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OSMAND BARNES

Toronto

Summary

Results-oriented Senior Drafter successful at managing projects and motivating teams to accomplish challenging objectives in dynamic environments. Over 3 years of hands-on experience creating shop drawing packages. Creative, logical approach for 3D visualization of product. Detail-driven professional committed to meeting requirements of design, timeline and budget. Looking forward to leading a highly motivated team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Drafter

Quest Window Systems
11.2022 - Current
  • Create project-specific shop drawing sets, including cover/info pages, floor plans, slab/control line plans, building elevations, window elevations (metric and imperial), and custom detail drawings.
  • Communicate effectively with architects, general contractors, project managers, and other disciplinary leads to ensure design accuracy and meet project deadlines for on-site readiness.
  • Collaborate with the drafting team to strategize and develop realistic project schedules that align with construction timelines and ensure timely deliverables.
  • Develop and implement methods and practices that streamline workflows, increasing efficiency in the shop drawing process.
  • Review drawings to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with company standards and client expectations.
  • Develop and interpret drawings across multiple disciplines, including structural, mechanical, and architectural, to ensure coordination and completeness.
  • Identify and resolve drawing-related issues promptly to avoid delays and ensure seamless progress through production and installation phases.
  • Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office tools to execute and manage project documentation and communication.
  • Contributed to major projects including Wardman Park (Washington, DC), Oak & Olive (Calgary), Groove Urban Condominiums (Toronto), and Junction Square (Toronto).
  • Delivered projects with tight deadlines on schedule while improving shop drawing accuracy to 96% or higher, significantly reducing rework and revisions.

Architectural Designer/Designer

LMG DRAFTING & DESIGN INC
02.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: LMG Drafting & Design is a company that works on in-house projects including commercial and residential architectural projects. They also provide drafting services for Mechanical and Structural companies and does contract work where an employee is outsourced to a different company to provide additional support to the team.
  • In-House Projects: Barrie-Huronia Townhouse Complex-Revit Architectural Drawings-Forrest Group. Worked on different Floor plans, Elevations, Sections & Site Plan for the various units.
  • Ehtare Nursing Home, Scarborough ON. Unit plans and washroom renovation design. Revit.
  • Mattamy Homes, Detail Drawings.
  • Bermuda Waterfront Retail Store, Factory Design Worx. Millwork Detail drawings.
  • Stephenson Design Associates, Drawing set ups.
  • Loonlands Conventional Townhomes. Forrest Group Inc. Worked on the revit design drawings for the townhomes, which included the site plan, floor plan, elevations and sections.
  • Contract Work: NORR Ltd. June-September 2021. Architectural Studio Revit Designer. Worked on the Toronto and Brampton courthouses which were P3 projects. Was part of the team that worked on the washrooms, locker rooms and some other public spaces. Autocad & Revit.
  • BGIS. September 2022-Ongoing. Architectural Designer/Drafter. Worked on the interior retail refresh of various branches of The Bank of Montreal. Autocad.
  • LMG Drafting & Design is a company that works on in-house projects including commercial and residential architectural projects. They also provide drafting services for Mechanical and Structural companies and does contract work where an employee is outsourced to a different company to provide additional support to the team.

Architectural Intern

TZED ARCHITECTS INC
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Student Architectural Intern that worked closely with architects on retail spaces including restaurants and residential projects of mid-size luxury apartments.
  • Planned and Designed floor plans, elevations, and sections with the guidance of the Project Architect.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Technology

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
Toronto, ON
06.2019

Skills

  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Revit proficiency
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office
  • Ability to interpret multiple discipline drawings
  • Detail-oriented
  • Methodical nature
  • Technical drawing
  • Client Relations
  • Teamwork

Additional Information

While working with LMG Drafting & Design, I was fortunate enough to be able to collaborate with Mechanical and Structural Engineers as well as provide drafting services to these disciplines, which has given me a better understanding of all the aspects involved in a project. It has also enhanced my ability to coordinate between all the different fields of work.

Timeline

Senior Drafter

Quest Window Systems
11.2022 - Current

Architectural Designer/Designer

LMG DRAFTING & DESIGN INC
02.2020 - Current

Architectural Intern

TZED ARCHITECTS INC
06.2017 - 08.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Technology

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE

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