Tobin D. Grant

1100 Millview Dr. #1201

Arlington, Texas 76012

Cell: (817) 888-6036

Email: nibot73@gmail.com

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly organized and detailed oriented with more than 20 years experience in the Architectural and Engineering disciplines. Ability to rapidly and efficiently learn new applications. Hard working, reliable, dedicated and focused. Able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project goals. An independent and self-motivated professional with excellent communication and customer service skills. Works well in a team environment while in a leadership capacity.

 

TRAINING SUMMARY

·  2D & 3D Drafting (AutoCAD, Bentley V8i Comms, Data CAD, Inventor, & Sketch up)

·  Commercial Architectural, Residential Architecture, Civil, Mechanical,  Structural Steel, Manufacturing, & Telecommunication

·  Coaxial and Fiber Plant Design

·  Project Coordination

·  Project Management

·  Metal Building Construction

·  Hotel Interior Design

·  Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Design

·  Electrical Transmission Pole Design

·  BIM/Solid Modeling

·  Prepared rough sketches

·  Transferred sketches to CAD format

·  Civil Site work, Utility Improvements, Parking, Grading and Drainage, Quantity takeoffs

·  Ability to read blueprint

·  Performed calculations

·  Modified drawing as per changes and Redlines

·  Single Family, Multifamily Dwellings and Room Additions

·  Coordinated between various disciplines

·  ADA and LifeSafety Code Analysis

·  Created pictures of the physical, functional, and aesthetic requirements

·  Managed and Maintained databases

·  Document Control

·  Field Measurements

·  Desktop Surveying (GIS Mapping)

·  Cost Estimations

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Time Warner Cable                           Coppell, Texas                      03/2013-03/2016

HFC Designer II

· Designed extensions and complete small system redesigns, in accordance with customer design specifications

· Completed forward and reverse system RF design work

· Created drafts using Bentley Comms, Google Earth Pro, or other software

· Utilized Bentley or other customer specified software to post strand mapping data, complete fiber as-builds, fiber designs, and to post fiber designs along with providing MOP,  maintained Allocation database and BOM’s

· Produced, consistent, high quality HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax) designs and/or drafts

· Processed Re-Designs to ensure that all related work is complete and accurate and that all related documentation is acquired and routed properly

· Performed quality control checks on field mapping notes and/or map digitizing received from others to ensure that all drafting specifications and RF design specifications have been met

· Performed quality control checks on all designs to verify powering specifications are met along with ensuring all deliverables are included in the Design package and all tasks and assigned before moving jobs to construction.

· Calculated footages that are associated with field mapping notes, digitizing routing maps, and design maps while differentiating between aerial and underground plant as required

· Provided necessary information to construction or maintenance personnel, on a timely basis, including strand maps, design maps and BOM’s or digital files

· Maintained high level production rates

· Learned new software and adapted to new technologies when required

 

PeachTree Stair         Dallas, Texas04/2012-05/2012

Structural Steel Detailer

·  Detailed various lightweight steel structures.

·  Created Plan and Elevation views of various steel structures.

·  Created Bill of Material

 

Fort Worth Tower         Fort Worth, Texas10/2011-12/2011

Structural Steel Designer

·  Created Erection and Shop drawings for high voltage transmission poles for various Electrical and Tele-Com Companies.

·  Coordinated with Engineering to meet material tolerances and customer specs.

·  Created Bill of Material

 

Kysor Panel Systems                     Fort Worth, Texas                            04/2010-09/2011

A&E Designer

·  Created drawings for projects to include both approval blue prints as well as production shop drawings to include panel details, accessory lists, and bills of materials. Details will include all views and dimensions necessary to manufacture the specific project.

·  Performed final drawing checks prior to release to manufacturing for all projects assigned.

·  Assisted and make corrections to redline drawings.

·  Interpreted job files and informational format and review them for accuracy and completeness

·  Assisted other mid level and senior level designers on more complicated projects.

