DEAN A. WHITINGER
Aurora, Colorado 80013
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SUMMARY
. Twenty years of Computer Aided Design and Drafting experience in the
architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
. Over nine years experience in luxury custom home design
. Proficient with AutoCAD and it's programming language "AutoLISP",
ArchiCAD, 3D Studio, PhotoShop, RX Autoimage, RasterX, and most other
current CAD technologies.
EXPERIENCE
1/2001 to 2/2010
G.D. COOK & ASSOCIATES - Aurora, Colorado
Specializing in large, custom homes, my sole duty was to create drawings
from design sketches and verbal instructions from clients and builders. I
am responsible for every aspect of the Design Development and Construction
Documents package, from floor plans, elevations and details to Site Plans
and Framing/Structural Plans. Software utilized: AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, 3D
Studio, and PhotoShop.
12/99 to 11/2000
INTERPLAN ARCHITECTURE - Englewood, Colorado
As CAD Manager of four draftsmen and Systems Administrator, my duties
included creating photo renderings for presentations and massing studies
along with maintaining a small Windows NT network. Provided production
support for floor plans, architectural layouts, site plans and details.
6/97 to 11/99
BLACK & VEATCH - Denver, Colorado
As Senior Computer Aided Design Technician I was responsible for the design
and drafting of substation and transmission line layouts, wiring
schematics, and one-line diagrams. Other tasks included creating photo
renderings for presentations along with teaching AutoCAD, 3-D Studio,
PhotoShop, and RXAutoImage RasterX software.
9/95 to 6/97
NELSON, COULSON AND ASSOCIATES - Denver, Colorado
A job service specializing in Architectural and Engineering contracts. Jobs
were mostly architectural with some mechanical and bridge work. Companies
include: MCB Architects, HNTB Architects/Engineers, and New Tech Machinery.
Software includes: Microstation and AutoCAD.
4/95 to 7/95
MICHAEL BARBER ARCHITECTURE - Denver, Colorado
Completing the short term assignment effectively, my duties included
drafting of architectural and structural details, site plans, elevations,
sections, and floor plans utilizing AutoCAD.
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6/93 to 8/97
CAD SOLUTIONS - Denver, Colorado
As Owner/Operator of a CAD service I performed drafting and 3-D animations
for local companies and individuals. Some work performed includes:
architectural, electrical for AT&T computer rooms, mechanical, structural,
remodels, tenant finish, cable TV maps and schematics, and custom
restaurant equipment. Software for some projects included: AutoCAD,
DataCAD, CADvance, Ashlar Vellum, Microstation, LynxCAD, and 3-D Studio.
5/90 to 3/93
ISHII AND ASSOCIATES - Cypress, California
Performed computer aided drafting of industrial and residential buildings.
Drafting tasks included: structural details and sections, foundation
details, electrical and HVAC details, and plot plans. Software utilized
included: AutoCAD and Ashlar Vellum.
4/88 to 4/90
LINE LITE OF NEVADA, INC. - Las Vegas, Nevada
Performed design of black light graphics for casinos and industrial clients
utilizing AutoCAD. Major projects included the Tron exhibit at Disney World
and the Vegas Vettes car show.
1/80 to 11/87
A & A RACING - West Chester, Ohio
Performed various tasks and progressed from general shop hand to designer
and planner for construction of racing vehicles. Construction included:
frame design and construction, engine assembly, and body fitting. Performed
machining of custom parts utilizing computerized machinery and numerically
controlled Bridgeport. Additional tasks included airbrush art for racecar
lettering and show car special effects.
EDUCATION
1989 - Diploma and certificate, Architectural Design and Computer Aided
Drafting
Education Dynamics Institute - Las Vegas, Nevada