Kevin McPherson 360-***-****

Blaine, WA ***** ad1lbd@r.postjobfree.com

Architectural Drafting/Design Professional

Highly competent and skilled Drafter/Designer with 25+ years of broad experience developing architecture designs for commercial, military, residential, hospitality, and remodeling projects. Recognized for providing impressive technical knowledge and innovative design concepts to enable the successful completion of high-profile construction projects. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders to meet tight deadlines. Extensively experienced in AutoCAD Architecture.

Professional Overview

Stillwater Dwellings – Seattle, WA

DRAFTER/DESIGNER May 2021-May 2023

Utilized AutoCAD to create, modify, and print architectural drawings.

Ensured consistently high quality in construction by verifying detailed documentation against established best practices and QC standards.

Improved upon working drawing sets by analyzing and providing minor adaptations and recommendations.

Collaborated with project managers to create innovative solutions to problems that arose during construction.

Mike Butler Architecture – Tyler, TX

Drafter/Designer February 2020-2021

Create 2D and 3D documents for residential and commercial construction using ArchiCAD 19.

Enable progress to be made in construction by performing field work such as measuring existing buildings and verifying new drawings against the existing sites and structures.

Facilitate project communication by coordinating with clients and consultants about drawings and other project aspects as needed.

Phos-Chek Fire Retardant – Medford, OR

Relief Manager 2017-2018

Supervised a ground crew of 3 to 4 members at a time depending on need.

Oversaw the mixing of flame retardant and water and monitored the weight ratios for loading mixtures onto single-engine, jet, and Supertanker (DC 10) aircraft.

Submitted daily reports of billing, fire conditions, and aircraft log times to Management to be approved by the Forestry Department.

Chris Brown Architecture (Arkitek) – Ashland, OR

Drafter/Designer (Part-Time) 2017

Created construction drawings using AutoCAD Architecture 2018.

Managed numerous administrative/clerical office duties in down time as needed.

Performed site work and field-verified construction projects.

Oregon Architecture – Medford, OR

Drafter/Designer 2016-2017

Create 2D and 3D documents for residential and commercial construction using AutoCAD 2018.

Enable progress to be made in construction by performing field work such as measuring existing buildings and verifying new drawings against the existing sites and structures.

Facilitate project communication by coordinating with clients and consultants about drawings and other project aspects as needed.

Lenity Architecture – Salem, OR

Drafter/Designer May 2013-May 2014

Utilized AutoCAD to create, modify, and print architectural drawings.

Ensured consistently high quality in construction by verifying detail documentation against established best practices and QA standards.

Improved upon working drawing sets by analyzing and providing minor adaptations and recommendations.

Collaborated with project managers to create innovative solutions to problems that arose during construction.

Additional Experience

Drafter/Designer – BARRENTINE, BATES, LEE, ARCHITECTS, LAKE OSWEGO, OR

Drafter/Designer – BENNER & STANGE ARCHITECTS, Lake Oswego, OR

Drafter/Designer – Nadel Architects, Las Vegas, NV

Drafter/Designer – Bergman & Walls Architects, Las Vegas, NV

Drafter/Designer – Ronald Thurber & Associates, Boise, ID

Drafter/Designer – Hunt & Caraway Architects, Glendale, AZ

Education

Wind Turbine Technician Diploma – Northwest Renewable Energy Institute

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Drafting & Design – ITT Technical School

Honor Roll Graduate

Technical Skills

Technology: ArchiCAD 19 2D/3D; AutoCAD (AutoCAD Architecture 2D/3D) R-10, 12, 14, 2000-2022; Arch-T 3D; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); 1 year Revit 2009, Blue Beam; 1 year ArchiCAD

Safety: CPR & First Aid certified; OSHA-10 Safety certified; Lad-Safe fall protection & Controlled Descent trained

Documentation: technical writing; inventory; job hazard analysis; field service reports

Electrical: schematics; electrical safety; Fluke multimeters; AC/DC circuits & motors; relay control; transformers; capacitance; troubleshooting

Mechanical: gearbox characteristics and maintenance; bearing types and maintenance; lubrication; heating/cooling; condition monitoring; laser alignment

Hydraulics: schematics; valve operation; performance analysis; troubleshooting; repair

PLC’s: motor control; event sequencing; process control; troubleshooting

Rigging: rigging inspection practices; load balancing; cribbing; removal procedures; verbal & hand crane signals; turbine rigging; rigging concepts; taglines

Metal Sciences: torque & tension concepts; torque log; Skidmore bolt testing; fasteners; blade composites & inspection; lightning protection – grounding/bonding

Climbing: demonstrated the ability to climb and descend a 75-foot lattice tower safely

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