Alex Binz

Cad Manager - Organization Development Manager - Estimating Manager - Goldbrecht Inc

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Organization Development Manager - Cad Manager - Estimating Manager Goldbrecht Inc - Culver City, CA

2009 to Present

Hired as Estimator/CAD, I've been promoted as the company grew from 4 to more than 70 employees to CAD, Estimator and Organizational Development manager. Strong knowledge on architectural Window design (Wood/Aluminum/Curtain Wall and steel systems), Glass build-up and restriction/availabilities. Design of custom solution for high-end clients. Key Achievements and Contributions:

* Designed and supervised all CAD projects from 2009.

* Manage a team of up to five CAD designers

* Cost estimating of quotes up to 5 Million Dollars for the window system.

* Creating CAD standard (shop drawings).

* Creating CAD library, template, parametric and dynamic block, data extraction, etc.

* Hired more than 15 employees as a direct manager.

* Developed Company standard procedures and standard.

* Creating training program for new employees.

* Main technical contact with the Vitrocsa head quarter in Switzerland.

* Direct design solution with architect (Sir Norman Foster).

* In charge of IT for more than 50 seats in two location. Designer III

Southern California Edison / HCS - El Monte, CA

2004 to 2009

El Monte, CA 2004 - 2009

Hired in 2007 directly by Southern California Edison after three successful years as a technical contractor with Hacienda Computing Services (HCS)

Designer III / SCE (2007 - 2009)

Create and update fiber optic and copper cable maps for the SCE communication network, ensuring detailed accuracy in all elements of this important work. Coordinate project requirements with the needs and goals of various departments. Plan and execute workflow in synergy with project planners, technical crews, and administrators. Track jobs using multiple search tools. Key Contributions:

* Maintain the intranet server for all cable maps.

* Create drawing tools for AutoCAD 2008 (LISP).

* Selected to assist with the relocation of an extended team to a different region, a project requiring updating approximately 1800 files and making them available in the new location. Senior Technical Specialist / HCS

Southern California Edison / HCS

2004 to 2007

Assisted civil and electrical SCE engineers working on substation, access road, and transmission road projects requiring heavy AutoCAD work. Additionally supported the development of an Aspen database for the protection group of SCE. Supervised various Web site designs. Key Achievements:

* Prepared grading, foundation layout, grade repair, and structural drawings for substations.

* Completed 2D and 3D projects using AutoCAD and sketchup5.

* Field survey for a 500KW transmission line.

Product Manager

Bonotech AG - Konolfingen, CH

2002 to 2004

Accountable for customer care in Switzerland and internationally for this manufacturer of air conditioning casing systems. Prepared marketing and sales tools and documents such as pricing and product information lists. Created and managed sales tools for new and existing products. Identified customer needs and drove problems through to resolution. Key Achievements:

* Oversaw Quality Control and managed technical projects.

* Developed new products with customers in Germany and Austria.

* Created and maintained technical database with CAD and technical data.

* Performed special design for the Rolex factory in Geneva using aluminum oxide-based material. Education

Civil engineering bachelor (Switzerland)

Civil engineering designer associate

Entertainment Technology (Santa Monica College)

Skills

CAD (30+ years) (AutoCAD)

COST ESTIMATING (11 years), ESTIMATING (11 years)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (7 years)

PRODUCT MANAGMENT (2 years)

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (9 years)

LANGUAGES: English, French, German, Italian

Certifications

Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional

Hobbies

Motorcycle

Aviation

Sport

Traveling

3d animation

Personal achievement

Military Pilot training (Locarno Switzerland)

Swiss air force officer school (Zurich Switzerland) Radio show host in local station (Fribourg Switzerland) Creation of accounting and CAD software

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