Project Manager/Design Draftsman

Mario M. Green

**** *. **** **. #*** Phoenix, AZ 85040

aavd12@r.postjobfree.com

Home Cell 602-***-****

Career Objective

I am an outgoing, motivated, and precise Project Manager and Designer/Draftsman. I bring to the table over 17 years of AutoCAD design experience and knowledge and over 7 years of Management and Training. I've trained entire departments on improving CAD standards and techniques and overseen the Quality Control of construction documents produced. I've also been in the field to supervise and manage different aspects of the construction process along with some actual construction experience. I've found success in in the work environment in the Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Commercial and Residential fields of disciplines. I am currently enrolled in a Construction Management program as well. My goals are to continue to grow in the Architectural and Engineering fields in the most relevant aspects. I am both ready and willing to perform any work function and display my ability to both quickly learn and successfully perform any task I am given. I believe that persistence and focus are the main ingredients for success in any endeavor, especially the career and business aspect.

Skills

*On-site Construction Supervision and Management Experience

*Over 17 years of AutoCAD Experience

*2 yrs. Of Micro Station Drafting Experience

*2 yrs. Infrastructure Design (Water, Sewer, Paving & Grading, Storm Drain, etc.)

*Over 25 High end custom architectural home design plan sets completed

*Over 4 yrs. architectural design experience and knowledge

*Hundreds of Light gage metal Buildings & Details design completed

*Over 6 yrs. Of Structural Design Knowledge and Experience

*Proven ability to create Full Sets of Residential working plans meeting City Guidelines

*Proven Ability to Improve and Implement AutoCAD and Drafting standards within a company

*Years Mechanical Knowledge & Drafting Experience

*Years Electrical Knowledge & Drafting Experience and Security Systems

*Trained in construction Principles & Methods Studies to Understand Construction Concepts

*Familiar with City Expectancies Understanding and Government Municipalities Experience

*Excellent Client and Consultant relationships and Rapport building

*Over 4 yrs. of Commercial Design and Construction Knowledge & Drafting Experience

*Years of Project Management to Ensure Task/Project Completion

*2 yrs. Of Grand Sign Structures Design and Drafting Experience

*Proven Deadline Sufficiency and Accuracy

*2 yrs. Site Development/Civil Design Knowledge

*Excellent and Willing to Multi-Task

Education

North Shore High School, Houston, TX.

Diploma, 1998

GPA 3.4

High Tech Institute, Phoenix, AZ.

Associates of Applied Science, 2000

GPA 3.0

Experience

M Green Design Co., LLC. 11/2003 - Present

Owner/Operator Phoenix, AZ.

Drafting and Design Company

While working for a successful entrepreneur as a Design Apprentice and Drafting Department Supervisor I was motivated and coached through the steps of starting my own Drafting Company. My boss suggested that my level of enthusiasm, know how and determination would be the perfect qualities to be effective and successful at getting my business started. As an incentive I was given my first actual project which was a remodel home in Paradise Valley in 2003. Since then, I’ve been involved in Custom homes in Flagstaff and Phoenix, Commercial Designs for Flagstaff Airpark, and a Montessori school as well as small condo and apartment design projects. Recently completed a personal 14,000 sq. ft.. custom home design.

•On Site Work Includes: Evaluation and Surveying of scope of work, Taking Existing Measurements, Supervising/Overseeing Construction

•Created Full City Submittal Sets from Preliminary Elevations and Floor Plans

•Trained Drafting department and interviewed drafting candidates

•Delegated work assignments and redlined for corrections while performing quality checks on all drawings before city submittals

Education Management LLC. 7/2009 - Present

Admissions Representative Phoenix, AZ.

Online Colleges - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

My job was to work closely with potential students to understand their background and present situation to help them find a way to work towards their future goals in education. I motivated students who were discouraged or unaware of the opportunities available in education and walked them through the steps that subsequently followed.

•Assisting students with analyzing life and career goals

•Provided effective plans and details to reach outlined goals

•Added numerous students to the schools student body effectively continuing the tradition and growth of the school

•Focused on rapport building and servicing the true needs of students

Kurt D. Reed Associates 2/2008 - 11/2008

Commercial Draftsman/Project Manager Scottsdale, AZ.

Commercial Architectural Firm

Exciting and experienced architectural office with many projects around the valley and nation brought me in to be trained as a Project Manger. I worked very hard and diligently to grasp more knowledge on Commercial construction. We focused mostly on Strip Mall projects with Grey, Black, and vanilla shells etc., as well as Grocery stores and Pharmacy projects. By sheer work ethic and drafting ability I was offered a Tele-commuting position, working from home 4 days per week and fully supplied with work station with equipment to ensure success.

•Created construction documents for Commercial Projects such as strip malls, grocery stores, & pharmacies

•Performed On Site Visits and Inspections of projects

•Specialized in Walgreen’s Pharmacies and Fry’s Grocery stores.

