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| 2009 - Fishing on Kootenay Lake in Kaslo, BC |
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| 2015 - "Bum" status in Bellingham, WA |
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Currently, I am offering CAD/design services for 25/hr, though I would be willing to negotiate a flat-fee if I had a steady flow of contract work. My current situation requires me to work on a contract only basis. Unfortunately, while living and working in BC and waiting on my dual-citizenship, Canada claims I missed a hearing, resulting in a brutal deportation in late 2011. They 'disposed of' my SUV, computers, construction tools, clothes, furniture, etc. & left me on the border with nothing but the clothes on my back. I'm desperate for any type of Design/CAD work available to get me out of this humiliating situation.
Sorry for the sob-story, but that's what I'm dealing with at the moment. I now have a new laptop with the latest CAD software (thanks to an engineer I worked for). I have regular access to the internet & a newer smartphone, though it needs pre-paid minutes).
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Please Review My Cover-Letter and Very Diverse Background Below:
INTRODUCTION:
I am immediately available for contract/freelance/telecommute Architectural Design/CAD and any other 2D/3D Structural or Mechanical CAD Drafting assistance. After living in BC, Canada for 5-1/2 years (born/raised in US), I need to re-establish myself in the US. Currently, I'm located on Whidbey Island in Washington State. I have experience with High-End Single/Multi-Family Residential, Mixed-Use Retail, Hospitality, Commercial/Industrial buildings, Themed Environments and more. I have designed some very unique homes and numerous custom home theaters, safe-rooms, as well as custom work for Disney, Universal Studios, Woods Hole Oceanographic, Military, etc. Accustomed to Non-Disclosure Agreement for private/corporate/military/security/
As my 'subject' line above infers, I am an Architectural & Industrial Designer (no affiliations, non-registered) with a very strong background in field construction management and labor (Arch/Struct) and 2D/3D CAD. Currently, I am looking for work, preferably doing Architectural or Product Design, CAD Documentation/Presentation, 3D work, As-Builts (digital conversion of existing paper drawings), or Construction Consulting.. All of my work is from my home computer or laptop and I have a high-speed internet connection for sending and receiving large files. AutoCAD Architecture 2015 & Revit 2015 (Arch/Struct/MEP/Civil), Nemetschek Allplan 2015, SolidWorks 2015, Inventor 2015, SketchUp Pro 2015 and others are some of my most used design and graphics tools (very detailed 3D models with photo-realistic materials - other software listed below). I am familiar with most Building Codes (including NBC, IBC, BCBC-Canada and others), construction methods and materials, and the permitting process. Recently, I have begun to do a lot more 3D CAD modeling for product design and development, including prototyping, visualization/presentation, mechanical/industrial design, assemblies, reverse-engineering and more. I have a very unique and diverse set of skills and experience in a very wide range of subject matter. If you can imagine it, I can design it, draw it, present it for product approval and assist with construction or fabrication.
As
you will see
from my resume
and blog
portfolio, I
have worked
all over the U.S., the Bahamas
and B.C., Canada in the luxury
custom homes
market (Single
and
Multi-Family)
as well as the
entertainment
and
themed-environment
markets.
I have also
worked full
and part-time
for Structural
Engineers. I
am a very
talented,
highly
intelligent,
and unique
Designer/CAD
Expert (Senior
Level 2D &
3D) currently
looking for freelance, or contract work. I lived
just north of
the Whistler
Ski Resort in
Pemberton,
B.C. I was
designing
custom homes
in Canada for
over 5-1/2
years. While
living there,
I completed 16
high-end
custom homes,
6 remodels,
two multi-unit
townhouse
projects, the
new Pemberton
Distillery,
and many other
Design/CAD
projects. I
have also been
an
architectural
consultant for
builders and
developers in
the BC
Sea-to-Sky
corridor
providing
advice on
unique
sustainable
homes and
future
mixed-use
buildings. I
have numerous
timber-frame/log
construction
contacts
throughout
B.C.,
including
mills/CNC
operations,
builders,
craftsmen/artists,
welders,
joinery
masters,
inspectors,
various
architects/engineers,
and numerous
other
tradesmen. I spent 6 months working
full-time for
a major Timber
and Log Home
builder/supplier
in Kaslo, BC.
I also
assisted in
the completion
of a new
26-unit hotel
project in
Pemberton
(redesigned
parts of
exterior,
redesigned
proposed
Commercial
Floor
work/live
studios &
hotel
suites).
Recent
projects are a
1930's
Craftsman Era
home
renovation in
Vancouver, a
1600 s.f.
hybrid
timber-frame
in Pemberton,
an "Extreme
Makeover"
remodel to a
Pan-Abode log
home and a
contemporary
home design
with carriage
house in
Squamish, as
well as a few
other small
timber-frame
projects.
