Dynamic and detail-oriented professional seeking a drafting and design opportunity to leverage exceptional computer drafting skills. Proven track record of quickly mastering new concepts and thriving in collaborative team environments. Strong communicator with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively, ensuring seamless project execution. Open to travel, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet project demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designer
Watts Pool Company
04.2017 - Current
Used AutoCad to complete shop drawings for commercial swimming pools to be to code and ready to be used in construction. Creating approximately 50 jobs per year.
Creating take offs from customer PDFs for the sales team to complete their proposals for the commercial jobs.
Worked with subcontractors to help them create their quotes on the bids.
Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance.
Identified design requirements for each project.
Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.
Provided guidance and advice to junior design team members on design-related matters.
Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
Piping and Facilities Draftsman
Engineering Corporation of Louisiana
02.2011 - 04.2017
Duties included:
Routing pipe from vessel to vessel for offshore platforms using a designer’s sketches to create 3D model of the pipe
Prepare valve, pipe and flange drawings for onshore and offshore production facilities, pipelines and utility systems.
In Plant 3D create 3D piping and plan views. Structural framing work, created vessels and skids.
Created a 3D structural model of a logging crane for installing wellheads and animation for presentation purposes.
Make pickups on and created interconnecting piping plans, ISO and Spools, P&IDs, PFDs and SFD’s
Offshore special assignments on the shelf and deepwater platforms to include preparing as-built drawings.
Onshore working in the office drafting the as-built drawings.
TWIC Card, SWET, Fall Protection and Rig Pass.
Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
Education
Associate of Science - Drafting And Design
ITT Technical Institute
Houston, TX
03.2010
Skills
Design implementation
Design strategy
Photoshop
Time management
Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
CADWorks
AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016
Experienced with Bluebeam software
Revit
Proficient in Inventor 2024
Effective organizational skills
Proficient in AutoCAD 3D design
Skilled in utilizing AutoCAD 2025 for design projects