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William Hoffert
3D Designer
Vernonia,OR
Summary
Experienced 3D Designer with over 25 years of experience in Retail/Commercial Construction. Excellent reputation for resolving design problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
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Language
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
3D Designer / Scenic Project Manager
Satis&fy LLC
Hillsboro, OR
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Developed primary models and sketches to showcase final product designs.
- Communicated effectively with various Nike teams through oral and written communication to relay relevant project information and changes.
- Used Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to produce page layouts, graphics and logos for design proposals.
- Used SketchUp and Layout to manage documentation of new and revised 3D designs.
- Managed day-to-day communications with clients through phone calls, email communications and face-to-face meetings.
3D Designer /Lead Installer
Firma Hoffert
Dreieich, Germany
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Translated raw data from site surveys and prepared files into 3D pieces of art.
- Used illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to design graphics and plan installations.
- Visited sites before and after installations to inspect quality and operability.
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Developed primary models and sketches to showcase final product designs.
Business Owner/3D Designer
Fecher&Hoffert GbR
Dudenhofen, Germany
04.2005 - 09.2012
- Put together realistic designs for customers based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal retail and shop-in-shop solutions.
- Worked across various locations with graphics and installation tools.
- Used SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to design graphics and plan installations.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Created custom drawings and paintings for wall murals, and antiquing techniques on various materials.
Lead Carpenter
26th ASG Construction
Darmstadt, Germany
02.1995 - 04.2005
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Completed independent or team installations of building structures, including trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, floorings, trim and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements.
- Built shelves, doors, windows and counters to correct scale and dimensions according to blueprints and building plans.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Adidas
Rodgau, Germany
02.1995 - 02.1998
- Completed key logo design projects for clients.
- Developed and implemented licensed products for retail sale.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Created designs and collaborated with textile team to complete projects.
Education
Honor Graduate - Organizational Leadership
NCO Academy
Baumholder, Germany 07.1992 - 10.1992
Honor Graduate - Surveying Technology
US Army Surveyor School
Ft. Sill, Oklahoma 11.1989 - 04.1990
High School Diploma -
Southern Lehigh High School
Center Valley, PA 02.1988 - 06.1989
Skills
Proficient in SketchUp & Layout
Advanced Understanding of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Hand drawing
2D and 3D renderings
Design development
Exceptional finish carpentry skills
Commercial construction
Reading blueprints
Project management abilities
Project supervision
Graphics design
Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Won international design contest for new German Professional Basketball League (DBB)
Software
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Layout
SimLab
Microsoft Office
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
3D Designer / Scenic Project Manager
Satis&fy LLC
04.2015 - 10.2020
3D Designer /Lead Installer
Firma Hoffert
09.2012 - 04.2015
Business Owner/3D Designer
Fecher&Hoffert GbR
04.2005 - 09.2012
Lead Carpenter
26th ASG Construction
02.1995 - 04.2005
Freelance Graphic Designer
Adidas
02.1995 - 02.1998
Honor Graduate - Organizational Leadership
NCO Academy
07.1992 - 10.1992
Honor Graduate - Surveying Technology
US Army Surveyor School
11.1989 - 04.1990
High School Diploma -
Southern Lehigh High School
02.1988 - 06.1989