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Kevin Kelley

Houston,TX

Summary

Customer-oriented Sales/Truss Designer with 24 years of experience in building relationships and growing profit channels by establishing trust. Persuasive professional with expertise in expanding network connections. Adept at introducing products and implementing pricing strategies.

Maintaining Multi Million Accounts while continuing to persue additional accounts

Independent Truss Design Contractor

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Component Designer

MG Building Materials
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Created detailed truss designs using engineering software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
  • Analyzed truss design requirements to determine optimal layout and configuration.
  • Evaluated architectural and engineering sketches and interpreted layouts to create detailed blueprints for [Type] projects using [Software].
  • Utilized CAD and drafting software to accurately develop technical drawings.
  • Specified dimensions, procedures and materials for large-scale and small projects.

Structural Component Designer

Townsend Building Supply
Dothan, AL
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
  • Reviewed, edited and applied style rules to design, complying with company guidelines.
  • Utilized Alpine Software to design Multi Family, Residential and Commercial Projects.
  • Understanding Smart Sheets as well as Plan Swift to coordinate better flow of work and communication priorities to return Quotes and Ordes in a timely manner.

Structural Component Designer

RIVAL Build
Houston, Texas
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Learning new MITEK Software (Structure) performed designs in Wall Panels, Floor and Roof Trusses
  • Performed designs on Multi family Projects
  • Using and understanding Job Management in MITEK
  • Working remotely via VPN connection into server
  • Uploading design work

Structural Component Designer

84Lumber
Penn, PA
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Evaluated architectural and engineering sketches and interpreted layouts to create detailed Roof, Floor and Panel Layouts utilizing the Alpine Software .
  • Used knowledge of codes and standards in development of designs.
  • Checked details and dimensions to prepare concise and cohesive design drawings.
  • Traveled to jobsites to meet with contractors and advise on corrective measures to resolve improper implementations.
  • Visited job sites to discuss projects with construction teams.
  • Prepared drawings of architectural plans for buildings and structures.

Component Designer

MG Building Components
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Interacted with clients to ascertain requirements and desires for custom homes.
  • Evaluated architectural and engineering sketches and interpreted layouts to create detailed blueprints for projects using Alpine
  • Developed detailed drawings in adherence with customer requests for structures using reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry and wood materials.
  • Used knowledge of codes and standards in development of designs.
  • Created schematic renderings in computer-aided software to produce 2D and 3D models.
  • Checked details and dimensions to prepare concise and cohesive design drawings.
  • Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
  • Traveled to jobsites to meet with contractors and advise on corrective measures to resolve improper implementations.
  • Prepared drawings of architectural plans for buildings and structures.
  • Performed onsite measurements to determine appropriate layouts.
  • Remained composed during stressful situations and when interacting with difficult people, keeping focus on finding mutually satisfactory solutions.

Sales / Component Designer

Noltex Truss
Grandview, TX
03.2008 - 08.2021
  • Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
  • Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and closing customer sales and driving product benefits around client needs.
  • Generated sales across complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and closings.
  • Landed new customer accounts through consistent combination of perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.
  • Interacted with clients to ascertain requirements and desires for custom homes.
  • Checked details and dimensions to prepare concise and cohesive design drawings.
  • Prepared drawings of architectural plans for buildings and structures.
  • Visited job sites to discuss projects with construction teams.
  • Used drafting systems software to prepare clean, high-quality project drawings.
  • Traveled to jobsites to meet with contractors and advise on corrective measures to resolve improper implementations.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers and customers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues on over numerous projects.

Component Designer

Allpan / Stock
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 03.2008

Structural Component Designer utilizing various construction plans from Clients to design, build and fabricate Roof, Floor and Panels

  • Collaborated with team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others' projects.
  • Submitted rough drafts to clients and management to gain approval.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology

ITT Technical Institute
Austin, TX
05.1993

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.1992

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock Ole Main
North Little Rock, AR
05.1987

Skills

  • Customer liaison
  • Industry trends
  • Web technologies and services
  • Sales strategies
  • Increasing Revenue each year
  • Maintaining Existing Multi Million Accounts such as Pulte Homes, Ralsch Coleman Homes thru Design and Sales
  • Maintaining excellent relations with existing customers
  • Hard and Productive work ethic
  • Loyalty

Timeline

Component Designer

MG Building Materials
01.2024 - Current

Structural Component Designer

Townsend Building Supply
07.2023 - 11.2023

Structural Component Designer

RIVAL Build
02.2023 - 07.2023

Structural Component Designer

84Lumber
07.2022 - 01.2023

Component Designer

MG Building Components
01.2022 - 06.2022

Sales / Component Designer

Noltex Truss
03.2008 - 08.2021

Component Designer

Allpan / Stock
01.2001 - 03.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology

ITT Technical Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Florida State University

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock Ole Main
Kevin Kelley