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Jim McDonald

Jim McDonald

Columbus, OH, US

 

About 

I have 25 years experience in the Architecture field.  I have worked on almost every type of building from Healthcare (hospitals, MOB's, clinics) to Commercial (office building, banks, etc.) to Retail (Meijer, mall fit-outs) to Residential (single & multi-family).

My experience includes all aspects of the Architectural practice:  Design, SD thru CD, Construction Administration, Client Contact, Consultant and Vendor Coordination.  I am well versed in AutoCAD and Revit platforms.  I am also very computer literate and able to learn new programs quickly.

I am actively involved with the Columbus Chapter of CSI (current Chapter President) and the Central Ohio Chapter of the USGBC (Communications Committee member).  I have been awarded the CSI Columbus Charter "58" Award twice for my service and devotion to the Chapter and promotion of CSI to the Central Ohio design & construction community.

I am also a member of Para-Dice Motorcycle Club (based in Grand Rapids, Michigan).  We raise funds for various charities (Grand Rapids Home for Vets, Lake County Senior Programs, etc.) through our various motorcycle runs and events.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

DesignGroup, Columbus, OH, US, Project Associate

Architectural Design, Construction Documents and Construction Administration, Client Contact, Consultant and Vendor Coordination, some Specification Writing, Record Documents, Project Close-out

Oct 2007 - Jun 2012
 

Slocum Associates, Kalamazoo, MI, US, Architectural Technician

Architectural Design Development and Construction Documents, Consultant and Vendor Coordination, some Specification Writing, CAD Standards Development

Apr 2005 - Aug 2007
 

Allegretti Architects, Inc., St. Joseph, MI, Architectural CAD Production

Production Management of Residential Projects (oversee project development from Schematic/Design Development through Construction Documents), CAD Standard Development

Aug 2004 - Apr 2005
 

Education 

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, US, Architecture

Have not yet completed degree

Sep 1990 - May 1993
 

University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, US, Architecture

Sep 1985 - May 1990
 

Awards 

CSI Columbus Service Awards, Other

Received CSI Columbus Chapter's highest award in 2010 and 2011 for my devotion and support of the Chapter and promotion of CSI to the Central Ohio design and construction community

2012
 

CSI Columbus Charter "58" Award, Award

Received many service awards from the Great Lakes Region of CSI for my service on the Board and various committees (2005-2010)

2011
 

CSI Great Lakes Region Service Awards, Other

Received many service awards from the Columbus Chapter of CSI for my service on the Board and various committees (2008-2012)

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills