To obtain a position at a company that will untilize my skills, knowledge, and experience to help a company achieve its goals and prosper in this challenging business market and unprecedented times.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Checker
Childress Engineering Services
Richardson, TX
10.2023 - 06.2024
Checked fabrication, sub-assembly, and unit assembly drawings for NEC's custom unitized curtainwall system.
Was the direct contact for our sub-contractor who created the fab documents.
Created layouts and additional details in AutoCAD as needed to aid in the checking process. Part of weekly Teams meetings with our customer and the design team.
Drafting Manager
Momentum Glass
McKinney, TX
01.2022 - 08.2023
Developed and maintained drafting standards for the drafting department.
Created detailed designs using AutoCAD software.
Managed, trained and evaluated draftsmen to ensure quality control.
Coordinated with other departments on design projects.
Checked shop drawings and fabrication documents.
Drafting Manager
Tepco Glass
Dallas, TX
10.2018 - 01.2022
Managed, trained and evaluated draftsmen to ensure quality control.
Developed and maintained drafting standards for the organization.
Reviewed existing drawings for accuracy and completeness.
Created detailed designs using AutoCAD software.
Monitored project progress to meet deadlines and budget limits.
Vice President - Engineering
Accura Systems, Inc.
Sunnyvaled, TX
03.2000 - 10.2018
Managed a Drafting & CNC Programming Department of 20 employees.
Maintained a detailed schedule for current projects.
Developed and maintained drafting standards for the organization.
Coordinated with other departments on design projects.
Checked shop drawings and fabrication documents to insure accuracy and completeness.
Created new details, layouts and made revisions in AutoCAD.
Participated in meetings with clients to discuss design options, shop drawing submissions and schedules.
Determined most efficient use of resources while producing high-quality results.
Drafting Manager
Masonry Arts
Bessemer, AL
03.1996 - 03.2000
Developed and maintained drafting standards for the organization.
Maintained up-to-date records of all work performed by draftsmen.
Collaborated with architects and designers on various projects.
Evaluated existing systems for potential improvements or upgrades.
Created designs using computer programs such as AutoCAD to complete shop drawings.
Senior Design Technician
Architectural Wall Systems
Forney, TX
09.1994 - 03.1996
Developed Shop drawings in AutoCAD to support design projects.
Checked Shop drawings to insure accuracy and completeness.
Made sure structural information was included in shop drawings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX
05-1983
High School Diploma -
North Mesqute High School
Mesquite, TX
05-1981
Skills
AutoCAD (up to version 2022)
Management/Supervision
Bluebeam/Revu
Microsoft Word/Excel
Teams
40 years of experience in the commercial window business including custom unitized systems, curtain wall, blast/bullet resistant, strip windows, punched openings, flush glaze, interior glass walls, doors, etc
Other employment
Employment history prior to 1994 provided upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Checker
Childress Engineering Services
10.2023 - 06.2024
Drafting Manager
Momentum Glass
01.2022 - 08.2023
Drafting Manager
Tepco Glass
10.2018 - 01.2022
Vice President - Engineering
Accura Systems, Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2018
Drafting Manager
Masonry Arts
03.1996 - 03.2000
Senior Design Technician
Architectural Wall Systems
09.1994 - 03.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology