Manager Project

PROFILE

Hard-working and results-oriented CAD professional with over 20 years of combined military and civilian business experience. Technically proficient in numerous business software programs and advanced professional Computer Automated Design (CAD) software programs that assist in the design of communications infrastructure, architectural and structural projects. Energetic and steadfast team player with a great attitude for achieving organizational and project objectives. Innate ability to motivate and mentor colleagues to set goals, visualize a final product and execute on a plan of action.

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SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Experienced telecommunications AutoCAD technician supporting communications infrastructure design

Experienced in telecommunications design using BICSI and I3A standards, along with referenced publications

Supporting companies and the US Military with professional level CAD documents for over 20 years

Supporting for AutoCAD users for over 20 years

Experienced in training, consulting, implementation of CAD software and standards

Expert level in AutoCAD Releases 12 through 2012

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Autodesk Certified Instructor

Active Secret Security clearance

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan 12 – Present CAD Technician - Communications Infrastructure Centurum Kandahar, Afghanistan

Collaborate with engineers in the design of communications infrastructure.

Create and update communications infrastructure engineering documents and record update documents

Conducted field surveys of site, ADN, ITN, TCF, and buildings creating as-build drawings for both facility management and new construction.

Aug 11 – Jan 12 CAD Technician - Communications Infrastructure GDIT Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

Create and update communications infrastructure engineering documents and record update documents

Collaborate with engineers in the design of communications infrastructure.

Jan 11 – May 11 University of North Carolina Charlotte Charlotte, NC

Full-time student majoring in Geography.

Specific interest of study - GIS

July 09 – Nov 10 CAD Technician - Communications Infrastructure ITT Camp Victory, Iraq

Created and updated communications infrastructure engineering documents and record update documents

Collaborate with engineers in the design of communications infrastructure.

Coordinate with U.S. Army client to ensure ITT is meeting project/contract requirements.

Implement CAD standards; ensuring project compliance with current commercial CAD standards.

Manage daily workflow and operation of CAD Department.

March 08 – March 09 CAD Technician - Communications Infrastructure GDIT Al Asad Air Base, Iraq

Created and updated communications infrastructure engineering design and record update documents

Collaborate with engineers in the design of communications infrastructure.

Coordinate with U.S. Marines to ensure General Dynamics is meeting project/contract requirements.

Implement CAD standards; ensuring project comply with current commercial CAD standards.

Designed and created an integrated infrastructure package linking all project documentation

Manage daily workflow and operation of CAD Department.

March 06 – Feb. 08 Senior CAD Designer /CAD Manager KBR, Inc. Mosul, Iraq

Developed construction documents in support of construction projects.

Collaborated with engineers in the design of construction projects to support Department of Defense forces.

Managed daily work flow and operation of CAD Department for Engineering Functional Area Manager.

Feb. 05 - March 06 Production Manager RCMS Group Atlanta, GA

Worked with clients and sub-contractors to develop standards and expectations for individual projects.

Managed CAD production staff in three offices developing construction documents for numerous projects

Sept. 02 – Feb. 05 Training/Support Manager Imaging Technologies Serv. Inc. Atlanta, GA

Developed standard and customized training programs.

Certified instructor for AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Revit, and Buzzsaw.

Assessed clients’ specific needs and developed solutions to fill those needs.

Jan. 02 – Sept. 03 AutoCAD Instructor Southern Polytechnic State University Kennesaw, GA

Taught AutoCAD Basic and Advanced courses

Assisted in the development of new training curriculums and courseware

Sept. 00 – Sept. 03 AutoCAD Instructor Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA

Instructed AutoCAD R14 through R 2005, levels 1, 2, and 3D

Organized and instructed train the trainer program to insure quality and technical currency maintained by staff.

June 99 – Sept. 03 Operations Manager/Consultant Ingersoll Consulting Inc. Marietta, GA

Ran day to day company operations ensuring clients requirements and standards were met

Conducted AutoCAD Level 1, 2, and CAD management training for numerous fortune 500 companies

Developed general and customized consulting/training plans for clients

Nov 90 - June 99 Combat Control Specialist 23rd & 24th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) USAF

Produced AutoCAD survey documents for numerous Joint Chiefs of Staff directed exercises

Trained 75 AutoCAD users

Loaded and maintained survey-specific and customized programming

Managed as Assistant Noncommissioned Officer unit assault zone survey section

Assisted in the training of over 100 personnel in assault zone surveying, to include GPS surveying equipment

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TECHNICAL TRAINING

• AutoCAD R12 – R 2011 Level I + II Courses

• ArchiCAD 9 Fundamentals + Advanced

• Colorado Technical University - Associates of Science in General Studies – 4.0 GPA

• Autodesk University 2000 – 2006 + 2008

• Project Management

• Time Management

• Microsoft Programs: Word, Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and project

• Building Systems 2005 Fundamentals

• Graphisoft Constructor 9

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