Benjamin J Brown___________________________________________________________________________

the2brownsmake3@aol.com – (702) 750-8435

4358 Maple Dr Eagle Mountain, Utah 84005 

Education

Basic High School, Henderson, Nevada – Graduated in 2002

College of Southern Nevada – attended classes in Fall of 2002 totaling 15 credits

ITT Technical Institute – attended classes from Fall 2006 to Spring 2008

 

Qualification/Skills

·   Developed customer service skills with anything from home owners, and upset customers to consultants, contractors, and business owners

·   Ability to manage all aspects of a project from including its design, construction, financial tracking, and schedule management

·   Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and prioritize many items in a thorough and efficient manner

·   Comfortable working with computers and am proficient with the following programs: MS Windows 95/98/XP/Vista/Seven, AutoCAD (2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2014, and 2015 ) AUD, GIS, WMS, Maximo, Internet Explorer, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

·   Former Toastmasters International member – An organization dedicated to the practice of skilled speaking, leadership, and self improvement

·   OSHA 10 certified

·   Knowledge of computer hardware and maintenance

 

Professional Experience

Drafter, Gerber Construction, Lehi, Utah August 2014 – Oct 24 2014

·   Design/ draft plumbing systems, Handrail, ladders, and structural beams for submittal to engineers in ACAD

·   Prepare shop drawings with dimensions for construction

·   Create parts lists with quantities for estimating and ordering

·   Help develop standardized drawing files and sheet layouts for the company to follow

·   Offer solutions for the company to start producing 3 dimensional drawings instead of 2 dimensional drawings

·   Keep computer running and in optimal condition.

 

Contract Drafter, Nexeo HR solutions, American Fork, Utah February 2014 – August 2014, contracted to Gerber Construction

·   Design/ draft plumbing systems, Handrail, ladders, and structural beams for submittal to engineers in ACAD

·   Prepare shop drawings with dimensions for construction

·   Create parts lists with quantities for estimating and ordering

·   Help develop standardized drawing files and sheet layouts for the company to follow

·   Offer solutions for the company to start producing 3 dimensional drawings instead of 2 dimensional drawings

·   Keep computer running and in optimal condition.

 

Utility Design Coordinator (UDC1), NV Energy Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada December 2006 – October 2013

·   Manage new business projects in the electrical utility industry from the start getting the design through to the meter set at the end of construction

·   Perform field verification and meet with customer to check the product designed as well as the existing facilities in the area to ensure quality and reliability of the design

·   Maintain outstanding relations with customers, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and other utilities through correspondence and ensure the needs of all parties are met

·   Submit plans to local city and county offices for approval

·   Review customer submitted plans and existing facilities and formulate solutions to customers power needs

·   Create designs, costs, and contracts for the installation of overhead and underground utilities

·   Communicate with ROW agents and customers to acquire all easements necessary for the utility to operate

 

Senior CADD Operator, Efficient Electric, Las Vegas, NV September 2005 – December 2006

·   Maintain quality relationships with the builder community in Las Vegas and monitor all incoming projects and ensure timelines for all projects are met

·   Manage workload for all drafters making sure all had work to do

·   Create ACAD designs for electrical in model homes and custom homes including special packages offered by the builders and make any corrections or revisions requested by the builders or government agencies and ensure compliance with electrical code

·   Operate full scale plotters and ensure they are in working order

·   Order paper products used by design staff and keep track of inventory

·   Responsible for training and initiation of new employees

·   Maintaining computer and keeping it clean

 

Sign Fabrication Apprentice, Vision Sign, Las Vegas, NV May 2005 to August 2005

·   Fabrication of miscellaneous signage including metal cutting, bending, welding, and the use of machinery and hand tools necessary to complete those tasks

·   Construction of wiring inside signage including the installation of LCDs, neon, ballasts and transformers

·   Keep workstation clean and free of obstructions or hazards