Alexander Wardlaw
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Profile
. Excels in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural and P&ID
(piping and instrumentation diagram) drafting.
. Exemplary talents in project planning and coordination, ensuring
safety compliance, devising schedules, and motivating personnel.
. Field experience conducting site surveys to produce as built drawings.
. Equally adept in using manual drafting techniques as well as the most
popular industry software applications. AutoCAD and Microstation.
. Significant experience in designing, building and installing millwork,
cabinetry, wall coverings and fixtures as well as application of
paints and specialty coatings.
. Proficient at interpreting complex technical drawings and blueprints
and verifying specifications to ensure quality.
Professional Experience
Tricon Engineering Group LLC, Houston, TX, 2009 to Present
CAD Technician
. Played an integral role in project development by seamlessly
collaborating with project managers and CAD personnel to prepare and
coordinate CAD layouts, preliminary, shop and construction drawings,
and precise engineering specifications.
. Proactively assisted implementation of companywide drafting standards.
. Development of CAD standards, custom details and standard details.
. Train and direct technicians in proper use of company drafting
standards.
. Applied dynamic multi-tasking strengths toward responding to RFIs,
examining received electronic CAD files, and verifying CAD drawings
for drafting standards and corrections of computations.
. Proactively review all customer supplied contract documents for
information needed to complete each assignment on time and in budget.
. Efficiently imported and exported data between survey sources, Excel
spreadsheets into Microstation V8.
AECOM, Houston, TX, 2005 to 2009
Engineering Technician
. Played an integral role in project development by seamlessly
collaborating with project managers and CAD personnel to prepare and
coordinate CAD layouts, preliminary, tender and construction drawings,
and precise engineering specifications.
. Proactively assisted Engineers in preparing change orders, addendums
to projects, design calculations, quantity measurements, and design
drawings.
. Applied dynamic multi-tasking strengths toward responding to RFIs,
examining received electronic CAD files, and verifying CAD drawings
for drafting standards and corrections of computations.
. Contributed to development of estimates, grades, elevations, maps,
drawings, profiles, cross-sections, details and other design elements.
. Efficiently imported and exported data between survey sources, Excel
spreadsheets, AutoCAD, and Microstation.
. Relied on to conduct RSDE inspections (Residential Substantial Damage
Estimator) for Galveston County to analyze and determine damages
incurred during Hurricane Ike.
The Home Depot, Pearland, TX, 2004 to 2005
Millwork Specialist
. Supported and facilitated sales of doors, windows, and specialty
moldings by providing exceptional and knowledgeable customer service.
. Leveraged substantial millwork product expertise and communication
skills to assess customer needs and guide purchasing decisions.
Continued ... ?
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Professional Experience continued ...
Volume Millwork Inc., Houston, TX, 2001 to 2004
Drafter, Designer, and Installer
. Proficiently designed specialty millwork for airlines nationwide,
constructing top-quality ticket counters, gate counters, and office
cabinets.
. Established, nurtured and maintained excellent customer relationships
vital to ensuring satisfaction and accuracy of design.
. Received and integrated graphics and lettering from customers for use
in manufacturing specialty cabinets and counters.
R.B. Ratcliff and Associates Inc., Fulshear, TX, 2000 to 2001
AutoCAD Operator / CAD Manager
. Spearheaded CAD activities encompassing file development, standards
development, generating shop drawings, and processing changes.
. Meticulously created title blocks, cover pages, schedules and tables
for design of custom doors, windows, cabinets and moldings for
fabrication.
. Designed and ordered custom cope and edge blades to mill wood
components such as crown, base, and chair moldings.
R and M Services Company Inc., Houston, TX, 1998 to 2000
Assistant Project Manager and Field Superintendent
. Obtained project information from general contractors and drove
unified efforts among estimators, superintendents and owners.
. Purchased and received special order materials, scheduled
installation, and consistently adhered to project timelines.
. Exercised supervisory skills to schedule employees, delegate project
tasks, monitor and enforce safety compliance, and administer weekly
payroll.
. Critically analyzed and submitted change orders and work
authorizations to general contractors, and held accountability for
conducting final walkthroughs.
Education
ITT Technical Institute, Houston, TX, 1999
Associate's Degree of Applied Science, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Computer / Software Skills
AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD Land Desktop, Microstation J, MicrostationV8,
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)