•Worked closely with mangers, architects and clients to fulfill the specific needs of every project

•Tele-commuted 4 days a week

Walters & Wolfe Constructions Specialist 4/2007 - 2/2008

http://www.waltersandwolf.com Gilbert, AZ.

Commercial Draftsman – Architectural Glazing

Commercial Architectural Glazing Company

The third largest glazing company in the U.S. at the time of employment. I was taught about the glazing industry and the Construction Documents compilation. I was responsible for producing the shop drawings as well. My work days were long and intensively focused at completing large projects from Hotels, colleges and other large Commercial projects. I performed on-site walk thru’s and construction supervision to ensure accuracy and to gain more field knowledge.

•Created Construction Documents and Shop Drawings for large commercial projects such as hotels and schools

•Used AutoCAD and In house software to produce Material Inventories, Shop drawings and accurate Architectural Plans

•Ensured accurate material orders, fabrication and supply estimates.

•Completed work on such projects as W Hotel, AZ., ASU POLY Campus, AZ. and 44 Monroe, AZ.

•Gladly worked 50 hours a week plus for the majority of the first 6 months of tenure.

Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. 9/2005 - 2/2007

www.cvlci.com Phoenix, AZ.

Civil Draftsman/Designer-In-Training

Civil Engineering Firm

I was brought in as a Civil Designer in training where I learned the concepts of Water and Sewer Design, Curb and Gutter Calculations, Pad Elevations, Storm Drains and Paving Grade Designs etc. for the creation of Master Community Plans.

•Created accurate construction documents for Master Plans for Communities

•Worked closely with engineers and clients to gain understanding and valuable knowledge of Civil construction

•Used Micro Station as the main design tool to complete drawings for 2 years at this company

T Squared Architecture Group, LLC. 10/2004 - 06/2005

Job Captain Phoenix, AZ.

Commercial and Residential Architectural Firm

I was hired on to correct some mistakes and major problems the company was having with a particular custom home design. I corrected those issues and the home passed thru the design committees and city reviews. I also was used on commercial storage projects. The company considered me to be an Auto Cad expert and not only managed my team but also trained them and my supervisors on drafting techniques and Auto CAD tips.

•Brought in initially to resolve major design issues on multi-million dollar custom residential projects and was successful in that role

•Eliminated design mistakes on and within construction documents and AutoCAD files making more organized and efficient drawing documents.

•Successfully passed drawings through Design Review Committees and City Review Offices.

•Supervised draftsmen as a Job Captain for schedule and performance adherence per project

Desert Home Design 11/2003 - 08/2004

Project Manager and Design Apprentice Scottsdale, AZ.

Architectural Design Company

I was given a full time job offer by a previous client to Improve and Implement Cad Standards. I was able to revamp the entire style of work the company was producing. I improved drawing compilation within Auto CAD, file storage and maintenance, which included better layering system, plot setups, drawing clarity for screen and print, drawing library etc. which improved accuracy, time, and overall handling of CAD files.

•On site work to measure property and structure dimensions to recreate drawing files for remodel projects. I also performed construction supervision to ensure labor was following drawing specifications per design and engineer standards and performed final walk thu’s as well.

•Used Preliminary Elevations and Floor Plans to complete full working sets of Constructions Documents for City Review of Custom Multi-million dollar residential projects

•First residential city submittal had ZERO drafting corrections and only ONE city redline addition, showing my ability to learn and perform quickly and accurately

•Assisted in the hiring and interview process of potential drafting candidates and also trained new and existing employees

•Specifically hired to implement new CAD Standards and Improve on companies quality of work

•Led the company to complete 23 home plans in 6 months, as opposed to the companies 26 homes in 12 months prior

•Delegated work assignments and quality checked all drawings before submittals

S.E. Consultants, Inc. 01/2002 - 11/2003

Structural Draftsman Scottsdale, AZ.

Structural Engineering firm

Very motivated and excited to start in the field after graduation, this company allowed me the chance to work very closely with Structural and Mechanical Engineers. I was taught how to design draft using engineering principles coupled with drafting knowledge. Mostly focused in Hot Rolled and Cold Form Metals, Post tension slabs, and Structural elements of structures such as wind loads, soil grades, Roof and Wall framing plans and Material Specifications

•Produced Structural Drawings for Various Commercial and Residential Projects

•Worked intensively in detailing aspects of commercial structural connections and greatly improved the companies drawing library to create efficiency and uniformity for projects.

•Worked very closely with clients to ensure accurate, approved drawings.

Special Accomplishments/Skills

•Worked in a construction as a laborer and framer.

•Completed 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Program

•Trained in multiple disciplines of Drafting and Design

•Almost 2 decades of Drafting Experience

•Studying for Certified Draftsman Exam

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