·  Maintained communications between operating areas within the company to include your specific team, other teams, inside sales/quotations, purchasing, scheduling, and manufacturing.

·  Made both basic and intermediate level decisions but confer with Design Lead or Manager Inside Sales on higher level issues.

·  Exhibited comprehension of all red line changes made to drawings and if comprehension is not there to seek out clarification and resolution.

·  Made copies of appropriate documents and maintain information regarding change orders or adjustments to the project.

 

 

AllPro EngineeringDallas, Texas09/2009-12/2009

A&E Designer

·  Prepared Drawings for New & Existing Telecommunication Towers & Roofs while maintaining correct Azimuth for RF Antennas & Backhaul Dishes

·  Coordination with Vendor & Site Acquisition Companies

·  Preformed Field measurements, & Site Walks

·  Prepared Lease Exhibits, Zoning Drawings, Construction Drawings & Redline Drawings for Spur and POP Sites

 

DFW Telecom      Dallas, Texas                           09/2007-04/2008 Contract Draftsman

·  Route verification for fiber optic upgrades

·  Produce layouts and Construction Drawing

·  Underground & aerial OSP survey walkouts

·  CAD aerial & underground civil base permits 

·  Take field measurements for future fiber or coax installation along with permit details 

·  Design and CAD Fiber ring and distribution maps
 

 

HKSDallas, Texas08/2006-10/2008

Architectural Drafter/Intern

·  Prepared Architectural plans by drawing Structural and Functional components

·  ADA Code Analysis

·  Prepared rough sketches by studying Architectural Specifications

·  Identified and verified specifications by examining Architectural Documents

and performed calculations

·  Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

·  Field measurement, Site visit, Drafted and executed Punch lists

·  Coordinated between various disciplines (Civil, MEP, Manufactures, and Structural)

·  R&D

·  Resolved discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and conferring

With Architects, Engineers, and Manufactures

 

Fillmore Design GroupOklahoma City, Oklahoma           04/2006-07-2006

Residential Designer

·  Design and Development of High-End Homes (Single Family Dwellings)

·  Generated Preliminary Floor Plan

·  Generated Reverse Plans

·  Generated Complete set of working plans (Floor plan, Electrical, Foundation, Roof, All Elevations, Sections and Details)

·  Sketching and Plotting

·  File Management Electronic and Hardcopies

 

Langston University              Langston, Oklahoma                  11/2001-4/2006

Cad Draftsman

·  Design and the development of Commercial Building projects using AutoCAD 14

2000, and 2002LT for Architectural, Civil, and Structural Applications

·  Preformed Field Surveys for Commercial Building projects.

·  Experience also lies in redlining, blueprinting, sketching, and plotting various drawings using Architectural and Engineering scaling methods.

§     Projects include: Langston University Gymnasium, Langston University Agriculture Research Complex, Langston University Stadium, and Langston University Oklahoma City Campus, Langston University Fitness Center.

 

Design Team One ArchitectsOklahoma City, Oklahoma          6/92-11/2001

Architectural Draftsman

·  Prepared Architectural plans by drawing Structural and Functional components

·  ADA Code Analysis

·  Prepared rough sketches by studying Architectural Specifications

·  Single Family and Multifamily Dwellings

·  Identified and verified specifications by examining Architectural Documents

And performed calculations

·  Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

·  Preformed Field measurements, Site visit, Drafting and executing Punch lists

·  Coordination between various disciplines and vendors (Civil, MEP, Manufactures, and Structural)

·  R&D

·  Resolved discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and conferring

With Architects, Engineers, and Manufactures

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate of Training in Computer Aided Design and Drafting

AutoCAD Level I, II, & III

Mechanical Level I & II

Inventor Level I, II & III

Micro Station Bentley V8i

 

 

EDUCATION

CCI Training CenterDallas, Texas

Mechanical Engineering Tech.

Metro-TechOklahoma City, Oklahoma

Design and Drafting