CAD Operator
Resume:
Meredith Horton
Niskayuna, NY *****
***********@*****.***
Highly motivated CAD Operator with strong analytical abilities and a vast background of engineering support experience.
Work Experience
Project Manager / Electrical CAD Operator
Regeneron - Troy, NY
June 2024 to Present
• Read electrical drawings
• Complete drawing verifications in the field of electrical panels.
• Open electrical panels and read schedules.
• Compare electrical drawing schedules against what is in the field.
• Collaborate with fellow Drafters and Engineers.
Property Manager/CAD Operator
Albany Management - Albany, NY
September 2022 to June 2024
As Property Manager and Cad Operator at Albany Management's Commercial and Residential properties my responsibilities consist of the following:
• Perform AutoCAD drafting for our Commercial and Residential Properties.
• Assist Manager with construction projects, building inspections, contractor oversight and project coordination.
• Read and interpret Building Code and ADA Requirements.
• Update and track all associated reports and worksheets, sit in on project meetings, take notes while contributing to the discussion.
Assistant Designer
KITCHEN & BATH WORLD, INC. - Albany, NY
November 2021 to August 2022
As an Assistant Designer I spent most of my time managing orders and preparing Designers for presentations by assisting with CAD work and material selection. My responsibilities also consisted of office administrative work such as answering phones, emails, and maintaining the showroom and social media pages.
Commercial Flooring Measurer/ Estimator
Flooring Authority - Amsterdam, NY
August 2021 to November 2021
When found out my Father had Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer I moved back to NY in September to help him. I started working at Flooring Authority immediately, my responsibilities there consisted of the following:
• Bid sourcing, download and print plans and specs, and respond to bid invites.
• Maintain internal plan storage, bid calendar, and track addenda changes.
• Research and Read Scope Documents/Blueprints and analyze specifications to determine bid package.
• Utilize Digital Takeoff Software to assist with estimate preparation (RFMS Measure).
• Assemble quantity takeoffs to fulfill all requirements of the bid package.
• Draft and submit project specific Requests for Information for scope clarification.
• Work in conjunction with PM while preparing bids seeking approval of rates/ targeted revenue
• Prepare bid package and submit bids to participating GC’s.
• Create highly detailed Shop Drawings for installers; flooring installation methods, transition details, and project specific information.
• Correspond with GC’s estimating departments post-bid to track/ document results.
• Assist with preparing submittals and transitioning to management team. CAD Operator/Assistant Project Manager
Rapid Building Solutions, Creative Storage Designs - Winter Garden, FL November 2018 to August 2021
Days after I was hired by Creative Storage Designs as an Office Administrator my boss recognized that I was picking up AutoCAD skills quickly and decided to train me as a CAD Drafter for Storage buildings. A year later My Boss decided to move and our biggest client, Rapid Building Solutions, offered me a Drafting position in the “Take Off” department. In the past couple of years I’ve learned so much about building design and development by working alongside construction experts with 20+ years of experience in the field and in the office. My responsibilities have included:
• Carefully examine finished drawings for mistakes once they’ve been handed to the Take Off Department.
• Tagging each piece of material and adding dimensions in every drawing.
• Determining types, sizes, and quantities of materials needed.
• Drawing up special materials and details.
• Collaborating with Site Managers, Crew members, and fellow Drafters.
• Revising finished drawings upon last minute requests by Site Managers.
• Extracting materials from CAD drawings and converting them into Microsoft Excel sheets for billing of materials.
• Training new hires.
• Consult each contract to confirm every requirement is fulfilled. Activities Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living - Niskayuna, NY
July 2016 to September 2018
While I've held the positions of a Receptionist and the Activities Director's full time Assistant at Brookdale Niskayuna, I've also taken on the responsibilities of a Resident Care Provider, a Housekeeper, and a Maintenance Technician. My responsibilities at Brookdale Niskayuna have included the following; -Developing and leading recreational programs.
-Assisting Activities Director in establishing events and organizing each Activities calendar.
-Overseeing, assisting, and escorting residents on group outings. -Giving tours to potential Residents.
-Taking all interests hobbies and beliefs of each individual resident into account by taking surveys or striking up conversations.
-Administering and repairing medical alert necklaces.
-Handling miscellaneous Maintenance chores requested by residents.
-Receiving and transferring calls.
-Setting up appointments for doctor's offices and/or for tours for potential residents.
-Greeting and directing visitors and vendors to their rightful destinations.
-Escorting residents to and from their meals, rooms, and activities. -Providing personal care and compassion to each resident.
Temporary Customer Service Representative
Maximus - Albany, NY
January 2016 to June 2016
As a Temporary Customer Service Representative for The New York State of Health Contact Center I was responsible for submitting requests for consumer's materials and complaints, and for providing Medicaid general information to existing and potential consumers. Client Manager
Verizon Business - Albany, NY
November 2015 to January 2016
While working for Verizon Business I was responsible for managing accounts with existing customers (Making sure their account is up to date and that they're happy with their service.) by traveling to their businesses and meeting with them face to face. I've also been responsible for gaining new customers for Verizon Business by comparing the quality of product, service, and price with their current provider. Security Officer
Universal Protection Services July 2015 - Dec 2015 G4S Secure Solutions April 2014 - June 2015 Allied
Barton Security Services Nov 2012 – Sept 2013 - (All over NY’s Capital Region) November 2012 to December 2015
At all of the security position listed above my responsibilities included;
• Perform security patrols both inside and outside of each site.
• Contact Police or Fire departments when needed.
• Inform people at site of rules and regulations and confront those violating those rules.
• Meet and greet employees both entering and exiting site while observing items taken in and out of site.
• Monitor and control cameras to survey areas.
• Observe, deter, and report activities at each site.
• Be aware of customer IT and property security.
• Give professional and courteous help to employees and visitors.
• Escort out Patrons for breaking site's policies when requested by Client. I've been trained as a permanent employee and as emergency relief for the following sites;
-Sabic Chemical Plant -LexisNexis -Pitney Bowes -MetLife -State Farm -Von Roll Isola USA Inc -Albany Public Library -Lafarge -Time Warner Cable YNN -One Commerce Plaza -Omni Plaza -Office of NYS Comptroller -United Healthcare -Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -NYS Lottery -NYS Department of Taxation and Finance (Albany and Latham) -NYS Teachers Retirement Crossgates Mall -Clifton Park Center Mall -Seton Health Massry Center -St. Mary's Hospital -Schenectady County Community College
Although being a Security Officer was never my favorite role, it did give me a lot of experience by adapting to dozens of different work environments. Target, Macy's, and Marshalls-
Albany/Schenectady
July 2010 to August 2011
-Assist and cash out customers Organize
fitting rooms.
-Organize and restock floor.
Education
Niskayuna High School 2010
Hudson Valley Community College 2010-2011
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