Software Design
Resume:
Matthew A. Bennett
P.O. Box *** Irmo, SC 29063
***.*******.*******@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-bennett/11/750/310
Professional Mechanical Designer / Draftsman seeking growth and advancement opportunities with a progressive engineering firm.
Strengths:
Exceptional Attention to Detail with High Speed and Accuracy
Adaptable to Working Individually and in Team Environments
Natural People Skills with Effective Communication Style
Expert Level Proficiency in AutoCAD, TRANE and LexisNexis
Committed to Ethical and Professional Conduct
Employment History
Chao and Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC
(September 2011 to Present)
Drafter
• Conduct visual structural inspections on projects including: United States Air Force, City of Myrtle Beach, SC, University of South Carolina.
• Provided structural drafting support for a wide range of projects including: United States Air Force, City of Myrtle Beach, SC, University of South Carolina and City of Columbia, SC.
• Created and maintained Autocad lisp program routines, streamlining project production time and accuracy.
• Generated positive rapport and facilitated coordination with architects, government military officials and city officials.
SS Marketing and Consulting Corp. Lenexa, KS
(May 2010 to September 2011)
Risk Manager, VP
• Researched and validated potential business contacts to protect all clients using LexisNexis.
• Maintained in-house software and hardware with minimal downtime over 12 months.
• Increased in-house efficiency by 30%.
• Increase client traffic by 40% through building a marketing and information company website.
Acertus Consulting Group Lenexa, KS
(May 2008 to July 2009)
Mechanical Designer
• Provided customized HVAC equipment selection and system design for stores ranging in size from 1,000 to 200,000 ft2.
• Created a positive rapport and facilitated coordination between architects, contractors, civil designers and structural designers.
• Co-designed plumbing layouts, retrofits and improvements for various stores including: 24 Hour Fitness, Petco, Euro Inn and Subway.
• Facilitated shop drawing reviews and timely response for: Petco, 24 Hour Fitness, Subway and various small strip malls.
• Acquired official code information and cultivated a professional and positive relationship for each project through entire construction process.
• Selected HVAC equipment on existing and new retail stores using TRANE software.
• Created and maintained detail drawings for the company’s database for HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Civil.
Henderson Engineers Lenexa, KS
(March 2001 to May 2008)
Mechanical Designer
• Maintained and troubleshot AutoCAD and Microsoft products as AutoCAD liaison for the Wal-Mart team of 50 associates.
• Trained and kept all Wal-Mart team employees up to date on new releases and updates to software.
• Generated positive rapport and facilitated coordination with architects, contractors, civil designers and structural designers for over 200 Wal-Mart stores nationwide.
• Provided customized HVAC equipment selection and complete system design for stores ranging in size from 40,000 to 230,000 ft2.
• Provided shop drawing reviews and timely response for Wal-Mart stores.
• Designed refrigeration supply and return piping for grocery refrigeration units on new and existing Wal-Mart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets.
• Designed gas piping using Gasworks software for new and existing Wal-Mart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets.
• Maximized plumbing design for Wal-Mart Supercenters to achieve optimal efficiency and lower construction costs.
• Provided civil coordination, design and support for various road projects, parks, churches and office buildings in the Kansas City area.
• Managed and addressed Requests for Information (RFI) on a daily basis.
• Managed and issued change orders per direction of Wal-Mart, Petco, Lowe’s and other retail stores on a daily basis.
• Acquired official code information, and developed a professional and positive relationship with customers for each project through entire construction process.
• Selected HVAC equipment on existing and new retail stores using TRANE software.
• Created and maintain detail drawing database for HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Civil.
• Increased Wal-Mart vendor list by attending plumbing seminars and generating new contacts.
Starfire Engineering Lawrence, KS
(February 2000 to March 2001)
Draftsman/Designer
• Researched, analyzed and re-created existing drawings for over 20 railroad cars.
• Created new shop drawings to upgrade, update and/or improve the structural and weight capacity of railroad cars for all major rail companies in North America.
• Assisted engineers with initial structural analysis and design of new and uprated railroad cars.
• Developed and maintained CAD design standards for all drafters and engineers.
Education, Professional Skills and Other
Bachelor of Naval Architecture (currently in program) (Sept 2010 to Present)
Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, Eastport ME
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (30% complete) (Sept 1997-Dec 1999)
University of Kansas, Lawrence KS
AutoCAD – Expert Proficiency in HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Structural, Civil and Layout
Certified by Midwest CAD on existing and new programs / Maintained Weekly Updates 2001-2008.
TRANE Software – Intermediate to Expert Proficiency in HVAC sizing and selection.
Gasworks Software – Expert User in Gas pipe sizing and design.
Microsoft Office – Intermediate to Expert Proficiency in all Office Products.
Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer: Assisted with providing school supplies for inner city schools.
Maranatha Academy (July 2009 to May 2010) – Volunteer: Substitute teacher, field trips chaperone, coaching assistant, construction projects advisor, school and public events supporter, school events photographer, and documentation aide.
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