Structural/architectural drafter/designer BIM specialist
Resume:
BRIAN G. DANN
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North Highlands, CA 95660
OBJECTIVE
Seeking full time contract/or hire position in creating construction documents (BIM or AutoCAD) for building construction. To take a proactive approach to construction documentation, coordination and production, collaborating directly with engineers and architects to maximize product efficiency and profitability. To assist architects and engineers in the conversion of conception to construction documentation.
SKILLS
- Revit Structure 2011 - 7 years CADD Management experience
- Revit Architecture - Create structural BIM analytical and physical models
- AutoCAD 2011 - 11 years of creating structural construction documents
- BIM Experience - Model linking for better work flow and product efficiency
- Revit MEP 2011 - Copy monitor coordination review experience
Provide visual guidelines showing technical details, cut sections, connection details, elevations and framing plans. I can draw freehand, three-dimensional objects and do detailed work neatly and efficiently. Possess the knowledge of drafting standards, mathematics, and manufacturing and construction methods and have a solid background in computer-aided design. Good communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with engineers, architects and other professionals.
EDUCATION
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Science degree, Computer Aided Drafting and Design.
High Honors March 2000
RELATED COURSEWORK
- Principle of drafting - Architectural drafting - Process pipe drafting
- Mechanical drafting - Structural drafting - Project management
- Geometry - Physics - Written and Oral communications
- Trigonometry - Electrical drafting - Civil drafting
EXPERIENCE
Leading Edge Drafting & BIM North Highlands, CA
President-Structural Design coordinator & Drafter January 2009 to Present
Duties include creating construction documentation (architectural, structural, civil site plans, electrical) involving steel, masonry, concrete, timber, engineered lumber, the use of CAD & BIM software, checking drawings for neatness, accuracy and dimensioning. In addition marketing, invoicing, estimating, receiving payments, project management, record keeping, data backups, permit pulling, submittals to building departments, responding to plan check comments, writing response letters, interviewing, hiring consultants and forming a design team, Title 24 (energy calculation) coordination included with submittal package, site visits and measurements, designing home additions and remodels to current code requirements, checking consultants drawings for accuracy, neatness, coordination and dimensioning & responding to requests for information from contractors, developing/implementing multiple sets of CAD standards for my business and engineer client's business are new skills I have developed while managing my drafting & BIM business. I have kept my skills current while running my drafting business and work
BRIAN G. DANN
with Auto Cad 2011 and Revit Structure 2011. I am ready and willing to learn new software as required or suggested. I also have some knowledge/experience and use of Sapphire viewer BIM (Truss Design MI Tek) software. I use this software to make interference checks in collaboration with truss designers on my remodel, addition and re-roof projects.
Aerotek Sacramento, CA
Computer Aided Design April 2011 to Sept 2011
6 month contract position with electrical engineering firm (ECOM) included the creation of plans, BIM models and construction documentation with the use if Auto Cad and Revit MEP 2011. Drawing packages were created for electrical power, telecommunications, security, signal and other electrical systems, for use in large new and existing hospital projects.
The Crosby Group Sacramento, CA
Computer Aided Designer/Cad Manager Aug 1999 to Aug 2009
- Drafting of structural plans - Tilt up panel elevations
- Review of shop drawings - Section and connection details
- Foundation plans - Structural BIM
- Wall framing elevations
- Roof framing plans
Prepare technical drawings and plans used in construction for fire stations, prisons, schools, retail stores, etc. in
compliance with DSA, UBC, and OSHPOD and specialized in reinforced concrete, masonry, steel and timber. Review shop drawings specialized in the fabrications of steel framing members and anchor bolt placement.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
MIDAS
Manager Sacramento, CA
Jan 1996-Jul 1998
- Manage and maintain the shop - Personnel management - Inventory and ordering
- Sales of product and services - Scheduling - Day end reports
- Prepare estimates - Planning - Week end reports
- Manage work bays and direct - Organizing - Month end reports
flow of traffic through shop - Conduct meetings - Year end reports
- Answer phones and give quotes - Manage cost of goods and - Inventory reports
- Handle all customer complaints labor percentages within
specified tolerance
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