About

Skilled Drafter with unique experience in the engineering and architecture fields. Detail-oriented with a keen eye for precision and a passion for creating accurate and visually appealing technical drawings to industry standards and best practices. Proficient in Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Revit. Excels in team collaboration to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Experience

  • Mechanical Drafter Klippenstein Corp · Full-time Jan 2022 – Feb 2024 2 yrs 1 mos Fresno, CA, United States Developed detail drawings using Solidworks and AutoCAD for production dept, system layouts, and technical manuals for custom end-of-line packaging manufacturer.
  • Mechanical Drafter MAF Industries · Full-time Sep 2019 – Jan 2024 4 yrs 4 mos Traver, CA, United States Assisted in the successful completion of large projects for packing house equipment manufacturer by creating detailed drawings, 3D solid modeling using Solidworks and AutoCAD.
  • Mechanical Drafter Warren & Baerg Mfg · Full-time Aug 2008 – Sep 2019 11 yrs 1 mos Dinuba, CA, United States Contributed to the successful completion of projects large and small, consistently meeting or exceeding company expectations for Cubing Equipment manufacturer. Wore many hats including generating fabrication drawings, operation manuals, QC Team Leader, Linked Learning industry partner volunteer. Solidworks and AutoCAD.
  • Architectural Drafter Christiansen Group (now defunct) · Full-time Jan 2006 – Mar 2008 2 yrs 2 mos Visalia, CA, United States Drafted architectural drawings in coordination with architect and project manager to bring local healthcare expansion projects to successful completion. Included multi-level expansion and remodel projects for Kaweah Health Medical Center and Tulare Regional Medical Center. Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
  • Architectural Drafter Quad Knopf Inc. (now QK) · Full-time Mar 2002 – Dec 2005 3 yrs 9 mos Visalia, CA, United States Collaborated with architects, project managers and consultants to bring local municipal and healthcare expansion projects to successful completion. Projects include local Fire Stations, multi-level expansion and remodels for Kaweah Health Medical Center. Created and revised architectural construction documents. Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Mechanical Drafter EG&G Power Systems · Full-time Jan 1990 – Mar 1999 9 yrs 2 mos Covina, CA, United States Created & revised engineering documentation with Mechanical Desktop for custom power supply manufacturer (defense contractor). Facilitator, ISO9001 Team Member, Employee of the Quarter in 1994. Proficient in Mechanical Desktop/AutoCAD.

Education

  • Allan Hancock College Certificate in Engineering Drafting, Engineering Technology 1989 – 1993 Attained Certificate for course of study in Engineering Drafting.
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo NA, Applied Art/Design 1981 – 1982 Course study in drawings, design, and printmaking.
  • Cuesta Community College NA, Art, General Education 1979 – 1981 Coursework in art and general education.
  • Morro Bay High School Graduate, General Education, Industrial Arts, Art, Crafts 1976 – 1979 General Education with a focus on Industrial Arts (Mechanical Drawing), Fine Arts and Crafts.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Solidworks Oct 2017 – Present See credential
  • Engineering Drafting Allan Hancock College May 1993 – Present
Stats

Joined: July 24, 2024

Last seen: August 9, 2024

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency