DERRICK V. DAWSON
Charlotte,NC
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Design Technician II
BFS
Mansfield, MA
07.2022 - Current
- Analyze architectural prints to create roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current design specs
- Utilize Bluebeam and AutoCAD to import into Sapphire Structure for model
- Send approval letter to customers, according to P&P standards.
Designer
84 Components
Kings Mountain, NC
03.2015 - 07.2022
- Read architectural prints to create roof and floor truss placement layouts conforming to current design practices
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Develop skills to use Bluebeam, 2D & 3D layouts using Sapphire Structure program
- Send approval letter to customers according to P&P procedures when necessary
Plant Manager
The Building Center Inc
Gastonia, NC
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Oversee the plant's production to make sure we meet and exceed customer's expectations
- Improve quality standards and stay ahead of schedule
Production Supervisor
Precision Framing Systems
Charlotte, NC
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Develop techniques that improve efficiency above 100%
- Trained new hires in meeting quality standards on inspections and analyzed groups effectiveness
- Set up new flooring system for better operations
- Helped set-up computer infrastructure connecting clients
Production Manager
84 Components
Kings Mountain, NC
05.2004 - 08.2008
- Manage 59 employees that build roof truss, floors, wall panels and I-joists
- Directed production of over $1 million of sales in 1 month
Kan-Ban Production Assistant
Convatec - Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Greensboro, NC
05.2003 - 03.2004
- Assisted in the transportation & distribution of sterile and non-sterile materials to meet quality control standards
- Help in the development & organization of performing Six-Sigma case studies to show: which area has the most out-of-control products, why, and how to improve them
Sales Associate - Team Leader
Lowe's Home Improvement
Greensboro, NC
05.2000 - 02.2004
- Performed orders of up to $20,000 in products
- Organized the structure of employee roles
Computer Technical Assistant
NASA's Center of Aerospace Research
Greensboro, NC
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Assisted in NASA's research and programming activities involving team interaction and time management
- Analyzed wind resistance, heat transfer, & motion capabilities test
- Assisted in the designing process of the wind tunnel system to calibrate velocity
Timeline
Remote Design Technician II
BFS
07.2022 - Current
Designer
84 Components
03.2015 - 07.2022
Plant Manager
The Building Center Inc
10.2012 - 03.2015
Production Supervisor
Precision Framing Systems
08.2008 - 10.2012
Production Manager
84 Components
05.2004 - 08.2008
Kan-Ban Production Assistant
Convatec - Bristol Myers Squibb Company
05.2003 - 03.2004
Sales Associate - Team Leader
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2000 - 02.2004
Computer Technical Assistant
NASA's Center of Aerospace Research
01.2000 - 12.2001