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Courtney Larowe

Bossier City,LA

Summary

Creative and technical professional with several years of drafting and design experience for specialty engineering firms. Excellent communicator with knack for understanding, visualizing and vividly drafting client needs at early project stages. Accomplished and valued resource to engineering, sales and customers in meshing needs with capabilities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CAD Technician II

Centerpoint Energy Inc
Shreveport, LA
09.2014 - 08.2024
  • Prepared CAD drawings from skhes and notes provided by engineers.
  • Created 3D models of components for use in assemblies and product designs.
  • Developed detailed technical drawings to be used as manufacturing instructions.
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications prior to creating a drawing.
  • Maintained an organized filing system containing all relevant CAD documents.
  • Collaborated with team members on projects in order to ensure successful completion within deadlines.
  • Provided guidance and training to junior CAD technicians on best practices for completing tasks.
  • Created schematic renderings in computer-aided software to produce 2D and 3D models.
  • Supported design staff with AutoCAD related issues.
  • Provided insights to assist with value engineering and architectural review processes.

Civil & Architectural Designer

RCH Company
Monroe, LA
06.2006 - 07.2011
  • Developed detailed drawings and specifications for construction projects.
  • Researched zoning regulations, building codes and other legal requirements to ensure designs met standards.
  • Conducted site visits to gather data for use in design projects.
  • Prepared schematic designs, floor plans, elevations and details as required by clients.
  • Incorporated changes into drawings based on client feedback.
  • Analyzed blueprints from other disciplines such as mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and customers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues on many projects.

Assistant Project Manager & Draftsman

Trapani + Associates
Weymouth, MA
04.2001 - 08.2004
  • Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.
  • Assisted with the preparation of presentations, reports and other documents related to projects.
  • Created and maintained detailed project documentation including schedules, budgets, change orders and invoices.
  • Identified risks associated with projects and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable regulations throughout the duration of the project.
  • Participated in meetings with clients, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders regarding current projects.
  • Resolved any conflicts that arose during the course of a project by utilizing effective problem-solving skills.

CAD Manager

Crowley Engineering Group
Middleboro, MA
09.1998 - 04.2001
  • Developed CAD standards and procedures to ensure compliance with company requirements.
  • Managed CAD environment and provided technical support for users on all aspects of CAD software, hardware and network issues.
  • Provided training and mentoring to new staff members in the use of CAD systems.
  • Created custom scripts and macros to automate repetitive tasks within the CAD system.
  • Reviewed designs for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established standards prior to release.
  • Monitored performance of the CAD system, identified areas of improvement, implemented changes accordingly.
  • Researched industry trends related to CAD systems to identify potential improvements or efficiencies that could be achieved through adoption of new technologies or processes.

Education

AutoCAD Drafting - Intermediate - AutoCAD Drafting

Union County Early College
Monroe, NC
08-1997

AutoCAD Drafting - Beginner - AutoCAD Drafting

Union County Early College
Monroe, NC
03-1996

Skills

  • Interpretation of Technical Schematics
  • AutoCAD Expertise
  • Design optimization
  • Layout Design
  • File Management

Certification

  • Achieved top 5 percentile (of 2 million+) in LinkedIn's AutoCAD Proficiency Test.

Timeline

CAD Technician II

Centerpoint Energy Inc
09.2014 - 08.2024

Civil & Architectural Designer

RCH Company
06.2006 - 07.2011

Assistant Project Manager & Draftsman

Trapani + Associates
04.2001 - 08.2004

CAD Manager

Crowley Engineering Group
09.1998 - 04.2001

AutoCAD Drafting - Intermediate - AutoCAD Drafting

Union County Early College

AutoCAD Drafting - Beginner - AutoCAD Drafting

Union County Early College

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