Many of my past architectural designs have a strong Mediterranean/Tuscan style due to their location (Florida/Bahamas). My personal tastes and style preferences lean more toward a modern look that combines an eclectic use of materials with a comfortably warm and rustic feel (built to last). This does not, however, restrict my creativity when it comes to unique ideas to meet the clients wishes. I enjoy exploring the creative use of materials, light, and geometry in a minimalist motif. I also have a great interest in, and knowledge of, natural building materials and methods, self-sufficient design, and low (or "free") energy power systems.
I have over 25 years of experience designing and supervising the construction of high-end custom homes (Wood/Steel Framed, CMU, Timber and Logs, and Modular). I'm a talented designer, an excellent CAD Technologist & Instructor, and I know how to detail and complete a full set of construction documents for building permits. I also do 3D renderings, sketches, animated walk-throughs, and scaled models. I grew up working with my grandfather in the construction business. After university, I ran my own small construction framing business - when I wasn't designing custom homes.
Please see my new blog for samples of my work. These are mostly samples of recent projects of mine (more detailed drawings available). About 80% of my work has been in the high-end and luxury custom home markets. The balance in Retail, Commercial, Mid/High-rise Condos (Miami Beach, Orlando, Los Angeles, Bahamas), Entertainment Facilities, Themed Environments, and most recently in mechanical/product design & assembly CAD drawings. I have a lot of hands-on construction experience on the job-site and behind the CAD station. Feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. I am immediately available for work at my low contract rate of $25/hr. (or per-square-foot, or a flat fee -- volume discount negotiable). Due to my diverse background, I believe the construct-ability and quality of my designs are greater than much of my competition. Other independent "technicians" or draftsmen may charge less than me, but it shows in their poor drawing quality, lack of construction knowledge, as well as basic design skills.
Many of my past architectural designs have a strong Mediterranean/Tuscan style due to their location (Florida/Bahamas). My personal tastes and style preferences lean more toward a modern look that combines an eclectic use of materials with a comfortably warm and rustic feel (built to last). This does not, however, restrict my creativity when it comes to unique ideas to meet the clients wishes. I enjoy exploring the creative use of materials, light, and geometry in a minimalist motif. I also have a great interest in, and knowledge of, natural building materials and methods, self-sufficient design, and low (or "free") energy power systems.
I have over 25 years of experience designing and supervising the construction of high-end custom homes (Wood/Steel Framed, CMU, Timber and Logs, and Modular). I'm a talented designer, an excellent CAD Technologist & Instructor, and I know how to detail and complete a full set of construction documents for building permits. I also do 3D renderings, sketches, animated walk-throughs, and scaled models. I grew up working with my grandfather in the construction business. After university, I ran my own small construction framing business - when I wasn't designing custom homes.
Please see my new blog for samples of my work. These are mostly samples of recent projects of mine (more detailed drawings available). About 80% of my work has been in the high-end and luxury custom home markets. The balance in Retail, Commercial, Mid/High-rise Condos (Miami Beach, Orlando, Los Angeles, Bahamas), Entertainment Facilities, Themed Environments, and most recently in mechanical/product design & assembly CAD drawings. I have a lot of hands-on construction experience on the job-site and behind the CAD station. Feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. I am immediately available for work at my low contract rate of $25/hr. (or per-square-foot, or a flat fee -- volume discount negotiable). Due to my diverse background, I believe the construct-ability and quality of my designs are greater than much of my competition. Other independent "technicians" or draftsmen may charge less than me, but it shows in their poor drawing quality, lack of construction knowledge, as well as basic design skills.
Have a great day,
Kevin Wright
3D CAD Expert/Designer/Consultant
sentientwolf@protonmail.com
CAD SOFTWARE:
*
AutoCAD
Architecture
2017 (Expert),
Revit
Suite 2017, Tekla
Structure 2017,
ArchiCAD (basics),
Nemetschek
Allplan 2015,
SketchUp
Pro 2017 & Google
Earth, VectorWorks
(basics), Chief
Architect
X11, SoftPlan
13, AutoCAD
SketchBook
Designer
(2017),
AutoCAD Map
3D/Civil 3D
& MapINFO
(and other GIS
software).
Also use Adobe
Suite and many
other
2D/3D/Graphics
programs.
IT/Networking/CAD
Management.
Previous
experience in
Mechanical
Design/CAD for
Military
Aircraft,
Aerospace,
Textile, and
Oceanographic
projects.
Currently
experimenting/using
the latest
versions of SpaceClaim
(beginner),
SolidWorks
2017, Inventor
2017, PTC
Creo 3,
& other
parametric
CAD/CAM
programs for
Milling, CNC
& 3D
Printing/Fabrication.
* Ball State University, College of Architecture & Planning = Bachelors Degree.
Post Educational:
* Military Service - U.S. Army Reserves & Indiana National Guard
-Heavy Construction Equipment Operation/Repair = 62B/62E
* Indiana Realtors License.
-No longer active.
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