VDC/BIM professional with experience in Revit MEP, AutoCAD Electrical, and multidisciplinary coordination for power, lighting, and fire alarm systems. Background includes shop drawings, field measurements, NEC compliance, and managing projects from design through installation across commercial environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
VDC Modeler (virtual design and construction) / BIM Detailer (building Information Management)
SASCO Electrical Contractor
04.2018 - Current
Utilized Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD Electrical to design and detail power, lighting, and fire alarm systems. Coordinated multi-disciplinary BIM efforts, ensuring compliance with NEC guidelines.
Modeled electrical systems for contractor projects using Revit and AutoCAD.
Developed shop drawings for conduit, cable tray, and equipment layouts.
Coordinated BIM models with engineers, estimators, and field crews.
Project Engineer/ Project Manager
Forbes Industries Custom millwork & metal fabrication
03.2015 - 04.2018
In the hospitality, food, beverage, and commercial industry; engineered custom mobile units using Solid Works and Cabinet Vision to meet client specifications. Create shop drawings, bill of materials, and cut-list for production. Managed commercial projects from design stage through installation. Submitted quote requests, ordered material and hardware, field measure projects, and supervised installation crew. collaborated with vendors, field supervisors, designers, and owners to ensure project alignment and timely execution.
Coordinated project engineering for custom millwork and metal fabrication installations.
Reviewed shop drawings for millwork details and fabrication accuracy.
Collaborated with architects, contractors, and production teams on specifications.
REW (Roy E. Whitehead) Commercial cabinets and millwork
02.2010 - 03.2015
Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D parametric drawings in Cabinet Vision Solid. Maintained and troubleshot Cabinet Vision Solid, ensuring software functionality for design processes. Managed projects from submittal to manufacturing stage, optimizing workflow through S2M Center. Field measuring, instructed shop employees on current projects and inspected millwork. Familiar with Architectural Woodwork Institute standards. Estimated project costs, sourced material quotes, prepared proposals, and coordinated with field supervisors.
Coordinated cabinet and millwork project drawings with design and production teams.
Reviewed shop drawings and specifications for commercial cabinet fabrication.
Managed material submittals for custom millwork and finish selections.
Project Engineer
Reeves Inc
05.2007 - 06.2010
Woodwork and phenolic in the commercial and residential industry; engineered floor plans, elevations, and 3D parametric drawings of cabinets, die walls, reception work centers, etc. in Cabinet Vision Solid. Maintained and troubleshot Cabinet Vision Solid, measured projects in the field, and managed engineering department operations. Managed projects from submittal to manufacturing stages, optimizing processes with S2M Center for enhanced project execution. Instructed shop employees on project specifications and implementation to ensure alignment with engineering standards. Conducted thorough inspections of millwork to ensure quality standards were met. and made sure projects were 100% complete for delivery/installation. Familiar with Architectural Woodwork Institute standards. Knowledgeable in running and maintaining the Biesse 404 CNC router machine.
Manager Assistant
Royal Cabinets
06.2004 - 05.2007
Established and managed Cabinet Vision Solid; created catalogs for Euro, Face Frame, and Modular cabinets to support product offerings. Designed Custom Shop Catalog and Contractors Warehouse Catalog to enhance customer access to available products. Programmed barcode reading cell phones and issued them to installers; tracked installers via GPS. Set up and maintained Cabinet Vision Solid; created bore, hinge, pin, glue, and guide programs for CNC machines to streamline production processes. Design sales drawings, detail projects, and field measured projects.
Supported Royal Cabinets production schedules and daily shop coordination.
Reviewed cabinet orders, specifications, and customer notes for accuracy.
Tracked materials, hardware, and finishing supplies for cabinet workflows.
Estimator/Project Manager
Euro Design
01.1996 - 06.2004
Prepared detailed estimates for Euro Design client projects and design packages.
Reviewed drawings, specifications, and measurements for accurate project pricing.
Collaborated with sales team to align project details and timelines., design, and installation teams on scope details.
Trained and managed estimators, assisted the sales team, produced floor plans, elevations, and 3D parametric drawings of residential cabinet layouts in Cabinet Vision Solid, interpreted shop drawings and blueprints, and priced projects for bidding.
Education
Certified - Revit
Revit University (Autodesk Online)
01-2019
Certified - Solid Works
Solid Works Training Center
01-2000
Certified - Cabinet Vision Solid
Cabinet Vision Training Center
01-1998
AS Degree - Computer Aided Drafting Technology
ITT Technical Institute
01-1997
Skills
Revit MEP
AutoCAD Electrical
BIM coordination
Building Information Modeling
Electrical modeling
Virtual design construction
NEC compliance
Shop drawings
Project coordination
QUALIFICATIONS
I am PC proficient with strong drafting skills and I am fluent in 2 languages (English and Spanish). I have over 29 years experience in Computer Drafting. I also have knowledge of various computer programs such as, Microsoft Windows, Word, Adobe, and Excel. I pride myself in being a self-starter with strong organization and time management skills. I also enjoy a challenge and pay meticulous attention to detail. My eagerness and willing to move forward has allowed me to work well with project engineering, project management, and project estimation.
Timeline
VDC Modeler (virtual design and construction) / BIM Detailer (building Information Management)
SASCO Electrical Contractor
04.2018 - Current
Project Engineer/ Project Manager
Forbes Industries Custom millwork & metal fabrication