Drafter-Designer

Penny K. Zuidema

***** **** **.

Morrison, IL ***70

Phone: 815-***-****

Cell: 563-***-****

E-mail: ********@******.***

Experience:

College graduate with degree in Design & Drafting Technology. The software packages I have installed and am currently using are AutoCAD 14, 2002 thru 2008; Architectural Desktop 3.3 & 2005; Inventor 8, Corel Draw 9, Publisher and Visual Pro. I am also using Microsoft Office 2007 and Adobe CS.

Background includes extensive mechanical and Architectural design with moderate to extensive experience in P & ID’s, HVAC, electrical and structural. My experience includes mechanical procedure writing and illustrating, proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with management, employees, consultants & vendors, excellent written and verbal skills, and willingness to learn.

1998-Present Independent Contractor

* Mechanical drafting and design, including: Part details, assemblies, sections, and exploded views.

* Evaluating existing or new exterior and interior lighting designs for energy savings and tax breaks using Visual Pro.

* Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil drawings.

* Electrical drawings, including PLC, I/O Flows, MCC’s, One Line diagrams, Piping and mechanical drawings for Ralston Purina.

* Working with other contractors and owners. Experience includes (but not limited to) Residential & Commercial building plans, design & drawings for sewage treatment plant, the design and drafting of electrical, piping and fixture drawings for cedar buildings, house plans and additions.

* Other experience includes: Field work, walk downs, contractor meetings, bids, research, ordering and scheduling of materials for various jobs.

1997-2002 Commonwealth Edison (Utility) Cordova, IL

Contract AutoCAD Specialist

* 3D AutoCAD Specialist for Mechanical and Training Procedures. Drafting and design of equipment drawings for procedures, including assembly, part details, sections, cut-away and exploded views.

* Procedure Writer for Mechanical Maintenance Department.

* Organized meetings with maintenance, procedure writers, laborers and management in a team effort for providing the best possible procedures for maintaining plant equipment.

1995-1997 Independent Contractor Indianapolis, IN

Contracting with Packaging Plant

* Equipment & Product part detailing & assemblies.

* Designed and instrumented full plant and equipment layouts.

* Coordinated plant area relocations and setup.

* Safety and Housekeeping consultant/coordinator.

1989-1995 E.I. Dupont Clinton, IA

Mechanical Design & Drafter – Shrink Wrap Producer

* Mechanical drafting and design for production equipment and parts.

* Assisted in research, design, fabrication, installation & implementation of new and existing extrusion equipment.

* Assigned to 4 year, 4 million dollar improvement team to increase first pass first quality yield and decrease downtime of equipment.

* Experience as Safety Coordinator for construction crew.

* Moderate experience in the startup process and maintaining new PLC equipment.

1987-1989 Drives, Inc. Fulton, IL

Mechanical Design & Drafting – Roller Chain Manufacturer

* Drafting and Design of progressive dies. Assembly, part details, section views.

* Assisted in the design, installation and startup of progressive dies.

* Implementation & Coordinator of Design meetings.

Education:

2003 Nu-Way Engineering Corp. Wausau, WI.

*Architectural Desktop Training

1998 Clinton Community College Clinton, IA

* Updating 3d AutoCAD.

1996 Ivy Tech Indianapolis, IN

* AutoCAD Programming Language.

* Architectural Drafting.

1986-1988 Morrison Institute of Technology Morrison, IL

* Associates degree in Technical Design & Drafting.

* Trained in AutoCAD.

1976-1977 Clinton Community College Clinton, IA

* Office Management, Public Relations, Legal Terminology and Public Speaking.

References Available upon request.

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