Ryan Christopher Camer

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Cell Phone: 219.201.6546
Email: ryan.camer@alumni.purdue.edu
PRESENT ADDRESS:
135 B 3rd Ave. S.
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Professional Objective:

Acquire challenging career opportunity in the areas of building information modeling and virtual design for construction management with a rapidly growing business implementing new and emerging technologies.

Education:

Bachelor of Science (2006)
Computer Graphics Technology
with Specialization in Construction Graphics

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Relevant Courses:


  • Digital Lighting and Rendering for Computer Animation
  • Internet Foundations, Technologies, and Development
  • Vector Imaging for Computer Graphics
  • Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics
  • Contemporary Problems in Applied Computer Graphics
  • Construction Plans and Measurements
  • Applications of Construction Documentation
  • Structural Systems
  • Mechanical and Electrical Systems
  • Geometric Modeling for Visualization and Communication

Skills, Applications & Technologies:

Highly Experienced /
  Frequent Use
  • Revit Architecture
  • Revit Structure
  • Revit MEP
  • NavisWorks
  • AutoCad
  • Architectural Desktop
  • PhotoShop
  • Dreamweaver
  • Fireworks
  • Freehand
  • MS Office
  • HTML
  • CSS
Moderately Experienced /
  Less Frequent Use
  • 3D Studio Max
  • Vertex BD
  • VRay
  • Maya
  • Solid Edge
  • Corel Draw
  • Illustrator
  • Flash
  • JavaScript
  • Visual Basic
  • Perl
Somewhat Experienced /
  Some Use
  • SketchUp
  • Composer
  • MySQL
  • ColdFusion
  • PHP
  • C++

Work Experience:


Assistant Project Manager, BIM Integration Specialist, LEED® AP (October 2007 - Present)

The Haskell Company
Design-Build Construction Company
Jacksonville, FL

  • Serve as liaison between A/E and Construction sides of project delivery group.
  • Implement new system of collaborative estimating through BIM technologies.
  • Perform quanity take-offs based on Revit model data.
  • Resolve conflicts between steel detail and MEP systems through the use of clash detection.

Computer Graphic Designer (July 2006 - October 2007)
Assistant to VP of Sales & Marketing
Sign Solutions, Inc.
Full-Service Architectural Signage Company
Whiteland, IN

  • Worked as lead designer and primary sales contact on custom architectural signage projects for clients ranging from universities, dealerships, healthcare providers, school systems, and housing developments.
  • Boosted sales through creation of web presence, partnership with ThomasNet industrial directory system, search engine optimization, and online marketing resources.
  • Implemented database content management system for retrieval of customer/project information.
  • Assisted the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with sales meetings, sign consultations, and all presentation materials.
  • Assisted Project Manager with development of bid packages through creation of shop drawings.
  • Worked closely with outside suppliers to gather quotes for materials and ultimately pricing for clients.
  • Rendered 3D models and animations of electronic message centers.
  • Estimated square footage of signage in accordance with planning and zoning regulations.
  • Created shop drawings and take-offs using construction methods to resolve sign permit issues.

Web Developer/Graphic Designer (May 2004 - May 2006)
Purdue Marketing Communications
Integrated Marketing & Communications Service
West Lafayette, IN

  • Designed and restructured content for Purdue University Technical Assistance Program and Technical Information Service.
  • Created an online virtual tour and photo gallery for the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex.
  • Implemented and designed a Faculty Information Update Database for use within the College of Technology.
  • Populated and designed web site content for successive versions of the College of Technology web site.
  • Designed screen savers for Purdue University and the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex.
  • Conducted benchmarking research for Office of Development in the area of interface usability.
  • Designed web content for Purdue Athletic Promotions and the Boilermaker Kids Club.
  • Presented and created comprehensive flowcharts for the redesigns of the College of Liberal Arts and College of Technology for the Dean of Technology and Assistant Deans.
  • Designed flash e-cards for prospective students of the Purdue University Graduate Program.

Graphic Artist (February - October 2004)
The Exponent
Purdue University Student-Run Newspaper
West Lafayette, IN

  • Designed graphical content, including information boxes, data tables, and schedules for the daily newspaper.
  • Assisted with project management, design and planning of graphical content.

Grounds Crew (March 2002 - August 2003)
Briar Ridge Country Club
Schererville, IN

  • Maintained fairways, sand traps, rough, and landscaping on a daily basis.
  • Profiled, aerated, fertilized greens and maintained equipment and machinery.

 

Associations & Activities:


Autodesk User Group International (AUGI)

ACM SIGGRAPH

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Student Competition Team Member

  • Designed 3D models of building units and estimated bill of materials using Vertex
  • Created all web marketing and promotional materials, including virtual walkthroughs and data processing
  • Presented on a team of six for Purdue University at the International Builder Show in Orlando, Florida
  • Presented to the Builders Association of Greater Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana

Interfraternity Council
Director of Information Technology & Communications

  • Served on the board of directors for the third largest Greek community in the nation
  • Met weekly with the Assistant Dean of Students and Greek Advisors to discuss Greek affairs
  • Met bi-weekly with the Interfraternity Council and chapter presidents at the Presidents Council
  • Served as Greek recruiter for prospective students during campus visits
  • Developed interactive map of chapters and managed online function registrations

Order of Omega, Greek Honorary Society
Secretary

  • Promoted and marketed the Greek system on the Executive Committee through organization of voluntary service and community activities

Sigma Nu Fraternity

  • Honor Council Representative
  • Alumni Contact
  • Steward
  • Information Technology Chairman

Intramural Sports

  • Racquetball
  • Tennis
  • Football
  • Bowling
  • Table Tennis
  • Wallyball

 

Awards:

  • "Most Aesthetically Pleasing" Award for Architectural Render at the 2006 ACM SIGGRAPH Spring Show
  • Fall 2005 & Fall 2003 Semester Honors

 

Freelance Web Development:

Order of Omega, Interfraternity Council, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Greekstock, Deep Reef Aquatics, Indiana World War II Veterans, Hopkins Action Pics, Indy Bike Fest

 

Volunteer Experience:

  • Christopher Reeve Charity Bowl
  • Boiler Blast – All-Campus Service Project
  • Greater Lafayette United Way
  • Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
  • Tornado Relief Fund for Evansville, Indiana