MICHAEL G. LEWIS
Clinton, MS 39056
**************@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science - University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Major: Architectural Engineering Technology
Minor: Construction Technology
Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Wesson, Mississippi
Major: Architecture
Transferred to University of Southern Mississippi
Adams County Christian School - Natchez, Mississippi
SKILLS:
• Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCad R14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007)
• Architectural Desktop 3, Micro vellum, Microstation
• Word Processing (Word Perfect, Excel, MS Word for Windows)
• Windows 98, 2000, and XP Professional
• Computer Repair, Troubleshoot Windows and AutoCAD Problems
• Able to create drawings using external referencing (XREF), in two dimensions with various CAD programs and using ANSI standards
• Able to create drawings using various hand drawing techniques
• Excellent problem solving techniques
• Various types of shipping methods from commercial carriers i.e. FedEx and UPS.
• Converse with clients via email
• Over 6 years of intensive experience in positions including Structural Design and Technical Office Assistant. Skilled in all aspects of structural engineering design, hands-on structural design and design management, high-standard structural design for both steel and reinforced concrete structures, and coordination with technical staff
• Excellent phone skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Work on team projects
• Over 3 years of project management of four sales teams, which consist of a salesperson, interior designer and CAD designer for pharmacy design and commercial cabinets.
• Over 4 years of Telecommunication Design of Fiber and Copper cable placement for the continued improvement of AT&T infrastructure.
• Other software to include
• Adobe
• Outlook Express
• Microsoft Outlook
EXPERIENCE:
2009 - Present Telecommunication Designer
AFL Inc., Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Created electronic designed drawings for fiberoptic cable placement based on design packages including USF and Fiber To The Cell projects given be the customer.
• Worked closely with M.D.O.T. and county representatives to permit the designed placement of cables the State or County Right of Way.
• Reviewed design drawings from other designers for quality control.
• Point of contact for the customer and tech personnel to field design questions and/or concerns that may arise on-site during placement.
• Field work included traveling throughout Mississippi and Louisiana taken field notes for the design process for placement of Fiber in aerial and/or buried applications.
2006 - 2009 Project Manager
MMI Of Mississippi, Hazlehurst, Mississippi
• Worked with sales team to analyze the design and flow of various offices & pharmacies..
• Review and check sales design drawings for finalization, dimensions, value engineering and advise on design before production begins.
• Acting as the point of contact between customer and sales department to field problems and/or concerns that may arise on-site during installation.
• Inspect large pharmacy projects for field errors, production flaws and correct design errors in the field.
• On the standards committee for the standardizing of design drawings for future CAD Designers and implementation of changing designs in pharmacy layouts and pharmacist needs.
• Under a subsidiary of MMI, CCS I managed all aspects of the Bidding process. Everything from finding the projects, estimating cost, meeting new clients and over seeing project design, construction and installation.
• Estimated cost for many large bid projects along with the design stages of those projects. Assembled submittal packages and worked closely with Architects to clarify design intent for approval of alternate designs.
2000 - 2006 CAD Designer/Structural Engineering Tech
Reigstad & Associates, Biloxi, Mississippi
• Created structural drawings for major commercial and industrial projects, including casinos, military structures, parking structures, and high rise condominiums.
• Issued complete shop drawings for all designs observing ASCE (construction standards) standards for concrete and steel structures.
• Managed reproduction and organization of all project prints to ensure ready access to design and working drawings.
• Submitted shop drawings for the engineers' approval.
• Inspected major construction projects and checked plans for conformance to structural drawings.
• Performed residential and commercial structural assessments during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
1997-2000 Merchandiser
Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling, Inc., Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Built product displays in compliance with company standards.
• Maintained appropriate product levels in beverage sections and throughout accounts including shelf allocation and cold equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized back-room.
• Maintained merchandising standards while rotating products each time in designated accounts.
Summer 1996 - Steel Erector/Equipment Operator
Summer 1998 R.L. Blanton Specialties, Inc., Natchez, Mississippi
• Erected pre-manufactured steel buildings
• Installed metal roofing
• Installed commercial and residential reinforced concrete slabs and parking areas
• Operated heavy equipment, including forklifts, bobcats, scissor lifts and articulating booms.
1995-1996 Metal Fabricator/HVAC Installer
Thorpe Sheet Metal, LLC, Natchez, Mississippi
• Fabricated air duct systems
• Installed air conditioning units and all related equipment.
1994-1995 Carpentry Laborer
Mark DeVrient Contracting, Natchez, Mississippi
• Decipher various blueprints
• Operate machinery
• Deliver and install cabinetry
• Manufacture products per client specifications
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Randy L. Blanton Sr. Gordon Reigstad-Owner
1113 Hwy 61 N 192 West 9th St., Suite 200
Natchez, MS 39120 St. Paul, MN 55102
Butch Thorpe Alan Oswalt-President
649 Hwy 61 N 1022 Advance Lane
Natchez, MS 39120 Hazlehurst, MS 39083
Mark DeVrient Cindy Boatner-Manager
11 Feltus Street 102 Business Park, Suite G
Natchez, MS 39120 Ridgeland, MS 39159
PERSONAL REFERENCES
John L. Sullivan, Jr. Dan Hughes
Branch Director Telecommunication Designer
Natchez, MS 39120 Terry, MS 39170
Kathryn C. Pearson Tamara Boatner
Speech Pathologist Administrative Assistant
Baton Rouge, LA Flora, MS 39071
225-***-**** (work) 601-***-****
Tim Tillson Leann Donaho
Operations Manager Registered Nurse
Hazlehurst, MS Madison, MS 39110