Kirt Berry
131 Paces Overlook Trace

Dallas, GA 30157

(678) 472-0539

Kirt_berry@yahoo.com

 

Education

AAS Computer Aided Drafting - ITT Technical Institute, 1998

·               Specializing in Mechanical, Civil, and Architectural Drafting Disciplines

 

Distinguishing Qualifications

 

· 15+ years AutoCAD Drafting and Design experience

· 12+ years GIS experience

·  Experience with various data standards and data sharing guidelines

·  Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with employees and clients

·  Able to handle multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment

·  4 yrs Active Duty Air Force – Transportation/Vehicle Operations – 1991-1995

 

Summary

 

Kirt Berry is currently an Architectural Design Drafter for a Façade Cladding Company. He specializes in project support, requiring the use of AutoCAD, to design various cladding systems for fabrication, as well as working with multiple Architectural Firms and General Contractors on a variety of projects. He has also held positions as a GIS Analyst using various GIS software with experience in providing GIS, GPS and mapping support to internal and external clients. Current activities include producing Design Drawings, Shop Drawings and Installation Details. Additionally, he has provided AutoCAD assistance to Engineering, Water, Environmental and other design groups as needed, and regularly traveled to client sites.

Relevant Experience

 

Architectural Design Drafter – Miller Clapperton Partnership, Inc.; Nov 2013 - Present

 

Produce Design Drawings, Shop Drawings and Installation Details of various Facade Cladding Systems for new building construction, as well as renovations, while maintaining scope of work and material constraints. Materials and systems include Aluminum Composite Material (ACM), Rain Screen and Wet Seal, Phenolic Composite Wall Panels (Trespa), Fiber Cement, Terra Cotta and Various Single Skin Metal Wall Panels (MCM).

 

3D Laser Scanning Surveyor – Miller Clapperton Partnership, Inc.; Apr 2013 – Nov 2013

 

3 Dimensional Laser Scanning on a Survey Field Crew using FARO Focus 3D of various structures. Working with Project Managers to plan daily activities for multiple projects. Coordinate with General Contractors and Superintendents on job sites to insure the most accurate data can be recorded with minimal interference. Ensure safe working conditions for field crew, and proper PPE is used. Work closely with Engineers throughout registration process to verify and insure accuracy of captured features for Building Information Modeling (BIM).

CAD Drafter / GIS Analyst – Self Employed/Independent Contractor; Nov 2010 – Apr 2013

CAD Drafting of various projects, including building floorplans, layouts, construction drawings and 3D modeling. Geodatabase design, CAD to GIS conversions, CAD to Geodatabase conversions and attribution. Visit client sites for site assessments for measurements and locate client assets.  

 

 

Program Analyst/Contractor  – Southwest Gas Corp;  Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

 

Developed, Implemented and Enforced Companywide CAD Standards. Designed Standard Design/Construction/ Asbuilt Templates to ease drawing efficiency and establish uniformity. Provided Southwest Gas with strategic planning regarding software upgrades and various platforms for AutoCAD and GIS compatibility.  Provided daily technical support for Design and Engineering groups. Organized and maintained Drawing files and file structure. Created customized Tools, Dynamic Blocks, Palettes, and Lisps for CAD users within AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 and Civil 3D 2011. Created Training documentation for experienced and novice CAD users as well as new employees

 

 

GIS Analyst; CH2M HILL/Critigen – Santa Ana, California; 2005 - 2010

 

Representative Projects and Dates of Involvement

 

Korea Yongsan Relocation Project; Seoul, Korea; 2008. Provided GIS support for the various departments (Master Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Communications, Environmental) assigned to the US Army Base relocation project. CAD to GIS conversions. Identified data sources, imported, captured and created datasets. Maintained and updated database

Onsite GIS Specialist; Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Atlanta, Georgia; 2005-2008. Created and Managed the local GIS database under the guidance of the Air Force Reserve Command Geographic Information Office. Conversion and Attribution of all Installation assets, to include utilities (Gas, Power, Water, Sewer), Communication routes, and Building Floorplans and Footprints into GIS Database. Was tasked to identify data sources, import data as necessary, update, and manage the GeoBase dataset for Dobbins ARB, ensuring compliance with standards, including the SDSFIE and FGDC geographic data standards. Traveled to predetermined locations for field verifications and data collection. Responsible for collecting data using a handheld Trimble GeoXT ProXRS GPS unit and incorporating collected data into the Dobbins AFB database. Worked with onsite personnel in using GIS, provided training as needed, and assisted base personnel in determining how GIS could support their day to day activities.

 

GIS Support; Various Projects and Clients; Atlanta, Georgia and Santa Ana, California; 2008-2009. Provided GIS services for a variety of projects, including CAD to GIS conversions for Korea YRP project and Progress Energy. Also provides support for the following clients, Boeing; NASA; Progress Energy Florida; Denali and the Air Force Reserve Command.

 

Experience Prior to CH2M HILL

GIS Analyst and Environmental Scientist; Golder Associates, Inc.; Atlanta, Georgia; 2003 to 2005. Construct and Maintain GIS, CADD, and Database Systems. Perform environmental site investigation and remediation. Traveled on a daily basis to client locations for field verifications, data collection, sampling, dropping off and picking up sampling equipment. Performs environmental sampling and science activities in the field and office. Leads teams of technicians for remediation and sampling investigations. Performs field analysis of environmental samples using both test kits and instrumental analysis. Proficient in numerous sampling techniques and in the use of Arcview, AutoCAD, CorelDraw, and Microsoft Office products.

GIS Specialist; Southern Telecom; Norwalk, California and Atlanta, Georgia; 1999 to 2003. Created Geographical Maps, Designed Long-haul Fiber Optic Routes and Local Area Networks using spatial data and various GIS techniques, taking into effect construction difficulty and cost effectiveness. Building Construction Drawings and as-builts that are maintained in a GIS Database with spatial references. Major Data Conversion Projects. Specializing in a wide variety of ESRI and AutoCAD programs

GIS Technician; Psomas & Associates; Los Angeles, California; 1998 – 1999. Performed geographical mapping, digitizing wastewater system, mapping of current and future street locations and property boundaries for Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Specialized in UNIX based ArcInfo and ArcView programs.

Specialized Computer Skills

·  FARO Focus 3D

·  Autodesk Products – AutoCAD 2015, Map 3D, Civil 3D, 3Ds Max 9

·  ArcGIS 9.x,

·  SDE / 3D Analyst / Spatial Analyst

·  Erdas Imagine, Microstation

·  Trimble GPS Systems