Experienced AutoCAD Drafter

MARC ABBINK

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Ventura, CA *****

Cell 805-***-**** E-mail: *******@***.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

AutoCad professional, with 22 + years of solid experience. Expertise in drafting and maintaining CAD standards and developing and maintaining drawing databases. Proven record in cultivating and building collaborative relationships with engineers, architects, and all staff members. Completed (4) day Solidworks 2008 course at Digital Dimensions, Inc. (DDI) in San Diego, CA , August 2008 and have many Solidworks drawings included in my portfolio. Please keep in mind as you review my resume that I am more than willing to relocate.

EXPERIENCE

AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMAN, 2006-2007

HFP Architects, Ventura, CA (HFP – Health Facility Planning)

Develop Cad plans from architectural sketches for a Commercial/Residential design firm using Autocad 2006 & 2007 software

HFP Architects specialized in the design of Hospitals and Medical buildings.

AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMAN, 2005-2006

ACE Engineering, Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, CA

Develop Cad plans from architectural sketches for a General contractor, contracted to perform all general Construction on the Base using Autocad 2006 software.

AUTOCAD DESIGNER, 2000 – 2002

Marshall Erdman & Associates, Newington, Virginia

Develop AutoCad plans from architectural sketches for a commercial design/build firm specializing in medical facilities.

Contributed to successful presentation and contract award for five buildings.

Responsible with team of designers for producing space plans, design concept, construction documents, interior finishes selection, furniture and design presentation documentation for corporate offices

OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CAD MANAGER, 1993 – 2000

US Postal Service, Processing and Distribution Plant, Washington, D.C.

Established the CAD department for a large processing plant with 1.2 million square feet. Purchased and set up CAD workstations using Autocad.

Surveyed the existing plant and layout. Took Measurements throughout the building and prepared and updated CAD drawings for entire facility.

Produced construction drawings for all work performance in specific areas such as Space Planning, Furniture Plans, and operational layouts on workroom floor.

Maintained accurate filing system of all Floor Plans and CAD files.

SPACE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE/CAD MANAGER, 1989 – 1993

US Postal Service, National Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

Set up the CAD department for the Space and Property Management Branch of the USPS

Created and customized AutoCad Menu system for the Space & Property Mgm’t branch, by incorporating Macros and Autolisp which increased production level of staff with minimal training and CAD Knowledge.

Responsible with team of designers for producing space plans, design concept, construction documents, furniture and design presentation documentation for corporate offices

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CAD OPERATOR, MANAGER, 1987 – 1989

Robertshaw Controls Co., Mobil Oil Headquarters, Fairfax, Virginia

Produced schematic plans for the HVAC Controls System in the new addition to the Mobil Oil Headquarters.

Consistently recognized for superior performance by senior Mobil Oil management.

DRAFTSMAN FOR CIVIL ENGINEER, 1985 - 1987

Dove & Associates, Fairfax, Virginia

Drafted house location, easement, and subdivision plats using ink on both Mylar and Vellum for a civil engineering firm.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient with AutoCad 2000-2010, AutoCad R14, Architectural Desktop 3.3, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scanning equipment, and digital cameras.

EDUCATION

Pursuing Associates in Science, Architecture Technician, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Maryland. Need (4) more credits for my associates in Architecture.

Mechanical Drafting, Woodrow Wilson Center, Fishersville, Virginia, 1984

TRAINING

SOLIDWORKS 2008 Essentials, Digital Dimensions, Inc., San Diego, CA - August 2008

AUTOCAD 2008 Update, Cybertech, Riverside, California, - Jan. 2008

AutoCad Release 13 & 14, Avatech Solutions, Owings Mills, Maryland, 1996 – 1999

MechanCad, 3D Mechanical Design Conference, Miller and Freeman, Dallas, Texas, 1996

AutoCad Productivity, AutoCad Customization, 3D AutoCad, Advanced AutoCad, Republic Research, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1991 - 1993

Essential AutoLisp, Roy Harkowe Associates, Harkowe Institute, Providence, Rhode Island, 1991

AutoCad I, II, III, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Alexandria, Virginia, 1987 - 1989

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