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Primary Practice Areas
System Implementation
To implement a new system you must have a team of “wanters.” Everybody wants something and needs something. You must first collaborate and motivate the team to want to achieve success. Motivation is a key element to effectively implementing any new system.
Process Improvement
You can’t manage what you can’t measure. You must implement a tracking system to define and control problems. Process improvement is about analyzing and improving upon what is already in place. To be successful you must focus on continuous improvement.
Project Management
A project is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product, service or result. You must first define the project’s scope and resources, and a project has a defined beginning and end in time. What is your project? What is your goal you would like to achieve? David Can help.
CASEWORK & MILLWORK ESTIMATING
I have 18 years casework and millwork experience, and I have been estimating casework & millwork for the past 10 years. I can provide quality takeoffs and estimates for you. I am currently using Planswift and Alliance Millsoft for takeoffs & pricing. I can provide accurate takeoffs along with material and labor reports and job cost analysis. Please reach out to me at davidb@dbrownlife.com for more information.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University | http://www.snhu.edu | Online | From Sept 2012 to Oct 2016
Area of Study/Major: Master of Business Administration in Project Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
DeVry University | http://www.devry.edu | Online | From Sept 2005 to Oct 2007
Area of Study/Major: Bachelor of Science in Technical Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh | https://www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | From June 2002 to Sept 2003
Area of Study/Major: Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Product Design
Left University due to work/life/school balance issues at a young age. Decided to pursue other opportunities.
ITT Technical Institute | http://itt-tech.info | Monroeville, PA | From Sept 1999 to Sept 2001
Area of Study/Major: Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting
Cumulative GPA: 3.8
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Work Experience
Estimator | Lukach Interiors, Inc. | https://lukachinteriors.com | Clifton, NJ (remote worker) | From July 2018 to Present
Estimates woodwork projects | Uses Planswift | Uses Alliance Millsoft | Prepares final takeoffs using Excel | Prepares preliminary proposals to be reviewed and finalized
CEO, Director of Business Development | Spider Teams, LLC | https://spiderteams.com | Coral, PA | From Jan 2016 to Present
Sells new projects to seekers | Acts as liaison between customers and developers | Manages projects | Coordinates between developers in Pakistan and customers all over the world | Maintains accounts payable and receivables | Tracks business expenses | Prime decision maker | Controls costs and operations
Estimator, Project Manager, Engineering Manager | Master Woodcraft Corp. | http://master-woodcraft.com | Washington, PA | From Feb 2009 to May 2018
Managed a team of three draftsman | Produced shop drawings using AutoCAD | Checked subordinate drawings | Project coordination | Project Management | Prepared project estimates | Prepared takeoffs | Prepared submittal packages | Prepared preliminary budgets | Evaluated project costs | Requested proposals from vendors | Requests for information | Coordinated on-site work | Prepared LEED documents | Led the FSC program for office | Outsourced shop drawings | Prepared change order requests | Implemented new estimating system | Implemented new project management system | Utilized Planswift | Utilized Alliance Millsoft
President | Wood Trade Services LLC | Washington, PA | From Oct 2014 to Jan 2018
Provided shop drawing services | Developed reality capture drawings | Provided estimating services | Provided project management services | Developed a project management web-app using WordPress | Analyzed cost data | Developed a system for analyzing woodwork project costs using Microsoft Excel
President, Drafter | Dynamic Drafting Services | Bridgeville, PA | From Mar 2008 to Sept 2012
Subcontractor that prepared casework/millwork shop drawings for architectural millwork shops | Worked with 10 different customers on an ongoing basis while maintaining full-time employment | Ran projects efficiently | Determined project scope and requirements | Produced drawings in AutoCAD| Tracked receivables and accurately tracked and controlled expenses | Discontinued this business when beginning to earn a Master’s degree in Project Management
Draftsman | Allegheny Millwork | http://www.alleghenymillwork.com | Lawrence, PA | From Feb 2008 to Feb 2009
Produced submittal casework drawings using AutoCAD | Determined project scope/requirements | Evaluated specifications | Reviewed quotations, takeoffs and architectural drawings | Submitted RFIs to project management and customers | Met with sales, estimating, and project management to coordinate information | Assisted shop employees with problem-solving
Drafter, Jr. Engineer | The Anthony Galluzzo Corporation | http://www.anthonygalluzzocorp.com | Londonderry, NH | From Mar 2007 to Feb 2008
Produced submittal casework drawings using AutoCAD | Determined project scope/requirements | Evaluated specifications | Reviewed quotations, takeoffs and architectural drawings | Submitted RFIs to project management and customers | Met with sales, estimating and project management to coordinate information | Assisted shop employees with problem-solving | Developed dynamic blocks | Implemented new drafting tools and system
Drafter, Detailer | PolyVision | https://polyvision.com | Dixonville, PA | From Nov 2000 to Feb 2007
Produced submittal casework drawings using AutoCAD | Determined project scope/requirements | Evaluated specifications | Reviewed quotations, takeoffs and architectural drawings | Submitted RFIs to project management and customers | Met with sales, estimating and project management to coordinate information | Released drawings to shop for fabrication | Created cutlists and edgebanding reports, material and hardware summary reports | Produced DXF files for CNC machining | Assisted shop employees with fabrication questions and problem-solving | Pulled stock from inventory and issued purchase orders
Primary Strengths
- Analytical
- Artistic
- Intuitive
- Problem Solver
