DENNIS WICKMAN
Indianapolis, IN 46219
*************@*******.***
SUMMARY
Conscientious, accurate, and knowledgeable architectural, mechanical, civil
draftsman and designer with experience in:
Civil engineering and drafting Commercial, Residential and
Apartment Panelization
New home design and construction Commercial drafting and design
Home owner consultation and Roof truss and component
customization engineering
Home owner lot specific plans Mechanical engineering and
drafting
Able to design and draft wide variety of disciplines including:
Architectural, Commercial, Mechanical and Civil engineering. Knowledgeable
and experience in the Design of Wall panels and Components. Certified Wall
Panel Designer: Mitek Software " E Frame for WALL Panels" Operate and
perform wide variety of drafting functions on CAD: Releases 2004 - 2008.
Extended CAD training and experience in: Architectural Desk Top, Model
Space and Paper Space.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Butz Components, Indianapolis, IN 2005-2008
Architectural Wall Panel Designer
Estimated and quoted Residential and Commercial construction plans for Wall
Panels. Engineered and designed Wall Panels from construction plans for
Production.
Prepared all paper work for delivery of Wall Panels for delivery.
. Used both and Comsoft and MiTek Software to design Wall Panels
Centex Homes, Indianapolis, IN 2003-2005
Architectural Drafting Engineer
Drafted plans for customer lot-specific plans. Revised master model plans.
Communicated with sales and field superintendents concerning customer
satisfaction and problems concerning construction. Consulted with Land
Development concerning existing and proposed grades for Daylight and
Walkout Basements and drew elevation grade levels on individual lot-
specific plans. Drafted numerous customized and specialty home plans. Drew
and detailed custom wall sections and details.
. Upon being hired in July 2003, the Drafting Department consisted of
two other draftspersons. At the end of October 2003 all had resigned
their positions. I solely ran the Drafting Department for four months
until another Draftsperson was hired.
. Maintained departmental quotas
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Davis Homes, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 1993-2003
Architectural Drafting Engineer
Drafted and designed new homes as well as model master plans. Created
customized lot-specific plans and modified according to customer needs.
Communicated with estimators, civil engineers, field superintendents, sales
staff, and customers to ensure accuracy and complete customer satisfaction
in all areas of home design.
. Consistently exceeded monthly production quotas set for drafting
department. Rated top performer for producing the most job starts.
. Maintained full responsibility for homes in exclusive Shelborne
Gardens subdivision with homes ranging from $300K to $500K.
. Developed lot programming to determine home placement and direction on
lots.
. Communicated with estimating staff to determine materials,
specifications, vendors, and pricing. Communicated with civil
engineers by emailing foundation plans for preliminary and final plot
plans.
. Served as departmental checker to ensure accuracy on design,
customization, and livability as well as ensuring all homes were
functional and structurally sound.
. Adhered to all building codes set-up and maintained by the government.
. Maintained inventory for drafting department. Researched, evaluated,
and purchased all drafting supplies.
Foster Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 1991-1992
Architectural Drafting Engineer
Helped establish and market new architectural division for commercial
design and build consulting company. Helped prepare drawings for Christ
Apostolic Church in Indianapolis, IN.
Craig and McNeight Consulting Engineers, Indianapolis, IN 1989-1991
Architectural Drafting Engineer
Drafted new buildings and renovated existing buildings for consulting
engineering firm. Submitted projects to Indiana State agencies for
approval.
. Drafted house and pool projects for housing subdivisions including
Feather Cove and McFarland Farms.
. Worked on commercial buildings including Lawrence Community Building,
Lawrence Fire Station #4, Fort Benjamin Harrison army barracks,
Branchville Correctional Facility (Tell City, IN), and Shakamak State
Park pool and bathhouse.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.S. Degree in Industrial Technology, College of Technology, Indiana State
University
AUTOCAD, Release 10, 11, 12, 14, 2000, 2002, 2004 & 2008
Windows XP and Comsoft and MiTek Software