Entry-Level CAD Drafter / Civil Engineer

PERFORMANCE PROFILE

Hardworking and dependable engineer-in-training with oral and written communication skills. Two (2) months professional experience in drafting along with seven (7) months of classroom experience using AutoCAD. Works well with co-workers and leads projects to completion with a sense of initiative and urgency to meet deadlines. Detail-oriented with ability to work within a team setting, independently, and in a fast-paced environment.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

* Oral and Written Communication

* Problem Solving

* AutoCAD 2012

* Team Player

* Microsoft Office

* Interpersonal Skills

* Word/Excel/PowerPoint

* Research and Analysis

* Multitasking / Prioritization

* Time Management / Organization

* Windows XP/Vista/7

* Spreadsheets / Databases

AUTOCAD SKILLS

* Starting / Setting Up a Drawing

* Templates / Title Blocks

* Command Aliases

* Plotting / Printing / PDF Creation

* Layer Management

* Dimensioning

* Hatching

* 3D Modeling

* Text / Multi-Leaders

* Scaling / Units

* External References

* CAD Standards

EDUCATION

Certificate in Drafting Technology (June 2013 expected), Irvine Valley College, GPA 4.0

BS in Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine

Relevant Coursework: Technical Communication, Road Design, Infrastructure Hydraulics, Wastewater Treatment

CLASS PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Completed 100% Final Design of a primary arterial, a local, a collector, and a round-a-bout with plans, cost estimate, and pavement design according to AASHTO Method and Cal Trans Design Standards.

Completed a design of a water distribution system and storm water runoff for a land development area.

Demonstrated leadership skills by managing and organizing a group of three (3) in creating/designing one (1) three-dimensional design of the engineering building at Irvine Valley College consisting of two floors using AutoCAD. Was responsible for and completed fixing the floor plan, putting in walls, created a “lessoned learned” archive, and writing the summary report using Microsoft Office Word.

Lead, organized, and worked closely with a group of three (3) in creating a traffic improvement plan. Was responsible for writing the report which included a table of contents, and an index of tables using Microsoft Office Word. Learned new software without previous knowledge to complete project within ten (10) weeks.

Demonstrated multitasking skills by completing a road design project, a traffic improvement plan, and two (2) group technical reports with formal presentations using Microsoft Office PowerPoint in front of the class.

Created two (2) Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets using formulas and equation solvers for structural design calculations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Shop Drafter Intern (July 2010 – September 2010, 2 months)

RK Fabrication – Anaheim, CA

Worked closely with manager in making complete drawing sets consisting of views, sections, and details of tanks and HVAC pipes using AutoCAD based on rough sketches, marked-up copies, and/or verbal instructions.

Organized project drawing files, and associated records and documentation in an orderly condition.

Spoke directly with clients by phone and recorded messages for boss and co-workers.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Service Committee Chair (March 2008 – March 2009, 1 year)

Engineering Student Council – Irvine, CA

Demonstrated leadership skills by managing and working closely with a group of ten (10) using weekly meetings with an agenda in planning networking events for students and engineering faculty.

Communicated directly with food companies by phone soliciting for donations.

Interviewed twenty (20) prospective Engineering Student Council members and placed them into different committees based on talents, skills, and aspirations.

Created more efficient way of organizing/coordinating picking up food donations for events.

Mentored future Service Committee Co-Chairs in understanding and handling future role, responsibilities, what could be improved regarding planning events, and brainstorming ideas for future events.

Utilized file sharing and database techniques to store contacts for companies, professors, and committee members.

Accomplishments:

Successfully planning and coordinating in-detail six (6) networking events designed for interaction between students and engineering faculty where students received research positions from distinguished faculty in preparation for graduate school.

Obtained over $250 of in-kind donations.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Civil Engineers (July 2012 to present)

University of California Irvine Alumni Association (May 2011 to present)

References available upon request.

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