AutoCAD Designer

••••• DEVELOPMENT / CAD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong understanding of CAD standards and operations
Highly experienced in the design process and production of documents for commercial, institutional, and residential projects
Results-oriented, creative hands-on professional who pays attention to details and follow-through
Proven record in consistently meeting/exceeding goals and improving operational efficiencies
Excellent planning and organization skills required for fast paced environment


AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

AutoCAD Drawing Architectural
AutoCAD Programming
Design Review & Technical Support
Building Code Compliance
Drawing Production Management
Creating Systems & Procedures
Shareholder Presentations


DRAFTING FIELDS:

Mechanical
Structural
Electrical
Civil
Lighting
Life Safety
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Telecom
Security


CAD PROJECT MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT:

Worked with other CAD technicians, engineers and architects as part of design teams.
Assisted engineers with collecting and analyzing field data and applied it to design drawings.
Ensured project needs were met in terms of work plan schedules.
Liaised between several firms responsible for the design functions and various building departments for final drawing production that complied with local, state, and federal building codes.
Collaborated with project team members to limit/resolve technical design issues.
Worked with general contractors, architects, engineers and other consultants to coordinate the completion of project documents.
Supported proposal and presentation efforts through CAD models illustrations and other computer generated graphics.


DRAFTING:

Performed technical drafting and related engineering design tasks for fuel storage facilities at airports, military bases and shipping ports.
Produced detailed design and working drawings of Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, Life Safety, Fire Protection, Plumbing, HVAC projects.
Prepared drawings from markups, sketches, red lines, specifications and supporting documentation for auto dealerships, restaurants, churches, schools, retail spaces, high rises, apartment complexes, airports, jails, shopping malls, theme parks, and other commercial projects.
Ensured the accuracy of drawings and maintained production schedules.
Supported the firms in all aspects of CAD design from site interpretation to final design package.
Created and managed extensive drawing component libraries.
Developed and managed cross referenced files of various formats for large projects.
Developed and maintained AutoCAD, graphic standards, and custom menus.


CAD COMPUTER PLATFORM MANAGEMENT:

Optimized, supported and maintained AutoCAD installations for several offices.
Acted as informal help desk support for network and CAD and graphics software applications.
Specified and implemented hardware and software to expand the computer infrastructure and increase CAD and graphics production capabilities for several offices.
Designed and implemented company-wide backup and disaster recovery programs for several computer networks.
Managed vendor relationship with internet service providers for several offices.
Optimized, supported and maintained Microsoft operating system installations for several offices.
Repaired and upgraded several laptops, workstations and servers for several offices.
Configured secure wireless networks with internet and security for several offices.


WORK EXPERIENCE:

Laeqali & Associates, Inc.
Tampa, FL
Contractor
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ECMC Services, Inc.
Tampa, FL
Full Time Employee
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Kamm Consulting, Inc.
Tampa, FL
Contractor per Project
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Mohan Engineering, Inc.
Clearwater, FL
Contractor
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McCarthy & Associates, Inc.
Clearwater, FL
Contractor
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Warlick Hall Engineering, Inc.
Tampa, FL Contractor
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Mark Keiser Architects, Inc.
Saint Petersburg,FL
Contractor
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Rogers & Sark Consulting Inc.
Orlando, FL
Contractor
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Architectural Engineering Resources Inc.
Orlando, FL
Contractor
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Commons Medical Development, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Contractor
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Hyatt Design Inc.
Orlando, FL
Contractor
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Strollo Architects Inc.
Orlando, FL
Contractor
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CADD Development Inc.
Orlando, FL
Contractor per Project
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American Bridge Corporation
Orlando, FL
Contractor per Project
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Perez Perez Martin Architects, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Contractor per Project
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CORE SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES:

Office Production:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Adobe Acrobat

Graphics:
Autodesk AutoCAD (several versions)
Autodesk AutoSketch
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft •••••

Microsoft Operating Systems:
Windows XP (Several Versions)
Windows Vista (Several Versions)
Windows Server •••••
Windows Server •••••
Windows Media Center


EDUCATION:

CADD Development
Orlando, FL
AutoCAD Certification Courses
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ITT Technical Institute
Maitland, FL
A.S. Science Degree
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Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL
Advanced Drafting Courses
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Mid-Florida Technical Institute
Orlando, FL
Advanced Drafting Courses
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PROJECT SUMMARY:

(please see ••••• for photos of completed projects and more information)

Mitchell Air Reserve Station Fuel Storage
Cape Kennedy Space Center
Fort Drum Air Force Base Fuel Storage
Miramar Outlet Shopping Mall
Orlando International Airport Retail Spaces
Tampa International Airport Retail Spaces
Orlando International Airport Parking Terminals
Numerous Airport Fuel Storage Facilities
Illinois Air National Guard Fuel Storage
West Virginia Air National Guard Fuel Storage
Port of Tampa Fuel Storage
Albemarle County Jail
American Industrial Equipment Headquarters
Citrus Memorial Hospital
St. Josephs Womens Hospital
Gulfcoast Endoscopy Center
Port Orange Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Halifax Medical Center
Ashville Cardiology Group Practice Building
Florida Heart Group Practice Building
Ford Amphitheatre
USF Sun Dome
USF Nanotech Building
American Youth Academy
Community Education Center of Tampa, Florida
Various Schools throughout Florida
Sweetbay Super Markets
Publix Super Markets
Shoppes at Southbay
Crystal Nissan
Century Kia
Habana Medical Office Building
Sun Coast Auto dealerships
Sarasota Herald Building
Florida Christian Center Jacksonville, Florida
Islamic Society of Tampa Mosque
Hindu Temple of Tampa, Florida
South Florida Education Credit Union
Washington Mutual Banks
Bank Atlantic
Greenwood Apartment Complex
Historic YMCA Condominium Conversion
Ritz Carlton Residences
Disneys Celebration
Disneys Royal Plaza Hotel
Disneys Boardwalk
Bush Gardens Sheikra Rollercoaster
Universal Studios Jurassic Park
Universal Studios Twister
Universal Studios IOA Seuss Landing
Universal Studios IOA Toon Lagoon
Universal Studios IOA Popeyes & Blutos Bilge Rat Barges
Universal Studios IOA Port of Entry