MERCEDES M. KENNEDY

48908 Rustyleaf Terrace Fremont, Ca. 94539

Email: mercedes8wealth@aol.com

Tel: 415-412-9875 

 

CAD DESIGNER TECHNICIAN

 

 

Education

·   Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering University of Mindanao, Philippines

·   CalTrain RWP Trained 2012

·   Computer Aided Design Instructor (ESCMT) San Francisco, CA 1991

 

 

Design Program Applications

• AutoCAD software application - AutoCAD Civil 3D / AutoCAD Map 3D

Proficient with CAD Icon tool xref command, layer management, Viewports, Blocks, Plot/Pen Configurations, Plotting, Scanning, File Conversion, FTP (upload/downloads). Document control & archiving. Ability to read               and comprehend architectural drawings floor plans, topographic survey plans, maps, legal descriptions,               elevations, profiles, sections and details.

• Micro Station V8i software application

• Auto Turn program application

• Project Wise program application (Project data base system /document control)

• Microsoft Office MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point

• Adobe Software Application

 

 

SUMMARY:

         Diversified experience in CAD Design (AutoCAD LDD) program application for Civil Engineering & Site Development projects, Transportation Design Engineering/Right-of-Way, Landscape Architecture Design, Interior Design & Electrical Design (Power & Lighting).

 

Proficient in the preparation of construction drawings from schematic drawings (initial   planning stage to final design construction and documentation). Experience working in a high-pressure design team, assembling design and construction document packages and coordinating documents with various consultant and able to multi-task multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.

 

Civil Engineering Design - Street improvements, roadways, signage & striping plan, fire access road, parking lots, fire lane layout, roadway geometry for a variety of project sizes and complexities, accessibility standard compliance design on ramps and related building access code ADA. SWPP plans, EIR/EIS. DSA Design and construction oversight for K–12 schools, Title 24 projects.

 

Transportation Design - Railroad/platform designs, right-of-way plans, site development and underground utilities relocations - waterlines, sewer lines; gas lines PG&E, communication lines (Verizon, AT&T, MFS, Level 3), and storm drain systems.

 

      Landscape Architecture Design - Grading and drainage, planting plans, irrigation. Performed commercial and recreational space planning for office buildings, schools and garages.

 

Interior Design -Commercial buildings, hospitals, assisted living, and healthcare facilities, home/residential improvements.

 

Fiber Optic Design/Electrical Design - Fiber Optic CAD Layout and Design, maintenance of building facilities fiber design records diagrams, schematics, layout, multi-view and various drawings to scale. To scale engineering drawings using computer aided design drafting AutoCAD Map 3D. Electrical design- Power & lighting, reflected ceiling plans for residential and commercial buildings.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

ARRIS System Inc    "Contracted to GOOGLE Facilities"                               July 27, 2015 - Sept. 2015

1400 Crittenden Ln, Mountainview CA 94043

 

Fiber Optic CAD Design Specialist

 

 

BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT (BART)                                                              October 2014 - April 2015

300 Lakeside Drive Oakland , CA 94612

http://www.bart.gov/

 

M & E Documentation / Cad Design Technician (Contractor)

 

 

MAXIM INTEGRATED                                                                                      Dec. 2013 – March 2014

San Jose, CA 94545

http://www.maximintegrated.com

 

Autocad Technician / Packaging Engineering Document Control

 

 

LEA & BRAZE ENGINEERING INC.                                                                 Nov. 2012 – July 2013

Civil Engineering Design, Land Planning & Surveying

Hayward, CA 94545

http://www.leabraze.com

 

CAD Designer Technician

 

Tasks include:

Develop Site Design, preparation of construction drawings from schematic drawings (initial planning stage to final design construction and documentation).

Demolition Plans

Site Plans - Horizontal Control, Striping & Signage

Grading Plans

Utility Plans

Erosion Control Plans

Construction Details

Sections & Profiles

 

Projects:

HILLSDALE SHOPPING CENTER "North Block Improvements" - SIXTY 31ST Ave. San Mateo CA

HYATT PLACE HOTEL - Santa Barbara CA

CHALLENGER SCHOOL - San Jose CA

MEDICAL BUILDING - San Leandro CA

 

 

TRANSMETRICS INC.                                                                                         Oct 2007 – Oct 2012

Engineering & Construction Management

Campbell, CA 95008

http://www.transmetrics.com

 

 

SVRT BART TO SAN JOSE EXTENSION - Yards and Shops

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Santa Clara County, CA

 

Project Engineer Assistant / Right-Of-Way Coordinator

 

Tasks include:

Preparation of utility relocation and design drawings for the Yards & Shops project

Prepare and coordinate 65% utility construction plans

Assist in the in the preparation of 65% Tunnel Segment Plans & Design

Preparation of EIR/EIS plans & requirements.

