Brenda Del Castillo
Drafter/AutoCAD/Designer
Peoria, AZ 85345
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SKILLS
•AUTOCAD 2010/ADT 2006 •ArchiCAD
•20/20. •MS Office/Outlook
•InDesign. •XL2CAD
•Photoshop. •Power Point
Skills/QUALIFICATIONS
•Self-Motivated. •Problem Solving
•Space Planning •Rendering Skills
•Leadership Qualities •Team Player
•Excellent Multitasker •Detail Oriented
•Organized •Great Under Stress
•Positive Attitude. •Forward Thinker
•Time Management Skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kitchen/Interior Designer
Home Depot - Surprise, AZ - March 2011 to November 2015
Responsibilities:
I designed full house designs which include kitchens, bathrooms, media rooms and any other areas that can use design assistance. I have one on one consultations with customers and qualify them for their particular situations. Once qualified I will input designs into 20/20 so they can have a visual before committing to design. I manage all projects from beginning to end. Coach for Kitchen Designers. Communicate with vendors and installers. Trained associates on processes and procedures.
Skills Used
Home Depot uses 20/20 to create designs. I also use visual items so that a customer can visually see how a design will come together. Gather items from different departments to show and include into there design.
Engineering Designer/Drafter
Costco Team
Kysor/Warren - Goodyear, AZ - July 2009 to March 2011
I develop workable refrigeration drawings for all Costco refrigerated applications based on the Schedules created by the Engineer and Architects. I have the ability to evaluate the scope of work, integrate mandatory features, read drawings, Refrigeration Schedules and translate that information into a drawing. I produce drawings for all new warehouses and remodels in the US, and Canada. CAD Drafter/
Costco Team
Diehl Equipment - Phoenix, AZ - August 2008 to July 2009
I work with the Design Engineer; Project Managers and Architects to create Refrigeration Drawings Sheets R1-R8 for all Costco Warehouses.
Jr. Designer
Designers of Progressive Architecture - Scottsdale, AZ - July 2007 to April 2008 Assistant to Project managers with new builds & tenant improvements including construction documents, elevations & renderings. Projects to include hospitality, health care, & high-end residential.
Jr. Designer
Architectural Designs by DeLorme & Associates - Scottsdale, AZ - October 2006 to December 2006
I assisted in preliminary stages of new tenant improvements including construction documents, schedules, elevations, & rendering.
Kitchen Designer/Consultant
Home Depot - Glendale, AZ - November 2003 to 2005
I managed design projects from beginning to end. I helped to select products, create drawings, prepared and presented projects to clients. I assessed the customers' needs, shared insight, evaluated the scope of the project, integrated
mandatory features into design layouts, problem solved, drove sales and more.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
The Art Institute of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
March 2007