Wade Anthony Bruemmer
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Email: **********@*****.***
Abilities:
Over 28 years of customer service experience
Over 13 years drafting and plan reading experience Drafting programs: AutoCAD 5 years, MicroStation 4 years, Aramis (AT&T) 3 years Drafted by hand for over 3 years
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail Productive in high volume and high stress environments Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, MicroStation/ASA systems and Aramis drafting program.
Typing skills: 55 wpm
References:
Sanjay Raman – Special design project manager at Potelco Inc, Portland OR – friend / former coworker Email: ***********@*****.*** - phone: 971-***-**** Heath Brandenburg – friend / former coworker at Pivotal Communications Email: heathbrandenburg @gmail.com – 503-***-**** Employment History:
Instacart - Bakersfield, CA (01/2021 – current)
Title: Delivery driver
Job Description: Shopped and delivered items to residential and commercial locations on a daily basis. Averaged 3 deliveries per day for close to 3 years straight. Next Generation Energy – Bakersfield, CA (01/2021-06/2023) Title: Drafter/Designer/Sales/Estimating
Job Description: Created layouts and diagram for residential solar installation using AutoCAD or Microstation. Filled in where needed in almost all facets of the business, created a small sales team and followed up with the group on a weekly basis to make sure everyone was achieving their projected goals. Estimated total cost for possible upcoming projects. Had a falling out with the owner due to his inability to pay me.
The Cerberus Group – Livermore, CA (07/2020 – 12/2020) Title: Rebar Detailer/Drafter
Job Description: Created drawings designed to aid in rebar placement on AutoCAD for field use in commercial and industrial concrete structures. Correctly interpret construction plans, using that information, create drawings, ensure they are submitted on time and on schedule with the surrounding project and discuss any issues or inconsistencies with the engineer and architect. Coordinate with project managers and make sure all guidelines, building codes and ACI standards are met. Make any corrections noted on the returned drawings and coordinate with shop for fabrication and delivery of rebar. I was working as an independent contractor and due to the lack of work and cost of living in the area I resigned to pursue other opportunities.
J&J Rebar - Kelso, WA (03/2019 – 06/2020)
Title: Rebar Detailer/Drafter
Job Description: Created drawings designed to aid in rebar placement on MicroStation/ASA for field use in commercial and industrial concrete structures. Correctly interpret construction plans, using that information, create drawings, ensure they are submitted on time and on schedule with the surrounding project and discuss any issues or inconsistencies with the engineer and architect. Coordinate with project managers and make sure all guidelines, building codes and ACI standards are met. Make any corrections noted on the returned drawings and coordinate with shop for fabrication and delivery of rebar. This company was struggling to stay afloat and after covid-19 became more intense the owners decided to close their doors permanently.
Pivotal Communications - Vancouver, WA (01/2016 – 02/2019) Title: Engineering Technician/Drafter
Job Description: Worked on the Lightgig telecom project for AT&T, using the Aramis drafting program, drawings were created for field placement of new primary flexibility point (PFP) and fiber optic cable, aerial and buried, in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. Followed all regional guidelines as determined by specific AT&T engineers in each region for OSP layout, also placement of new poles, anchors and down guy wire as needed. Depending on location, all fibers assigned to specific homes and businesses. This was a contract job and once the project came to an end, I was laid off due to lack of work. K&M Rebar - Vancouver, WA (11/2013 – 12/2015)
Title: Rebar Detailer/Drafter
Job Description: Created drawings designed to aid in rebar placement on MicroStation/ASA for field use in commercial and industrial concrete structures. Correctly interpret construction plans and create drawings, ensure they are submitted on time and on schedule with the surrounding project and discuss any issues or inconsistencies with the engineer and architect. Coordinate with project managers and make sure all guidelines, building codes and ACI standards are met. Make any corrections noted on the returned drawings and coordinate with shop for fabrication and delivery of rebar. I decided to pursue other options after feeling there was no room for advancement with this company and resigned after finding a better paying job where I would be working from home. Advanced Material Handling - Salt Lake City, UT (11/2011 – 11/2013) Title: Warehouse Manager
Job Description: In charge of all sales and distribution of products within a 20,000 sq foot warehouse filled with items that all needed to be sold because the owners were going to close their business and retire. I handled about 75% of the shipping and also outside sales along with 4 other employees that I managed. I was offered a better paying opportunity as a rebar drafter and decided that was the best option since the business would not be operating much longer. Olson Precast Concrete (OPC) Las Vegas, NV (09/2009 – 10/2013) Title: Rebar Detailer/Drafter
Job Description: Created drawings designed to aid in rebar placement by hand and using AutoCAD for field use in commercial and industrial concrete structures. Correctly interpret construction plans and create drawings, ensure they are submitted on time and on schedule with the surrounding project and discuss any issues or inconsistencies with the engineer and architect. Coordinate with project managers and make sure all guidelines, building codes and ACI standards are met. Make any corrections noted on the returned drawings and coordinate with shop for fabrication and delivery of bar. I worked remotely from home while I lived in Portland OR and Salt Lake City UT. Harris Rebar - Portland, OR (07/2007 – 08/2009)
Title: Rebar Detailer/Drafter
Job Description: Created drawings designed to aid in rebar placement on AutoCAD for field use in commercial and industrial concrete structures. Correctly interpret construction plans and create drawings, ensure they are submitted on time and on schedule with the surrounding project and discuss possible issues with the engineer and architect. Coordinate with project managers and make sure all guidelines, building codes and ACI standards are met. Make any corrections noted on the returned drawings and coordinate with shop for fabrication and delivery of bar. I was laid off due to the lack of work created by the downturn in the economy.
Earlier work experience can be provided if needed. Education: Bakersfield High School - diploma 1994
Bakersfield College – 1 year completed in basic studies