- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Snowboarding & Snowshoeing
- Surfing
- Camping
- Hiking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Auto Repair/Restoration
Andrew Frederick
Merritt Island
Summary
A Detail-oriented professional with drafting and 3D modeling foundation bringing communication and project management experience as well. Utilizing a variety of professional experience from technical, office bound backgrounds to hands on positions to deliver products and projects. Time, budget and communication conscience worker ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Drafter/Construction Laborer
Above and Beyond Finishing
Merritt Island, FL
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed detailed installation drawings using industry specific software for various remodeling and finishing projects.
- Collaborated with management to refine design specifications and ensure compliance with customer needs and industry standards.
- Creating and maintaining a schedule and working within a budget to ensure satisfactory completion of projects.
- Material usage planning and procurement for projects.
Project Manager
EMF Inc
Merritt Island, FL
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Led multiple teams and sub contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for production consumption.
- Coordinated communication among stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project issues.
- Began streamlining processes by introducing agile methodologies, improving project delivery speed.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
General Contractor/Laborer
Stowe Co-Op
Stowe, VT
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Directed project planning and scheduling implementing risk management and mitigation to ensure timely completion of construction projects.
- Managed subcontractor output on job sites.
- Oversaw procurement processes for materials and third party inputs.
- Utilized strong drafting background to disseminate information to the team from build specifications, codes build prints and best practices to maintain high construction standards across projects.
- Communicated with clients on projects details, ensuring alignment on project goals and expectations throughout multiple processes.
Expo/Manager in Training
Idletyme Brewery & Pub
Stowe, VT
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery and adherence to quality standards and strict code enforcement.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures, team building and customer service expectations.
- Monitored and maintained inventory to ensure stock levels were adequate while reducing waste.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with upper level management.
Drafter/Designer/3D Modeler
Ocean Alexander Yachts
Merritt Island, FL
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed detailed build drawings for luxury yachts using NX.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance with industry standards.
- Packaged third party mechanical systems into projects ensuring fit, finish and use were all functional and met design scope.
- Trained new hires on software techniques and best practices, fostering skill development within the team.
- Coordinated with production teams to resolve design discrepancies, ensuring alignment between plans and final builds.
- Utilized 3D modeling software to create realistic visualizations for client presentations, improving stakeholder buy in and maintaining customer expectations.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare project blueprints for assembly and one off manufacturing.
- Created and maintained a parts database and cut files for CNC machines, generating parts and kits to provide manufacturing operating continuous and efficiently.
Lamination Technician
Compo-FAB/Palmer Johnson Yachts
Sturgeon Bay, WI
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Used a strong drafting background to liaison with engineering on the creation and modification of laminated parts.
- Implemented manufacturing process improvements and documentation that reduced waste and enhanced overall productivity in the workshop.
- Inspected finished products prior to and with QC team members, ensuring parts and project maintained fit and functionality.
- Collaborated with department members to identify areas of concern and question to be brought to engineering ensuring the project moved forward unhindered and on time.
- Assumed crew lead responsibilities including training, daily through weekly scheduling and throughput assessments.
3D Modeler/Drafter/Designer
Sea Ray Boats Inc
Merritt Island, FL
03.2004 - 08.2012
- Developed and maintained 3D models using advanced NX CAD software.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to create and implement designs and changes to current and future products.
- Implemented Lean practices and utilized Kaizen events to improve manufacturing and process flow.
- Utilized 3D models and interdepartmental communications to program and operate textile and flat pattern CNC machines.
- Generated detailed engineering drawings for product manufacturing, customer special projects and facility support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island, FLAssociate of Science - Drafting And Design
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL06-2029
Skills
- Design development
- CAD software proficiency
- 3D modeling skills
- Detail-oriented work
- Verbal/written communication
- Deadline oriented
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Mechanical drafting
- Project management
- MS office
Interests
Timeline
Drafter/Construction Laborer
Above and Beyond Finishing
04.2024 - 12.2025
Project Manager
EMF Inc
03.2022 - 03.2024
Expo/Manager in Training
Idletyme Brewery & Pub
06.2019 - 08.2020
General Contractor/Laborer
Stowe Co-Op
03.2019 - 11.2021
Drafter/Designer/3D Modeler
Ocean Alexander Yachts
03.2015 - 12.2018
Lamination Technician
Compo-FAB/Palmer Johnson Yachts
01.2013 - 02.2015
3D Modeler/Drafter/Designer
Sea Ray Boats Inc
03.2004 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School
Associate of Science - Drafting And Design
Eastern Florida State College