Commercial Construction and Custom Residential Truss Designer

Brandon M. Sell

**** * ********* *** *** *** Daytona Beach, FL 32118-3271

904-***-**** · ************@*****.***

Objective

Motivated and detail-oriented design technician seeking a position as Design Tech 1 – Truss/Panel Engineering. Eager to contribute technical drafting skills, structural understanding, and proficiency in CAD software to support efficient and accurate truss and wall panel designs for residential and commercial construction projects. Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD, MiTek, and Alpine truss design software

• Understanding of residential and commercial construction methods

• Knowledge of building codes, wind speeds, exposures, load transfers, and structural design

• Excellent math and geometry skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints

• Effective communication and collaboration with design and production teams

• Time management and problem-solving abilities

Experience

Truss Designer

WW Truss Co Inc- Ormond Beach, FL

October 2021 – March 2025

• Truss Design

• Sales, cold calls

• Read Architectural and Structural plans

• Created structural layouts and engineering truss drawings for wood framing systems, including roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels

• Created and maintained excellent customer relationships

• Assisted senior designers in converting architectural plans into truss layouts using MiTek

• Performed load transfers, uniform and point load calculations, ensured compliance with building codes

• Collaborated with production staff to resolve design discrepancies

• Maintained detailed project documentation and file organization Truss Builder

WW Truss Co Inc- Ormond Beach, FL

May 2021-October 2021

• Assisted with the assembly of trusses and framing components on-site

• Gained hands-on understanding of construction practices and structural systems

• Communicated directly with supervisors to interpret plans and specifications

• Maintained a clean and safe work environment

Education

Engineering-University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL June 2013-June 2015

Engineering- Embry Riddle-Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL September 2012-May 2013 (Dual Enrollment-High School) References

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