Sam Ruddick
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To m b a l l, T X 7 7 3 7 5
281-***-**** S A M R U D D I C K @ YA H O O . C O M
Summary
Designer with 10 years of drafting experience and a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree. Motivated and
loyal employee works well independently and as part of a team. Highly capable of learning new technologies.
Experience
2 006 – Present S pring, T X
H ENDRICKS ENGINEER S
S tructural Designer / Inspector
Design foundation plans. Plans include pier and beam, conventional slab on grade, structural
slab on grade, and post tension foundations.
Design framing plans. Plans include roof, ceiling, and floor framing. Design and label the
joists and beams according to their span and loading. Provide truss layout with load
calculations for truss designers.
Design drainage plans using topographic survey information. Propose required fill, drain line
and drain inlet locations to achieve adequate drainage for the site.
Perform on-site inspections throughout the construction process including pier, foundation pre-
pour, and framing inspections.
Train new employees on the procedure for designing engineering plans using AutoCad. This
includes framing with truss load and beam size calculations, foundation plans and drainage
plans.
2 005 – 200 6 H ouston, T X
G ARY KEITH JACKSON D ESIGN
A rchitectural D rafter
Finalized architectural house plans. Notated and dimensioned floor plans. Drafted exterior
and interior elevations and sections. Designed roof plans, site plans, electrical layouts,
framing plans and foundation layouts.
Met with clients to present the preliminary design and responded to their questions and ideas
about the final plan.
2 003 – 2005 H ouston, T X
R OYCE BUILDERS
A rchitectural Drafter
Drafted site plans and created lot fit charts for upcoming subdivisions.
Revised architectural plans as needed in response to feedback and changes in the field.
Received training to manage the construction of new single family homes.
Education
1 998 – 2003 C ollege Station, TX
T EXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
S CHOOL OF ARCHITECTU RE
Bachelor of Environmental Design (May 2003)
Member of the American Institute of Architect Students.
Vice President of Aggie Rotaract
Participated in the Construction Specifications Institute Design Competition
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets - earned Distinguished Student Award and awarded Army 3 Year
Advanced Designee Scholarship
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Texas Aggie Band member
Computer Skills
Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Adobe
InDesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver and HTML.