To obtain a position with a company that will challenge and help make me a better person
Christopher J. LaCroix
Objective To obtain a working relationship with area architects and firms to expand my knowledge allowing me to learn, grow and prosper
Experience 1999-2009 Paulsen Development of Albany, LLC Albany, NY
Architectural Drafter / Project Manager
 Design all standard models & custom residences. Meet with clients to determine their needs.
 Materials & construction estimating of models & custom residences.
 Obtain building permits, order materials and oversee construction.
 Client fit-up for office space rental for Executive Woods office park.
 Manage computer network and workstations.
1998-Present Collins & Scoville Architect, P.C. Albany, NY
Architectural Drafter / Cad Project Leader
 Run projects as a Cad Leader, setting up project cad standards.
 Cad Standards Committee Member.
 Set up proto-type data base drawings for company wide use, layers, symbols, etc.
 Projects to date include schools, universities, office buildings and government facilities.
1996-1998 Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Albany, NY
Architectural Drafter / Cad Project Leader
 Run projects as a Cad Leader, setting up project cad standards.
 Started using AutoCad without any formal training, moved up to cad leader in 8 months.
 Projects that I have done have been involved with have been used to set company-wide cad standards.
 Projects to date include schools, universities, office buildings and government facilities.
1994–1996 Wind River Design Inc. Queensbury, NY
Drafter / Designer / Cad Operator
 Introduced and implemented computer work environment. Including Cad and spreadsheet programs for materials ordering and estimating.
 Drafting work was done using Builders Cad / Arris. Set up two Cad and two administrative work stations, with Cad stations being unix and networked together. Also performed network administration and Information Systems services.
 Drafting production included preliminary plans, standard construction documents, floor, roof and wall framing drawings for prefabrication. Most work was done for the Japanese construction market with drawing in both metric and imperial dimensions. All material and wall panels had to be standardized to be put into shipping containers.
1986–Present CJL Design Services Averill Park, NY
Drafter / Designer / Owner
 Self-employed as a drafter / designer. Projects produced varied from residential additions to commercial buildings. Provided site plan review, construction documents, preliminary design and development, site design and specifications.
 Majority of work was from repeat business. Clients know what to expect.
 Clients vary from Architects and Engineers to Contractors and Individuals.
1983–1986 Lincoln Logs Ltd. Chestertown, NY
Drafter
 Drafted residential and commercial log homes for customers though out the US.
Education 1981–1983 Adirondack Community College Queensbury, NY
 Majored in drafting and design.
Interests Architecture, Scuba Diving, Firefighting, Web Design.
Project List
HEALTH CARE
Margaretville Nursing Home, Margaretville, NY
New nursing home
CORPORATE
Greens Appliances, Queensbury, NY
Conversion of an existing building into an appliance store
Corporate Woods, Albany, NY
New parking garage structure
Tire Warehouse, Halfmoon, NY
Design of new building
Rose & Kiernan Insurance, East Greenbush, NY
Conversion of existing office building into new office & tenant space
Glennpeter Jewelers, Colonie, NY
Store design in Colonie Center
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Yale University School of Medicine, Harkness Hall, New Haven, CT
Renovation of dining hall and student activities spaces
Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY
Design of single-story day care center
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Restoration & renovation of Blair Hall Dorm
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Pittsfield City Schools, Pittsfield, MA
Renovation of Herberg and Reid Middle Schools
Saranac Lake Central School District, Saranac Lake, NY
$7.5 million renovations and expansions at five schools
Greenwich Central School District, Greenwich, NY
Middle Grade Building - Relocation of District Offices w/cafeteria & stairwell additions.
Greenwich Central School District, Greenwich, NY
High School Building – Renovations & additions to locker rooms, music rooms, & library.
New Lebanon Central School District, New Lebanon, NY
Walter B. Howard Elementary School, Renovations & additions to existing building.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS / HOUSING / HOTELS
Seminole Point Condominiums, Brant Lake, NY
Preliminary design of condo units
Warren County HUD, Warren County, NY
Design of three homes for county program
New York State Police, Granville, NY
Design of barracks
Town of Fine Star Lake, Fine Star Lake, NY
New storage building
Lake George Fire Department, Lake George, NY
New storage building
FEDERAL PROJECTS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
Renovation of historic Lee and Sherman Barracks under IDC #40 and 41
U.S. Postal Service, Granville, NY
New post office
U.S. Postal Service, North Hudson, NY
New post office
U.S. Embassy Chancery, Brussels, Belgium
Comprehensive renovation plan report
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Double-H Hole in the Woods Ranch, Lake Luzerne, NY
Kitchen design & layout
Charlie’s Saloon, Lake George, NY
Interior / Kitchen design & layout
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