Brad Kirchner
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P: 925-330-4379 | E: bradwkirchner@gmail.com
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Obtain a position as a CAD Drafter Designer within a company that encourages growth through continued job training
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education in Drafting and Design. I have been recognized for persevering in difficult assignments, demonstrating an
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much direction, and equally enjoy team work and using my strengths when and where needed. Taking into account my
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and Design.
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Software/Skills:
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• AutoCAD MEP 2012, 2014
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• AutoCAD Civil 3-D 2014
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• Autodesk Inventor 2012
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• GIS/Mapping
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• Paper to CAD Conversion
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• Google SketchUp Pro 2015
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Materials and Processes
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determine all needed relevant information,
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materials and notes. Transfer technical and
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Maintain communication at all stages of a given
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regarding the design process. Tracking progress,
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Rapid Visualization
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Basic forms, view points, geometry and rendering.
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Drafting/CAD Methods:
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existing files, and sheet sets with the company’s standards tools
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Managing a standard drawing set up with assigned layers, model
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basic components that give structure to AutoCAD files.
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along with assigning project names and job numbers to all
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projects setup process when receiving ongoing updates for CAD
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in account Xrefs files and inherited properties associated to
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drawings that need additional files attached or overlayed,
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Utilizing a company’s drafting standards when designing, to
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drawing that shows only needed information and removing or
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work and current conditions, following the contracted work
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complex drawings may show demo, relocated, existing and new
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equipments placement, tags, numbering, and correct symbols.
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multiple monitors to ensure drawing are accurate and plot as
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codes for accurate Title 24 information. Used drawing details.
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set hard copies and eTransmital as requested.
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Education
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Associate of Science Degree in Computer Drafting & Design
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West Coast Solar Inc. Brentwood, CA
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AutoCAD Drafter & Design Nov, 2011 - Jul, 2012
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Codes and Title 24. While meeting contact solar energy production guarantees. Incorporating all client requests to
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• Onsite shade analysis using a Solmetic SunEye, then importing the SunEye data to a computer for review and
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• Support sales team with preliminary drawings and Bill of Materials list for an accurate cost and time estimation.
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obstructions, roof framing, shingle type, and City guidelines for panel setbacks.
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accounting for the additional PV System energy output and required OCPD rating and available open breaker
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• Practice continued study to stay current with new and changing codes Title 24, NEC, CEC and CBC. Emphasizing
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that apply.
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CAD Drafter/Operator Contract work, Jul, 2012 to Sep, 2012
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• Maintaining company drafting standards to accurately and distinctly show contacted work from existing CAD file
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contractors.
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demolition, relocated, existing and new conditions for HVAC and Plumbing construction per projects scope of
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• Take verbal and written instructions from engineers and project managers for needed direction and revisions. For
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AWS Engineering Orinda, CA
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• Draft structural and architectural drawings for remodels, new additions, structural retrofitting and fire/water
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• Take onsite measurements while incorporating site pictures of current and earlier site conditions. Stay in contact
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• Incorporating architect proposed drawing with existing As-Built plans for an accurate working plan set.
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needed stages and any plan revisions.
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Carpenter, 2005-2010
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Follow scaled plans for contracted work, materials used and any changes depending on project site specifications
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Graduation Date: March 2010