JRG Design Mill Valley, CA

Jeffrey R. Gosdigian
JRGdesign@sbcglobal.net
Office: (415) 388-9169
Mobile: (415) 336-5505

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over 16 years experience as an Architectural Engineer designing and assembling construction and facilities related documentation with the latest versions of AutoCAD®. Combining a broad understanding of the design and construction process with exceptional creativity, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
· Extremely Creative · Communicative · Self Starter · Team Player · Technically Savvy
· Highly Motivated · Problem Solving Skills · Interpersonal Skills · Computer Literacy · Energetic

EDUCATION:
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
B.S., in Architectural Engineering Technology (1992)

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER: JRG Design - Self Employed Mill Valley, CA (2001 - Pres)
Sole proprietor of a small firm focusing on both residential and commercial design projects by contract while consulting for other professionals and associates on a by project basis.

AutoCAD® INSTRUCTOR: Drake Community Education San Anselmo, CA (2002-2003)
Developed a curriculum based on teaching adults with little to no experience, hands-on comprehensive AutoCAD training with an architectural/interior design and engineering drafting focus.

FACILITIES SPACE PLANNER: Colo.com Brisbane, CA (2000 - 2001)
Facilities designer for a progressive start-up collocation company operating 27 data centers in greater metropolitan areas throughout the continental United States.
* Developed CADD systems; maintained and quality controlled facility documentation and related databases.
* Directed customer installations maintaining cost efficiencies based on space and power allocation.
* Assisted sales force in programming customer requirements and expectations while providing practical solutions.
* Planned infrastructure routes accounting for company policies, space availability and equipment constraints.
* Assessed and re-designed facility plans based on sales requirements and revised business model.
* Created presentation materials for sales, customer relations and management purposes.

ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT: Process Facilities, Inc. Boston, MA (1999 - 2000)
Project architect for 100 person A/E firm specializing in the chemical, pharmaceutical and electronic industries.
* Project lead from design inception through construction.
* Conducted coordination meetings with engineering disciplines, clients and construction contractors.
* Designed, drafted (AutoCAD®) and assembled all related construction documentation.

ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT: Bergmeyer Associates, Inc. Boston, MA (1998 - 1999)
Acting Job Captain within the retail division of an award winning design firm. Responsible for design development through contract documentation for retail spaces undergoing new prototype construction throughout the eastern US.
* Created network library and rollout process while managing multiple projects and maintaining deadlines.
* Developed preliminary designs; assembled and submitted permit and contract documentation.
* Verified existing site conditions and coordinated design changes with engineering disciplines.
* Provided construction administration assistance for client, project management and contractors.

CADD MANAGER: Levi Strauss & Company San Francisco, CA (1996 - 1998)
Managed and maintained the Facilities Management CADD systems and databases to accurately determine and monitor occupancy and asset information for approximately one million square feet of office space.
* Developed CADD drawings for newly acquired facilities; updated and maintained existing facilities documentation.
* Designed space plans and campus layouts accounting for ongoing departmental growth and/or reduction.
* Analyzed departmental space requirements and created specialized text/graphic output for use in annual budgeting.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER: Planners/Designers/Architects, Inc. Natick, MA (1992 - 1995)
Architectural AutoCAD® designer/drafter for a fast paced, team-oriented design-build firm.
* Created and developed CADD system and functional library.
* Designed, drafted and assembled construction documentation.
* Streamlined the design development process and significantly increased production.
* Supervised and trained associate drafters; organized and delegated projects according to co-workers abilities.
* Maintained and managed network environment including troubleshooting, filing and archiving.
* Coordinated: - engineering disciplines with design changes.
   - field conditions with design criteria.
   - design changes with site supervisor and project management.
   - shop drawings with scope of work and specifications.

CADD TECHNICIAN: SEA Consultants (1990 - 1992)
AutoCAD designer/drafter for architectural, engineering and retail divisions.

CO-OWNER: C&M Painting Co. (1989 - 1991)
Developed a successful business built on a foundation of hard work and uncompromised quality.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Travel, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Photography, Fishing, Golfing, Backpacking/Hiking, Home-Brewing, Live Music & Sporting Events.

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I offer design and construction documentation services for residential and commercial projects. Whether you want to remodel your existing residence, design a new home or are in need of tenant improvements for a retail space; I can assist you. I can manage your project throughout all phases of development including design, contract documentation, permitting and construction management in a personalized, efficient and economic manner.

You may have found that most design professionals, architects and firms charge based on a percent of (bloated) construction costs as it relates to the real estate market. I generally develop lump sum fee proposals based on time and materials and typically come in around half the price of other professionals and often even less. I can comfortably suggest to you that a quality designer such as myself can SAVE you more than their fees in construction costs alone. I bring a sensibility and understanding of the construction process to my design approach accounting for your criteria without sacrificing quality.

I have over 16 years experiencedesigning and assembling construction and facilities documentation with the latest versions of AutoCAD®. The depth of my understanding of the design and construction process is broad and I am familiar with the development and coordination of nearly every aspect of a construction project.

My work experience and environments are intentionally diverse. The settings in which I've become accustomed have ranged from small architectural design offices to large corporations; I am comfortable conducting business in both, though I am also well suited for the field. I'm a consummate team player, but "wear many hats" if that’s what it takes to get the job done right and on schedule. I am detail oriented, highly motivated, personable and take pride in whatever I do.

Currently I’m operating a small firm as a sole practitioner and have clients that range from commercial developers, architects/engineers and contractors to individual property owners. I maintain a flexible schedule that allows for pursuit of new opportunities while being attentive to my clientele base.

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to the opportunity to provide you with the quality, personalized design services I offer my clients.