Experience Summary
Brendan J Stewart
106 Spruce Street – Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914 844 8692 – bren.stewart@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
17 years of residential and commercial carpentry experience
Six years of interior design assistant experience
Knowledge of building codes and all building trades, able to communicate smoothly with tradesman of all building fields.
Extensive knowledge of Google SketchUp, AutoCAD 2011, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office 2010 Mac and PC. Beginner knowledge of Revit.
Employment History
Fortunato Design – Eastchester, NY 2005-present
Interior Design Assistant
Research furniture, finishing’s, fixtures, and equipment
Concept generation
Create elevations, plans, sections, perspectives, and models for contractors, and manufacturers
Create presentation boards for clients
Use my extensive knowledge of building industry to act as liaison for builders, contractors, electricians, and plumbers to assist in communication with each other for smooth development and completion of design projects
BrenShaw Remodeling – Haledon, NJ 1993-2005
Residential and commercial carpenter
Framing, finish carpentry, window and door installation, roofing, and siding
Complete kitchens, bathrooms, and basements
Design, build, and install custom cabinetry, and shelving units
Estimating jobs, ordering materials, and coordinating with sub contractors, suppliers, and clients
US Army Reserves – Multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations 1995-2007
Heavy equipment transportation
Hazardous materials certifier
Assist in natural disaster supply logistics
Six-month tours supporting Operations Provide Refuge and Iraqi Freedom
Two-year tour deployed in support of Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Infinite Justice
Citations awarded: Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army reserve Components Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal
Academic History
The Art Institute of New York City – New York, NY 2009-2011
Graduation date; September 23, 2011
Studies include: Residential and commercial space planning, residential and commercial design, renovations, interior design process, hand and CAD drafting, Hand and computer assisted rendering, Image manipulation, Google SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp plug-ins V-Ray, and Podium
Associations
ASID Student member ASID NY Metro Chapter, former President Elect Art Institute Student Chapter ASID, former Treasurer Art Institute Student Chapter ASID
Professional References
Brenda Brown 201 214 5088
Robert Stewart 570 247 2446
SSGT Lawrence Smith 917 797 8970
Teaching Style
One on One using my computer. I have a custom built PC designed just for running google sketchup.
My Hobbies
Interior design modeling, rendering, photoshop, illustrator