Natalie G. Adkisson
Atlanta, Ga. 30340
770-***-**** 770-***-**** ***********@*****.*** or *****************@*******.***
I am seeking a position where I can apply my technical and business skills with the opportunity for growth and advancement within the Architectural/Engineering Design Industry.
Education
College of Charleston 1981-1983 Business/Art
Savannah College of Art and Design 1985-1986 Graphic Illustration
Trident Technical College 1994-1998 Engineering Design Graphics
Received certificate- Beginning AutoCAD
Georgia Perimeter College 2011-2012 Business
Continued Education
Applied Software
Revit April 2008 3 day course
Inventor Feb 2009 4 day course
Emory Center for Continued Education
Adobe Indesign June 2008 2 day course
Adobe Illustrator July 2008 2 day course
Work Experience
Architectural Illustration & Design July 2009 to Present
Atlanta, Ga
Self-employment/Contractor
Services: Provide Architectural Space plans/construction documents of various properties in Atlanta and the surrounding area. Drawings are generated applying AutoCAD 2012 from existing site measurements (by Laser) to produce Construction documents. Contract is a per property basis.
Current Projects range from, but are not limited to, Commercial and Residential properties:
Drawings are:
Business licensing,
Construction and renovation (ex. Restaurant or Retail store layout per code.)
Advertising (commercial real estate developers). (See references- Malon Mimms Co.)
All drawings are scheduled for existing and renovated materials (plumbing, ceiling, floor, doors, wall materials, Fire Code and Handicap requirements)
All drawings meet City, County and State, Health, Fire and Building codes.
Projects require proficient organization, communication, research and documentation managed through application of Microsoft Office, Excel via email and phone.
Projects:
SportsLab LLC. Fitness Center Roswell, Ga Lido Café Chamblee, Ga
Clarkston City Hall Redesign Clarkston, Ga Roswell Town Center Entertainment Complex
Reem Restaurant Clarkston, Ga Roswell, Ga
Home Depot Roswell, Ga (Malon Mimms Company)
Selectek, Inc Feb 2014 to Sept 2014 (Contract Ended)
Smryna, GA
Architectural Drafter/Contract /Home Depot SSC
Duties: Provided drafting support per assigned project within Store Planning Department for Home Depot Retail Stores. Applying AutoCAD (2014) and layout standards, updated redlined and working drawings per Senior Store Planner instruction. Store Re-Set drawings generated are based on Marketing, Department redesign and product designation within specific retail location. All updated drawings required saved digital documentation within company directory system and hard copies. Position included communication with store contacts via supervisor and email. Additional programs used: Internet, Microsoft Office, Adobe pdf creation and viewer, Outlook email and intranet programs. Contract position through recruiter.
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Byers Engineering Company Jan 2013 to Dec 2013(Laid off)
Sandy Springs, Ga GIS Technician
Duties: As member of the Spatial Age Department, duties are to provide completed Pre-Survey GIS Job packets for Field Engineers Crossbox verification (Att/Uverse/cable/Utility). This includes identification, location, prints of mapping, Byers Mapping Program Mapviewer (cad based program) and necessary reports (such as easement, multiple dwelling units). Information is compiled using Microsoft Office, company provided databases and the internet.
Kawneer North America/Alcoa
Norcross, GA
Technical Illustrator April 2008 to June 2009 (Laid off)
Duties: Provide drafting support for Engineering Department. Drawings range from website details to product development and maintenance illustrations using AutoCAD 2008. In addition, responsibilities include assisting with creation and maintenance of product documentation. Examples would be Architectural detail manual and Installation instructions. Applications are generated with Adobe In Design, Illustrator and AutoCAD 2008 for print.
Kawneer North America/Alcoa
Norcross, GA
Architectural Consultant with Sales and Marketing Department Feb 2005 to April 2008
Duties: Assists architects with technical support and product selection via email and phone. Process involved review of AutoCAD (2006) blueprint drawings, engineering calculations applying company designed programs based on wind load, dead load and structural requirements for project specific product selection. Provide product details through engineering library or creation of AutoCAD drawings in addition to product information, specification information and website assistance. Department provides support and interaction with Sales representatives company wide throughout design and sales process. Position also includes project tracking for department sales budget goals.
