Palm Beach Gardens, FL ***10 Cell Phone: 561-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Chris Hendrikz
Objective Self motivated individual seeking a rewarding and challenging career.
Professional experience
Architectural Precast and Foam LLC. May 2008 – October 2008
Estimator / Production Supervisor
§ Produce customer estimates according to building plans.
§1 Supervise laborers and skilled laborers to ensure project integrity and time sensitivity.
§2 Implement and maintain a computerized estimating software package to meet the growing number of builders switching from paper to digital building plans.
§3 Maintain an inventory of raw materials and place orders with vendors as needed.
Pro Cast Stone, INC August 2006 – May 2008
CAD Designer / Estimator / Production Supervisor / Computerized Foam Cutting “CNC” Machine Operator.
§ Produce customer estimates according to building plans using a digitizer.
§ Design and draw architectural elements as per customer’s specifications.
§ Design and draw custom architectural elements from scratch.
§ Create shop drawings for laborers to use when producing cast stone.
§ Create shop drawings for customer / architect approval.
§ Convert CAD drawings to interface with a computerized foam cutting machine.
§ Operate and maintain a Hotwire foam cutting machine.
§ Supervise laborers and skilled laborers to ensure project integrity and time sensitivity.
Signature Stoneworks, LLC May 2003 – August 2006
V.P. Operations / CAD Designer / Sales Associate / Job Site
Supervisor.
§1 Meet with new and existing customers to assist with the design and selection process of architectural cast stone elements
§2 Design and draw Architectural elements as per customer’s specifications.
§3 Create shop drawings for laborers to use when producing cast stone.
§4 Create shop drawings for customer / architect approval.
§5 Supervise laborers and skilled laborers to ensure project integrity and time sensitivity.
§6 Generate invoices and change orders.
§7 Coordinate delivery and install dates with customers.
§8 Supervise installers on multiple job sites, and identify problems to solve in a timely fashion.
Precision Cast Stone, INC November 2001 – May 2003
CAD Designer / Mold Maker (Skilled Laborer) / Chopper Gun Operator / Mold Maker Supervisor.
§1 Design and draw architectural elements as per customer’s specifications.
§2 Create shop drawings for laborers to use when producing cast stone.
§3 Create Plaster / Fiberglass / Rubber molds according to shop drawings.
§4 Operate Fiberglass Chopper Gun.
Languages Proficient in English, Afrikaans and rudimentary Spanish.
Special Skills
§ Proficient in Turbo CAD, AutoCAD, and BOB CAD/CAM
§ Vast knowledge on computer hardware and software.
§ Intermediate knowledge on computer networking.
§ Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
§ Microsoft Access certified.
Noteworthy facts
§ Attended the Army J.R.O.T.C. program for 4 years
§ Attained the rank of Cadet Major (O-4)
§ Received an award for Leadership Excellence from the retired Army officers association.
Hobbies
§ Building and fixing desktop computers for family and friends.
§ Going to the gym and working out.
§ Computer game enthusiast.
References References available upon request.