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SENIOR CAD DRAFTER - STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION
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I pride myself in being a High-performance, efficient and reliable CAD specialist, with over 25 years of knowledge and experience within various engineering disciplines. I am detail-oriented and deadline-driven, as well as very personable; getting along very well with my fellow teammates. I have come to see them as my extended family, and still have lifelong friends from when I started my drafting career until my current employment.

Skills
  • 25 Years working with Autodesk AutoCad programs

  • 5 Years working with RISA 3D and STAAD 3D programs
  • 25 Years working with Word, Excel & Adobe programs

  • Experience with various software including; SolidWorks, SAFE Chart development, Pro-E, Pro-Pipe
Accomplishments

AutoCad Software Utilization 

  • Produced drawings and maintained, archived and retrieved CAD files and drawing documents for the completion of countless commercial and industrial projects.

CADD Training 

  • Supervised and trained associate drafters.
  • Organized and delegated projects according to co-workers abilities.

Awards 

  • Received First Place in regional and state competitions for best Architectural plan and model

  • Received Second Place for Mechanical Drawing (Phoenix missile, Ink on film)
Professional Experience
Senior Cad Drafter - Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, InstrumentationMar 2013 to Current
NASA - Michoud Assembly Facility - New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Drafting of facility maintenance projects to support NASA's Space Launch Systems (SLS). My responsibilities included research of archive drawings as well as field verification of current conditions. Creating sketches and designs utilizing the latest version of Autocad and CadWorx to implement new work. Working with engineers to design the implementation and construction of new work. Drafting all fields of new work (Structural/Architectural/Civil, Mechanical/Piping, Electrical/Instrumentation). Generating drawings from start to As-Built completion, and keeping details records. Working in an efficient and timely manner.
St. Electrical DrafterJan 2013 to Mar 2013
Textron Marine and Lane - Slidell, Louisiana
  • Drafted electrical components for STS (Ship to Shore) hovercraft using SolidWorks 3D modeling. Revised electrical plans, schematics & diagrams using the latest version of AutoCad.
Structural Jr. DesignerSep 2006 to Jan 2013
Barlow Engineering Inc. - Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Jr. designer of light gauge steel construction to commercial buildings (i.e. schools, banks, office buildings, hotels, etc.) Utilization of design programs include RISA 3D, STAAD 3D & WoodWorks.

  • Performed field inspections & worked with contractors to rectify development issues.
Senior Cad SpecialistMar 2003 to Sep 2006
Stanford White Associates - Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Developed Mechanical, Electrical & Structural drawings for Commercial & Industrial facilities, Using AutoCad, AutoCad MEP & Revit Building Design Software for BIM.

  • Spearheaded a new development for archiving record drawings.
Senior Cad OperatorJun 2000 to Mar 2003
Dewberry & Davis Inc. - Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Drafted electrical plans, Diagrams & Details for commercial and industrial applications.

  • Designed new lighting system for George Washington High School in Danville Virginia, which included extensive field work and travel. Assisted in the design of new panels & wiring throughout the facility.
Senior Cad OperatorDec 1999 to Jun 2000
Petrotech Inc. - New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Electrical & Instrument drafting for industrial and petrochemical facilities utilizing AutoCad.

  • Work in the field to repair and monitor instrumentation components.

  • Inspected and calibrated instruments for reliability and sustainability.
Electrical/Instrument DrafterNov 1996 to Dec 1999
Mid-South Controls & Services - Harvey, Louisiana
  • Drafted Instrument control systems for offshore applications, utilizing AutoCad and SAFE chart programs.

  • Tested and Inspected control systems prior to shipment.
Electrical Drafter Temporary contractApr 1996 to Jul 1996
EDG, Inc. (Kazakhstan) - Metairie, Louisiana
  • Drafted cable tray layouts and power distribution systems for Chevron Oil Kazakhstan, temporary contract.
Electrical, Instrumentation and Architectural Cad TechNov 1990 to Nov 1996
Waldemar S. Nelson & Co. Inc. - New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Initiated my career in AutoCad Drafting

  • Electrical and Instrument drafting for offshore and Industrial applications which included facilities such as Shell Oil, Exxon Oil, Texaco Oil & Freeport Indonesia
Education
Certification, Drafting Technology1990NUNEZ TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Chalmette, La., U.S.A.GPA: Graduated with Honors
  • Successfully completed Basic Board Drafting 1984 - 1985

  • Successfully completed Basic Cad Drafting Graduated with Honors 1990

  • Received highest grade recorded for Cad Drafting at Nunez
High School Diploma, Drafting Technology1984O. PERRY WALKER HIGH SCHOOL - New Orleans, La., U.S.A.GPA: GPA: 3.3
  • Graduated with a 3.5 GPA

  • Completed four years of Drafting Technology Which included two years of T.I.C.E. for Drafting Technology.

  • Placed first in regional and state competitions for best architectural plans and model.

  • Vice president two years running of A.I.A.S.A. 1982-1984.

  • Placed second in regional and state competitions for mechanical drawing. 1984.
Affiliations
  • A.I.A.S.A. American Industrial Arts Students Association

  • A.D.D.A. American Design Drafting Association
Skills
  • AutoCad Drafting (From AutoCad Release 9 to current AutoCad 2014 release)

  • AutoCad MEP

  • CadWorx

  • SolidWorks 3D

  • Revit

  • RISA 3D

  • STAAD 3D

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Adobe Acrobat & Acrobat Pro

  • Windows & Internet Explorer
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • NASA - Michoud Assembly Facility
  • Textron Marine and Lane
  • Barlow Engineering Inc.
  • Stanford White Associates
  • Dewberry & Davis Inc.
  • Petrotech Inc.
  • Mid-South Controls & Services
  • EDG, Inc. (Kazakhstan)
  • Waldemar S. Nelson & Co. Inc.

School Attended

  • NUNEZ TECHNICAL COLLEGE
  • O. PERRY WALKER HIGH SCHOOL

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Cad Drafter - Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation
  • St. Electrical Drafter
  • Structural Jr. Designer
  • Senior Cad Specialist
  • Senior Cad Operator
  • Electrical/Instrument Drafter
  • Electrical Drafter Temporary contract
  • Electrical, Instrumentation and Architectural Cad Tech

Degrees

  • Certification , Drafting Technology 1990
    High School Diploma , Drafting Technology 1984

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