Design High School
Resume:
Thomas Kensit
Edmonton, Alberta
abquur@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
I am a self-taught draftsman, with over five years experience in structural and architectural design and
drafting in the building industry.
Relevant Skills
2D and 3D drafting, with experience in AutoCad and Autodesk-based programs, Miitech Design
Software & Inventor
Read and understand blue prints and building codes
Manage tight deadlines and clients’ schedules
Prepare large project proposals and estimates
Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules
Communicate with trades and contractors to ensure accurate designs
Creative problem solving and critical thinking
Onsite measurements and reverse engineering
Work Experience
GT Metal Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta December 2011 – Present
Design, Estimating & Sales
Design and estimate 2D and 3D Laser cutting, forming and welding of various steels.
Manage existing accounts and act as the first point of contact for new customers & existing
clients.
Quote new and potential jobs, estimating material and time required and outsourcing process
that could not be completed by GT Metal.
Northland Building Supplies, Edmonton, Alberta September 2010 – December 2011
Truss Designer & Estimator
Designed and quoted pricing for trusses for a truss manufacturer.
Sized beams posts and structural members for roof designs.
Created 3-Dimensional truss layouts and designs.
Worked with contractors to resolve problems and find solutions to problems.
Carswell Consulting Engineers, Calgary, Alberta January 2008 – August 2010
Drafting & Design
Created working drawings including elevations site plans, steel details & structural drawings.
Wrote and performed property assessment reports detailing deficiencies in commercial and
industrial buildings for financial institutions.
Estimated and itemized material costs and entered the data onto an excel spreadsheet for
construction financing.
Concept Design & Drafting, Cochrane, Alberta February 2007 – June 2008
Architectural Technologist
Custom Home Designer
Completed working drawings including site plans, elevations, floor plans, electrical plans,
foundation plans, cross sections and details.
Education
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta September 1996 –December 2001
B.Sc., Psychology
Sir Winston Churchill Senior High, Calgary, Alberta 1994
High School Diploma
Personal Interest
I volunteered for Bethany Care Center and the Edmonton Humane Society. I enjoy hiking, camping,
cycling and down hill skiing.
References
Available upon request.
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