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M. David Nuffer, CPBD

M. David Nuffer, CPBD

West Jordan, UT, US

 

About 

Employment 

Self Employed, West Jordan, UT, US, Consultant

Design Consultant for various firms, projects included:
Project Management, Residential Design, Residential Log Home Design, Remodels and Additions, Structural Design, Mining Conveyors, Electrical Design, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, 3D Modeling, Computer Programing, Technical Illustration, Technical Writing

Aug 1987 - current
 

Richmond American Homes, Salt Lake City, UT, US, Senior Architectural Specialist

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Utah Division Architectural Department.
Create site specific construction documents using AutoCAD Architecture.
Assemble building department permit submittal packages and address comments received from building department officials. Coordinate structural engineering, civil engineering and energy calculations with outside consultants. Coordinate with National Architecture Department to ensure the quality of our drawings and integrity of the product is maintained.

Jul 2015 - Dec 2022
 

Utah Army National Guard, Draper, UT, US, Platoon Sergeant and Senior Logistics & Transportation Staff NCO

Dec 2002 - Sep 2017
 

Western Architectural Services, Draper, UT, US, Senior Drafter

Responsible for drafting and design of theme oriented architectural casting products, to include FRP, GRG, GFRC, precast and resin. Create production drawings for use on manufacturing floor for all parts. Establish and maintain drafting and design standards for use on all company drawings.
• Projects included: Las Vegas Casinos; The Wynn Resorts, The Venetian, The Aladdin, Mandalay Bay, and The Paris Hotel; The Galeria Mall, Hawaii; Jordan Commons and The Mayan, Salt Lake City, Disneyland, Universal Studios, The Academy Awards Building, Hollywood, The Cheesecake Factory, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Jul 1998 - Jun 2015
 

Beecher Walker & Associates, Draper, UT, US, Architectural Drafter

Establish design and drafting standards for use on all company drawings. Design drafter for commercial and residential projects. Development of company publications and documents.

Jul 1998 - Sep 2000
 

DAW Technologies, Salt Lake City, UT, US, CAD Drafter

Responsible for drafting and design of Cleanroom Air handling systems.

Mar 1998 - Jul 1998
 

Ultradent Products, Inc, South Jordan, UT, US, CAD Designer

Responsible for drafting and design of Automated Injection Mold and Machining Processes for dental products in a Cleanroom environment Manufacturing Facility.

May 1997 - Feb 1998
 

American Timbercraft Homes, Ogden, UT, US, Residential Designer

Establish design and drafting standards for use on all company drawings. Design Consultant and drafter for modular log home designs. Development of company publications and documents.

Jan 1992 - Jun 1997
 

The Carter Company, Ogden, UT, US, CAD Designer

Responsible for drafting and design of Telescopic Seating Platforms. Establish and maintain drafting and design standards for use on all company drawings.
• Projects included: Key Arena, Seatle, WA; Disney Studios, Burbank, CA; The E Center, West Valley City, UT.

Jun 1995 - May 1997
 

Roberts & Schaefer Company, Salt Lake City, UT, US, CAD Drafter

Responsible for drafting and design of Conveyor Systems.

May 1996 - Nov 1996
 

Eckhoff Watson & Preator Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT, US, CAD Drafter

Civil drafter for private residence and commercial projects. Projects included the MICRON production Facility in Lehi, UT.

Aug 1995 - May 1996
 

United States Army Reserve, Salt Lake City, UT, US, Logistics Officer

May 1987 - Nov 1995
 

Morton International, Automotive Safety Products (Autoliv), Ogden, UT, US, CAD Designer, Facilities Engineering

Responsible for the Facilities Drawings at the Promontory location, assist in developing and maintaining department drafting, CAD file management, and Facilities Management Standards. Maintain all building drawings, site and utility drawing and equipment drawings for over sixty buildings. Insure all facilities drawings meet applicable building codes. Review all current drawings to insure that they reflect as-built conditions.

Jan 1992 - Sep 1994
 

Gilcrest Equipment Company, Holden, MO, US, CAD Drafter / CNC Programmer

Responsible for writing and maintaining company drafting standards. Work with designers to prepare production drawings and patterns from prototype and machined parts. Prepare architectural plans for company buildings. Prepare technical illustrations for company publications. Compile and edit materials for company publications. Prepare complex NC/CNC programs for use on a variety of machines.

Apr 1988 - Dec 1991
 

Education 

Argosy University, Salt Lake City, UT, US, Masters, Organizational Leadership

This is a business management program which focuses on the qualities of transformational leadership and designed to develop analytical and critical thinking skills in preparation to lead complex organizations faced with a variety of strategic challenges — including increasing globalization, changing economies, shifts in society, and individual-organizational relationships.

Sep 2014 - Nov 2015
 

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO, US, Bachelors, Drafting Technology

This is the only four-year baccalaureate Design and Drafting Technology program in the country accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering.
Areas of emphasis include Mechanical (Product/Machine) Design, Architectural/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Piping/ Plumbing Systems, Civil/GIS, Computer Graphics, and Technical Illustration.

Aug 1983 - May 1987
 

Skills