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Susie Diaz

Lennox,CA

Summary

Self-motivated Drafting Coordinator bringing proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Drafting Coordinator

Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
12.1998 - Current
  • Drafting Coordinator for Air Traffic Organization, Technical Operations, AirTraffic Control Facilities, Engineering Services.
  • Perform specialized technical work associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.
  • Manage drafting request packages utilizing the FAA’s Drafting Tracker Software.
  • Review drafting package submissions and estimate number of hours to complete. Request approval from Drafting Work release point of contact (POC) for hour estimates before work can commence.
  • Regularly updating engineers of drafting
    status. Coordinate workload with other regions in CSA as needed.
  • Support maintenance, population, correction and workflow of the master drawing database
    data and associated electronic files through the ProjectWise interface.
  • Manage drawing numbering requests and annotate drawings as “obsolete” when instructed or when otherwise appropriate.
  • Ensure quality control standards are adhered to for all products in and out of drafting.
  • Provide drafting work packages to contracting drafting lead for work assignment.
  • Ensure drafting work gets completed by Date Promised; otherwise, directs work to other drafters as needed.
  • Return completed drafting work to engineers and closes out drafting packages. Work with various Engineering Services platforms to clear as-built exceptions.
  • Ensure drawings get signed by engineers and managers and uploaded into ProjectWise.
  • Plan and organize work to accomplish organizational objectives. Technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, FAA policies and procedures, and other publications provide guidance for some assignments. In many cases, guidance is inadequate or incomplete, requiring the technician to develop solutions.
  • Use leadership to engage coworkers in joining office events and team building.

Director of Public Affairs (Volunteer)

NHCFAE
10.2013 - Current
  • Enhanced public relations strategies by developing and implementing comprehensive communication plans.
  • Secured positive media coverage for the organization through effective press releases and media outreach.
  • Streamlined internal communications by creating and managing a centralized information hub for employees.
  • Increased stakeholder engagement with well-planned and executed public events, conferences, and meetings.
  • Developed targeted messaging strategies to reach diverse audiences and promote brand awareness.
  • Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
  • Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
  • Publish our quarterly FAAmilia magazine, including designing of the cover page.
  • Organized STEM/AVSED workshops
  • Community Outreach.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
06.2009

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Brooks College
Long Beach, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Supervision
  • Information Collection
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Data Entry
  • Database Management
  • Information Gathering
  • Communications Strategies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Document Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

Director of Public Affairs (Volunteer)

NHCFAE
10.2013 - Current

Drafting Coordinator

Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
12.1998 - Current

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

El Camino College

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Brooks College
Susie Diaz