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Felix Garcia

Felix Garcia

Carson, CA, US

 

About 

I am a divorced father of 5 children who is currently looking for a position in the architectural industry. I have autocad experience for residential, hospitality, interiors, and commercial projects. I have some Revit experience but am currently re-taking the course again as a refresher. I have also worked in the field doing construction.

Employment 

H Hendy Associates, Newport Beach, Ca, Cad Technician

Converted hand sketched space plans into AutoCAD drawings.

Conducted site visits for field measurements and verifications to create as-built drawings.

Prepared design development/pricing drawings and construction documents for tenant improvement projects.

Assisted in improving and creating office standards.

Ensured all plans were drawn in compliance with current building codes and office standards.

Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
 

Gensler, Newport Beaach, CA, Cad draftsman

(Temp Position)

Assisted team in preparing construction documents for tenant improvement projects.

Ensured all plans were drawn in compliance with current office standards.

Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
 

HFS Concepts 4, Long Beach, CA, US, Cad Specialist

Production of construction documents for hospitality and TI projects in regards to ADA upgrades for guestrooms and public areas.

Specification coordination, drawing coordination and documentation.

Part of the team creating the computer aided design and drafting standards.

Ensured all plans were drawn in compliance with current building and city codes

Aug 2013 - May 2014
 

Tri CIty Falcons Youth Football & Cheer, Harbor City, CA, US, Board Member/Equipment Manager/Football Coachj

Volunteer football coach for a youth football organization.

Volunteer Board Member assist in mentoring children through positive actions with sports, set up, break down, clean up, and work 5 football games per year.

Equipment Manager for league (volunteer) in charge of repairing, cleaning, issuing and collecting all football equipment issued to the 200 players that participate in the youth program.

Mar 2008 - Mar 2013
 

HFS Concepts 4, Long Beach, CA, US, Cad Specialist

Production of construction documents for hospitality and TI projects in regards to ADA upgrades for guestrooms and public areas.

Specification coordination, drawing coordination and documentation.

Part of the team creating the computer aided design and drafting standards.

Ensured all plans were drawn in compliance with current building and city codes

Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Securitas Security, Commerce, CA, US, Armed Guard

Monitor and prevent criminal activity for client property.

Keep accurate records of all suspicious activity and incidents that occur while on duty.

Observe, report, and assist law enforcement and loss prevention in the apprehension of any shoplifting suspects.

Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
 

Menemsha, Hawthorne, CA, US, QA/ Autocad Drafter

Responsible for design and production of deliverables to the client as directed by the Project Manager.

Perform the as built surveys, prepare and make all permit submittals.

Perform Quality Assurance on survey and construction drawings, participate in data collection/filed surveys, conduct site surveys to gather as built information for preparation of as built drawings, due diligence related to permit submittals

Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
 

HFS Concepts 4, Long Beach, CA, US, Cad Specialist

Production of construction documents for hospitality and TI projects in regards to ADA upgrades for guestrooms and public areas.

Specification coordination, drawing coordination and documentation.

Part of the team creating the computer aided design and drafting standards.

Ensured all plans were drawn in compliance with current building and city codes

May 2011 - Sep 2011
 

HFS Concepts 4, Long Beach, CA, US, Cad Specilaist

Production of construction documents for hospitality and TI projects in regards to ADA upgrades for guestrooms and public areas.

Specification coordination, drawing coordination and documentation.

Part of the team creating the computer aided design and drafting standards.

Ensured all plans were drawn in compliance with current building and city codes

Oct 2006 - Aug 2008
 

William Hezmalhalch Architects, Santa Ana, CA, US, Job Captain

Production of construction documents for residential projects.

Responsible for accuracy of construction documents and design development.

Ensured all plans were drawn in compliance with current building and city codes.

Nov 2005 - Aug 2006
 

Education 

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach, CA, US, Bachelors, Construction Management

Project Management. scheduling, and accounting for small to large construction projects

Feb 2011 - current
 

Los Angeles Harbor College, Wilmington, CA, US, Architecture

Architecture and Design

Feb 2004 - Jun 2008
 

Skills