Darnell Dunson

Darnell Dunson

Architectural Engineer

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  • About me

    President / Project Manager

  • Education

    • Howard University School of Arhitecture & Planning

      1967 - 1972
      Architecture

      Architectural Design, Elements of Design, Construction Documents, Construction Management, History of Architecture, Structures, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering, CADD, Marketing, Art, Public Speaking, African Studies, Physics,

    • McKinley High School

      1964 - 1967
      Diploma Architectural Drafting

      Activities and Societies: Hi-Y YMCA affiliate, (Member) Omega Kappa Delta Fraternity, Inc., (Pres., VPres., Trea. & Sec.)

  • Experience

    • District of Columbia Department of Public Works

      Dec 1971 - Nov 1991
      Architectural Engineer

      Project Design and Document Development and Project Management. Telecommunications Management of the fast growing mobile technology for the agency's 400+ employees.

    • CD Design

      Jan 1982 - Apr 2011
      President

      Provide Technical Writing, Editing, File and Contract & Program Guideline Management, to a growing small business client base needing basic Management/Administrative skill sets.Architectural Design, Drafting, Project Document Production, Project Management, Facility Management, Management Consulting for Small Business Administrative Based Services, Management and Strategic Planning.

    • Legion Design/Campbell & Associates Chartered

      Mar 1992 - Jun 1994
      Material Testing Engineer

      Construction Materials Compliance Testing Engineer at Asphalt and Concrete Plants

    • District of Columbia Office of Property Management

      Oct 1994 - Mar 2007
      Portfolio Manager/Project Manager

      Managed almost 2 million square feet of leased Office Space. Responsible for maintaining a 100% occupancy in all office buildings, and Marketing space to appropriate District of Columbia Government Tenant Agency to maximize government allocated funds, space utilization, suitability, operational efficiency and mission goals & objectives.Also, Managed District of Columbia Government Vacant Properties in various Wards of the city, to ensure a safe and well kept appearance in the various communities and neighborhoods of the city. Show less

    • Washington Redskins

      Oct 1998 - Apr 2010
      Event Suites Manager

      Strategic Planning, Development and Implementation of Washington Redskins' Plans emanating from the President of Business Operations, Senior VP of Facilities and VP of Operations for combined effort to prepare FedExField for all events, programs and NFL games. Maintain the highest level of efficiency and preparation of required event staffing and maintenance/repair items and issues. Hire and Manage Game staff, provide tools needed for each to be successful.Provide VIP Services to the many famous and high level personalities, World Leaders, Government and Military persons, Players and Visiting Team Owners & Family who visit FedExField. Provide in-game staff management for more than 300 Owners Club and Corporate Suites and proactively maintain readiness, response and completion of all issues. Report all items and issues to the Redskins' Business and Operation ManagementAnd I was the FedExField Tour Guide for hundreds of Stadium Tours over the years. Show less

    • BES Engineering Services, LLC

      Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
      Operations Manager

      Small Business Start-up Planning and Implementation, Market Research, Business Marketing, Business/Project Development and Analysis, Project Proposal Writing, Scope of Work Writing, Strategic Planning, Staff Management, Quality Control and Budget & Payroll.

    • CD Design

      Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
      President

      Architectural Design, Drafting, Project Document Production, Project Management, Facility Management, Management Consulting for Small Business Administrative Based Services, Management and Strategic Planning.

    • Dunson Travel, LLC

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2017
      Certified Travel Agent

      We provide customized, affordable and luxury travel packages that never disappoint including Foreign and Domestic Flights, Ground Transportation, Cruises for individual, family and/or groups. Planning a professional or private trip or vacation can be tedious and time consuming, with our knowledgeable staff, all you'll need is your wardrobe for your one-of-a kind getaway.

    • Al's Twin Air, LLC

      Oct 2014 - Oct 2018
      Chief Operating Officer

      VP Operations/ Client RelationsStrategic Consulting and Operations Management, Business Planning, Marketing Campaign Development & Sales Strategy Development. Monitor and Analyze company service delivery.Manage and Direct Client Relations, Develop Employee Customer Service Program. Review and Evaluate office and field staff performance and Develop Employee specific findings for each. Write Technical Proposals, Manage larger scale projects, service schedules and Manage administrative programs and daily operation. Show less

    • CD design

      Oct 2018 - now
      President / Project Manager

      Business Services, Project Management, Facility Management, Management Consulting and Strategic Planning.Technical and Project Proposal Writing Architectural and Graphic Design Development

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Street Patrol

      Issued by Orange Hat Community Anti-Drug Organization on Mar 1982
      Orange Hat Community Anti-Drug OrganizationAssociated with Darnell Dunson