responsible for the production of installation and conceptual drawings, electrical one-lines, details, and schedules

Review and approved shop and technical drawings.

Developed CAD standards to increase production such as standard office title blocks, PV Module blocks with attributes, Module attachment details, and symbols libraries.

Maintained dialogue with project managers and contractors to ensure proper coordination throughout the installation phase

Aug 2011 - current
 

Mitchell Design Sevices, Piscataway, NJ, US, Architectural Design Consultant

Responsible for complete business start up and organization.

Maintained regular business contact with current and prospective clients.

Responsible for all phases of production of architectural construction documents, details, and schedules

Concentration on residential and interior fit ups of small retail spaces.

Feb 2003 - current
 

REDCO Engineering & Construction Corp, Westfield, NJ, US, Architectural Designer

Responsible for all phases of production of architectural construction documents, details, and schedules. Concentration on commercial, educational and industrial.

Managing sub-contractors on-site.

Generated material lists or “take off’s” for bidding and estimating purposes.

Prepared bid packages and processed incoming bids.

Reviewed and approved shop and technical drawings.

Maintained regular business contacts with clients, sub-contractors, venders, township officials, and project managers.

Jan 2005 - Aug 2009
 

GDS Inc, Dayton, NJ, US, Production Coordinator

Responsible for all phases of production and architectural construction drawings, documents and details.Concentration on corporate office interior design.

Developed CAD standards to increase production such as standard office title blocks, furniture blocks, construction details and symbols library

Maintained dialogue with project managers and contractors to ensure proper coordination throughout construction phases

Reviewed and approved millwork shop drawings for fabrication of custom cabinetry

Designed organizational tools for better access to project files

Researched and contacted vendors/material suppliers to establish standard specifications

Sep 1999 - Feb 2002
 

Education 

Lincoln Technical Institute, Union, NJ, US, Architectural Drafting Design and CAD Technology

Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
 

Skills