7719 Emerson Road Hyattsville, MD 20784 Phone 202.618.1322 E-mail e.dabolt@comcast.net Portfolio: http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?

individual_id=365498 EDWARD DABOLT OBJECTIVE Position in Exhibit and Trade Show design using skills developed in 32-plus years of Trade Show, Exhibit design, and Construction trades. FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY With 11 years experience in Trade Show Exhibit design and 21 years in residential and commercial construction and remodeling, I am skilled in visualization and implementation of effective designs. Software skills include AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw, and Meleco XZware (for drawing attribute extractions). Extensive architectural drawing experience, as well as graphic layout and design. Mastery of 3D modeling and visualization. In most recent position communicated daily with external and internal clients. Created some $2.9 million in exhibit proposals. Helped produce 10-plus trade show environments in a typical year. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _Design-Related_ Exhibit and Trade Show Designer, GES EXHIBITION SERVICES Designed exhibits and displays for conventions, trade shows, and events. Prepared design presentations for client approval and/or marketing purposes, materials lists and detailed structural drawings, for estimating and production. Used AutoCAD, 3D Max, Adobe CS3, Microsoft Word Excel Power Point Outlook, Corel draw and photo paint, and XZware. Taught AutoCAD and Extract software classes in online training classes disseminated company-wide. Helped troubleshoot and repair software rollout and configuration. Developed template used nationally for producing AutoCAD and rendering documents. Worked closely with clients to understand their project needs, presented designs and implemented final production. Cost containment was effected by working closely with estimating and production departments, as well as client and account executives. Ensured compliance with fire, facility and Show managementas exhibit rules. Kept current with design trends in materials, color, and construction. Utilized GEM (AGAM Octonorm), Hardwall and custom construction systems. (1998-September, 2009) _Construction-Related_ Owner of ALL AROUND THE HOUSE, INC.

Performed residential remodeling contracting. Performed design, estimating, and client contract negotiation. Employed three fulltime skilled workmen for constant requests gained by word of mouth referrals. (1979-1982) (1993-1998) and (2009-present) Finish Superintendent, ARTERY ORGANIZATION, INC. Supervised rehabilitation projects for apartments and original construction for commercial and residential projects. (1983-1993) EDUCATION 1997-1998 Maryland DORS Training Center Baltimore, MD DESIGN AND DRAFTING 1990-1991 Prince Georgeas Community College Largo, MD Business Management * Continued education in Construction management-related classes 1981-1982 University of Maryland College Park, MD Marine Biology 1980-1981 St. Maryas College of Maryland St. Maryas, MD Marine Biology SKILLS -Architectural drafting -AutoCAD 2006 -Mechanical drafting ASME 14.5 G.D.T. -3D Viz -Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CS3 -CorelDraw -Microsoft Office Suite -XZware extract -Develop cost estimates and spec requirements for each project -Work from client criteria to produce initial designs -Produce concept sketches, line drawings, perspectives, and full color renderings -Research latest industry developments to keep fresh and current to provide client with high-impact product -Nuts and bolts management of each stage of project

-Good communication skills (with both colleagues and clients) -Initiating, able to work independently in production phase -Deadline oriented; able to multi-task despite time pressures -Problem solving approach VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE aWest Lanham Hills Citizensa Associationa Board member, 6 years aSHAREa food distribution volunteer, 4 years aNational Night Outa Planning Committee, 4 years aWAITa Parent Leader, 10 years aCitizens Advisory Councila District 1 Prince Georges County Police, 2 years REFERENCES Available on request, also on http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddaboltjr