J. Raleigh Smith - Resume

Experience: 

Dunn and Associates        Salt Lake City, Utah            September 2011- Current

    Drafter

• Produce Structural Design Drawing under guidance of project and structural Engineer
  
• Manage Time to insure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Learn new skills in revote to help increase productivity.
• Back check drawing to check accuracy before returning drawing to engineer   
  
• Look for potential errors on drawings.

Chris Layton and Associates        Cottonwood Heights, Utah        May 2006 to Feb 2010

    Project Manager

• Creating and executing schedules.
• Selecting colors, patterns, furniture and finishes with clients.
• Coordinate with design professionals to deliver project in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Construct working plan documents complete with details and specs.
• Initiating communication and execution of design changes with design professionals.
• Develop aesthetic plan documents for presentation to the clientele.
• Tracking Requests for Information (RFI) and Architectural Supplemental Information (ASI) on assigned projects.
• Submitting and writing ASI to General Contractor and Design Professionals
• Submitting drawings to the city
• Executing required changes per city review comments with written response.
• Performing BOMA calculations.
• Checking plans for consistency and compliance with building codes.
• Troubleshooting basic PC and server issues.
• Maintaining office supplies and back-up server functions.

Dracon Enterprises, LLC            West Jordan, Utah    August 2006 to December 2008

     Owner/Manager

• Initiating contact between the client and the company.
• Constructing working plan documents.
• Maintaining client contact and customer service.
• Developing design concepts with the client.
• Recording and tracking of all accounts and assets.
• Provide estimates & quotes for services.
• Work with design consultants to provide packages and total services of project. Creating and executing schedules.
• Coordinate with design professionals to deliver project in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Construct working plan documents complete with details and specs.
• Initiating communication and execution of design changes with design professionals.
• Develop aesthetic plan documents for presentation to the clientele.
• Tracking Requests for Information (RFI) and Architectural Supplemental Information (ASI) on assigned projects.
• Submitting and writing ASI to General Contractor and Design Professionals
• Submitting drawings to the city
• Executing required changes per city review comments with written response.
• Checking plans for consistency and compliance with building codes.

Steel Encounters                 Salt Lake City, Utah    October 2004 to September 2006

    Joist and Deck Detailer

• Detail shop drawings for steel trusses and deck.
• Calculating lengths and loads according to Architectural and Engineered documents and project specifications.
• Creating Bills of Materials (BOM) for ordering and delivery.
• Track Requests for Information (RFI) and change orders on assigned projects.
• Executing and coordinating design changes with Design professionals.
• Coordinating Shop drawings with architect, engineers and detailers.
• Back check drawing for accuracy, quality control and code compliance.

Mac’s Hobbies and Crafts            West Jordan, Utah    August 1999 to October 2004

Head Framer

• Construct frames per customer orders.
• Assisting with framing design.
• Cutting mats to customer and industry specifications.
• Cataloging work and materials
• Executing orders in a timely manner under deadlines and production quotas.
• Track and store customer orders until pick-up.
• Maintaining inventory for all orders.
• Setting pricing based on costs, industry standards and market research.
• Coordinating with management for marketing.
• Providing outstanding customer service including conflict resolution.
• Communicating with suppliers to ensure order accuracy and delivery.
• Previewing new products and materials to establish marketability

Certificates and Training:

• Drafting Certificate                                 1998          Accredited by Utah Office of Education
• Interior Design Skills A Certificate         1998          Accredited by Utah Office of Education
• TSA National Participant                        1998         June 20-24 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
• Revit Basic Certification                         2008         Accredited by Auto Desk.

Education:

• Salt Lake Community College    Taylorsville, Utah       Animation & Multimedia                     2011-Current
• Full Sail University - online         Orlando, Florida         Web Design                                       2010-2011
• Salt Lake Community College    Taylorsville, Utah        Architecture                                       2001-2004
• Bingham High School                 South Jordan, Utah    Art & Architecture                              Graduated in 1998

Programs:
 

Building types:

Retail/Mercantile – Creamery, Sandwich shops, Clothing Stores, Sunglass Shops
Maintenance Buildings – Garbage Facilities, Automotive Repair Centers,
Office/Warehouse – Electrical supply, Distribution Centers, (Tilt wall, Masonry Buildings, Curtain walls)
Office Buildings – Professional offices, Training Facilities, Call Centers, Recording and Digital Studios
High End Residential – New Construction, Remodels
Residential – Additions, New Construction, Remodels
Assembly – Event Centers, Concert Halls, Auditoriums, Movie theaters, Restaurants, Bars/Taverns
Health Care – Medical offices, Surgical Rooms, Exams Offices, Veterinary Clinics, Dental Offices