Stefan W. Kloss

2389 Tremont Ave. front

Cleveland, OH 44113

440.537.7230

s_kloss33@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Objective

To contribute my skills and knowledge in an architectural or engineering firm, to pursue a career in drafting and design, with long term goals focusing on project management

 

Education

ITT Technical Institute

Strongsville, OH

June 2012 – Aug 2014

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting and Design Technology

·  GPA: 4.0

·  Recipient of Highest Honors and Honors Awards including attendance

 

 

Professional Organizational Memberships and Certification

·   Ohio Landscape Association (OLA)

·   Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI) -Certified

 

Skills

·   2D/3D AutoCAD ·   Inventor ·   Revit ·   3D Max ·   Computer Aided 3D Modeling ·   Civil Drafting and Intro to GIS

·   Architectural Drafting ·   Rapid Visualization ·   Engineering Graphics ·   Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, & Outlook ·   Strong drafting and organizational skills

Work Experience

Ohio Custom Pool & PatioStrongsville         July 2013- February 2014 and September 2014- Present

Mason/Pool Technician & Operations Manager

·   Reading blueprints, structural and excavation diagrams and 3D designs

·   Construction of  patios, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchen areas and various masonry work as well as carpentry, gas, electrical and plumbing

·   Installation of pools, spas, and water features

·   Assisting in sales as well as 2D and 3D designs

·   Overseeing laborers during construction as well as collaborating with customer to ensure satisfaction.

 

Exacta Land Surveyors                                            Cleveland, OH                                       February 2014- September 2014

Drafter

·   Construct accurate and precise, detail drawings of residential surveys for Florida according to specific standards

·   Responsible for analyzing field data and comparing it to legal documents such as deeds, plats, and titles    

·   Communicating with surveyors, field crews, customer service representatives, and research in order to complete jobs in a timely fashion for clients

·   Identifying and troubleshooting errors from either field data or plats

 

 

 

Palmer’s Lawn Care Inc.

Columbia Station, OH

October 2010 – July 2013

Hardscape Foreman

·   Responsible for supervising laborers and hardscape projects, reading landscape blueprints, structural diagrams

·   Troubleshooting unforeseen issues and enhancing designs

·   Operating excavating equipment, skid steer, hand and table saws

·   Communicating with customers daily and generating customer quotes along with explanation of work if desired

·   Increasing profitability through more efficient methods of production

 

 

Maslyk Landscaping Inc.

Columbia Station, OH

March 2006 – October 2010

Landscape Technician

·   Constructed patios and retaining walls

·   Extensively collaborated with Ryan Homes to ensure quality lawn installations were to company standards and customer satisfaction

·   Obtained sprinkler irrigation knowledge and skills via Irrigation Pro Inc.

·  Managed hardscape installation team and projects