THOMAS BREWER
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Experienced in high-end residential design projects across the US, with a multidisciplinary skill set. Infuses creativity into all aspects of work. Friendly, calm, and professional demeanor. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that align with clients' forward-thinking vision while maintaining 'honest design' principles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Scavolini USA
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee projects from retention to final sign off
- Perform initial and final sight surveys. Making note of any changes or abnormalities that could effect the initial or final design.
- Produce full Shop & Instillation Drawings when needed. Including Appliance Schedule, MEP locations, Appliance Specifications & Show all blocking locations.
- Work closely with Client's, Architect's, GC's & All Sub Contractors to ensure sight conditions coincide with the Client & Designers vision.
- Present updates and reports to Designers & Management after each Meeting.
- Schedule and over see Delivery, Instillations, Work top & Back splash template & Instillations.
- Produce final punch list for installers and make note of any items that need to be re-ordered or adjusted.
- Schedule & Oversee Final adjustments or after instillation service that need to be performed to bring jobs to a close.
Technical Designer
Eggersman Home
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Complete on-site surveys then translate those dimensions to AutoCAD
- Generate initial, presentation, contract, plumbing/electrical & installation drawings in AutoCAD
- Coordinate and oversee project logistics between installers, architects, and builders to fulfill contractual obligations for job specifications
- Write full cabinet orders for the factory for final cabinet construction
Design Associate/Project Manager/AutoCAD draftsman
Rocco & Taupe
01.2018 - 02.2020
- General administration and ensuring the day to day operations of the showroom run smoothly
- Complete on-site surveys then translate those dimensions to AutoCAD
- Generate initial, presentation, contract, plumbing/electrical, installation & permit drawings in AutoCAD
- Coordinate and oversee project logistics between installers, architects, and builders to fulfill contractual obligations for job specifications
- Conduct client meetings to include but not limited to design meetings, onsite troubleshooting, contract meetings
- Write full cabinet orders for the factory for final cabinet construction
- Coordinate with all Manufacturers, 3rd Party Delivery, GC's, Electrician's, Plumber's, Architect's & Client's to ensure the projects run smooth
Designer/Estimator/Multi-Unit Project Manager
Studio Becker
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Efficient space planning for multi-unit buildings
- Prepared Bids & Presentation Proposals
- Created 3D renderings, floor plans and elevations, as well as full CD sets using AutoCAD
- Managed multiple projects and orders simultaneously
- Managed vendor relations, installations, on-site trouble shooting and problem solving
Technical Designer/Project Manager
Exquisite Kitchen Design
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Generate initial, presentation, contract, plumbing/electrical & installation drawings in AutoCAD with clarity
- Coordinate and oversee project logistics between installers, architects, and builders to fulfill contractual obligations for job specifications
- Write full cabinet orders for the factory for final cabinet construction
Senior Technical Designer/Project Manager
Urban Homes
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Managing, designing & trouble shooting all aspect for large scale multi unit & single unit residential projects
- Delegating responsibilities to meet client & contractual obligations & dead lines
- Organizing & prioritizing drawing submissions to meet production, delivery & instillation dead lines
- Maintaining a level of standards & clarity in drawings to meet & exceed standards
Design Associate/Project Manager
Christopher Peacock Cabinetry
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Coordinate and oversee project logistics between installers, architects, and builders to fulfill contractual obligations for job specifications.
- Lead initial design meetings with potential clients & Designers.
- Create full presentations including contract floor plans, elevations, and full plumbing/ electrical specification drawings.
- On site survey for final cabinet measurements.
- Analyze appliance specifications.
- Produce full contract & construction drawings.
- Write full cabinet orders for the factory for construction.
- Accept full orders.
Architectural Designer/Assistant Project Manager
Raymond Forehand & Associates
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Cabinetry design, functionality and layout.
- Coordinate and oversee project logistics between installers, architects, and builders to fulfill contractual obligations for job specifications.
- Re-design and revise working drawings and relay to the field.
- Create tile design & layouts.
- Create electrical, plumbing & lighting layouts.
- Calculate and quote materials and coordinate material deliveries.
Technical Designer/Design Assistant/Showroom Coordinator
Smallbone of Devizes
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Lead initial design meetings with potential clients.
- Collaborate daily with Senior Designers with concept designs and layouts.
- Coordinate and oversee project logistics between installers, architects, and builders to fulfill contractual obligations for job specifications.
- Create full presentations including contract floor plans, elevations, and full plumbing/ electrical specification drawings.
- Analyze appliance specifications.
- Produce detailed shop drawings for the workshop.
- Daily interactions with clients and administer project updates.
- Secure sales leads for designers.
- Manage administrative and showroom duties such as handling all presentation and showroom funds, processing payments from clients, maintaining contracts, making appointments, dressing the showroom.
Education
Associates Degree - Architectural Engineering & Design
New England Institute of Technology
Warwick, RISkills
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Custom kitchen and wardrobe layouts
- Cabinetry processing expertise
- Comprehensive site evaluation
- Precision in custom furniture design drawings
- Project execution management
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Scavolini USA
09.2023 - Current
Technical Designer
Eggersman Home
12.2021 - 05.2023
Design Associate/Project Manager/AutoCAD draftsman
Rocco & Taupe
01.2018 - 02.2020
Designer/Estimator/Multi-Unit Project Manager
Studio Becker
11.2016 - 11.2017
Technical Designer/Project Manager
Exquisite Kitchen Design
03.2016 - 09.2016
Senior Technical Designer/Project Manager
Urban Homes
03.2014 - 01.2016
Design Associate/Project Manager
Christopher Peacock Cabinetry
03.2012 - 03.2014
Architectural Designer/Assistant Project Manager
Raymond Forehand & Associates
08.2011 - 05.2012
Technical Designer/Design Assistant/Showroom Coordinator
Smallbone of Devizes
11.2008 - 08.2011
Associates Degree - Architectural Engineering & Design
New England Institute of Technology
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