Career Overview

 

Highly skilled CAD Technician offering vast knowledge of underground telecommunications research & design. I am well versed in multiple releases of the Autocad software as well as proficient at explaining complicated technical concepts to users of varying degrees of technical understanding. Knowledgeable in an assortment of operating systems, applications and hardware. I bringing more than 13 years of drafting experience  in various fields ranging from structural concrete to civil design. I am a results-focused professional offering 5 years of progressive leadership experience. Additionally, I am organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

 

Technical Skills

 

Skills  Experience  Total Years  Last Used

------  ----------  -----------  ---------

Municipal Research  Advanced  2  Today

Design (Underground, & Aerial)  Advanced  3  Today

Autocad  Advanced  13   Today

Computer Technology  Advanced  7  Today

 

Work Experience

 

January 2011 to September 2013

BPG Designs LLC Phoenix, AZ

Drafter   

 

Designed underground and aerial fiber routes.

Prepared/Field checked, design drawings and required details for submittal.

Collaborated with project managers regarding design parameters for client projects.

Municipal research using GIS software and maps.

Oversaw the daily performance of computer systems.

Saved the company money by refurbishing used computers,and technological equipment.

Repaired and reinstalled software such as Windows XP, Win7 Autocad, Office, Adobe.

Resolved technical issues for employees.

 

September 2013

Knudsen/Smith Engineering Phoenix, AZ

Civil Drafter   

 

Drafted civil layouts per engineer for residential and commercial projects.

Plans include Water retention, utilities, and right of way.

 

January 2002 to January 2006

Titan Formwork Systems LLC Phoenix, AZ

CAD Manager   

 

Directed the general contractor on required preparation and installation.

Stayed consistent with project schedules and plans for all formwork installations.

Managed a team of drafters for 3 years.

Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on their competencies and specialties.

Designed structural support layouts for the general contractor.

Reviewed all outgoing designs for quality and accuracy, calculated structural integrity.

Maintained servers, workstations, and software, saving the company on IT costs.

 

September 2013

BPG Designs LLC Phoenix, AZ

Drafter   

 

Drafted fiber route layouts per municipal standards.

Made revisions to existing projects and completed redlines.

 

January 2001 to January 2002

Stantec Engineering Phoenix, AZ

Drafter   

 

Created and modified drawings for commercial/residential developments.

Assisted the project manager.

 

January 2000 to January 2000

HARP Phoenix, AZ

Senior Drafter   

 

Designed underground fiber routes.

Prepared/Field checked, design drawings and required details for submittal.

Collaborated with project managers regarding design parameters for client projects.

Municipal research using maps.

Oversaw the daily performance of computer systems.

Repaired and reinstalled software.

Resolved technical issues for employees.

Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on their competencies and specialties.

 

Education and Training

 

2008 Cochise College Douglas, AZ

Certificate of Completion Advanced Computer Technology

 

1999 Anthem College Phoenix, AZ

Associates of Occupational Studies Drafting and CAD Technology