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Darren D.

2D/3D Drafting Specialist | Fast, Accurate, Reliable

St. Anne, United States

Global rank:

16,332 / 138,599

Skill pts: 5

Adobe Photoshop Autodesk 3DS Max CAD Design Project management skills Residential Design

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About

I’m an architectural CAD drafter specializing in accurate, code‑aware drawings for residential and commercial projects. My core strengths include floor plans, elevations, sections, details, redlines, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and other industry‑standard tools.

Alongside architectural work, I also support general CAD drafting, including mechanical layouts, site plans, product drawings, and 2D/3D conversions. I’m comfortable working from sketches, PDFs, markups, or existing CAD files, and I deliver clean, organized drawings that follow layer standards and project requirements.

Clients appreciate my clear communication, fast turnaround, and consistent accuracy. If you need reliable drafting support for architectural or general CAD projects, I’m ready to help.

Experience

Sr. Project Manager James D. Smith Architecture · Freelance Mar 2021 – Present 5 yrs 4 mos Saint Anne, IL, United States In charge of QSR department. New construction and regional remodel rollouts for several brands, including Pizza Hut, Qdoba, Popeyes, Jersey Mike’s, and others. Managed a remote office with a staff of independent remote drafters.
Project Manager CSAi · Full-time Dec 2018 – Nov 2020 1 yrs 11 mos Denver, CO, United States Responsible for managing multiple concurrent telecommunications projects, both new construction and SMR equipment upgrades.
Sr. Project Manager T-Rex Architex · Full-time Jan 2005 – Jun 2018 13 yrs 5 mos Denver, CO, United States Responsible for managing residential and telecommunications projects, both new construction and SMRs. Led a team of drafters through equipment upgrade rollouts consisting of 300+ projects/sites at a time. Trained all new employees. Reviewed all outgoing drawings for quality, accuracy, and
adherence to standards.

Education

Ball State University Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design – Architecture 1998 – 2004
Ball State University Bachelor of arts, Architecture 1998 – 2004

Other experience

Rollout management Experience handling large batches of small, fast‑moving projects (such as QSR remodel programs, or telecom equipment upgrades), maintaining consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across dozens of simultaneous deliverables.
Project management experience Coordinating tasks, managing timelines, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring drawing packages move smoothly from concept to completion.
Restaurant & QSR design exposure Five years working on quick‑service restaurant projects, including remodels, equipment layouts, ADA considerations, and brand‑standard drawing packages.
Telecom equipment knowledge 13 years supporting telecommunications projects, including familiarity with equipment layouts, mounting requirements, site standards, and drafting for telecom infrastructure.
Building surveying & as‑built documentation One year of field measuring, site verification, and producing accurate as‑built drawings for renovations, remodels, and tenant improvements.