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Adrian Gonzalez Tapia

Adrian Gonzalez Tapia

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Performance-driven and highly detail oriented CAD Specialist with core interest in the Building Envelope industry with emphasis on the Ventilated Façade Systems. Ability to locate and quantify product on drawings quickly and accurately. Experience in reading and thorough understanding of multi-disciplined construction documents, drawings and specifications. Experience in quantity take-offs for building enclosure components, including panels and glass. Open to learning new processes and working in a team environment, and flexible in meeting multiple deadlines. Continuously seeking the opportunity to perform well and improve skills.

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Employment 

Self Employed- Freelance, CAD Support - Building Envelope - Façade Specialist

Assist in the Design Intent and development of Installation Shops Drawing Sets for Rainscreen Systems • Porcelanosa •Trespa • Swisspearl• Fundermax • Eternit • Terracotta • ACM Panels.
And for CurtainWall and Storefront Wall Systems • Kawneer • Arcadia • Oldscastle • EFCO.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Reading and understanding multi-disciplined construction documents.
• Flexibility in meeting multiple deadlines.
• Self-motivated, detailed-oriented, and works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a project team on a complex project or work independently on a small project.
• Ability to work as part of a team with little oversight and direction needed.
• Assist in routine drawings to suit engineering changes.
• Provide assistance in creating routine design layouts and detail drawings of products.
• Willingness to continually learn and adapt to changes.
• Generate Shop drawings showing floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and material counts, based on architectural constructions drawings.
• Review and check drawings to minimize or eliminate drawings errors.
• Prepare fabrication sheets to highlight custom or irregular material shape.
• Ensure project drawings are in compliance with company’s standard drawing procedures.

Sep 2016 - current
 

Porcelanosa Group, Anaheim, CA, US, Architectural Facades Specialist - Western United States

• Conferencing with engineering project support team overseas to expedite material cost/estimate for quoting and shop drawings process.
• Established networking with installers for bidding.
• Produced estimating of scope of work and material count and waste management for the Porcelain and solid surface rainscreen systems.
• Conducted Lunch & Learns with AIA/CEU at architectural firms and general contractor offices to present company’s raincreen systems

Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
 

Architectural Glass & Aluminum, Livermore, CA, US, Enginer

• Assisted in the Drafting, Design and development of Shop Drawings for customized Curtain Wall, Storefronts, and Window Wall systems.
• Prepared fabrication tickets for production.

Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
 

Silicon Valley Glass Inc., Morgan Hill, CA, US, CAD Support - Building Envelope - Façade Draftsman

Assisted in the Design Intent and development of Curtain Wall, Storefronts, and Window Wall systems • Kawneer • Arcadia • Oldcastle• EFCO Installation Shop Drawings Sets.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Reading and understanding multi-disciplined construction documents.
• Generated architectural and working drawings showing floor plans, elevations, sections, details based on architectural constructions drawings.
• Prepared fabrication sheets to highlight custom or irregular material shape.
• Ensure project drawings are in compliance with company’s standard drawing procedures.

Oct 2014 - May 2015
 

Self Employed- Freelance, CAD Support - Building Envelope - Façade Specialist

Assist in the Design Intent and development of Installation Shops Drawing Sets for Rainscreen Systems • Porcelanosa •Trespa • Swisspearl• Fundermax • Eternit • Terracotta • ACM Panels.
And for CurtainWall and Storefront Wall Systems • Kawneer • Arcadia • Oldscastle • EFCO.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Reading and understanding multi-disciplined construction documents.
• Flexibility in meeting multiple deadlines.
• Self-motivated, detailed-oriented, and works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a project team on a complex project or work independently on a small project.
• Ability to work as part of a team with little oversight and direction needed.
• Assist in routine drawings to suit engineering changes.
• Provide assistance in creating routine design layouts and detail drawings of products.
• Willingness to continually learn and adapt to changes.
• Generate Shop drawings showing floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and material counts, based on architectural constructions drawings.
• Review and check drawings to minimize or eliminate drawings errors.
• Prepare fabrication sheets to highlight custom or irregular material shape.
• Ensure project drawings are in compliance with company’s standard drawing procedures.

Nov 2013 - Sep 2014
 

IDCT – MGM Resorts International Design, Las Vegas, NV, US, Masterplan Editor / Drafter

Master Plan Design Team Member
• Routine Revisions and Updates of Casino Master Plans.
• Reviewed and Edit drawings to ensure in compliance with company’s standard drawing procedures.
• Implementation of Autodesk Buzzsaw Data Management for Project Team Collaboration.

Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
 

Self Employed- Freelance, CAD Support - Building Envelope - Façade Specialist

Assist in the Design Intent and development of Rainscreen • Porcelanosa• Trespa • Swisspearl• Fundermax • Eternit • Terracotta , Curtain Wall , and Window systems • Kawneer • Arcadia • Oldcastle• EFCO Installation Shop Drawings Sets.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Reading and understanding multi-disciplined construction documents.
• Flexibility in meeting multiple deadlines.
• Self-motivated, detailed-oriented, and works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a project team on a complex project or work independently on a small project.
• Ability to work as part of a team with little oversight and direction needed.
• Assist in routine drawings to suit engineering changes.
• Provide assistance in creating routine design layouts and detail drawings of products.
• Willingness to continually learn and adapt to changes.
• Generate architectural and working drawings showing floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and material counts, based on architectural constructions drawings.
• Review and check drawings to minimize or eliminate drawings errors.
• Prepare fabrication sheets to highlight custom or irregular material shape.
• Ensure project drawings are in compliance with company’s standard drawing procedures.

Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
 

Trespa North America, Ltd., Poway, CA, US, Design Supervisor

Led and managed the Trespa North America CAD team.
· Managed and Operated CAD and Drafting Station.
· Implemented In House CAD Standards to obtain higher quality.
· Directed the Design of Complete Shop Installation Drawing Sets.
· Supported the CAD team as required to expedite project delivery.
· Collaborated with the Sales and Marketing teams to create new design concepts.
· Re-Developed and Maintained Website Details for the Building Code Compliance of the North American
market.

Apr 2010 - Jul 2012
 

Trespa North America, Ltd., Poway, CA, US, Senior Designer

Designed and developed Trespa Installation Shop Drawings Sets.
· Created and Implemented of In House CAD Standards for high quality and consistency.
· Prepared Fabrication Sheets for Manufacturers to ensure proper fit.
· Generated Material Take-offs spread sheets.
· Redesigned Architectural Floor plans with Trespa Meteon Rain Screen Cladding.
· Supported the Fabrication and Installation of Trespa Products.
• Collaborated with the Technical team for NFPA testing and documentation.

May 2007 - Mar 2010
 

Project Design Consultants, San Diego, CA, US, Drafter

Prepared and Presented exhibits of space ownership for condominium floor plans.
· Extensive use of AutoCAD x-refs.
· Updated and expedited existing condominium space.

Mar 2006 - May 2007
 

H2 Environmental Consulting Services, Inc., Chino, CA, US, Computer Design Manager

Generated Floor Plans for environmental reports.
· Drafted Floor Plans from rough sketches of diverse premises.
· Marked locations of Asbestos, Lead and Mold Samples.
· Complied with Material Data Sheet to ensure the accuracy and quantity of samples.
· Annotated specific areas where abatement has taken place in compliance with environmental
waste.
· Updated blueprint hardcopies to AutoCAD electronic files.

Mar 2003 - Feb 2006
 

Unisource Solutions, Pico Rivera, CA, US, CAD Operator

Designed and allocated office space for cubicle and office furniture in accordance to client’s requirements.
· Extensive use of AutoCAD
· Familiarization with office systems furniture: Haworth, Herman Miller and Steel Case.
· Used Project Matrix software for Bill of Materials to organize and fulfill orders.
· Updated project CAD drawings and Library blocks for specific order items.

Jul 2000 - Nov 2002
 

United States Navy, San Diego, CA, US, Damage Controlman

Maintained, Serviced and repaired damage control equipment onboard a Navy vessel.
Equipment Included:
• Water pumps, rescue equipment.
• Firefighting Ensembles.
• Radiation Detection Apparatus.
• Chemical and Biological Gear.
Member of the Helicopter Tactical Team:
• Helicopter flight & landing operations.
• Search, Rescue and Recovery operations.

Jan 1995 - Nov 1998
 

Education 

TT Technical Institute, San Bernardino, CA, US, Bachelors, Industrial Design

Industrial Design
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Rhino 3D
CAD Applications
Technical Drawing
Model Making
Consumer Product Design I
Human Factors Applications
Hand Scketing/Rendering

Sep 2003 - Sep 2005
 

TT Technical Institute, West Covina, CA, US, Drafting & Design

Technical Drawing
CAD Applications
Autodesk AutoCAD
Manual Drafting
Architectural Drafting
Civil Drafting
Mechanical Drafting
Electrical & Electronic Schematic Drafting

Mar 1999 - Sep 2000
 

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