Joel X. Rivera

6071 Village Bend Dr.

Dallas, TX 75206

yael0125@hotmail.com/Cell. 469-955-0905

 

Profile

Experience in residential construction, building codes, and drafting standards.
Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Proficient in drafting programs (Microstation, Geopak, ArcGis, Signcad, AutoCad, Revit). 
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate information necessary in order to perform duties. Ability to work on several projects and tasks on a daily basis.
 

Objectives

 

Growth opportunity position leading to a management position that will utilize my draftsman experience and skills. A desire and dedication to progress with a result-oriented company, a market leader.

 

Education

 

1. 2013 - University Interamerican of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus

    Graduated: Draftsman Technique - Computer Assisted (CAD).

 

2. 2002 - Instituto de Banca y Comercio de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus

   (Commerce and Banking Institute of PR), Mayaguez Campus

   Graduated: Certified Drafting Works (CAD).

 

3. 1998 to 2002 - High School Ines Maria Mendoza, Cabo Rojo, PR.

 

Certifications

Certification of computer-assisted draftsman by the University Interamerican of Puerto Rico 

 

Recommendations

A letter of recommendation from "Engineering-Surveying-Permits Office, Aguadilla Puerto Rico

by: engineer Victor M. Ocasio and surveyor Luis A. Ramos.

 

Experience

 

March 2014-To Present        Civil Associates, Inc.    Dallas, TX

CADD/GIS Technician

Prepare and maintain construction documents for new and existing products for company in an accurate and timely manner. Produce construction drawing using computer aided tools such as; Microstation, Geopak, ArcGis and Signcad.

Completes all production assignment according to established schedules and needs of design developments. Meets target due dates for projects or notifie Product or Project Manager as soon as posible with delays in completion. Responsible for the production and accuracy of construction documents such as; Standard plans, specials and plot plans, processe paperwork, artwork and correspondence. Manages and maintain plan files.

Adhere to construction document standards as outlined in the Architectural Services Standards Manual.

Track all assigned plans through department processes. Accurately document all changes on plan revisions. Ensure that appropriate signatures are present on required documents and plans. Hold engineers accountable for inaccurate and incorrectly submitted documents.

Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers. Notifie Product or Project Manager of any concerns or issues to ensure a professional resolution.

 

July 2013 - December 2013     Internship of Computer-Assisted Draftsman

With: "Engineering-Surveying-Permits Office"  (787) 243-7868 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

By: Ing. Victor M. Ocasio and Agrim. Luis A. Ramos

 

Prepare and maintain construction documents for new and existing product for                                                                       company in an accurate and timely manner. Produce construction drawings using                                                                      manual and computer aided tools. Complete all production assignments according to established schedules and needs of

design. Meet target due dates for projects or notifie product or project manager as soon as

possible with delays in completion. Responsible for the production and accuracy of construction documents (standard plans, specials and plot plans), processe paper work, art work and correspondence. Manage and maintain plan files. responsible for landscaping measurements.

2006 – Jan. 2012    Caribbean Quest Imports Ltd, Inc.       Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Merchandiser

The Merchandiser is accountable to work as part of a team to execute major store setting and resetting objectives in support of company sales and marketing objectives. Service various over-the-counter and health and beauty products; conduct customized resets, create new item product cut-in opportunities, place point-of-purchase material, as well as complete other general merchandising activities. I was responsible for calling on an assigned itinerary of Supermarkets and delivering superior in-store customer service by merchandising store shelves and displays with Health, Beauty and Home care products.

Reason for leaving: Company sold distribution to All Ways 99 Stores. So I decided to go back to the University and later

move to USA and find a job in drafting.

 

 

 

2009 - 2010     Arquitectural Drafting Designs

Independent draftsman

Experience in residential construction, building codes, and drafting standards. Complete all production assignments according to established schedules and needs of design development/starts. Meet target due dates for projects or notifies Product or Project Manager as soon as possible with delays in completion.Responsible for the production and accuracy of construction documents (standard plans, specials, and plot plans), processes paperwork, artwork and correspondence. Manages and maintains plan files. Responsible for landscaping measurements. Reason for leaving: The lack of job contracts led me to find another job.

 

2004 - 2009     Office of Ing. Jose Colon Anglada                      Aguadilla, Puerto Rico              

Computer-Assisted Draftsman

Prepare and maintain construction documents for new and existing product for company in an accurate and timely manner.
Produces construction drawings using manual and computer aided tools.
Completes all production assignments according to established schedules and needs of design developments. Meets target due dates for projects or notifies Product or Project Manager as soon as possible with delays in completion.
Responsible for the production and accuracy of construction documents (standard plans, specials, and plot plans), processe paperwork, artwork and correspondence. Manages and maintains plan files.
Adhere to construction document standards as outlined in the Architectural Services Standards Manual.
Maintain a good working knowledge of the materials and methods of residential construction.
Track all assigned plans through department processes. Accurately document all changes on plan revisions. Ensure that appropriate signatures are present on required documents and plans.Ensure that all paperwork is complete and in order before submitting it to co-workers, vendors or suppliers. Holds engineers accountable for inaccurate and incorrectly submitted documents. Visits field construction sites as needed to resolve product issues. Manage/maintain the product standards and specification levels for a specific series of plans as assigned.
Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers. Notifies Product or Project Manager of any concerns or issues to ensure a professional resolution. Reason for leaving: The poor economy and the lack of work contracts got me lay-off.

 

2002 - 2004     Arquitectural Drafting Designs

Independent draftsman

Experience in residential construction, building codes, and drafting standards. Complete all production assignments according to established schedules and needs of design development/starts. Meet target due dates for projects or notifies Product or Project Manager as soon as possible with delays in completion.Responsible for the production and accuracy of construction documents (standard plans, specials, and plot plans), processes paperwork, artwork and correspondence. Manages and maintains plan files. Responsible for landscaping measurements. Reason for leaving: The lack of job contracts led me to find an office job in drafting works.