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April Stephens

Headland

Summary

Experienced drafting checker skilled in quality assurance and critical thinking. Successfully reviewed architectural drawings and clarified project details to meet customer specifications, contributing to seamless project execution and satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Drafting Checker

Elevate Structures
Villa Rica
10.2020 - 06.2026

Reviewed purchase orders and architectural/structural drawings to ensure alignment with customer specifications.

Checked Revit drawings and schedules for accuracy in sizes and gauges.

Clarified project details by addressing drafter inquiries.

Drafter

Nucor (American Buildings)
Eufaula
08.2019 - 10.2020

Drafted metal building drawings using MBS and AutoCAD while creating tallies for all project parts.

Utilized AutoCAD and MBS to create detailed drawings and models.

Reviewed architectural and structural drawings to ensure alignment with customer specifications and accuracy of parts and quantities.

Coordinated with project managers and customers to ensure precise project execution.

Drafter, Checker, Estimator, Designer

NCI (Cornerstone)
Dothan
09.2014 - 08.2019
  • Designed mini storage buildings from scratch using AutoCAD.
  • Collaborated with Michelle Devane on mini storage building designs, ensuring design accuracy through detailed reviews.
  • Supported estimation of mini storage projects using MBS and facilitated customer communication.
  • Secured timely part deliveries for project completion through rigorous quality checks.
  • Fostered effective teamwork with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Storage Drafter and Checker

American Buildings
Eufaula
06.2008 - 09.2014
  • Drew larger storage buildings from scratch using AutoCAD and created tallies with MSA, ensuring accurate representation of design specifications.
  • Reviewed AutoCAD drawings for accuracy and compliance with project specifications, facilitating adherence to design standards.
  • Created drawings for simple storage buildings using MBS and completed corresponding tallies, contributing to project documentation.
  • Communicated with project managers and estimators to ensure we understood what was needed to complete job.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting Technology

Wallace Community College
Eufaula, AL
06-2008

Skills

  • AutoCAD drafting
  • Revit proficiency
  • BIM integration
  • Drawing review
  • Document review
  • Quality assurance
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer communication

Timeline

Drafting Checker

Elevate Structures
10.2020 - 06.2026

Drafter

Nucor (American Buildings)
08.2019 - 10.2020

Drafter, Checker, Estimator, Designer

NCI (Cornerstone)
09.2014 - 08.2019

Storage Drafter and Checker

American Buildings
06.2008 - 09.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting Technology

Wallace Community College
April Stephens