COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN DRAFTER
Advanced expertise in use of AutoCAD 2012/2013 in the planning, organization and development of drawings from schematic design through the construction document phase of residential, commercial and industrial projects within the architectural, civil engineering, structural and mechanical fields.
Highly developed drafting and design skills, as well as solid knowledge/understanding of standards, mathematics, engineering technology, and manufacturing/construction methodology.
Review and maintain organization of architectural, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing submittals.
Proven expertise in collaborating with management and clients, conducting comprehensive needs analyses and consulting to determine objectives/requirements and devise/implement solutions and improvements.
Heavy focus on client service and engineering trade communications; articulate communicator/liaison with exceptional interpersonal skills; proven ability to facilitate communication between clients, staff, management, and the public.
Effective administrative, leadership, and support capabilities; train, supervise, and motivate staff in achieving optimal performance standards.
Analytical with sound judgment, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem resolution skills.
Exceptional time management, planning, and project coordination skills; simultaneously manage and monitor multiple concurrent projects/tasks.
Highly competent with Microsoft Windows, MS Office, AutoCAD 2012/2013 and Carlson Surveying 2013; skilled in maintaining extensive file databases and hard copy systems of all completed projects.
Aerotek / TEK Systems, Birmingham, AL, US, Senior CAD Operator
AEROTEK / TEK Systems-Consultant
Birmingham, Alabama
ADT
Development of CAD files contract documents for ADT Security Systems. Clients include Merrill Lynch and Federal
Express. Additional clients were JC Penny and K-Mart. Duties include the placement of all security equipment.
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Senior CAD technician for the development of a new Vehicle Quality Facility. Duties included the complete design and coordination of automobile assembly line machinery.
CWA Associates Architects, Birmingham, AL, US, Senior CAD Operator
SENIOR CAD TECHNICIAN 2002 to 2010
CHARLES WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
Birmingham, Alabama
Consult/collaborate with project architects and chief engineers on design specifications and component design enhancements. Calculate data relative to cost/materials required for product/prototype construction. Consistently review and analyze a broad range of information/specifications to assure compliance with all guidelines, procedures, and deadlines. Train employees in preferred drafting techniques and software operation; monitor work to assure strict compliance with all standards/specifications. Create construction documents from design sketches, data, photographs, and verbal specifications. Perform production drafting and revision of details as requested by architectural and engineering staff. The reviewing and the approval of submittals and shop drawings for all projects. Maintain extensive database of drawings for tracking, retrieval, and editing purposes
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa FL, Architecture and Building Construction
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MAJOR 1974 to 1976
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tampa, Florida
