Brian
"Dag" D'Agostine
info@istockhouseplans.com
www.istockhouseplans.com
I'm
interested in learning something new. My skills and abilities far
exceed what I can include here. From teaching chicken raising classes
to creating LEGO masterpieces, I can do anything I resolve to. Not
only that but I am continually sought after for these skills. All the
better since my experience aligns me for your position.
Employment: 2007-present, as Owner of
Istockhouseplans.
1999-2005 as Self-employed
designer/draftsman
Visit
jobsites to check progress and make suggestions and plan corrections
as needed
Frequently
submit sets directly to jurisdictions and handle corrections as
requested
Occasional
blogging on new
designs, industry updates and local construction matters
2006-present, Owner of Dag's
Bricks, LEGO parts store on the secondary market.
Analyze
and effect acquisitions of products and supplies to maximize profits
Help
others to do the same through blog
posts and an upcoming Seller's Guide ebook
Create
commissions
and instructions for custom
sets using a variety of design software
Design
and build award winning custom creations
2008-2012, Designer Outreach
Specialist with Conservation Services Group, Portland, OR (Energy
Trust of Oregon New Homes contract)
Created
energy efficiency support program for 120 architects and designers
Created
a library of over 100 drag and drop CAD details for use on
designers' plans
Provided
pre-energy modeling for house plans to assess improvements
Created
and presented multiple 3 hour design trainings throughout Oregon
Created
construction animations for use by professionals in the field via
their phones
Created
on-demand 3D SketchUp images for others’ presentations
2005-2008, Draftsman/designer at
Suntel Home Design, Tigard, OR
Prepared
plan sets, prescriptive bracing and beam calculations
Customized
stock plans as needed from direct customer input
Designed
dozens of new plans in conjunction with lead designer
Discussed
plans and corrections with jurisdictional planning departments
Expertise:
AutoCAD LT, SketchUp, StruCalc 8.0,
MS Office suite, basic html, ORSC 2013.
Education:
- 1990-94
Reynolds High School, Troutdale, OR. Four years of drafting,
went to state and national competitions.
- 1994-99
Portland State University, Portland, OR. Started as engineering
major, graduated in Geography with Urban Studies minor. Coursework
included working on a team of 5 to create a 75 page report on the
Lents neighborhood and presented it to residents at the local
library. This became the foundation for other student teams to build
off of for the next 10 years.
- 1999-2000,
2002-2004 Multnomah Seminary, Portland, OR. Completed
requirements for Master's degree. Included non-profit volunteer work
during the duration of studies.
Enjoyment:
Designing
reproduction homes
3D
modeling
Using
my home as an energy efficiency laboratory
Dreaming/designing/building
City
homesteading
LEGO
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