Natalie G. Adkisson

4119 Briarglade Way
Atlanta, Ga. 30340
(770) 364-7559  (770) 687-3206      
rengore2003@yahoo.com or ngarchillusdesign@hotmail.com
I am seeking a position where I can apply my technical and business skills with the opportunity for growth and advancement within the Architectural/Engineering Design Industry.
Education

College of Charleston   1981-1983Business/Art

Savannah College of Art and Design       1985-1986          Graphic Illustration

Trident Technical College            1994-1998Engineering Design Graphics
Received certificate- Beginning AutoCAD
Georgia Perimeter College2011-2012Business

Continued Education

Applied Software            
Revit April 2008            3 day course
InventorFeb   2009 4 day course
Emory Center for Continued Education 
Adobe IndesignJune 2008            2 day course
Adobe Illustrator July 20082 day course

Work Experience

Architectural Illustration & Design                 
July 2009 to Present
Atlanta, Ga                      
Self-employment/Contractor
Services: Provide Architectural Space plans/construction documents of various properties in Atlanta and the surrounding area. Drawings are generated applying AutoCAD 2012 from existing site measurements (by Laser) to produce Construction documents. Contract is a per property basis.
Current Projects range from, but are not limited to, Commercial and Residential properties:
Drawings are:
Business licensing,     
Construction and renovation  (ex. Restaurant or Retail store layout per code.)
Advertising (commercial real estate developers). (See references- Malon Mimms Co.)
All drawings are scheduled for existing and renovated materials (plumbing, ceiling, floor, doors, wall materials, Fire Code and Handicap requirements)
All drawings meet City, County and State, Health, Fire and Building codes.
Projects require proficient organization, communication, research and documentation managed through application of Microsoft Office, Excel via email and phone. 
Projects:
SportsLab LLC. Fitness Center    Roswell, GaLido Café        Chamblee, Ga
Clarkston City Hall RedesignClarkston, Ga       Roswell Town Center Entertainment Complex
Reem Restaurant Clarkston, Ga                                            Roswell, Ga
Home Depot  Roswell, Ga (Malon Mimms Company)                                   

Selectek, Inc            
Feb 2014 to Sept 2014 (Contract Ended)
Smryna, GA                        
Architectural Drafter/Contract /Home Depot SSC
Duties: Provided drafting support per assigned project within Store Planning Department for Home Depot Retail Stores. Applying AutoCAD (2014) and layout standards, updated redlined and working drawings per Senior Store Planner instruction. Store Re-Set drawings generated are based on Marketing, Department redesign and product designation within specific retail location. All updated drawings required saved digital documentation within company directory system and hard copies. Position included communication with store contacts via supervisor and email. Additional programs used:  Internet, Microsoft Office, Adobe pdf creation and viewer, Outlook email and intranet programs. Contract position through recruiter.

Byers Engineering Company                                                        
Jan 2013 to Dec 2013(Laid off)
Sandy Springs, Ga                             GIS Technician
Duties: As member of the Spatial Age Department, duties are to provide completed Pre-Survey GIS Job packets for Field Engineers Crossbox verification (Att/Uverse/cable/Utility). This includes identification, location, prints of mapping , Byers Mapping Program Mapviewer (cad based program) and necessary reports (such as easement, multiple dwelling units). Information is compiled using Microsoft Office, company provided databases and the internet.

Kawneer North America/Alcoa                                        
April 2008 to June 2009 (Laid off)
Norcross, GA      
Technical Illustrator                                                                
Duties: Provide drafting support for Engineering Department. Drawings range from website details to product development and maintenance illustrations using AutoCAD 2008. In addition, responsibilities include assisting with creation and maintenance of product documentation. Examples would be Architectural detail manual and Installation instructions. Applications are generated with Adobe In Design, Illustrator and AutoCAD 2008 for print.                                      

Kawneer North America/Alcoa                                       
Feb 2005 to April 2008
Norcross, GA
Architectural Consultant with Sales and Marketing Department                  
Duties: Assists architects with technical support and product selection via email and phone. Process involved review of AutoCAD (2006) blueprint drawings, engineering calculations applying company designed programs based on wind load, dead load and structural requirements for project specific product selection. Provide product details through engineering library or creation of AutoCAD drawings in addition to product information, specification information and website assistance. Department provides support and interaction with Sales representatives company wide throughout design and sales process. Position also includes project tracking for department sales budget goals.