Aerotek, Inc Sept 2004 to Jan 2005(Moved for New Position)
Salisbury, NC Cad Operator
Duties: Review, verification and corrections to Existing Fixture Drawings in the renovation process for Food Lion Grocery Store chain, using ADT 3.3 and ADT 2005. Projects completed with working knowledge of store layout and equipment. Contract position through recruiter.
Southerland and Assoc July 2004 to Aug 2004 (Contract Ended)
Charlotte, N.C, Cad Operator
Duties: Assisted Engineering staff with drafting support using Autocad 2002. Contract position.
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Stroud, Pence and Assoc Feb 2003 to Nov 2003(Contract Ended)
Raleigh, N.C, Cad Operator
Duties: Layout of architectural drawings as designed by Structural Engineer using AutoCAD 2002/ ADT 3.3.
Drawings consist of Foundation (reinforced concrete) and Roof (framing) plans, sections and details (according to structural requirements). Projects are commercial in nature, ranging from shopping complexes, parking garages and office buildings to schools and churches.
Projects:
The Village Building and Pond PH1 Raleigh, NC
Precision Walls, Inc-Panel Division Oct 1999-Dec 2002
Raleigh, N.C.
Job Title: Cad operator/Designer/Project Coordinator
Duties: Layout and design of Panel Wall system based on Architectural drawings, using Datacad10, with some use of AutoCAD 2000. Design includes attachment and fabrication drawings for manufacturing, working in conjunction with Project Contractor, the Architect, and manufacturing and installation team of Precision Walls, Inc. for successful completion of project. Position required ordering metal and miscellaneous materials for installation. Projects were commercial in nature, ranging from government institutions, shopping malls, office buildings and parking garages. Began training process in Light Gauge Metal Truss engineering program View by Alpine. Received Basic level certificate.
Projects:
Harnett County Courthouse Lillington, NC
Abundant Life Church Raleigh, NC
Cad Graphics March 1999-September 1999
Cary, N.C. Cad Operator
Duties: Completion of 2D Drafting Projects in various areas (Civil, Electrical Mechanical and Land plots). Projects were constructed from redlined originals. Using client generated lisp and symbol programs. In addition to using AutoCAD14, also used 3-layer puck and digitizing table to ensure precision in all drawings.
Fuentez Systems Concepts, Inc. June 1998- December 1998
North Charleston, S.C.
Drafter (College Co-Op)
Duties: Primary responsibilities involved illustration, print and assembly of technical Documentation for shipment with equipment racks for submarines. Duties included preparation of equipment evaluations; signal flow diagrams, technical illustrations using AutoCADR14 and Coreldraw8. Duties also included maintaining current data in the company’s Cable run Database and research of vendor material on the Internet.
Carolinas Association of General Contractors Plan Room June 1996-May 1998
Charleston, S.C.
Duties: Maintained Plan Room and assisted members. Collection of information on current construction projects in Charleston and surrounding areas, throughout the bidding process
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Professional References
Jim Endicott 678-***-****
Endicott Renovations and Remodeling
Kristie Spiers 678-***-****
Selectek, Inc.
Ray Hernandez 404-***-****
Byers Engineering
Dr Hans Wakeman 404-***-****
Wakeman Chiropractic and Healing Center Atlanta, Ga
Emanuel Ransom 404-***-****
Mayor City of Clarkston (2009-2013)
Bronson Walters, KT (SportsLab Project) 770-***-****
M.S. Sports Health Science www.sportslabga.com
Robert Holcombe 770-***-****
Kawneer-Alcoa- Norcross,Ga Project Manager ******.********@*****.***
Gordon Erp 704-***-**** Ext. 2316
Food Lion-Salisbury, NC Engineering Project Coordinator *****@********.***
Malon Mimms Company (Roswell Town Center Entertainment Project) 770-***-****
Doug Welsh VP Construction
Personal Reference
Minoosh Wakeman 404-***-****
29 years