Edward Cotton.
124 Temple Rd, Waltham MA, 02452.
Phone-(401-692-8908), E-Mail- eccotton@yahoo.com
Architectural/ Civil Profile/ & Interior Design. Design conscious & Attention to Details.
I am an Architectural Designer with a professional degree and ten years of experience using Revit and AutoCad.
Currently I am working towards my IDP Exams to become a Registered AIA Licensed Architect within a year
and working towards LEED certification. My focus is on both commercial and high quality of design on all
project phases from schematic and conceptual, to design development, and construction documents. Have expert
proficiency in “Revit, Auto-Cad” 2D & 3D, Photo Shop, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Educational Achievements
Temple University, Philadelphia
Bachelor of Architecture
Community College of Rhode Island
(IT) Networking Certification (CMNC)
Area of Skills / Expertise
Additional skills in Technical Cad Drafting,
Interior Design, Hospital Renovations, and Commercial Buildings.
Years of experience involving Institutional and Academic College Campus Design,
Space planning, and High End Residential projects.
Strong Understanding of Construction
Documents, Detailing, and Civil Utility Service Lines.
Have the ability to handle multiple tasks independently with tight deadlines while finding creative solutions.
Professional Experience
Project Consultant
Firm: CTA Construction, Boston Mass.
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2009-2012
Documentation and understanding of Proposed Change Orders, SKA’s, ASI’s, RFI’s, and Addendums
onto floor plans, sections, and elevations using Auto-Cad for projects including Willard Elementary
School & Hingham Elementary School.
Revised “As Built’s” for Construction Documents on several projects including the Joint Force Head
Quarters in Concord Mass. – Air Force Base, Capen Court- Senior Housing, and the New Police Facility
at U-Mass Amherst Campus.
Responsible for setting up and re-printing an entire full and half size CD sets in Cad, creating pdf backups, the title sheet, and laying out numerous new view ports.
Producing Large Punch List – Woonsocket Middle School, RI.
Project Designer/ Squam Lake Residence
2008
Firm: Ann Beha Architects Inc., High End Institutional/ Residential Design, Boston, MA.
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Interior Mill Work Detail-Built-Ins. Adjustable Hardwood Shelves, Veneer Panel, Elect. Plug Moulds &
Stone Back Splashes. Door/ Window Casings Interior Thresholds
Toe Kick Drawers, Soap Stone Shelves, & Integrated Panel Doors over Selected Appliances, Sliding
Pocket Doors, Beaded Upper Cabinet Doors, Beveled Plate Glass, & Return Air Vent Registers Built into
Base Cabinets. Oak V Groove, Bead Board Paneling with Exposed Timber Post/ Beam Framing.
Crown Mouldings, Shelf Brackets, Base Boards, Counter Tops, Pilasters.
Project Detailing
2007-2008
Firm: Dore & Whittier Architects Inc, Educational, Religious, & Institutional Building Types.
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Produced SKA’s, Soffit/ Eye Brow Details. Projecting Soffit/ Top Wall Panel Assembly with Metal
Roof Decking, Light Gage Metal Beams, Steel Wide Flange Beams, Steel Plates, Rigid Insulation, & Pre
Finished Metal Fascia. Parapet Details, Roof Membranes
Foundation, Mid Wall Details, Brick Veneer, Masonry Ties, Mortar Nets, Thru Wall Flashing at
Foundation Shelves. Concrete Slabs, CMU Blocks, Sealant & Backer Rods.
Junior Job Project Caption
Project Names: Scannel Residence, & Tibbits Residents.
Firm: C.H. Architects, High End Residential, Wellesley, MA.
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2007
Marvin Door/ Window Schedules, Casement, Awning, Double Hung Details, Wood & Clad Windows.
Interior Elev. - Master Bath’s, Guest Bed Rooms, Butler Kitchens, Mud Rooms. Paneling, Wainscoting,
Crown Molding, and Base Board.
Floor Plans, Door & Window Casings, Headers, and Sills.
Eves, Gable Ends, Stone Caps that Wrap Around Entrance Way’s, Window Bays.
Exterior Elevations, Sections, Foundation Plans & Details.
Project Designer/ Consultant
2006
Firm: DiGiorgio Associates, Project - Danbury CT, Hospital.
Projects: Specialized in Health Care, Ambulatory Care, & Senior Living Projects.
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Layout Options for Linear Accelerator Radiation Equipment & Control Room Plans, Elevations, Sections
for Pricing, Permit Construction Documents. Field Verification Lab, Treatment Rooms. Medical
Treatment Storage Cabinet Layouts, Demo & Reflected Ceiling Plans.
Configuration Options for Cast & Cone Radiation Therapy Devices. Life Safety, Fire Evac. Plans,
Permit Sets. Mill Work Shelf Detailing & Lead Shielding, Conduit Floor & Ceiling Path Diagrams
Project Drafter/Intern
Company: Office of Planning & Design, U-Mass.
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2002-2005
Created Master Site Layouts/ Campus Space Planning/ Library, Dorm, Lecture Halls, Cafeteria, &
Athletic Renovations. Academic Space Planning, Pedestrian & Student Walkways, and Reflected
Ceiling Plans. Designed Functional Vehicular Layout Plans & Proposals.
Updating Building CD’s & Existing Condition Measurements in Cad.
Revised Mass. State. ADA parking codes and specifications.
Interior Design and Renovation of Student Housing Dormitories.
References Available on Request