About
Prototype Designs, Troubleshooter, Both Assemblies, Detail & Cut Sheets provided. 18+ years of CAD experience, 9 years of Plant Design experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree - Architectural/Civil & Mechanical/Structural.
US Navy, Retired - Journeyman Shipfiiter, Pipefitter & Coded Welder
Design Entries
Experience
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Lead Draftsman
Dyno Nobel · Full-time
Mar 2011 –
Jun 2020
9 yrs 3 mos
Carthage, MO, United States
• Responsibilities consist of designing 3D models and 2D drawings for various buildings, pressure vessels, pipe runs, and machinery for an Explosive Manufacturing Company. This includes managing all drawings, associated documentation, and quotes to manufacture all projects, including P&IDs.
• A Construction Supervisor for any new projects on the plant. Ensuring that all outside contractors have safety training and follow the plant guidelines.
• Designed various prototype explosive manufacturing equipment. Including both Assembly and Detail Drawings. Savings the company billions of dollars.
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Lead Draftsman
Erdmann-Street Architectural & Planning Inc. · Full-time
Jun 2006 –
Mar 2011
4 yrs 9 mos
Springfield, MO, United States
• Responsible for all design & drafting and duties include field measurements and acclamation of all data at an existing and new job site.
• Meeting with customers and contractors. Combining design with Structural and Mechanical engineers. Preparing projects for City approval.
• Visits and follow up on current production projects.
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Shipfitter & Pipefitter
U.S. Navy (Retired) · Full-time
May 1980 –
Aug 1995
15 yrs 3 mos
Springfield, MO, United States
Directed layout, fabrication, and welding of various structural and plumbing fixtures onboard tended units (i.e., submarines, surface crafts, and floating auxiliary crafts).
Awards
• Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal
• Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
• Various Letters of Commendations
• In charge of manufacturing prototype equipment
• Honorably Discharged with full Retirement Benefits
Education
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Southwest Missouri State University
Bachelor's, Design Drafting Technology, 3.8 GPA
1997 – 2002
Activities and Societies:
ADDA
SME
2 Majors - Architectural/Civil & Mechanical/Structural
Other experience
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Construction Supervisor
Supervised the construction of up to 18 homes at one time. From the Cradle to the Grave. Ensuring Sub-Contractors arrived and completed their jobs. Custom Framing, Plumbing, and Electrical upon the customer's request. Work with city officials to complete the tasks for building and closing permits