About
Over 30 years in the CAD Industry, 25 years in CAD Management, and 10 years as a Freelance Writer, Technical Editor, and AutoCAD SME.
Experience
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Freelance Writer, Technical Editor and AutoCAD SME
Double JJ Services · Freelance
Jan 2013 –
Present
11 yrs 10 mos
Lincoln, NE, United States
Freelance writing, editing and AutoCAD SME work for companies such as Engineering.com, TenLinks.com, CADdigest, EngineersRule.com, Penn Foster, and the National Center for Education and Research (NCCER).
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Manager of CAD Services
CapStone Technologies · Full-time
Jul 2002 –
Present
22 yrs 4 mos
Lincoln, NE, United States
Oversee planning and execution of all assigned drafting and design projects. Specific duties include developing, implementing and enforcing CAD standards, managing inventory of CADD software and systems, training drafters and support staff, developing project and training budgets, and scheduling project completion deadlines. Provide support to the drafting and design team by assisting in prioritizing and managing workloads.
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Manager of CAD Services
Advanced Technical Services · Full-time
Jul 1995 –
Present
29 yrs 4 mos
Lincoln, NE, United States
Oversee planning and execution of all assigned drafting and design projects. Specific duties include developing, implementing and enforcing CAD standards, managing inventory of CADD software and systems, training drafters and support staff, developing project and training budgets, and scheduling project completion deadlines. Provide support to the drafting and design team by assisting in prioritizing and managing workloads.
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Computer Aided Drafting Instructor
Southeast Community College · Part-time
Jan 2001 –
Jan 2002
1 yrs
Lincoln, NE, United States
AutoCAD Drafting Instructor in a formal classroom environment. Checked & graded homework, lab work and tests. Answered questions, provided guidance & feedback to the students.
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CADD Technician
Heritage Homes · Full-time
Jul 1994 –
Jul 1995
1 yrs
Wayne, NE, United States
Performed architectural drafting and detailing to produce both construction drawings for the manufacturing department and presentation material for the sales department.
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Computer Aided Drafting Technician
Great Dane Trailers · Full-time
Jul 1993 –
Jul 1994
1 yrs
Wayne, NE, United States
General drafting and design tasks for Senior Engineers. Ran batch CAD Translation Programs and performed clean up on translated files.
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CAD Drafter
Broyhill Manufacturing · Full-time
Jul 1992 –
Jul 1993
1 yrs
Dakota City, NE, United States
Worked directly with the Engineering Department to create prototypes, handle drawing revisions & create shop drawings & BOMS.
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Drafting Intern
IBP · Full-time
Jul 1991 –
Jul 1992
1 yrs
Dakota City, NE, United States
Worked directly for the Senior Engineering Staff, performing general drafting and office tasks.
Education
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Wayne State College
Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Technology - Design Drafting
1990 – 1995