Tosha Anderson
Cypress,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled Designer/Draftsman with 20 years of 2D & 3D experience, acquiring knowledge in multiple industries and disciplines along the way, liaising with persons in many companies, departments and positions, maintaining solid communication skills with everyone
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Designer III
Toshiba International Corporation
12.2018 - 06.2024
- Used Creo Parametric, WindChill, AutoCAD and Oracle to create 3D models of raw casting and machined parts and applicable drawings for all components associated with the manufacturing of low and medium voltage industrial motors
- Reviewed, redlined and approved all 3D models and drawings submitted by the internal and two external design teams
- Met with managers weekly to provide detailed project reports and milestone updates
- Partnered with project team members to track progress and ensure deadlines were met on or ahead of schedule, and identified and quickly addressed any problems
- Mentored other team members, utilizing my experience to help others increase their knowledge and skills
- Established drafting and design standards used by the company in all engineering departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout all models and drawings.
Mechanical Designer III
Austal USA
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Utilized ShipConstructor along with AutoCAD to model various 3D piping systems based on schematics for the Hawaii Super Ferry and U.S
- Navy Littoral Combat Ship and Joint High Speed Vessel programs
- Performed walk downs to field verify information and incorporated data into 3D models
- Produced mechanical design packages for production including plot plans, piping arrangements, isometrics, bill of materials, piping spooling packages, etc.
Civil Designer
Landev Engineers, Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Displayed creative and technical abilities using AutoCAD Civil 3D to design underground CATV, communication, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water and utility line locations
- Researched multiple city and county district guidelines and ensured project designs were in accordance with those standards
- Prepared cost estimates for projects in conceptual stages of construction
- Submitted drawing packages to appropriate agencies for approval.
Project Coordinator
CUE Construction Services
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Prepared project proposals and created drawing packages for demolition of existing and completion of new commercial construction projects using AutoCAD
- Designed construction drawings for concrete, earthwork and utility sub-contractors for new or renovated construction and demolition projects
- Traveled to job sites to collect data and verify field measurements
- Calculated project cost estimates using iSqft takeoff software.
Mechanical Designer II
Austal USA
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Utilized ShipConstructor along with AutoCAD to model various 3D piping systems based on schematics for the Hawaii Super Ferry and U.S
- Navy Littoral Combat Ship and Joint High Speed Vessel programs
- Performed walk downs to field verify information and incorporated data into 3D models
- Produced mechanical design packages for production including plot plans, piping arrangements, isometrics, bill of materials, piping spooling packages, etc
- Established the Mechanical Design Standards Handbook which was implemented company-wide in the engineering department.
Draftsman
M-Squared Aircraft
06.2003 - 08.2007
- Modeled aerospace parts in AutoCAD in compliance with FAA standards based on provided cut sheet data
- Created 2D drawings for parts
- Exported nesting files for laser production of components.
Education
AAS in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design -
Southeast College of Technology
Mobile, AL04.2001
Skills
- CADD (10 years)
- AutoCAD (10 years)
- AutoCAD Civil 3D (3 years)
- Creo Parametric (5 years)
- ShipConstructor (5 years)
- Navisworks (5 years)
- WindChill (5 years)
- Mechanical design (10 years)
- Schematics (10 years)
- GD&T (5 years)
- Machining (5 years)
- Civil Design (3 years)
- Communication skills (10 years)
- Organizational skills (10 years)
- Project management (5 years)
- Time management (10 years)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Adobe Acrobat (10 years)
- Oracle EBS (5 years)
Assessments
- Business math, Proficient, 05/2024, Using basic math to solve problems in a business context
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 03/2024, Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 05/2024, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Filing & organization, Proficient, 03/2024, Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules
- Manufacturing skills, Proficient, 06/2024, Monitoring systems, reading schematics, and using tools that are commonly found in a manufacturing setting
- Designing with AutoCAD, Proficient, 03/2024, Applies AutoCAD knowledge
- Working with MS Word documents, Proficient, 03/2024, Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 02/2024, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, Proficient, 03/2024, Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas
- Technical support, Proficient, 04/2024, Performing software, hardware, and network operations
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 04/2024, Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data
Timeline
Mechanical Designer III
Toshiba International Corporation
12.2018 - 06.2024
Mechanical Designer III
Austal USA
11.2017 - 12.2018
Civil Designer
Landev Engineers, Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2017
Project Coordinator
CUE Construction Services
06.2010 - 08.2014
Mechanical Designer II
Austal USA
08.2007 - 06.2010
Draftsman
M-Squared Aircraft
06.2003 - 08.2007
AAS in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design -
Southeast College of Technology
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