Allen L. McKee
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Dynamic CAD Designer with extensive experience at Baresque, excelling in creating innovative 3D models and detailed drawings. Proven leadership in mentoring junior designers and maintaining organized project documentation. Proficient in SolidWorks, Autodesk AutoCAD and skilled in team building, ensuring high-quality designs that meet client specifications and enhance project outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD Designer
Baresque
Farmers Branch, Texas
09.2021 - 01.2026
- Developed SolidWorks 3D models and workshop drawings for customer submittal.
- Developed detailed CAD drawings for product designs and custom projects.
- DXF files preparation for High-end cutting machine processes, ensuring precise specifications for production.
- Mentored junior designers on best practices in CAD techniques and workflows.
- Abiding in compliance with current company standards with product design & construction.
- Maintained organized project files and documentation, facilitating efficient access and reference for team members.
- Prepared artwork and print layouts for PET panel printing, aligning designs with client requirements.
- Assisted in department scheduling to meet tight deadlines.
- Conducted quality checks on designs to maintain high standards of accuracy.
- Maintained records of all design changes throughout the development process.
Project CAD Designer & Draftsman
Restaurant Services Inc.
Arlington, TX
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Created new product assembly and piece part drawings per management requests for shop fabrication breaking equipment down into detailed diagrams providing fabrication team ability to develop assembly readiness.
- Modified, enhanced and corrected Kitchen Layout design drawings to meet customer approvals. Utilizing proposed or markup documents presented as part of sales approval process.
- Developed CAD schematic product designs for instructional manuals and guides utilized during field installation including electrical schematics.
- Provided CAD design support and production including support for pre and post product sales.
- Maintained workshop and engineering drawings including archiving changed drawings and documenting revised drawings by use of Project Data Management software (PDM) .
CAD Team Lead
Maverick Stainless
Dallas, TX
12.2012 - 04.2016
- Provided CAD design support and production, including support for pre- and post-product sales.
- Created new product assembly and piece part drawings per management requests for shop fabrication, breaking equipment down into detailed diagrams, providing the fabrication team the ability to develop assembly readiness.
- Facilitated team meetings to address challenges and solutions.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
Eastfield College
Dallas, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Texas State Junior College
Waco, TXSkills
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Material Yield Optimization
- Computer illustrator
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Mentorship training
- Team building
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CAD Designer
Baresque
09.2021 - 01.2026
Project CAD Designer & Draftsman
Restaurant Services Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2021
CAD Team Lead
Maverick Stainless
12.2012 - 04.2016
Associates in Applied Science - Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
Eastfield College
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Texas State Junior College