Lee Garner
Maryland
Summary
Performance driven and customer focused Mechanical Designer thriving on meeting deadlines while producing technical documents with speed and accuracy. Worked in the consulting engineering industry for 18 years designing HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems in a wide range of projects including multi-residential, commercial, high-rise, educational, historical, tenant fit-outs, restaurants, renovations and new construction. As a mechanical designer, responsibilities encompass design, load calculations and analysis, drafting redlines, surveying existing conditions, setting up projects and attending client meetings.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chestnut Engineering
Philadelphia
11.2016 - Current
- Design HVAC, plumbing and fire protection for various condos, apartments restaurants and cafes in center city Philadelphia while supporting the company with all of their drafting and BIM needs. Also, support the mechanical team with surveying of existing conditions out in the field. I've been working from home since November of 2018.
- Worked with engineer as lead designer to upgrade all MEP systems at Yards Brewing Company (70,000 SF)
Bartender
Awestruck Ciders
Sidney, NY
02.2022 - 03.2026
- Crafted and served innovative cider cocktails, enhancing customer experience and satisfaction.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Built strong relationships with patrons, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Bruce E. Brooks & Associates
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Acted as Mechanical department BIM Specialist & CAD Manager and Trainer. Standardized CAD & Revit practices. Modified/created Revit families. Created and maintained job and view templates. Promoted to designer under lead engineer supervision. Communicated with the architects and owners. Surveyed existing conditions and compiled design documents for clients. Key project includes $106.6 million PA-DGS project at Penn State Henderson – College of Health and Human Development (221,500 SF) as Revit Manager running all meetings on clash detection.
E&M Engineering
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Processed all drafting and production of all disciplines. Maintained drawing files and organized in house printing and filing. Responsible for plumbing and fire protection design and ductwork sizing under the supervision of the engineer. Received training in Revit 2010 for 3-D modeling of mechanical systems in an architects building model.
Education
Associate of Specialized Technology Degree - Architectural Drafting Design & CAD Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, Pennsylvania04.2008
ASHRAE Basic Systems Design Course - undefined
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania04.2015
Skills
- Auto CAD
- BIM/Revit
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe
- Bluebeam
- Trace
- HAP
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Bartender
Awestruck Ciders
02.2022 - 03.2026
Chestnut Engineering
11.2016 - Current
Bruce E. Brooks & Associates
10.2011 - 11.2016
E&M Engineering
06.2008 - 10.2011
ASHRAE Basic Systems Design Course - undefined
Associate of Specialized Technology Degree - Architectural Drafting Design & CAD Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute