Amber Gallardo
S MILWAUKEE,WI
Summary
Drafting Supervisor with a proven track record of team leadership, time management, and relationship building, resulting in improved project turnaround times and enhanced team performance. Led teams of 40+ employees across four departments, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality drafting and production outputs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Drafting Supervisor
Steele Solutions
Milwaukee, WI
09.2017 - Current
- Responsible for scheduling and coordinating work across all departments, managing 40–60 projects weekly through the team while overseeing an average of $6M in weekly project revenue.
- Led Structural Design Team to optimize design processes and improve project turnaround times.
- Managed and supported junior drafting staff by assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and fostering skill growth and team performance
- Managed the QA team to ensure drawing specifications were accurate, complete, and aligned with manufacturing requirements prior to release
- Supervised the Admin team responsible for preparing, printing, and releasing manufacturing documentation to support efficient production execution.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine designs based on client feedback and industry standards.
- Streamlined workflow by introducing new drafting software, improving efficiency across projects.
- Established standard operating procedures that enhanced consistency in drafting outputs across projects.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating drafting procedures and best practices.
- Increased project completion rates by effectively managing drafting team resources and workloads.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for drafters, providing constructive feedback to foster professional development.
- Facilitated communication between the drafting team and other stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project requirements and expectations.
- Led hiring efforts across multiple departments, including drafters, structural designers, QA, and administrative staff, to build and maintain a high-performing team.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
BIM Manager
JM Brennan
Milwaukee, WI
09.2004 - 09.2017
- Managed integration of Building Information Modeling with construction processes to streamline project delivery.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for model management and data analysis within BIM framework.
- Established a centralized library of BIM resources, streamlining access for all team members.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment on design and construction models.
AutoCAD Teacher
Plumbers Local 75 Union
Milwaukee, WI
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Mentored aspiring plumbers on best practices in CAD drafting and design principles.
- Evaluated student projects, providing constructive feedback to improve design accuracy.
- Established clear expectations for assignments and grading criteria so that students understood how their work would be evaluated.
- Prepared students for successful careers in drafting and design by emphasizing the importance of precision, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Drafting Technician
Illingworth-kilgust Mechanical Services
Milwaukee, WI
10.1997 - 09.2004
- Created HVAC and Plumbing drawings using AutoCAD to support project specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained detailed documentation of revisions and modifications throughout project lifecycle.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to optimize workflow between design and installation teams.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - AutoCAD Design
ITT Technical Institute
Greenfield, WI09-1997
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Scheduling and coordinating
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Drafting Supervisor
Steele Solutions
09.2017 - Current
AutoCAD Teacher
Plumbers Local 75 Union
04.2012 - 09.2017
BIM Manager
JM Brennan
09.2004 - 09.2017
Drafting Technician
Illingworth-kilgust Mechanical Services
10.1997 - 09.2004
Associate of Applied Science - AutoCAD Design
ITT Technical Institute