Design Project

Cedric Jevon Taylor

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I am seeking a position that offers challenge, growth, and career advancement. As a highly talented Cad Drafter with a great deal of experience in preparing technical drawings of extraordinary excellence, and a creative problem solver with the ability to drive revenue growth, improve morale and consistently exceed profit goals. With record success in preparing Construction Drawings, Fire Protection Plans, Mechanical Plans and Civil Plans; as well as in commercial, retail, and residential projects. My goal is to obtain a position within a professional organization where my skills and expertise can be utilized.

Summary of Qualifications

• Profound work experience as a draftsman at renowned organizations and over 6 years of Solid Cad Drafting Experience using the latest version of AutoCAD 2012. Excellent AutoCAD skills which include the basic knowledge of CAD, creating complex Solid Models, understanding the concept of Advanced Rendering and Animating Designs, and generating Three Dimensional (3D) Modeling Environment.

• Proficiency in handling computer software and hardware such as; Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe Software, Autodesk Design Review, Inventor Fusion 2012, Photoshop Programs, Facsimile, Photocopier (Plotter), and Scanner.

• Absolute and accurate knowledge of drafting procedures and general conventions.

• Firm understanding of FBC and NFPA standards.

• Strong construction knowledge and excellent detailing skills.

• Extraordinary ability of drafting on computerized software as well as on drawing paper with the help of manual tools.

• Strong ability to complete detailed documentation with speed and accuracy on large-scale commercial projects.

• Great designing aptitude with solid imaginative capabilities.

• Strong communication and team building skills.

• Powerful communication with expertise in conveying the exact nature and implementation of a design.

Professional Experience

NYC Construction Group, West Palm Beach, FL 2011–2012

Draftsman

• Responsible for building CAD drawings for new construction and renovations to meet requirements. Using AutoCAD based on Florida Building Code and information provided by customers, engineers, and plans personally surveyed.

• Produced contract required documents for submittal to local city officials.

• Develop presentation drawings and coordinate drawings with other disciplines.

• Prepared plans, coordinated engineering, and permitted submittal processing.

• Studying and discussing a design project with customers and general contractors determining the detailed specifications of the project.

• Consulting with the engineers during the design phase and using their feedbacks for modification of the design.

Betty Restaurant, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2002–2006 & 2011-2012

Operation Manager

• Responsible for daily supervision of managerial staff.

• Develops companies training and sales manual.

• Design Promotional ads to increase profit on a continuous basis.

• Ensure compliance with all Federal/State/Local policies & safety procedures, and maintain a positive professional environment for all customers.

A-1 Fire & Electric, Miami, FL 2009-2010

Fire Sprinkler Technician

• Assisted in the development of design or design development drawings using AutoCAD.

• Supported and assisted contractors in all phases of a project.

• Determining the scope of the design and choosing the initial parameters to start installation of the system according to codes and standards of NFPA.

• Installed and tested complete Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems for commercial, residential, and retail buildings.

• Consulting with the engineers during the design phase and using their feedbacks for modification of the design.

Fire Sprinkler Design Services, West Palm Beach, FL 2006–2009

Product Designer & Technician

• Responsible for building CAD drawings for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems and other type of plans to meet requirements. Using AutoCAD based on information provided by customers, engineers, and plans personally surveyed.

• Produced contract required documents for submittal to local city officials.

• Develop presentation drawings and coordinate drawings with other disciplines.

• Prepared plans, coordinated engineering, and permitted submittal processing.

• Studying and discussing a design project with customers and general contractors determining the detailed specifications of the project.

• Determining the scope of the design and choosing the initial parameters according to codes and standards of NFPA.

• Dividing the whole design in sufficient number of subparts and designing each section simultaneously to work a one complete system.

• Consulting with the engineers during the design phase and using their feedbacks for modification of the design.

Education and Professional Certification

ATI Technical Institute, FL

Associate’s degree in Computer drafting/design (2007)

University of Phoenix, FL

Completed courses in Business Administration/Computer Science (2002)

References

Excellent personal, professional references and recommendation letter from recent employer upon request.

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