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Elizabeth Denson

AutoCAD Designer
Hampton,VA

Summary

Enthusiastic AutoCAD Designer responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients. Researches, conceptualizes and presents designs to achieve desired effects or goals. My goal is to find a position that is creative and demanding and will provide me with the opportunity to further develop my capabilities. With an Associate of Science in Drafting and Design Technology and employment in the field. I am a skilled draftsman and mechanical designer with years of experience in CADD soft. I am adept at producing high-quality plans, schematics, blueprints and component details, with 24 years' experience in mechanical design and CAD modeling (inclusive of 10 years in transformer construction). My work has provided me with experience in manual and AutoCAD production. As a specialized drafter, I am enthusiastic about taking in complex information to produce clear, concise plans, drawings and blueprints. Further I am proficient in applying construction principles and codes knowledge to drawings, construction processes, sales techniques and customer service. Reliable team member with strong communication skills ande ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Designer 2

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
02.2024 - Current
  • Applied accessibility best practices in designing digital products so as to cater diverse audiences successfully.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding across all marketing materials.
  • Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
  • Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal.
  • Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.
  • Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.

Virtual Designer

Gaylor Electric
Mooresville, NC
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Collaborate with our experienced electrical design team to develop detailed electrical drawings and models using Revit
  • Assist in creating accurate electrical plans, layouts and schematics under the guidance of seasoned professionals
  • Learn and apply electrical codes and regulations to ensure the safety and efficiency of our projects
  • Contribute your fresh ideas and perspectives to help optimize design processes and streamline workflows
  • Review activities with the design team

CAD Technician

McGee Corporation
Matthews, NC
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Review project files for accuracy
  • Determine proper dimensions of project canopy based on customer requirements and deck panel limitations
  • Produce accurate project drawings with correct dimensional information and with the proper and current details for structural, fascia and gutter items
  • Experienced knowledge of AutoCAD program
  • Ability to work under time constraints
  • Working experience with 3D Solid Works, Router-CIM, AXYZ, or Tekla Structures a plus
  • Maintain knowledge of current details for all 'brands' and customers
  • Constantly look for ways to simplify drawings, details, and manufacturing methods
  • Run prints, when needed
  • Change paper in the machines, when needed
  • Assist other members in the CAD Department
  • Assist other departments with questions or problems
  • Generate Fabrication drawings using 3D modeling.

CAD Technician

PowerTec Industrial Motors
Charlotte, NC
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Complete designs of AC/DC motors under guidance from Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager
  • Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • Use computer aided drafting, design software, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD for design, drafting, 3D modeling, or other engineering tasks such as stress analysis
  • Examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
  • Inspect manufactured products or materials
  • Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals as well as use government regulations and Military Specifications
  • Generate Bills of Material via Excel
  • Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed
  • Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
  • Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
  • Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials
  • Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines
  • Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies/tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment
  • Safety team lead
  • OSHA 10 certified.

Mechanical Designer

ABB Inc
South Boston, VA
11.2008 - 03.2019
  • Prepare complex designs and drawings as required to fulfill engineering specifications and customer requirements
  • Provide assistance to senior staff involved in drafting related functions and recommend measures to improve operations and customer service
  • Created schematic renderings in computer-aided software to produce 2D and 3D models
  • Helped initiate a more organized drawing package to increase manufacturing productivity
  • Collaborated with mechanical engineers to resolve product development and maintenance issues
  • Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications
  • Worked efficiently under strict deadlines to make sure that new products were available for scheduled public releases.

Drafter

Cardinal Homes, Inc
Wylliesburg, VA
10.1999 - 11.2008
  • Assisted with value engineering and architectural review processes
  • Determined precise measurements and prepared accurate, detailed drawings
  • Evaluated architectural and engineering sketches and interpreted layouts to create detailed blueprints for construction projects
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers and customers to resolve planning and construction issues in a timely manner
  • Oversaw drafting and design projects from concept through delivery
  • Monitored the design process from conceptual phase through construction.

Education

Associate in Science (AS) in Drafting and Design Technology -

Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville, VA
09.1994 - 05.1998

Skills

Interior/exterior experience

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Assessments

  • Mechanical Skills: Aptitude, Proficient, 03/2019
  • Graphic Design Skills, Highly Proficient, 03/2019
  • Verbal Communication, Proficient, 03/2019
  • Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Proficient, 08/2020
  • Attention to Detail, Proficient, 09/2020
  • Mechanical Knowledge, Proficient, 11/2020

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Timeline

Designer 2 - Newport News Shipbuilding
02.2024 - Current
Virtual Designer - Gaylor Electric
04.2023 - 11.2023
CAD Technician - McGee Corporation
10.2020 - 04.2023
CAD Technician - PowerTec Industrial Motors
04.2019 - 08.2020
Mechanical Designer - ABB Inc
11.2008 - 03.2019
Drafter - Cardinal Homes, Inc
10.1999 - 11.2008
Southside Virginia Community College - Associate in Science (AS) in Drafting and Design Technology,
09.1994 - 05.1998
Elizabeth DensonAutoCAD Designer