Lorena Galvan
Objective DRAFTER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Experience April 2005 – April 2012
Raito Inc.
Geotechnical Engineers
Hayward, CA
Graphics Designer & Drafting
• Create 3D engineering drawings and presentations using AutoCAD
• Generate complex Power Point presentations by integrating media components created with Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word & Excel applications
• Create graphics and support drawings intended for engineering plans for geotechnical projects using AutoCAD and plug in applications.
• Integrate complex engineering plans and layouts using PDF and Photoshop files to create backgrounds for use in AutoCAD
• Performed edits and corrections of AutoCAD drawings
• Assistant administrator duties
May 2004 –December 2004
Bay Area Designs
San Leandro, CA
CAD Drafter Designer
• Generate floor plans and elevations for Architectural drawings
• Performed edits and corrections of AutoCAD documents
• Administer and manage contracts and invoices
• Assistant Administrator Duties
March 2003 – January 2004
Morlife Roofing Company
San Leandro, CA
CAD Designer and Office Manager
• Generate and oversee roofing designs using RoofCAD
• Manage general office operations
1999 – 2003
URS Corporation
Oakland, CA
CAD and Graphics Technician
• Generate marketing collateral using Adobe Photoshop and Pagemaker
• Edited feasibility and research reports using Excel and Word
• Performed edits and corrections of AutoCAD documents
• Produce Power Points presentations
1998-1999
Media Technique Web Development
Santa Clara, CA
Assistant Graphic Designer and Layout Artist
• Provide graphics production support
• Generated basic website layout and user interface design
• Html layout and compatibility testing
1986-1998
Owens – Broackway, Glass Co.
Oakland, CA
Quality Control Crew Leader
• Inspect final product quality
• Gauge and measure product characteristics
• Operate computer based measurement system
• Managed Process improvements teams
Education 2011 – Present
AA Degree in Graphics Designer
Chabot College
2009, 2010 & 2012
Auto CAD Update Seminars
CAD Masters, Inc. Training Center
2008 Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer
Chabot College
2001 – 2004 Chabot College
AS Degree in Electro/Mechanical Drafting
• Computer Design Technology (AutoCAD 2002-2004)
• Descriptive Geometry
• Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances
• Electrical and Mechanical Drafting
• 3D AutoCAD Applications
• SolidWorks Applications
1999 – 2000
San Leandro Adult School
• Keyboarding and Secretarial Skills
1980 – 1985
• Civil Engineering
• Universidad de Zacatecas
Skills and Computer and Internet proficiencies. Web based applications.
Strengths AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker, Publisher, Quark, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Access applications.