PATRICK DOUGHERTY

Installed signage, graphics, custom cabinetry, sculptural, architectural, and electrical elements at stadiums for professional sports teams, hospitals, universities and many other high profile venues.

• Collaborated with clients, team members, project managers, and engineers to ensure smooth workflow and efficient development for each project.
• Addressed client concerns professionally, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service throughout the installation process.
• Conducted thorough pre-installation assessments to identify potential issues and develop solutions in advance.
• Managed inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary supplies were on hand for each project without excess waste or stockpiling materials.
• Ensured high-quality results by consistently following manufacturer specifications during installations.
• Improved installation efficiency by streamlining processes and utilizing time-saving techniques.
• Expedited installation times with efficient scheduling and coordination of resources.
• Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
• Trained new installers on best practices and company procedures, fostering a collaborative learning environment that strengthened overall team performance.
• Troubleshot complex installation issues, leveraging problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions promptly.
• Continuously updated technical knowledge through professional development opportunities, ensuring expertise in the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.

• Assisted clients in selecting appropriate materials, finishes, and hardware to complement their overall design aesthetic.
• Streamlined design process for increased efficiency by implementing new software tools and techniques.
• Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns or questions promptly throughout design process.
• Presented final designs effectively through 3D renderings or physical samples that showcased proposed cabinetry solutions.

• Industrial Arts emphasizing in Wood and Metal.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

• Long term substitute teacher position teaching Industrial Arts class for one semester.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

• Industrial arts (wood), Building Maintenance, Art, work study, and team-taught English and Math
• This is a school for students who have a history of violence and/or social issues
• Most students were on the Autism spectrum.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Industrial Arts (wood), Building Maintenance, Drafting, AutoCAD.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

• Support staff and mentored special needs and at-risk students as they attended regular classes.
• Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
• Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
• Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.

• Designing and building molds for architectural details such as columns, friezes, and fireplace mantles cast in plaster and concrete.
• Developed a comprehensive understanding of various mold materials and their properties, enabling the selection of the most appropriate material for each project.
• Constructed mold used for casting metal, clay or plaster objects, using fiberglass, rubber, casting machines and patterns.

• Built scaled architectural models.
• Established reputation for exceptional attention to detail while crafting intricate scale models that accurately represented real-world structures or objects.

• Demonstrated versatility in carpentry and sculpturing, painting, design and installation techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.

• My first full-time adult position in theater craft after graduating from high school where I designed and installed sets for the productions for theater. This position is where I quickly mastered skills for sculpture, painting, design and carpentry and other aspects of stage craft.