LaGladys Oliver

Experienced AutoCAD Drafter & Designer

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Open-minded, experienced AutoCAD drafter/designer/operator with over two decades of experience seeking an opportunity to return to the workforce full-time. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Multi-Disciplined Drafter/Designer and Personal Assistant L.A. Arch2Tech (DBA) - Houston, TX

May 2005 to October 2021

Responsibilities

As a drafter created a variety of projects for individuals including but not limited to full sets of preliminary construction plans for custom homes, redesigns of various interior layouts. As a personal assistant wrote up proposals, made phone calls, set appointments, traveled with clients for business meetings, took notes, etc. Accomplishments

All construction plans and redesigns were thorough, complete and accurate according to each individual’s idea in coordination using the appropriate building codes. I ensured each task was achieved to the client's satisfaction. Skills Used

AutoCAD and manual drafting skills, Word, Excel, self-motivation, self-discipline, heavy communication and listening, independent research to ensure all plans were up to code as well as satisfactory to the clients’ specifications. AutoCAD Drafter

SimplexGrinnell - Houston, TX

April 2014 to September 2014

Responsibilities

Using rough draft engineered layouts, I created electrical designs for fire systems to be used by field technicians as installation guides.

Accomplishments

I ensured plans were thorough, complete and accurate according to what was listed in each individual submittal. Skills Used

AutoCAD 2014, Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel. Electrical Drafter

B G Systems & Harris Alarm - Houston, TX

January 1996 to June 2010

Responsibilities

Translated sketched engineered layouts of intercom, sound, security, and fire alarm systems into working AutoCAD drawings to be used by technicians in the field for installation in various schools, commercial, and residential facilities. Accomplishments

I was readily available as a permanent independent contractor to ensure plans were completed in a timely manner by putting in extra hours in the office and at home. I managed AutoCAD updates and informed the owner of ways to improve productivity.

Skills Used

Advanced AutoCAD skills, proficiency of putting together user manuals of completed project equipment, taking & recording inventory and the versatility to work in the field, office and warehouse. Multi-Disciplined Architectural Drafter/Designer

J. J. Moore Custom Homes - Houston, TX

September 2003 to June 2007

Responsibilities

Met with clients to incorporate their vision into a manual sketch. Once the client was comfortable to move forward, I worked daily to create a preliminary design of their residence or facility typically with a week turn around. Upon the client’s final approval, I created a complete working set of plans & elevations which were presented by the builder to the engineers and architects for approval.

Accomplishments

With patience, hard work, attention to detail, verbal/written communication and listening skills; I was able to contribute to the overall success of client satisfaction regarding the design and/or redesign of their customized plans. Skills Used

I used AutoCAD and manual drafting skills, Word, self -motivation, self-discipline, heavy communication and listening skills, did independent research to ensure all plans were up to code as well as satisfactory to the clients’ specifications.

Architectural Drafter

AEA Architects - Houston, TX

June 2005 to August 2005

Responsibilities

As a temporary replacement I created architectural, electrical, and lighting plans for various commercial and residential buildings on AutoCAD using the architects' manual layouts. Accomplishments

With my AutoCAD knowledge and fast and astute learning ability I was able to efficiently keep the company on task without requiring extensive training or supervision while their regular drafting person was out on maternity leave. Skills Used

The ability to work independently using Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. Structural Drafter

Concept Engineers, Inc. - Houston, TX

August 1996 to July 2004

Responsibilities

From structural designs sketched by license engineers utilized AutoCAD software created functional residential structural framing and windstorm plans, developed blueprints on diazo machine and used Xerox printer, plotters and diazo machines.

Trained/guided new drafting employees of drafting techniques, blocks and attributes. Accomplishments

During my employment I was thorough and detail-oriented which reflected in drawings not being returned because of incompetence or for being incomplete. Also I ensured my projects were completed in a timely manner increasing quantity without sacrificing quality.

Skills Used

I used AutoCAD skills, heavy communication and listening skills to ensure that each layout was a proper representation of what the engineer intended for construction. I used Microsoft Excel to document project management, Xerox printer, plotter and Diazo machine to develop completed blueprints/drawings. Education

AAS in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

ITT Technical Institute - Houston, TX

1994 to 1996

Skills

• AutoCAD (10+ years)

• Revit (1 year)

• Architectural Desktop (1 year)

• Microsoft Office: [Word, Excel, PowerPoint] (10+ years)

• Microsoft Windows (10+ years)

• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)

• Architectural Drafting (4 years)

• Structural Drafting (8 years)

• Low-Voltage Electrical Drafting (fire, sound/intercom and security systems) (10+ years)

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