Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Timothy Bales

Parkersburg,WV

Summary

Creative Architectural Drafter with proven abilities in Computer Assisted Drafting Software and Architectural Design. Offering five years of dynamic experience creating drawings for residential and commercial construction projects. Excellent collaboration, attention to detail, and technical drawing talents.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Architectural Drafter

Appalachian Log Structures
Ripley, WV
08.2020 - 01.2024
  • Developed detailed drawings for residential and commercial buildings using AutoCAD software.
  • Created working drawings from architects' specifications and calculations.
  • Designed layout for company plans
  • Created template for all standard use drawings as part of facilitating a system update, including custom objects and assets.
  • Prepared plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules to accurately represent the design intent of the project.
  • Reviewed existing drawings for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintained accurate records of all projects completed.
  • Produced detailed shop drawings for metalwork, carpentry and other materials used in construction projects.
  • Assisted in preparing cost estimates by creating material take-offs from CAD drawings.
  • Updated existing CAD files according to changes made during the course of a project.
  • Worked closely with clients throughout the drafting process ensuring that their needs were met.
  • Utilized 3D modeling software such as Revit when appropriate.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers and customers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues on over 150 projects.
  • Used knowledge of codes and standards in development of designs.

Various Customer Service Jobs

Many
Parkersburg, WV
05.2016 - 10.2020
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Finishing Department Team Lead

Carr Concrete
Waverly, WV
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Maintained schedule of assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Tracked employee hours for payroll and managed project hours to reduce costs.
  • Produced structures and installed components to blueprint specification.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design

West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
05-2021

Skills

  • Construction procedures
  • Delegation of personnel and workflow
  • System configurations
  • Specifications understanding
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office and Google Office suites
  • Schematics understanding
  • 3D renderings
  • CAD/AutoCAD/Revit software proficiency
  • ADDA Certification in Mechanical Drafting
  • Architectural knowledge
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Architectural design
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Construction Techniques
  • Codes Compliance
  • Technical drawing
  • Project development
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Vice President of the Art Club at WVUP

Certification

  • ADDA Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Architectural Drafter

Appalachian Log Structures
08.2020 - 01.2024

Finishing Department Team Lead

Carr Concrete
04.2018 - 01.2019

Various Customer Service Jobs

Many
05.2016 - 10.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design

West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Timothy Bales