Kendra McKay-Fletcher
Senior Graphics Technician
Spring Arbor,MI
Summary
Sr. Graphics Technician with 30 years in the Engineering industry with 3 years of previous Supervisor experience.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team members and team goals.
Seeking to obtain a CAD Manager/Section Manager position. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD Lead and Supervisor
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Enhanced project efficiency by providing technical guidance and support to CAD team.
- Developed training materials for cross training, ensuring quick integration into team.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation including raster.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Optimized CAD workflow by implementing advanced software tools and streamlining processes.
- Increased overall productivity by managing workload distribution among CAD technicians.
- Contributed to successful project completion by meeting deadlines for deliverables consistently.
- Improved communication between departments through regular updates on CAD tasks progress.
- Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication within department.
- Mentored CAD team, providing constructive feedback that led to their professional growth and improved performance within team.
- Conducted monthly performance reviews of staff performance, identifying areas for improvement as well as recognizing outstanding efforts contributing positively towards company objectives.
- Oversaw drafting team completing simultaneous projects, successfully meeting key milestones.
CAD Operator V
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
08.1996 - 12.2021
- Currently use Projectwise, Deltek Vantagepoint , Teams, Microsoft office, Bluebeam, Excel, Word, AutoCAD and Microstation, along with Raster Manager and Descartes for scanned images
- Have been Lead on larger jobs and responsible for QC checking marked up drawings from other CAD operators and checking against client standards to submit to client
- Have estimated drawing packages for engineer to help with proposals as well as incoming work to allocate appropriate resources and then to delegated work in order to meet deadlines
- Also have experience in troubleshooting drawings to find CAD problems, Lead CAD person on several projects
- Also assisted in creating CAD standards and processes for specific types of drawings for clients
- Have worked on many different projects and clients for P&C panel layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams, relaying, logic diagrams
- Civil, foundations, structures and some grading drawings
- Physical, have assisted on modifying plans, elevations and detail drawings
- Have some experience in drafting work for Transmission Line Design developing Plan & Profile drawings from PLS dxfs, Crossing drawings and phasing diagrams
- I am on calls with engineers to discuss ongoing client work, supervisor meetings and another engineer group for one specific client.
- Enhanced project efficiency by creating and modifying detailed CAD drawings for various engineering projects.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely CAD drawings that met specific requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, trends, and best practices in CAD technology to inform drafting techniques.
- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
- Contributed to cost savings on construction projects through careful material estimation based on CAD designs.
- Served as a reliable resource for troubleshooting CAD-related issues among colleagues, fostering overall team success in meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Contributed to winning valuable bids by providing accurate cost estimates and drawings for prospective clients during the proposal process.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
Sr. Graphics Technician
Stanley Consultants Limited, P.C.
12.2021 - Current
- 30 years of experience in Substation, Transmission and Distribution type projects.
- Proficient in using Autocad, Microstation, Projectwise and Bluebeam. Experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Vantagepoint.
- Responsibilities include revising and creating new drawings per client's standards from preliminary to IFC and As-Built stages when needed. This has m been primarily focused on P&C drawings.
- Proficient in applying CAD standards in both AutoCAD and Microstation. Performed multiple CAD QA Standard checks on MEC projects for various RTU projects for almost a year.
- Held training calls for other members on client standards and received many questions and calls about standards from members and engineers.
- Graphic Lead on several substation projects over 2 years. Work closely with engineers and assigned other graphics resources to work with them as well. Overseeing and performing cad checks on their work.
- Developed CAD checklists for specific clients in order to assist new graphics resources when working on these clients drawings.
- Contributed to development of assigned client Reference Guide and Checklist.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across extended night and weekend hours.
Acting Section Manager
Stanley Consultants Limited, P.C.
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Supervised, encouraged and shared work with other teams to meet deadlines and balance workload.
- Delivered weekly performance updates to management when it was needed.
- Assigned P&C and Physical graphics resources to ongoing and future projects to fill in potential light areas and meet project schedule submittals.
- Met with team members individually to identify needs, establish goals, and discuss any needs or concerns they may have.
- Mentored team members on Projectwise, Microstation, AutoCAD, basic drafting standards and client standards, all for career growth, to building their confidence since they were new to the company and an engineering environment .
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
CAD Operator
Rapid Design Service, Inc.
01.1996 - 08.1996
- Created AutoCad drawings for multiple clients.
- Enhanced project efficiency by creating and modifying detailed CAD drawings for various engineering projects.
CAD Operator
Aeroquip
05.1995 - 01.1996
- Learned Cadem software.
- Created aerospace drawings for engineers.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely CAD drawings that met specific requirements.
CAD Operator
LeMatic, Inc.
04.1993 - 05.1995
- Copied blueprints.
- Ordered parts for shop floor.
- Created AutoCad drawings from sketches for engineer.
- Facilitated smooth project transitions from design to construction phase through effective coordination with clients regarding CAD-related matters.
- Enhanced project efficiency by creating and modifying detailed CAD drawings for various engineering projects.
Manual Drafting/material Ordering
Northwest Tool & Machine, Inc.
03.1992 - 04.1993
- Mechanical Drafting of parts on shop floor.
- Steel material ordering for shop floor.
- Streamlined order processing by implementing efficient systems and procedures within the department.
- Reduced errors in customer orders by meticulously reviewing and verifying order details before submission.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Drafting Technology
Jackson College
Jackson01.1991
Skills
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Schedule Coordination
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Detail-oriented work
- Drafting standards compliance
- Deadline-oriented
- MicroStation
- Staff Development
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Acting Section Manager
Stanley Consultants Limited, P.C.
05.2023 - 11.2023
Sr. Graphics Technician
Stanley Consultants Limited, P.C.
12.2021 - Current
CAD Lead and Supervisor
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2021
CAD Operator V
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
08.1996 - 12.2021
CAD Operator
Rapid Design Service, Inc.
01.1996 - 08.1996
CAD Operator
Aeroquip
05.1995 - 01.1996
CAD Operator
LeMatic, Inc.
04.1993 - 05.1995
Manual Drafting/material Ordering
Northwest Tool & Machine, Inc.
03.1992 - 04.1993
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Drafting Technology
Jackson College
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