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Long Time CAD Lead/Manager focused on producing Quality Product. Highly Skilled in Autocad & Microstation in developing Plan sets. I've managed CAD Teams for Structural Design Projects over a Billion in budget, all the way down to Simple Retaining Wall Projects.
I have developed many 3D Model designs for 3D Print/production as well for Marketing and design needs. I have also helped a number of small and Large Businesses develop their own CAD Standards and Dynamic Blocks to improve efficiency and consistency.

Experience

  • Senior CADD Specialist AECOM · Full-time Sep 2008 – Aug 2020 11 yrs 11 mos Orange, CA, United States Structural focus on Bridge Projects. I am Senior CADD lead for CalTrans, MTA and other city projects. I set-up general plans for APS and carry the project through development to 100%. I manage project folders for our department, archive and communicate with other offices. I provide workflow schedules to other CAD Staff when needed. I provide technical support, CAD Training, and production service to our group. My continuing purpose is to provide an efficient and consistent workflow for my group. I’ve also become quite adept at developing proposals with 3D modeling and creating exhibit videos for the marketing team’s use.
  • CAD Technician Jacobs Carter & Burgess · Full-time Oct 2007 – May 2008 7 mos Santa Ana, CA, United States I drafted Structural Commercial projects from beginning to completion. This includes Plan lay-outs, Details, Elevations and communication and coordination between other disciplines to perform a quality product to client. Primary projects include VA Medical Clinic in NV. and Adelanto Detention Center Expansion in CA.
  • CAD Manager BORM · Full-time Aug 2007 – Oct 2007 2 mos Irvine, CA, United States I was in charge of the drafting projects for the Research & Development Team,
    coinciding with the Lennar Corporation in developing a new, more cost efficient method of engineering and drafting. This entailed developing a standard method of conflict resolution of Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, & Electrical disciplines. This was a multi-million dollar development nation wide.
  • Assistant Manager of CAD Operations Gouvis Engineering · Full-time Nov 2006 – Jul 2007 8 mos Newport Beach, CA, United States I was in charge of all drafting projects for the Commercial-Structural development Team. I also assist with Residential-Structural drafting. I also developed dynamic blocks and tool bars to provide a more efficient work environment. I designed a new more efficient method of incorporating Architectural plans into Co. backgrounds to improve revision transitions.
  • Lead CAD Technician Wright Engineers · Full-time Feb 2004 – Apr 2006 2 yrs 2 mos Irvine, CA, United States Responsible for project set-up and CAD design within company standards. I handled the drafting work load for a new branch office, which saw success into a fast growing office. I worked with both Residential and Commercial design formats.
  • Detailer/ Cost Estimator Vulcraft Inc. Engineering Services · Full-time Jun 2003 – Feb 2004 8 mos Costa Mesa, CA, United States Responsible for Plan lay-out for Joist and Girder systems, Detail production.
    Assisting in cost estimation for job sales.
  • CAD Technician BFL Owen & Associates · Full-time Oct 2001 – Apr 2003 1 yrs 6 mos Irvine, CA, United States Responsible for Structural Detailing for Concrete, Masonry, Steel & Wood design and production. Structural plans, Elevations & Sections layout.

Education

  • MTI College Diploma in Computer-Aided Drafting, Structural Design 2001 – 2001
  • Fresno City College Associate Degree, Liberal Arts 1991 – 1994 Activities and Societies: Fresno City College Baseball Team, Fresno City College Track and Field Team (Javelin)

Licenses & Certifications

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Training Envision CAD Jan 2018 – Present See credential
  • OpenRoads Fundamentals Training Envision CAD Feb 2017 – Present See credential
  • Revit: Optimize Your BIM Workflow AECOM Jun 2016 – Present
  • Revit Structure Essentials US CAD Inc Apr 2009 – Present See credential