Elen Smiley

9110 Hall Rd Apt. #101
Downey, California 95241

Home: (562) 200-6776

Email: elensmiley@hotmail.com

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/es1cad

 

OBJECTIVE:

Job Title: AutoCAD Drafter

 

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Over 10 years of experience working in construction, planning and design. Highly proficient using AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop (ADT). Knowledge of GIS, Facility Inventory Mapping (FIM), Google Earth, KMZ Files and Autodesk Utility Design (AUD). Microstation, Revit, Windows, MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Mathematical and computer expertise. Bilingual (Spanish/English), type 47wpm. Problem-solver, excellent writing/oral communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and with a team. Highly organized, detailed oriented and able to multitask and meet deadlines consistently.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

Southern California Edison                            Jan 2015 - Jan 2016.

Drafting Technician II/Designer (Contractor)

Develops layouts and uses AutoCAD to draft preliminary and final drawings of telecommunication projects. Creates, updates and maintains large databases such as area studies, cable maps and final as-builts in both hard copies and AutoCAD format. Prepares design drawings and reviews redlines for accuracy and completeness. Uses a variety of resources to include GIS, FIM and Google Earth to accurately create maps in AutoCAD. Performs complex design assignments within a specific engineering discipline. Performs tasks associated with a large project or a number of small projects. Collaborate with Planners and provide functional direction to other support staff. Resolves mapping and drafting problems with outside contractors. Implements and assists in the design of software enhancements to computer drafting and design programs (AutoCAD). Proactively provides/requests information and makes recommendations having major impact to the documentation and construction of projects. Uses and assists in the operation of computer peripheral devices.

Bellagio Design Build Corporation                         Jul 2013 - Dec 2014.

Architectural Drafter/Designer

Uses sketches, computer models, and verbal information supplied by architect to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments. Draft final drawings of residential projects using AutoCAD. Obtain building permits. Maintain communications with the city, architect and customers. Hand-draw sketches, take pictures, measurements, and obtain any other relevant information for residential projects. Check code compliance, prepare reports and complete other administrative duties as necessary.

 

Handyman Smiley                          Jan 2009 - Jun 2013.

Designer/Consultant

Establish conceptual design direction, refine and develop interior design in conjunction with handyman projects. Uses sketches and verbal information supplied by customers to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments. Draw preliminary sketches and final drafts in AutoCAD for a variety of projects and ideas. Provide color schemes, finish materials selection, coordination, and graphic presentation designs (presentation boards, illustrations, client overview) as necessary. Provide space planning, technical advice and administrative duties as necessary.

 

Arizona Public Service (APS)                                                  Jan 2006 - Dec 2008.

Designer/CAD Drafter

Apply construction standards and operating practices to draft and design electrical utilities using AutoCAD and GIS. Uses AutoCAD and manual drafting methods to prepare complex maps, working drawings exhibits, preliminary and final construction designs. Utilize various programs for documentation and preparation of job estimates and the development of engineering data. Employs mathematical computations for development of design drawings. Maintain communications with various entities to ensure projects are properly completed as requested reducing unnecessary lead time. Perform field investigations to collect data ensuring accurate, safe and cost-effective electrical distribution designs.
 

Tesinc Incorporation                         Jan 2005 - Jan 2006.

Lead Drafter
Draft telecommunication utilities using ArcMap, Microstation (Bentley) and AutoCAD.  Work with related elements to include RF/Coax and Fiber community antenna television (CATV) plant mapping. Assists in the set-up, operation, and performance user-level maintenance of plotters and printers. Train new drafters and work with redlines. Attend meetings and perform managerial tasks as necessary.

 

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)                              Jun 2004 - Sep 2004.

Engineering Clerk/Project Coordinator
Perform clerical duties, indexing, reviewing and storing blueprints and specifications for construction projects. Prepare change orders, invoices, inventory control, and schedules. Attend meetings and prepare meeting minutes. Prepare and maintain computerized record systems providing detailed material information to include specifications. Retrieve specific records, blueprints, codes, and other related information for the construction of public schools as requested. Assist in English-Spanish interpretations both written and oral as the need arises.

Rabbani Design Incorporation (RDI)                                 Aug 2003 - Jun 2004.

Architect Assistant/CAD Drafter
Uses sketches, computer models, and verbal information supplied by architect to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments. Draft final drawings of residential projects using AutoCAD. Obtain building permits. Maintain communications with the city, architect and customers. Hand-draw sketches, take pictures, measurements, and obtain any other relevant information for residential projects. Check code compliance, prepare reports and complete other administrative duties as necessary.

 

United States Navy (USN)           Aug 1997 - Aug 2003.

Personnel Specialist

Responsible for customer service, inventory control, identification cards, create and update reports. Maintain over 3800 military service records, process pay and personnel documentation. Assist in the administration of advancement exams. Train users on proper operation of peripheral devices and military procedures. Extra collateral duties; designated Safety Petty Officer and Inventory Control Petty Officer. Perform security and guard duties as assigned.

 

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

 

Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board

 Typing Master, 2016.

 

County of Los Angeles

Language Proficiency Certificate (Spanish), 2014.

 

Glendale College

Certificate in Interior Merchandising, 2013.

Certificate in Web Design, 2012.

Associate in Applied Science/Architectural Technology (CAD), 2012.

 

Customer Service Technical Training (Arizona Public Service)

Customer Project Management Training Program, 2008.

 

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Business/Public Administration, 2007.

Associate of Arts, 2005.

 

MiraCosta College

Certificate of Architectural Technology (CAD), 2003.

 

Department of Labor

Computer-Peripheral Equipment Operator Certified, 2003.

 

 

 

REFERENCES

 

Daniel Daley (Project Manager)

Arizona Public Service

P.O. Box 53933

Mail Station 3271

Phoenix, 85072

602-371-6868

Daniel.daley@APS.com

 

Francisco Herrera (Planer II)

Carrier Solutions / T&D Southern California Edison

501 S. Marengo Avenue (Bldg. E)

Alhambra CA  91803

626-308-6534

Francisco.Herrera@sce.com

 

Susan Campbell (CAD Technology Instructor)

Glendale Community College

6000 West Olive Avenue

Glendale AZ  85302

623-845-3164 

susan.campbell@gcmail.maricopa.edu

 

 

Steve Crotteau (Planer II)

Carrier Solutions / T&D Southern California Edison

501 S. Marengo Avenue (Bldg. E)

Alhambra CA  91803

626-308-6327

crottes@sce.com

 

Shawn Rabbani (Architect)

Rabbani Design Incorporation

19777 Ventura Blvd. Suite 222

Woodland Hills, CA  91367

818-613-2456

bellagiodb@gmail.com

 

 

Yong Wang (Western Region Operations Manager)

Carrier Solutions / T&D Southern California Edison

501 S. Marengo Avenue (Bldg. E)

Alhambra CA  91803

626-308-6221

Yong.Wang@sce.com