Familiarization with BFS Standards & SVRT project Compliance, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process.  

 

 

CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL "CAHSR"

San Francisco to San Jose Segment

 

Project Engineer Assistant / CAD Designer

 

Tasks include:

Establishing data ROW Analysis database and set up associated report templates

Assist in preparing Preliminary ROW plans at early stage of the design

Prepare ROW Analysis exhibits to facilitate coordination between agencies/consultants

Collect, analyze and process various ROW data and prepare Preliminary ROW Requirement Reports and Preliminary Report of Ownership within Existing ROW for various scenarios

Assist in calculation of ROW and Construction Easements needs for various scenarios

Participate in various design process meetings and coordination

 

 

ALTAMONT COMMUTER EXPRESS - Lathrop, Stockton and Tracy Stations

San Joaquin County, CA

 

Project Engineer Assistant / CAD Designer

 

Tasks include:

Preparation of preliminary construction documents, strategic approach on pavement repair, maintenance and accessibility striping design of the existing station. Preparing plans addressing repair recommendations of existing train station parking lots in Stockton, Tracy and Lathrop.

 

 

SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER "VMC"

San Jose California

 

Project Engineer Assistant / CAD Designer

 

Tasks include:

Preparation of construction documents for the design, improvement, widening of existing Public Street and the addition of a new street

Preparation of site utility design, relocation of existing utilities and bio-swale design application for drainage systems

Preparation of re-striping and traffic control design for the proposed street

Preparation of Landscape Design for the proposed street improvement area

 

 

OFFSHORE PROJECT:                               

 

3 STORY HOTEL / RESIDENTIAL BUILDING                                                      Sept 2010 – Nov. 2012                   

Country - Philippines

 

Assist in the Design & Management / Liaison Officer

 

Tasks include:

Work with owner/client managing the construction process and developing building design concept.

Provide assistance in the development of Interior Design concept and functional space planning, assistance on the design development and implementation through online meetings and other design approaches with the Engineer of record and other sub-contractors.

Conduct offshore site visits and inspections and worked closely with contractors and other building consultants on ongoing issues at construction sites.

 

Work with owner/client finding real estate properties and acquisition, the right location for the business and support in the documentation process of sales contract / purchase agreements.

Work with client’s financial management team in coordinating the financial resources, banks, i.e., loans applications, procedure, etc.                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                              Relevant Experience:

 

DES Architects + Engineers                                                                                            1999 - 2007

Redwood City, CA

http://www.des-ae.com

 

Project Engineer Assistant / CAD Designer

 

Project involvement and related tasks:

Civil Engineering Design & Land Development for Commercial, Private and School related improvements.

 

Projects:

Moffet Towers NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER MOFFETT FIELD, CA 94035

Pacific Shores Center in Redwood City

Menlo Atherton High School (MAH) - school improvements

Sequoia Unified High School District (SUHSD) — school improvements

 

 

Kai-Yee Woo and Associates - Interior Design                                                                   1996 - 1999

San Francisco, CA

http://kaiyeewoo.com

 

Interior Cad Project Manager / Interior Design Architect Assistant

 

Commercial & Residential projects, Healthcare facilities, Hospitals and Assisted living facilities, Hotels, Restaurants, Model Homes, Home/Residential improvements.

 

Tasks include:

Facilities & Space planning design, prepare interior architectural schematic and final construction documents - plans, elevations and details.

Selection of furniture, furnishings and upholstery, wall finishes, fabrics, etc.

 

Projects:

Chinese Hospital

NCPH Northern California Presbyterian Homes

Private - Home Improvements

 

 

Bhatia & Associates / Pete O. Lapid & Associates Electrical Engineers                         1993 - 1996

San Francisco CA

http://www.bhatiaassociates.com

 

CAD Designer Technician

 

Tasks include:

Cad Electrical Design - Lighting and Power Design

                                     Reflected Ceiling Plan Design

                                     Manual Drafting

 

 

Professional References:

 

Jay Ramirez       Manager ARRIS Group                               Tel: 352 - 410 - 9199

 

Kirk Marshall      M & E Documentation at BART                  Tel: 510 - 464 - 6854                           

2nd Floor, 300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612

Emil Jilwan         Group Manager at BART                            Tel: 510 -506 - 3697

Muhie Maaz       Director of Engineering, Transmetric Inc.    Tel: 408 - 371- 6800                                                           2155 So. Bascom Ave. Campbell, CA 95008