Experience

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  Smith'sMark Drafting and Design

  • Owner

    • Jan 2012 - Present

    Four the last six years I have successfully operate my own AutoCad drafting and design business. Brought Architectural project plans from rough concept to realization working from scaled prints to free hand sketches and conceptual images. Draft and redesign as necessary to keep within current code requirements. Carefully manage scheduling to keep mulitple projects meeting deadlines in a timely manor.

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  Adamson Home Designs

  • Midlothian

  • CAD Technician and Designer

    • Jul 2016 - May 2018
    • Midlothian

    Completed new construction documents for multiple builders and individual clients. Brought custom home designs to a realization utilizing customer sketches and style representative photos. Worked with HOAs, builders, Individuals, and Code enforcement to incorporate the desired details while still remaining within all given building requirements. Created as built and remodeling plans based on measurements taken in the field. Draft solutions and rework layouts where requested by builders and trades working in the field.

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  Stadium Self Storage

  • Mansfield, Tx

  • Manager

    • Mar 2007 - Jul 2016
    • Mansfield, Tx

    Managed two storage facilities, an office park, and a salon while continuing to operate personal CAD business. Comfortably handle every aspect of the business from leasing and new construction to new contract negotiations. Instigated, researched, and implemented new storage software system to increase revenue 13% and streamline collections. Brought a much needed professional and fair handed ruling to lessees and tenants that changed the overall vibe of the whole office park.

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  TESMEC USA, Inc.

  • Alvarado, Tx

  • Engineering Draftsman

    • Mar 2008 - Mar 2009
    • Alvarado, Tx

    Worked with mechanical engineers to create assemblies for a new product configurator for large heavy machinery plans. Proof checked build plans and BOMs for missing items. Worked directly with fabricators to redesign and correct problem parts and assemblies and make necessary updates to existing BOMs and all required sub-assemblies.

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  Town of Pantego, Texas

  • Pantego, Tx

  • Municipal Serviceman

    • Jun 1999 - Dec 2005
    • Pantego, Tx

    Worked in every facet of a small town municipal service department. worked with large machinery and maintained water and sewer treatment equipment. Read and interpreted survey plans as necessary to locate and repair utilities. Started, Spearheaded, and maintained project to bring gas detection to municipal department for the safety of workers.