Scott A. Soland

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Elkhart, IN ***14

219-***-**** abgfj2@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am an AutoCAD Technician and Draftsman with an associates degree from ITT Technical Institutes

Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program with a proven record of accomplishments in

manufacturing, transportation, electronic, construction and fire protection design. I am interested in a

position in which I may fully utilize my technical skills and education to support new and existing

challenges, and be rewarded commensurate with my efforts.

• Proficient in AutoCAD versions 2007 thru 2012, Solidworks 2010 and Board Work

• Superior in Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and a variety of

other design and word processing software

• A highly flexible office specialist who can coordinate and interface with other departments

• Effective liaison with outside agencies

WORK EXPERIENCE

January 2002- McDANIEL FIRE SYSTEMS, Valparaiso, IN

October 2012

Designer and Project Manager

Design Fire Alarm Systems and Non-Water Based Suppression Systems for a variety of

different applications, including large hotels, work at United States Steel Mills and City of

Chicago Commonweath Edison power facilities, and other special hazard applications.

This work includes full design of a fire alarm system utilizing AutoCAD 2007-2010 from

device layout to construction of fire alarm panel. Non-Water Based Suppression Systems

include the design of High and Low Pressure CO2 Systems and also FM-200

Suppression Systems which involve the complete mechanical pipe design and

calculations and pipe layout also the electrical interface to the suppression system.

Overseeing the project from pre-construction to final completion by performing a variety

of project manager functions including coordination of mechanical and electrical

contractors, writing of sub-contracts, creation of system manuals and general interface

with construction/general contractors.

July 2000- FLEXCO, INC., Elkhart, IN

December 2001

Designer/Programmer

Created and modeled new and existing metal parts for production use. Utilizing

Solidworks to create 3D models of different parts for the RV and Machining Industries.

Also created the programs for the laser punch and punch press machines directly from

my designs to meet production demands.

May 1997- GLENTEK, INC., El Segundo, CA

June 2000

Draftsman and Document Control Supervisor

Create and design explicit assembly and fabrication drawings, depicting the appropriate

complex details, to allow assembly personnel to perform the manufacturing operation

quickly and accurately. This documentation is created via prototypes assemblies,

manufacturer’s literature, and guidance from engineering. The use of AutoCAD 14,

OrCAD Capture and Layout 9.0 and associated Windows 98 programs, to make changes

to existing drawings, creation of ECO’s and BOM’s and associated paperwork. Organize

and maintain the drawing files both electronic and manual.

July 1994- THE LAW OFFICES OF VERBOON, WHITIKER,

October 1996 HARTMANN AND PETER, LLP, Los Angeles, CA

Staff Engineer

Coordination and overseeing of all site inspection towards successful gathering of data to

support the case. Created a variety of trial exhibits as needed for the cases, updated and

maintained extensive case files as well as assisting the attorneys in preparing for trial.

EDUCATION

June 1989- ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Carson, CA

June 1991 Associate of Applied Science Degree, 1991 Computer Aided Drafting and Design

January 2006- Certified in NICET Level II Fire Alarm Systems &

Present NICET Level II Special Hazards Suppression Systems

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