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Drake Brainard

Arlington,TX

Summary

As the Owner/Operator of Clifton Visions, successfully managed the full business lifecycle—from product development, custom design, estimating, and sales to fabrication, project management, workforce coordination, quality control, and final delivery. Known for solving complex problems, optimizing operations, leading teams, building strong customer relationships, and driving projects from initial vision to successful completion. Versatile engineering, manufacturing, construction, and sales professional with a proven track record of turning concepts into profitable, completed projects through a unique combination of technical expertise, hands-on craftsmanship, business leadership, and customer-focused sales.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Clifton Visions
05.2021 - Current

Responsibilities: Own and operate a custom manufacturing and construction company specializing in the design, sales, manufacturing, customization, and installation of chicken coops, greenhouses, and outdoor structures. Oversee the complete project lifecycle from initial customer consultation and product design through estimating, material sourcing, fabrication, customization, delivery, and final completion. Develop custom solutions based on individual customer requirements while managing production schedules, workflow, quality control, and day-to-day operations. Recruit, direct, and manage workers, assigning responsibilities and coordinating projects to ensure work is completed efficiently and to established quality standards. Manage sales, customer relationships, project coordination, purchasing, and business operations while remaining actively involved in design, fabrication, construction, and problem-solving. Successfully balance the responsibilities of business ownership with hands-on manufacturing and construction, providing customers with customized products from concept through completion.

Drafter

Century Mechanical Contractors
02.2018 - 02.2021

Responsibilities: Generated precise mechanical drawings with AutoCAD, aligning with project specifications. Worked alongside engineering teams to uphold design accuracy and industry compliance. Maintained thorough project documentation, incorporating revisions and change orders for clarity. Identified discrepancies in technical drawings, offering solutions to improve overall design effectiveness.

Engineer/ Project Manager

Longhorn Locker Company LLC
08.2015 - 02.2018

Responsibilities: To Design Lockers and Cabinets. My job responsibilities include: Designing functional Locker and Cabinet assemblies in SolidWorks with individual parts (Both sheet metal and wooden parts). Then, exporting the individual parts to be programmed and cut. After exporting the parts I begin programming .My responsibilities also include providing prints and details to assemble the parts after they are cut or formed. I am in charge of looking through contracts to create submittals for our clients.

Engineer/ Project Manager

American Steel & Aluminum Co., Inc
01.2015 - 08.2015

Responsibilities: Create drawings and detailed section cuts of various structural steel projects. Such as steel stairs, platforms support beams and guard rails.

Engineer/ Surveyor

DynaTen Corporation
01.2011 - 08.2013

Responsibilities: Draft and design plumbing layouts for the field and for prefab construction. I started out at Dynaten as a Plumber for commercial Projects such as hospitals and high rise buildings. With a zealous attitude and hard work I was promoted to a new position as a layout specialist. I would use GPS Surveying Equipment and layout plumbing lines on job sites. After doing that a while I worked my way into the office created 3D spools and prints for prefabrication.

Skills

  • Solid command of technologies, tools and best practices in designing quality products using 3-D modeling software
  • Excellent shop and safety skills from years of hands on experience in construction
  • Strong team collaboration skills from working closely with team members to achieve engineering goals
    I am proficiently trained in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Draft Site, Corel Draw, MS Excel, Vcarve, Bsolid etc
  • Experienced in recruiting, hiring, training, and developing teams while managing day-to-day operations, optimizing workflows, maintaining productivity, and ensuring efficient execution of business objectives

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Clifton Visions
05.2021 - Current

Drafter

Century Mechanical Contractors
02.2018 - 02.2021

Engineer/ Project Manager

Longhorn Locker Company LLC
08.2015 - 02.2018

Engineer/ Project Manager

American Steel & Aluminum Co., Inc
01.2015 - 08.2015

Engineer/ Surveyor

DynaTen Corporation
01.2011 - 08.2013
Drake Brainard