James A Brown, Jr

*** **** **., ******* **** VA 23607

757-***-****(H); 757-***-****(M) • ac7la0@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Experienced professional seeking to obtain a position in an engineering/design company as a designer through computer aided drafting. Proven to be able to meet deadlines with short lead times to meet customer demands.

Key Qualifications

AutoCAD Software Utilazation

-Produced and maintained drawings, archived and retrieved CAD files and drawing documents for the completion of military projects.

Software adaptability

- Able to produce drawings in various darting software (AutoCAD, Microstation, etc).

Drafting

-Prepared/revised wiring deck drawings, schematic wiring diagrams and lighting drawings in compliance with company's drafting standards.

Work Experience

Designer (CONTRACT Via Modis)

Advanced 1

May 2018 - June 2018

!Produced drawings for the telecom industry that included revision of strands, poles, overheads/underground cabling, etc.

!Produced drawings using Bentley Microstation and AutoCAD 2016.

Private Consultation May 2016 - May 2018

!Conducted personal consultation with AutoCAD for individuals on a limited basis while searching for emplyment.

Independent Study July 2015 - May 2016

!Continued school for education/training to maintain current version of Autocad skills (emphasis on 2D & 3D drafting through modern practices).

Medical Sabbatical November 2013 - July 2015

!Took time away from work force to deal with medical issues which have since been resolved. Maintained skills by utilizing home version of Autocad. Participated in private consultation for various individuals.

Designer 2 (Electrical Designer) (CONTRACT Via Total Technical Service)

Marinette Marine Corporation February 2011 - July 2012

!Preparing and maintaining schematic drawings using AutoCAD 2010.

!Performing onboard shipchecks for development of LCS class vessels.

!Developing informational background drawings for the development/shipcheck of LCS class program with little guidance or supervision from engineer.

!Preparation of assorted databases and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and Access.

Designer (Functional Designer) (CONTRACT Via Total Technical Service)

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works February 2010 - July 2010

!Preparing and maintaining schematic drawings using CATIA Release 5.

!Updating and reviewing of power/lighting schematic drawings for DDG 1000 class program with little guidance or supervision from engineer.

!Preparation of assorted databases using Microsoft Excel and Access.

Designer (Electrical Designer)

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

June 1999 - June 2008

!Preparing and maintaining schematic drawings, wiring deck drawings, power distribution drawings using AuroCAD 2007, Helix and CADAM.

!Updating of selected record drawings for SSN 688 class ships with little guidance or supervision from engineer.

!Preparing power & lighting ship alteration drawings for SSN 688 and Seawolf class drawings with little guidance or supervision.

!Assisting waterfront (tiger teams, installation teams) support by mark-up of drawings, liaison action requests, etc.

Education

Associate Of Science

Thomas Nelson Community College

January 2001

!A.S. Drafting and Design

!A.A.S. Computer Aided Drafting

Skills

!Electric computer systems

!Electrical drafting

!Red-line revisions skills

!Database management

!Revit (classroom experience)

!AutoCAD (versions after 2000)

!AutoCAD Electrical

!CATIA release 5

!Microsoft office

!Solidworks

!Shipconstructor

!Unigraphics

!Bentley Microstation v8i

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