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Electrical CAD Drafter Engineering Assistant Technical Illustrator

AutoCAD ● Photoshop Professional

Energy ● Telecommunications ● Aerospace ● Defense ● Patent

High-impact, innovative and collaborative CAD professional leveraging proven strengths in Technical Illustration and as

an Engineering Assistant; expertise in AutoCAD (through Release 2014) and PhotoShop with a broad background in the

energy industry. Complimentary experience in working at the civil level and meeting various agency standards.

Demonstrated success managing large-scale technical projects and building, empowering, and leading top-performing

technical teams dedicated to delivering outstanding service and support. Forge productive partnerships with individuals

of diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels; unique internal and external networking ability to connect

downward, upward, and laterally to achieved streamlined processes, actualize value, and unify people. Reputation for

delivering the highest possible ROI in the execution of top quality projects. Skilled in team and individual CAD training

and support. Exceptional leader and communicator with long-range strategic vision.

LEGACY

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DYNEGY GENERATION (SOUTH BAY) – Chula Vista, CA 2007 to

2010

CAD Electrical Drafter

Held two separate tenures with the organization (Dynegy Generation and Duke Energy). Served as the sole person tasked to

perform the comprehensive project of updating legacy drawings into electronic format (CAD). Performed new drawings in

AutoCAD (10% of work) and updated old drawings (90% of duties), generated site maps, photo retouching, and

PowerPoint graphics for corporate presentations.

Faced challenging situation with introduction of new CAD software Bentley’s Microstation V8 XM and Raster

IRASB and the removal of AutoCAD. Was able to perform drawings efficiently within 30 days with new software.

Offered extensive training to the engineers/electricians to familiarize them with the CAD process.

SDG&E (SEMPRA ENERGY) – San Diego, CA 2003 to 2006

Electrical / Structural CAD

Brought on board to quickly and efficiently produce a high rate of electrical, system protection, and substation design

(CAD) drawings. Served as the central point-of-contact and resource in resolving CAD issues.

Reputation as the unofficial resource person for troubleshooting AutoCAD problems.

Proactively offered ideas and suggestions to the group to provide information and support…

DUKE ENERGY (SOUTH BAY) – Chula Vista, CA 2001 to 2003

CAD & Graphics Manager

Hired immediately following day of interviews to serve in broad CAD / Graphics Managerial role. Created CAD drawings

and took on large amount of in-house graphics design work. Utilized AutoCAD, CAD Overlay (v2000), PhotoShop (for

corporate illustrations and photo editing and retouching) and MS Office Suite.

Co-created a comprehensive 40-page safety manual used by all personnel and contractors working in the plant.

Saved the company thousands of dollars by providing graphic design services in-house.

FLUOR GLOBAL SERVICES / LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS – San Diego, CA 1999 to 2001

CAD Drafter / Designer / Support

Served in a vital role providing civil drawings for fiber optic cable installation in streets for future computer /

communications functions. Brought in initially as the only CAD person and saw the project through from concept to

completion as 5 other CAD team members were added to sustain workload.

Learned nuances of Telecommunications Design and Outside Plant / Inside Plant Design (OSP/ISP), fiber optics, civil

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drawings and site mapping, topographical pictures of the streets layered with all electrical utilities and elevations.

Successfully worked with numerous CAD standards for various agencies concurrently to meet requirements.

Later assisted the Operations Manager in reworking many drawings misinterpreted by contracted design team.

FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION / PROGRESS ENERGY – St. Petersburg, FL 1992 to 1997

Engineering Assistant / Computer Application Specialist / Web Coordinator

Recruited due to internal network contacts; brought in to provide AutoCAD support across 11 corporate departments including

external sites requiring travel and / or phone support. Started in a sole support role with one other CAD Analyst; later kept pace

with fast-growing group. Thrived in a dynamic learning environment; learned to think things through and assume full

responsibility while constantly seeking to streamline / improve operations.

Received all top level performance reviews; commended for permanent problem prevention methods.

Put in charge of CAD training and support as well as all plotting functions.

Selected to spearhead position as Web Coordinator for the company’s new Intranet system.

Served on teams for selecting document control software and developing CAD standards (company-wide).

Came into a very disjointed work environment and slowly built bridges by offering excellent one-on-one support.

Quickly self-learned 4+ operating systems and trained users each time company switched systems.

Thoroughly enjoyed being challenged and making a difference.

Early Experience: Built a solid early foundation in an unprecedented way by initially being trained as a Technical Illustrator at

Smiths Industries Aerospace; selected due to background of creative abilities and learned to design technical illustrations for

aircraft and marine instruments including exploded views. Started with the company as an Electronic Assembler and quickly

mastered the job before being promoted; later capitalized on familiarity with the internal workings of the instruments to create

accurate illustrations. Also worked on O&M manuals, corporate art, and proposal efforts.

Served on a team creating heads-up display for the AV-8B Harrier Jet (vertical take-off jet).

Gained vital skills with contract work for the Defense Industry with various agencies and held Secret Clearance.

Trained as a portrait artist, created logo and signage for major corporations, t-shirt, greeting card and coin design.

EDUCATION

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AutoCAD Drafting & Design / Commercial Art, PINELLAS VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE – St. Petersburg, FL

Served as the unofficial resource; ended up playing a key role in instructing students. Assisted others in a self-teaching

environment and enhanced learning greatly through trial and error.

AutoCAD University, SDG&E – Orlando, FL • Photoshop Training, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE – St. Petersburg, FL

Internal Training: Extensive on-the-job training across the board starting in an unprecedented manner with Technical

Illustrating; AutoCAD customizing and programming languages; also learned multiple Operating Systems (Microsoft,

SUN/UNIX, LINUX, Mac), Supervisory training, OSHA, First Aid, and AED (Defib) Training.

AFFILIATIONS

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Member, SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (STC) • While employed with Progress Energy, served as a Judge for PRICE

WATERHOUSE on technical art of peers for national corporations • Member, DIGITAL ART GUILD • Member, AUGI (AUTODESK

INTERNATIONAL) • Member, NAPP (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PHOTOSHOP PROFESSIONALS)

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