Aerotek, Inc                                                        
Sept 2004 to Jan 2005(Moved for New Position)
Salisbury, NC                                 Cad Operator
Duties: Review, verification and corrections to Existing Fixture Drawings in the renovation process for Food Lion Grocery Store chain, using ADT 3.3 and ADT 2005. Projects completed with working knowledge of store layout and equipment.  Contract position through recruiter.

Southerland and Assoc             
July 2004 to Aug 2004 (Contract Ended)
Charlotte, N.C,                                   Cad Operator
Duties: Assisted Engineering staff with drafting support using Autocad 2002. Contract position.

Stroud, Pence and Assoc    
Feb 2003 to Nov 2003(Contract Ended)
Raleigh, N.C,                                   Cad Operator
Duties: Layout of architectural drawings as designed by Structural Engineer using AutoCAD 2002/ ADT 3.3. Drawings consist of Foundation (reinforced concrete) and Roof (framing) plans, sections and details (according to structural requirements). Projects are commercial in nature, ranging from shopping complexes, parking garages and office buildings to schools and churches.
Projects:
The Village Building and Pond PH1Raleigh, NC

Precision Walls, Inc-Panel Division                       
Oct 1999-Dec 2002
Raleigh, N.C.                               
Job Title: Cad operator/Designer/Project Coordinator
Duties: Layout and design of Panel Wall system based on Architectural drawings, using Datacad10, with some use of AutoCAD 2000. Design includes attachment and fabrication drawings for manufacturing, working in conjunction with Project Contractor, the Architect, and manufacturing and installation team of Precision Walls, Inc. for successful completion of project. Position required ordering metal and miscellaneous materials for installation. Projects were commercial in nature, ranging from government institutions, shopping malls, office buildings and parking garages. Began training process in Light Gauge Metal Truss engineering program View by Alpine. Received Basic level certificate.

Projects:
Harnett County Courthouse    Lillington, NC
Abundant Life Church             Raleigh, NC


Cad Graphics     
March 1999-September 1999
Cary, N.C.                                             Cad Operator
Duties: Completion of 2D Drafting Projects in various areas (Civil, Electrical Mechanical and Land plots). Projects were constructed from redlined originals. Using client generated lisp and symbol programs. In addition to using AutoCAD14, also used 3-layer puck and digitizing table to ensure precision in all drawings.


Fuentez Systems Concepts, Inc.                     
June 1998- December 1998
North Charleston, S.C.                           
Drafter (College Co-Op)
Duties: Primary responsibilities involved illustration, print and assembly of technical Documentation for shipment with equipment racks for submarines. Duties included preparation of equipment evaluations; signal flow diagrams, technical illustrations using AutoCADR14 and Coreldraw8. Duties also included maintaining current data in the company’s Cable run Database and research of vendor material on the Internet.


Carolinas Association of General Contractors Plan Room                           
June 1996-May 1998
Charleston, S.C.
Duties: Maintained Plan Room and assisted members. Collection of information on current construction projects in Charleston and surrounding areas, throughout the bidding process

Professional References

Jim Endicott(678) 438-0452
Endicott Renovation and Remodeling (Residential Contractor)


Kristie Spiers(678) 461-6600
Selectek, Inc.

Ray Hernandez404-843-1000
Byers Engineering

Dr Hans Wakeman                                                                                            (404)281-7493
Wakeman Chiropractic and Healing Center  Atlanta, Ga

Emanuel Ransom                                                                                               (404)296-6489
Mayor City of Clarkston (2009-2013)

Bronson Walters, KT  (SportsLab Project)                                                      (770)401-6452
M.S. Sports Health Science       www.sportslabga.com

Robert Holcombe                                               (770)-656-8710
Kawneer-Alcoa- Norcross,Ga Project Manager                                       robert.holcombe@alcoa.com

Gordon Erp                                                (704) 633-8250 Ext. 2316 

Food Lion-Salisbury, NC Engineering Project Coordinator                         gearp@foodlion.com

Malon Mimms Company(Roswell Town Center Entertainment Project)770-518-1100
Doug Welsh VP Construction

Personal References

Minoosh Wakeman                     404-281-7458
29 years

Norma Peterson404-247-6590
3 years