RESUME
James G. Dobson
Delta, B.C.
Canada, V4C 4K8
Cell: 1[604]366-8850
E-mail: ************@*****.***
INTRODUCTION
I am a highly skilled professional who is looking for new challenging opportunities in my field of expertise. I have worked closely with architects and contractors on design, installation, materials and details. I am very willing to travel. A probation period and/or yearly contract is no problem. I am available immediately. Please review this resume for employment consideration.
EDUCATION
1967 graduated high school.
1968 graduated vocational school with drafting certificate.
1981 completed apprenticeship program and received journeyman certificate for glazier.
1992 completed 1 week crash course for Autcad [model space].
EMPLOYERS [last 3 from most recent]
FRASER GLASS INSTALLATIONS – 3 YEARS
Duties – estimating and take offs from architectural drawings and specs, negotiating contracts, shop drawings, ordering materials, site measuring, cost savings, coordinating with architects and contractors, prepare closing contract documents.
PHENOX GLASS – 4 YEARS
Duties – estimating and take-offs from architectural drawings and specs, shop drawings, cost saving.
ECHO GLASS INSTALLATIONS – 13 YEARS
Duties – estimating and take-offs from architectural drawings and specs, negotiating contracts, shop drawings, ordering materials, site measuring, fabricating and installing residential and commercial projects, cost savings, project managing, coordinating with architects and contractors, site inspections, preparing closing contract documents.
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REFERENCES
Garth Anderson - Bronco Industries - *****@***********.***
Wayne Breen - Progressive Glass - ****************@*******.***
Don McAmmond - Phoenix Glass - ***@***************.***
Ralph Aknin - Glass 3 Enterprises - ********@*******.***
Rosa Sit – Vitrum Industries – ****@****************.***
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
ALUMINUM
- Fabrication and installation of interior and exterior residential and commercial aluminum framing systems (curtain wall, storefronts, windows, sliding and swing doors, vents, louvers, skylites, canopies, sunshades, railings, hardware, thermal break, etc.)
Fabrication and installation of composite panel systems.
Fasteners, brackets, flashings, etc.
Moisture barriers, caulking, sealants, gaskets, envelope requirements, etc.
Reading load charts for aluminum sections.
GLASS
Single and double exterior glazing materials, performances, structural specifications, engineering requirements, etc.
COMPUTER
- Autocad 2008 model space.
- MS Word.
Internet e-mail and research.
INTERESTS
- Sun and surf, golf, softball, swimming, pool, travel and music.
SUMMARY
I believe I could be a valuable asset to your company present and future; in the present, performing multiple tasks and duties as you require and in the future teaching and instructing my skills and knowledge to upcoming employees. I have references and Autocad files containing projects I have quoted and drafted that I can send you in Autocad format if you so wish.
Thank you
James Dobson
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