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Torrey Smith

Torrey Smith

Atlanta, GA, US

 

About 

CAD designer with fifteen years of experience in comupter assisted design and drafting. Extensive experience in preparation and management of Architectural-Engineering design drawings of various types of projects and facilities. In-depth understanding of the project scope, details and overall design parameters for sucessful completion. Skilled in several CAD design programs, graphic design and surveying techniques.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, New York, NY, US, CAD Designer

Provided cad support to project team leaders and staff engineers. Produced and managed construction drawings for Site Civil, Landscaping, Structural, Roadway, Traffic, Geotechnical, Environmental, and Marina design projects.

Jan 2011 - Mar 2014
 

American Traffic Solutions, New York, NY, US, CAD Designer

Responsibilities included surveying; sketching, taking digital photographs and performing evolution data optimize tests at traffic intersections. Produced field survey reports and drawings of existing site and proposed location for traffic safety equipment.

Jul 2009 - Dec 2010
 

Real Data Management (RDM), New York, NY, US, CAD Designer/Project Technician

Sketched and surveyed commercial and residential buildings, input data to produce CAD drawings. Surveys included: Emergency action plans, due diligence, existing conditions and core shell demising plans.

Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
 

ARSEAL Technologies, LLC, Alpharetta, GA, US, CAD Designer

Designed and prepared mechanical and electrical construction drawings of oil and gasoline tanks, facilities, terminals, piping layouts and rack modifications. Produced drawings and documents for electrical contractors to perform installation and operation of facilities.

Dec 2007 - Jul 2008
 

CAD Homes, llc, Atlanta, GA, US, Architectural Designer

Designed custom built homes in the Atlanta, GA area priced from the $500,000 to $1 million plus. Produced floor plans, elevations, sections, details, roof and foundation plans. Conducted site inspections to ensure the construction of homes followed plans; other tasks included submitting plans for permit, graphic design and photography.

Sep 2006 - Nov 2007
 

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Miami, FL, US, CAD Specialist

Managed the CAD department to support the staff of 35 geotechnical and civil engineers. Produced working drawings for geotechnical reports, data entry, marketing, bids/proposals and presentations. Conducted on-site inspections, performed density tests and surveyed the settlement of hi-rise buildings under construction.

Feb 2001 - Jan 2006
 

G.M. Selby & Associates, Miami, FL, US, CAD Drafter

Produced Architecture-Engineering design drawings of various types of projects and facilities. Based upon engineer's instructions, various types of shop and construction drawings included: site, drainage, roadway/access easement, landscape, mechanical plans, electrical schematics, structural modification and assembly plans, and general civil construction drawings.

Apr 1998 - Feb 2001
 

G. M. Selby & Associates, Nigeria, Africa, Surveyor

Team player in conducting a bathymetric survey & dredging of the Niger River. The project consisted of decision making, field work, data processing, mapping and staking out GPS monuments using sophisticated survey equipment.

May 1999 - Aug 1999
 

Education 

Westwood College, Atlanta, GA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Our interior design program provides the educational background and hands-on experience
necessary to successfully begin a career in interior design. Our faculty of professionals who work in
their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career.
Program features include:
> a final digital and print portfolio, featuring digital walkthroughs, visualizations and blueprints to
demonstrate your skills to potential employers
> an equal focus between residential and commercial interior design topics
> courses that help prepare you for industry-relevant Autodesk certificates†, such as AutoCAD®,
AutoCAD® Architecture and 3D Viz®

Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
 

Miami Dade College, Miami, FL, US, Architecture

The Associate of Arts Degree in Architecture is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on training to learn the skills necessary to obtain employment in the highly competitive field of Architecture. Students will learn to use the latest technologies in state-of-the-art facilities, giving them the knowledge and experience they will need to successfully achieve their academic goals and professional aspirations.

This program provides a foundation in areas such as architectural drawing, design and structure, as well as necessary courses in mathematics. Students may transfer to any of the universities in Florida or other states that have accredited programs in architecture.

An architect designs and oversees the construction or remodeling of buildings, working with engineers and contractors toward a prescribed goal.

Aug 1999 - Aug 2002
 

ATI Career Training Center, Miami, FL, US, CADD Drafting and Design

Drafting & Computer-Assisted Design (Associate)
The Drafting and Computer Assisted Design program offers specialized training for graduates who seek employment as detail drafters, CAD operators, or layout persons within the mechanical, architectural, electrical and civil engineering fields.

Dec 1996 - Apr 1998
 

Areas of Specialization 

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