Richard W. Wiese (520) 371-7657
4737 W. Ginger Ave. Coolidge, AZ 85128
OBJECTIVE: Pursuing a fulfilling career with a stable company who will provide room for growth.
EDUCATION:
University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, AZ (Formerly known as The CAD Institute)
01/95 - 12/95 *BAS in CADD Technology specializing in Virtual Reality (Dean’s List)
09/94 - 12/94 *Associate of Applied Science in CADD Technology Degree (Dean’s List)
05/93 - 08/94 *Diploma in Computer Aided Design, Drafting, and Information Systems (Dean’s List)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced in: AutoCAD drafting and design, GIS data collection, team management and leadership,
land and construction surveying.
Knowledgeable of: AutoCAD versions R12 through Civil 3D 2014, animation and graphic design
programs like Photoshop and 3D Studio Max; programming languages, web page design, and virtual
reality.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
10/14 – Current Electrical District #3 (520) 424-9311
41630 W. Louis Johnson Dr. Maricopa, AZ 85138
GIS Mapping Technician collecting current utility pole and meter locations, and photographs of
existing construction units and overhead transformer serial plates.
4/14 – 10/14 Electrical District #2 (520) 723-7741
5575 N. Eleven Mile Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85194
GIS Mapping Technician surveying ED2 inventory including conductor size and phasing for
their GIS system and various engineering studies. (Fulfilled part-time temporary contract.)
4/06 – 4/14 Hansen Engineering and Survey, LLC (520) 723-3261
115 S. Main Street, Coolidge, AZ 85128
Civil Engineering CAD Technician working closely with a Civil Engineer to produce grading
and drainage plans for various construction projects. Produced 3D topographic surfaces from survey
field data used for plans, maps, and quantity calculations. Various quantity exhibits for mines, canal
contractors, and 3D models for machine automation.
1/04 – 4/06 Engineering Alliance (602) 248-4203
5727 N. 7th St., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Survey Crew Chief for Civil Engineering firm mainly subcontracted by the City of Phoenix for
replacing water, sewer, and storm lines, fire hydrants, etc. Running two man crew using GPS and
conventional instruments to collect topographical data for engineering and as-built plans.
Responsibilities include safety of survey crew, collecting accurate data, and meeting deadlines.
11/03 – 12/03 Southwest Mapping Technologies, Inc. (623) 334-2800
6670 W. Cactus Rd., Glendale, AZ 85304
Subcontracted employee setting panel points for aerial photography, and staking small
construction projects. Also performing various CAD duties preparing a plat drawing, and creating
break lines for digital terrain models.
3/02 - 11/03 DEI Professional Services, LLC (602) 954-0038
6225 N. 24th St., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016
CAD operator for the first year of employment calculating and creating point files for field crews,
processing field data, and drafting. Instrument person for last eight months construction staking large
subdivisions with Trimble GPS.
5/01 – 3/02 Urban Engineering (602) 381-0004
2633 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Survey Technician helping survey highways, airports, subdivisions, and communication sites. Gained
knowledge working in the field with regards to construction processes, slope staking, ADOT and airport
regulations, and other aspects of surveying.
3/01 – 4/01 Keogh Engineering, Inc. (623) 535-7260
1616 N. Litchfield Rd. Suite 120, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Survey Technician for Civil Engineering Firm constructing infrastructure roads and small subdivisions.
4/00 - 11/00 Miller and Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (308) 345-3710
109 E. 2nd St. McCook, NE 69001
CAD and Survey Technician for Civil Engineering Firm. Produced boundary drawings, site maps, area
maps, some plan and profile work, and other miscellaneous CAD work. Also did field work as instrument person
producing topographic maps and property stakeouts. Helped run bench circuits, did construction staking, took
water, solid waste, and concrete samples for environmental testing.
7/99 - 8/99 Clothing City (Abundant Big and Tall) (480) 730-6905
2910 S. Alma School Road Mesa, AZ 85210
Marketing and analysis supervisor for Abundant Big and Tall's e-commerce website. Worked with search
engine companies to get website listed higher in rank and produced miscellaneous graphics for banner ads.
Helped take orders off the website and performed other various shipping duties.
3/98 - 5/99 Treadway Industries (352) 326-3313
2025 S. Airport Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85249
(Florida Plant: 111 Weber Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748)
Worked as 2nd shift production employee for ten months, then promoted to 1st shift production
supervisor. Managerial duties included supervising production employees and CNC operators. Worked closely
with employees, the plant manager, and project managers to ensure that quality product was meeting shipping
deadlines. Held monthly department meetings, took weekly production inventory, and was forklift certified.
Designed and built Treadway’s web page, produced three ads placed in the Architect’s Digest, and helped build a
PowerPoint presentation for marketing use.
Personal references available upon request.