About
I am classically trained in all design disciplines (Architectural, Mechanical, Civil) and have had a career in all 3. I currently am a freelance designer, specializing in permitting coordination, mechanical prototyping and general construction designs. This versatility is what makes me very adaptable and able to meet any customers need.
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Experience
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Owner/Designer
LSM Solutions · Self-employed
Dec 2018 –
Present
6 yrs 11 mos
Shippensburg, PA, United States
Sales and performance of CAD (2D & 3D) Design work. Business development tactics to line up
physical work. Intake of workflow and estimates. Research projects, visit job sites for:
measurements, rough designs, field engineering. Design project, estimate work and sell work to
customer. Coordinate with sub-contractors receive bids and schedule work. Manage manpower.
Develop phasing to complete project within timeframes. Order materials. Begin Permitting and
Design phase. Physically perform all aspects construction while managing employees, subcontractors, engineers and customer needs. Finish project and QC all aspects of work being
completed. Create change orders wherever necessary to continue delivery of proper quality work.
Coordinate inspections and keep workers accountable to complete work as required.
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Field Account Representative
GSM Industrial · Full-time
Apr 2018 –
Oct 2018
6 mos
Lancaster, PA, United States
Intake of quote requests, to turn into estimates. Research projects, visit job sites for:
measurements, rough designs, field engineering. Complete material take-offs and bid out pricing
for raw materials for fabrication. Design aspects of a project if necessary to properly estimate.
Calculate fabrication time to complete the project and break it down into specific fabrication
stations. Calculate materials (hardware, insulation, etc.) and equipment needed for installation
services. Calculate Installation man hours, per diems and hotel/travel costs. Type out Quotations
and deliver them to perspective clients. Coordinate with Fabrication management and design
management to get projects in process upon receipt of order. Meet with designer on project and
discuss project (or) design project by myself (2D or 3D) and turn it into the design manager to
nest for plasma cutting of raw material. Coordinate installation date and provided updates to
customers for install and/or delivery. Inspect quality of work being performed, and keep track of
productions ability to meet deadlines. Coordinate with field management to order equipment.
Meet crews on site and project manage aspects that need managed beyond foreman’s
capabilities. Create new customers by means sales strategies such as: meetings, cold/warm
calling, “lunch and learns”, creating Power Point presentations, etc
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Project Coordinator
JJB DC Inc. · Full-time
Nov 2015 –
Apr 2018
2 yrs 5 mos
Appomattox, VA, United States
Manage a design team to produce large scale permitting designs for telecommunications
companies to construct their plant in VA. Manage personal and employees time, priorities and
troubleshoot problems that arise to meet deadlines, meet with customers and jurisdictions to
ensure projects are completed correctly and within reasonable timelines. Assist in company’s
development of Quickbase to ensure proper tracking of data and workload distribution. Research
and obtain new customers using business development strategies. Utilize AutoCAD, GIS Data,
City Records and codes, locates and topography to design Civil Engineering prints that meet
customer needs and coordinate submissions, fees, applications, walk-outs, to supply demands for
geographic regions. Work with federal and government agencies to obtain approval and expedite
processes with a gained knowledge of laws and regulations
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Designer / Field Service
Envirodyne Systems Inc. · Full-time
May 2015 –
Nov 2015
6 mos
Camp Hill, PA, United States
Create complex 3D models of wastewater mechanisms for municipal waste management
facilities utilizing SolidWorks 2015. Developed large designs incorporating drive motors,
calculating shear, torque and alarm settings, etc. Developed structural members, sheet metal
components and weldments to create solutions for unique designs. Used components to assemble
models and observe motion of model to inspect for design issues and clash detection. Create
extensive bill of materials, drawing packages and IOM (installation operation and maintenance
manuals) for contractors to use during installation. Inspect sub-contracted drawings for
verification and check manufacturers for accuracy of the parameters of the designed product.
Provide field service and create solutions for physical complications of design.
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Drafter Designer
Walton & co · Full-time
Feb 2015 –
May 2015
3 mos
York, PA, United States
Create footprints/backgrounds for HVA/C & Plumbing Design. Utilize AutoCAD 2015, Revit
2015 and Inventor 2015 to create design for HVA/C & Plumbing installation while utilizing
models for BIM and clash detection coordination. Make 3D models for illustration purposes.
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Plumber
Remco · Full-time
Aug 2012 –
Feb 2015
2 yrs 6 mos
Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
Installation and repair of gas lines, drainage/psyphonic PVC, and copper/ pex waterlines.
Performed excavation tasks using: backhoes, skid steer, pettybone, boom-lift, heavy forklifts and
multiple types of excavators. Soldered, brazed, and welded piping, and performed various other
tasks utilizing blueprints and mathematical equations. Managed employees to accomplish tasks
Education
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Arizona State University
BS, Mechanical Engieering, 4.0
2025 – 2030
(expected)
Recently began studies for BS in Mechanical Engineering
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YTI Career Institute-York
ASS Computer Aided Drafting, CAD, 4.0 with honors
2013 – 2015
Architectural, Mechanical and Civil drafting and design