AutoCAD Draftsman
AutoCAD Draftsman
AutoCAD Draftsman
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Resourceful, results-driven AutoCAD Technician and Draftsman
Consultant with 22 years experience meeting drafting/design
goals, ensuring quality and making system improvements to
increase efficiency. Key consulting resource for
governmental, architectural, graphic, mechanical, piping,
(P&ID's), civil, electrical and HVAC projects. Clients have
included the Township of Cranford, URS Civil & Environmental
Engineers, (NY MTA and NYDEP), Merlin Industries, PMK Group
Consulting & Environmental Engineers, The Louis Berger
Group, Princeton Engineering Group, American Bulk Conveying
and Commonwealth Communication. Expertise in AutoCAD 10 to
AutoCAD 2004, AutoCAD LT, Lotus Freelance, MS Works, Visio,
MS Office, MS Publisher.
* Utilize drafting skills and technical knowledge to help
organizations achieve their drafting/design objectives.
* Inventive, enthusiastic contributor, with a "make it
happen" attitude; always delivering on commitments.
Exceptional ability to meet defined goals and ensure quality
results.
* Consistently offer ideas to improve processes and
service delivery.
* Recognized for exceptional production and support,
going well beyond job scope. Assume complete ownership of
all projects/assignments, with a strong dedication to
quality and customer satisfaction.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD 10 to AutoCAD 2004, AutoCAD LT, Lotus Freelance, MS
Works, Visio, MS Office, MS Publisher, Lotus Freelance
Graphic
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
AutoCAD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, Cranford, NJ; 06/2005 - 04/2010
ENGINEERING AID 1/AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN; 4 years 10 months
Brought on board to prepare plans, specifications and
contract documents for capital projects and infrastructure
improvements such as roadway reconstruction,
curb/sidewalk/drainage improvements, parking areas and
recreational facilities. Took initiative to make revisions
to Tax, Street and Zoning Maps and introduced a standardized
process for efficiently maintaining and updating them.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Took control of drafting room that had AutoCAD system
but was performing all drafting manually. Initiated use of
AutoCAD and trained staff.
* Significantly changed the method of determining 200
foot variances; moved from manual copying of tax map/drawing
for variance to using electronic maps to convert the tax
maps. Also built a database to manage variance determination
and standardize the entire process.
* Created new publication for the Health Department and
DPW (Dept of Public Works) using Microsoft Office.
* Undertook leadership role in projects for the Police
Department to prepare numerous maps of school and open land
locations in the entire township. Delivered comprehensive
maps to Department, resulting in improved monitoring for
security and protection.
* Completed major initiative for Fire Department to
improve prevention and fighting of fires in the Township.
Requested by Fire Chief to identify every piece of property
in town, including delineating type of structures
(wood/Brick, commercial/family) and nearest fire hydrants.
Highly detailed map was praised by the Chief for meeting
every requirement and being the first of its kind in the
Township.
* Ensured all new processes were thoroughly documented
and easy to understand, for future staff managing maps and
systems.
* Created surveys (As-Built Surveys, Profiles) from Field
Crew data collector files (points) and field sketches.
* Left position due to township budget cuts and general
downsizing.
Environment: AutoCAD
DRAFTSMAN/AUTOCAD TECHNICIANCONSULTANT
Led numerous drafting projects for wide variety of clients
in governmental, architectural, graphic, mechanical,
industrial, civil, electrical and HVAC fields. Consistently
praised for enthusiasm, initiative, technical skill and
dedication to getting the job done right.
KEY CLIENT PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* URS CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS (4/2005 - 6/2005):
Entrusted with driving major project to upgrade all New York
subway stations for the MTA and remove all contaminants for
the NYDEP. Produced detailed drawings that met all
instructions, guidelines and standards and ensured AutoCAD
drawing files were updated daily for both Agencies. Project
was completed on time and to satisfaction of Agencies'
management.
* MERLIN INDUSTRIES, INC. (9/2004 - 10/2004): Introduced
new pool cover division while performing drafting
assignments, designing safety pool covers to clients'
specifications. Resulted in significant additional revenue
for the company. Also managed CAD coordination on all
projects, including working with client CAD Coordinators for
modeling/following CAD formats.
* PMK GROUP CONSULTING & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS (5/2004
- 8/2004): Played central role on multiple
civil/environmental projects, drafting sub-divisions,
roadway site plans, grading and site layout for commercial
and residential developments, sewer and septic systems and
drainage/detention systems. Produced numerous construction
site environmental and geotechnical drawings. Also assisted
in creating contract drawings and general engineering
plans/details for the Design Department.
* THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS
(10/2002 - 10/2003): Assumed responsibility for all AutoCAD
drafting while also training 2 staff members in the use of
AutoCAD. Drafted sub-division/roadway construction sites
and provided technical assistance/guidance to technical and
design personnel.
* PRINCETON ENGINEERING GROUP (10/2001 - 2/2002):
Installed AutoCAD and performed mechanical, electrical,
piping, (P&ID's) and HVAC drafting. Produced quality
drawings that met all standards.
* K HOVNANIAN COMPANY (6/2001-8/2001): Facilitated the
coordination of interior reconfiguration projects. Worked
with department heads to develop proposed layouts utilizing
AutoCAD, specifying project furniture and finishes to match
or upgrade existing conditions.
* DCC SYSTEMS (1/2000-3/2001): Engaged to manage the
Drafting Department; successful in greatly increasing
efficiency and reducing expenses. Completed mechanical,
electrical, piping and HVAC commercial design drafting.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Pre-2000
Block & Rose, Inc: AutoCAD interior design for office
furniture systems.
PCI-Wedeco: Mechanical and piping drafting
American Bulk Conveying, Inc: Mechanical drafting/design of
conveyor equipment
DiGeronimo: architectural drafting for custom homes
Commonwealth Communication: Architectural drafting for fiber
optic cable
J.F. Caulfield Engineering: landscaping drafting
Joule Engineering: Mechanical, electrical, piping (P&ID's)
and HVAV residential and commercial design drafting
EDUCATION
Plaza School of Drafting, Paramus, NJ
AutoCAD Trade School Certification, 02/1987