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Keldwin Portes

Keldwin Portes

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

To Whom It May Read This:

My name is Keldwin Portes, I am a CAD/Drafter Designer with 3 axis CNC Programmer capabilities. I have been in the field for almost ten years in the conceptual and Engineering and have made some amazing architecture pieces along my career. I have posted my resume as a step in exploring the possibilities of employment.

As a CAD/Drafter, I complete my projects in a timely and competent manner, handle a variety of tasks efficiently, and I am detail oriented. I have a vast knowledge in computers and eager to learn new things every day. I have learned to work in a team-oriented environment and learned to develop and maintain a patient and positive attitude. I have great personality, as well as working well independently or in a team.

I have extensive knowledge of solid surface, particularly DuPont Corian in which I have developed various techniques, such as custom fabrication/production, and use of 3 axis CNC mill. I have worked closely with architects and designers to ensure that a particular project /design are properly completed and on time. I feel that my training and experience, as well as my professionalism and ambition, qualifies me to work vigorously for any company.

I enjoy working in a position where the environment allows me to interact with co-workers; exchanging ideas is extremely rewarding. I am a very responsible, hard worker, and detailed oriented. I am looking for an opportunity that requires my skills and at the same time, will help me grow professionally and efficiently.

Thanking you most sincerely for your time and consideration looking at my profile. And also, looking forward to hearing from you to discuss my qualifications in detail if I am fit to work in your company.

Cordially,
Keldwin Portes

Employment 

Architectural Grille, Brooklyn, AutoCAD Drafter

Oversee all drafting project prior to fabrication as well as production of shop drawings for customer approval.

Feb 2017 - current
 

Associated Fabrication, Brooklyn, NY, US, Engineer Drafter

_Supplied detailed shop / construction drawings as well as production of custom architectural pieces including residential and commercial work.
_CNC operator and fabricator using MasterCAM X6 in conjunction with 3 axis Thermwood CNC.
_Supervised and installed various assigned projects.

Oct 2011 - Feb 2017
 

Piece Management Inc., Brooklyn, Engineer Drafter

_Provided custom millwork drawings and casework solution using AutoCAD and Microvellum software.
_Translated drawings to KOMO CNC milling machine using NC software.
_Coordinated multiple assigned projects and developed new methods to improve productivity.
_Traveled between New York City and Boston measuring Department stores (Bloomingdale), Coffee shops (Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts) and Residences.
_Began the Usage of DuPont Corian to produce custom sinks and counter tops in residential applications.

Nov 2009 - Oct 2010
 

EVANS & PAUL UNLIMITED CORP., Plainview, NY, US, Engineer Drafter

_Supplied detailed shop / construction drawings as well as organized drawing sets for large interior architectural projects using AutoCAD software.
_Developed the ability to transfer drawings to three CNC milling machines before production; using several applications.
_Executed multiple projects from conceptualization, production drawings, manufacturing process and installation.
_Created and produced some of the standard products provided by the company.
_Managed and maintained library of custom toilet partitions.
_Collaborated with designer Rama Chorpash and manufactured his “polygon waves”

Apr 2004 - Oct 2009
 

Education 

New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Technology A.A.S.

Related course work: Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD), Construction Methods, Structural, Steel Design, Architectural Model Making, Site Planning, Space Planning, Architectural Drafting and Design.

Sep 1999 - Dec 2011
 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Architecture

Sep 2002 - Dec 2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills