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Brian Nichols 

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Harvest, AL  35749
US

Mobile: 2566551416   
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bkn062368@yahoo.com
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RESUME

  

Resume Headline: Senior CAD Drafter / Designer

Resume Value: cqgqf6cthk3rp5c7   

  

 

 

 

Brian K. Nichols

204 Crossrail Circle, Harvest, Alabama, 35749 – Cell- 1-256-655-1416 – Home – 1-256-830-8366 – bkn062368@yahoo.com

 

objective

To obtain an AutoCAD position as a Technician/Designer that will utilize my skills with AutoCAD and my experience in the areas of layout, in design and drawing, as well as my abilities in project management and collaboration.

AutoCAD Skills

Associates Degree in Building and Design

ACAD 11,12, 13, 14 and 15

3D Solid Modeling

3D Design in Widows 95/98

Initial Layout and Design

Drafting and Customization

 

Development and maintenance of CAD blocks and standards

Rendition from Architects drawings

Coordination and Development

Coordination with Architects and Engineers

Coordination with Team members

Customization of Drafting Software

Installation and Upgrading of AutoCAD Software/Hardware

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Plotting and Delivery of Drawings

Steel Shop Drawings

Project Management

Aerial laser/Photographic Imagery

 

AutoCAD Professional Experience

Work Experience in direct correlation to AutoCAD

 

Carpenter Wright Engineers, PLLC – Nashville TN – 5/2014 to present (Contract)

404 BNA Drive, Suite 600, Nashville, TN 37217; (615) 782-0100

 

Drafter / Designer / Senior Designer

 

Essential Skills, Training and Attitude

·   Working knowledge of recent version of AutoCad

·   Computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

·   Ability to effectively interact with others.

·   Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Essential Job Functions

·   Drafting for projects of medium to high complexity, including layout and standard/special details, including coordination with other disciplines.

·   Design tasks performed as appropriate.

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

·   Use a computer to produce electronic and/or hard-copy documents.

·   Read and interpret paper communication and documents.

·   Communicate, convey and express thoughts and ideas to co-workers, clients and others.

·   Understand verbal communication from co-workers, clients and others.

·   Physically navigate various types of construction job sites.

·   Travel using various transportation methods to locations outside of regular work location

Additional Job Functions

·   Comply with the company policies and procedures.

·   Perform responsibilities as set forth in job description, which may be updated from time to time as required.

·   Participate in CWE committee(s) and fulfill any tasks assigned by such committee(s) in a timely and professional manner.

·   Any other responsibilities as requested.

 

 

 

AutoCAD experience continued on Page 2

 

Schmidt Dell Associates, Pensacola, Florida - 7/2002 to 2005

 

CAD Manager, CAD Technician, Structural Designer

 

§ Project Management - Oversaw projects, controlled organization of project and time management.

§ Initial layout and design from client drawings using English and Metric

§ Coordinated development of drawings with other draftsmen.

§ Check, correct and coordinate all drawing with the Architects.

§ Estimation of Structural quantities for concrete and steel for jobs in English and Metric.

§ Approving and issuing steel shop drawings.

 

 

Aerotec LLC, Bessemer, Alabama – 11/2000 to 6/2002

 

CAD Assistant Project Manager – CAD Technician

 

§ Project Management - Aided the Project Manager and oversaw projects, kept job organized and on time.

§ Initial layout and design from client drawings.

§ Coordinated development of drawings with other draftsmen.

§ Check, correct and coordinate all drawing with GIS Engineers.

§ Locating Obstacles and Tower locations with laser data using PLS-Cadd.

§ Utilized Eagle point and Acad 14 and 2000.

§ Development of drawings using aerial laser and photographic imagery, digitizing obstacles along transmission lines.

 

 

Tucker-Jones Structural Engineers Asso. – Birmingham, Alabama – 1997 - 2000

 

CAD Manager, Chief Draftsman

 

§ Initial layout and design of basic structural design of beam sizes, loads and foundations from Architects drawings.

§ Coordinated development of drawing with other draftsmen

§ Check, correct and coordinated all drawings with the Engineers.

§ Coordinated the plotting and delivery of drawing with the Architects.

§ Inventory and maintenance of all current and past jobs.

§ Development and maintenance of CAD blocks and standards.

§ Maintenance and troubleshooting of local area networks and plotting systems, and installation and upgrading computer hardware and software.  CAD Drafting and customization in ACAD 12/13/14 on Windows 98/NT.

§ Programming, development and customization of drafting software.

 

 

SeaArk Marine – Monticello, Arkansas – 1995-1997

 

CAD Operator, Design Engineer

 

§ Basic Design of 19 foot to 55 foot boats.

§ CAD drafting and customization in ACAD 12/13, 3D solid modeling and 3D design on Windows 95.

§ Maintenance and trouble shooting of plotting systems and installation and upgrading of computer hardware and software.

 

 

 

Professional Experience on Page 3

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Experience enhancing my skills in all areas

Genealogy Inc. Harvest, Alabama – 1997 to Present

 

Web Developer, Owner and Operator

 

Owner and Operator of Alabama S Corporation which includes:

§ Accounting and Payroll

§ Research and locate genealogical records u to 350 years old.

§ Organize and maintain thousands of webpages across four websites.

§ Update and correct web pages for SEO, performance, style and speed

§ Execute and maintain offsite web server.

§ Research and implement Search Engine Optimization campaigns.

§ Coordinate creation of new pages

§ Coordinate and improve existing pages and navigation

§ Create and managed CSS content for website

§ Implement and coordinate advertising campaigns for Website though various affiliate managers from National Companies

§ Use of promotional materials through e0mals

§ Create banners and images for website

§ Use of third party programs to implement link building campaigns

§ Research of unique content for website

§ Software used includes Dreamweaver CS5, Microsoft Word products, Photoshop CS5

§ Web skills includ html, css and htaccess

§ Use of flash, mysql, php, javascript.

 

Inflection LLC – Redwood, California - Contract position – 10/2011 to 10/2013

 

SEO/SEM

§ SEO Led for websites, working in conjunction with Inflection SEO team.

 

United States Army – Germany – 1986 to 1991

 

Infantryman in the 3rd Armor Division

§ Squad Leader of 120mm Mortar Squad

 

Freelance positions – 2010-2013

§ Structural freelance work for local engineers with ACAD 11

 

SEO/SEM

§ SEO Led for websites, working in conjunction with Inflection SEO team.

 

Education /hardware and software computer skills/AutoCAD skills

 

§ Jefferson State Junior College – Birmingham, Alabama – Associates  Degree in Building Design and Construction.

§ ACAD 11/12/13/14 ( Advanced)

§ 3D Solid Modeling and 3D Design ( Basic)

§ Windows 95 and 98 ( Advanced)

§ All Microsoft Office Products ( Advanced)

§ Dreamweaver CS5 ( Advanced)

§ Photoshop CS5 ( Advanced)

§ Web Skills:  html, css and htaccess ( Advanced)

§ Flash,  mysql, php and javascript ( Basic)

§ PLS Cadd  (Advanced)

 

References Available Upon Request

 



Experience

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Job Title

Company

Experience

Web Developer, Owner and Operator.

Genealogy Inc

- Present

 

Additional Info

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Current Career Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Work Status:

US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

 

 

Target Job:

Target Job Title:

Senior AUTOCAD Drafter / Designer

 

Target Company:

Company Size:

Occupation:

Building Construction/Skilled Trades

·         CAD/Drafting

 

Target Locations:

Selected Locations:

US-AL-Northern/Huntsville