Edward J. de Bie

• Prepared surfaces for painting using sanding and scraping techniques.
• Applied paint, stain, and finishes to various interior and exterior surfaces.
• Inspected completed work for quality, ensuring adherence to client specifications.
• Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.

Fulfilled five-year contract in China for spouse's employer.

Studied Mandarin Chinese to enhance communication skills.

Maintained household responsibilities while adapting to new environment.

• Prepared surfaces through sanding and scraping, ensuring readiness for painting projects.
• Painted walls using traditional and sprayer methods, adhering to tight schedules.
• Repaired wall defects by patching holes and scrapes before project commencement.
• Balanced professional painting responsibilities with caregiving duties for aging parents.

• Maintained high client satisfaction through consultation and feedback incorporation.
• Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and returning calls.
• Created detailed mechanical drawings using CAD software for multiple projects.
• Developed comprehensive drawings from sketches or verbal instructions, including plans, elevations, and sections.
• Implemented necessary revisions based on engineering, customer, or supplier requirements.

• Responsibilities included assisting Senior Electrical Engineer in drafting of control systems for industrial refrigeration equipment.
• Played integral role implementing drafting standards for entire department.

• Responsibilities included assisting Interior Planning with all aspects of interior design for over 30 stores nation wide, including new and take-overs.
• Played instrumental role in developing new Cad standards to be utilized in the Store Planning department.

• Responsibilities included HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, refrigeration, and controls AutoCad drafting.
• Mechanical projects required use of 3D file manipulation, isometric generation, riser diagram creation, P&I D formulation, and importing Word and Excel documents into CAD formats.
• AutoCAD use included versions 13, 14, and 2000.
• Tasks included project plot coordination (internal and external), drawing file management and archiving, as well as, company’s 'Details' and 'Schedules' library updating.
• Other responsibilities also included HVAC ductwork layout and sizing, plumbing sanitary waste & vent and water supply design.
• Second shift opportunity required self-generated drawing mark-ups and coordination with engineering staff and project managers.

• Responsibilities included procedure training for new employees.
• Tasks involved initial project set up and operation of automatic, as well as, manual screen printing presses.
• Special orders included coordination and custom-mixing color palettes with specialty inks to fit client needs.