Charles Ellison
Charles has substantial experience within real estate development providing research and design support for both architectural and civil engineering disciplines. He has provided CAD support to his project team by drafting detailed engineering plans; preparing construction sets for submittal; maintaining project databases; organized plan sets; illustrated concept plans; obtained reviews of plans/computations; prepared final version of plans/computations; and assisted project engineers.
Charles has also performed detailed site investigations and communicated regularly with regulatory agencies on various projects.
Presentation graphics, 3D modeling, and marketing have now become his primary focus. Charles is now looking to dovetail his experience in land development with his knowledge of graphic and web design.
Graphic Design Bio
Cartoonist, Illustrator, 3D Modeler and Web Designer
While visiting Call from the Mountain Ministries studio in early 2001, he was amazed how graphic design software could be used. By learning core programs within the Adobe Creative Suite he could incorporate them into many different fields. Graphic design quickly became his creative outlet.
Land Planning and Development Bio
Design Intern, CAD Technician and Land Planner
He initially started my design career in land development as an intern with Urban-Land Consultants located in Shelby Township, Michigan creating residential plot plans for local builders within Macomb and Oakland County.
After getting further acquainted with land use and civil engineering practices, he continued his career with Atwell-Hicks as a Senior CAD Technician. There he gained even more experience designing small banks and fast food restaurants, as well as large shopping centers.
Utilizing Autocad and Photoshop for many years designing concept plans and renderings for city meetings, he enjoys being a part of the building process. He likes being able to drive my car down the street and tell a friend that he helped plan that site!