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Kevin Kelley

Mansfield

Summary

Senior Level Truss and Panel Designer with extensive experience in Multifamily Type Three Wraps, Garden Style Multifamily, Residential Custom Homes, and Commercial Projects. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting detailed plans and integrating them into active projects while fostering effective teamwork and collaboration. Committed to delivering innovative design solutions and contributing to a cohesive team environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Level Designer

Texas Truss Connection
Cedar Hill
05.2025 - 05.2026
  • Designed multilevel Type Three Wraps, collaborated with remote designers to review project submissions, and led a team of designers through the design phase of each level.
  • Mentored junior designers on truss design best practices and effective software utilization.
  • Analyzed design data to optimize material selection and enhance project efficiency.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.

Component Designer

MG Building Materials
San Antonio
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Created detailed truss designs using engineering software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
  • Analyzed truss design requirements, determining optimal layout and configuration to enhance structural integrity.
  • Evaluated architectural and engineering sketches, interpreting layouts to create detailed blueprints for commercial, multi-family, custom, and residential projects using Alpine Software, ensuring client specifications were met.
  • Utilized CAD and drafting software to accurately develop technical drawings.
  • Specified dimensions, procedures, and materials for large-scale and small projects, aligning with industry standards and project requirements.

Structural Component Designer

RIVAL Build
Houston
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Learning new MITEK Software (Structure) performed designs in Wall Panels, Floor and Roof Trusses
  • Performed designs on multifamily Projects
  • Using and understanding Job Management in MITEK
  • Connected remotely to server via VPN to access project files securely.
  • Uploaded completed design work to the project management system for team access.

Structural Component Designer

84Lumber
Penn
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.

Sales / Component Designer

Noltex Truss
Grandview
03.2008 - 08.2021
  • Maintained relationships with existing customers through consistent follow-up, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • 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.
  • Secured new customer accounts by combining perseverance, cold calling, and high-quality 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 resolve planning and construction issues, ensuring project timelines and quality standards were met.

Component Designer

Allpan / Stock
Houston
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

  • Structural design
  • Design software
  • CAD proficiency
  • Complex layouts
  • Project management
  • Design efficiency
  • Technical documentation
  • Web technologies and services
  • Client engagement
  • Customer relationship management
  • Account management
  • Sales strategies
  • Revenue generation
  • Industry trends
  • Time management
  • Work efficiency
  • Team leadership
  • Client relations
  • Team development
  • Detail-oriented
  • Communication skills
  • Commitment
  • Project documentation

Education and Training

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Timeline

Senior Level Designer

Texas Truss Connection
05.2025 - 05.2026

Component Designer

MG Building Materials
01.2024 - 09.2024

Structural Component Designer

RIVAL Build
02.2023 - 07.2023

Structural Component Designer

84Lumber
07.2022 - 01.2023

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