Experience

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  DRS Architects

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Information Technology Administrator and Sr. CAD Technician

    • Feb 2001 - Present
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    MANAGEMENT: Returned to DRS to implement the company’s first server network.In 2016, our external IT consult and I migrated our on-prem MS Exchange to Office365. In 2019, we migrated to our fourth server; a Cisco UCS 240 running four VM Windows 2019 Servers; along with 34 PCs/Laptops running Windows 7 & 10 Pro, two Ricoh c3004 & a w6700 and HP z5600. The installation (8/2006) and management of a ‘Toshiba’ Strategy phone system. Keep all computers and equipment software & drivers up to date. Troubleshoot and repair computers and printers as needed. Install and update CAD, Rendering & Office software.DRAFTING / CAD: Work with staff to create preliminary & construction drawings, 3D & graphic renderings for projects. Project types include: coordinate communication with DGS / DOE / USACE including tracking of RFIs & submissions. Created custom spreadsheet to track RFIs out for review and completed. Assist the interiors department with working drawing and renderings for hotels / convention center & higher education. Work with teams on space planning & office relocations for a local financial Institution. Various projects including Government agencies, several for the Port Authority of Allegheny County, various projects for Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Erie Sheraton, Health Care, as well as part of the Master Planning team for Edinboro University, Slippery Rock University & Government campus in WV.

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  RENDERMATION by Graham

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • IT & CAD CONSULTANT

    • 1993 - Present
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    CAD & IT Consultant: Assist various firms and individuals; not only in CAD and Drafting, but also with MS Office, Windows and PC training. Help setup a standard backup system for data, using Google Drive for off-site cloud backup. Created 3D Models of new PNC bank designs, then generate pictures for PR and Publication. For local reprographics companies; Provide presentation drawings of sites & buildings from scans & board drawings for their clients.

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  TUSICK & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS INC

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • CONSULTANT / CAD TECHNICIAN

    • Mar 2000 - Feb 2001
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Worked with architect on various projects for BAYER Corp. - Credit Union, renovation to working spaces and layout, customer approach. Baywood Country Club, remodel & new interior finishes. Office buildings, space planning and staff relocations for some of the campus buildings, met weekly with Bayer VP’s on layout design and interior finishes. ADA modifications to residences for OVR, light commercial- office space, veterinary clinic, site development & master plan for an assisted living facility with five residences for six clients & overnight nurse, each. Renovation & expansion of two private residences in Fox Chapel PA. Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations for client / proposal presentations.

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  DRS Architects

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • CAD Technician

    • Oct 1998 - Mar 2000
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Work with architects to create preliminary & construction drawings for commercial, office buildings, government & hospitality projects. Start organizing and setting up office standards for MicroStation J; implemented on non-networked PCs. Create a schedule, and monitor external tape backup on the various non-networked PCs.

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  NEWBERRY CAREER SCHOOL, Pittsbur

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Corporate Training Coordinator

    • Feb 1994 - Nov 1999
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Newberry was a part of Pittsburgh Technical College (formally Pittsburgh Technical Institute), providing corporate training in various subjects. Classes were taught in the evenings and some on weekends, with customized corporate classes taught at their locations.Of my 1000+ hours instructing for Newberry, most of my courses were in MicroStation, with some AutoCAD and basic PC operation. Students included Industrial, Architectural and Engineering firms, as well as freelance engineers, designers and drafters.

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  Pittsburgh Technical College

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • INSTRUCTOR, then PROGRAM DIRECTOR - CAD DEPARTMENT

    • Jul 1993 - Oct 1998
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Management: Managed a team of instructors that together were responsible for the education and training of students, aided students in Internship placement and assisted them in job placement upon graduation. Schedule instructors and courses as needed for the upcoming quarter, while helping instructors set career goals. Assisted in the restructuring of the Department's advisory board, as well as goals for the CAD department and institution.Teaching / Instructing / Training: Creating course curriculums for mathematics, career development, MicroStation 2D & 3D and MicroStation Modeler. Taught courses comprising basic drafting and architectural drafting. Mathematics, Fundamental & Geometric drafting, Electrical drafting, Residential and Commercial drafting, Civil and Topography, and Career Development. Computer-Aided Drafting courses in AutoCAD 12-14; MicroStation 5 – 7(J); Generic CAD and Computer Vision - Personal Designer.

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  Triangle Tech

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Architectural Drafter / CAD Instructor

    • Dec 1991 - Jul 1993
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Taught courses comprising of basic drafting and architectural drafting. Fundamental & Geometric drafting, Electrical drafting, Architectural History, Residential and Commercial drafting.Also taught evening adult classes in: Basic office software (word processing, spreadsheets & databases); DOS, Windows, CADvance, VersaCAD, AutoCAD and MicroStation.

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  Ralph J. Murovich Associates

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Computer Aided Design Technician

    • Jul 1990 - Oct 1992
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Worked with architects to create preliminary & construction drawings for various commercial and retirement/nursing projects.Researched and set-up the company's first CAD system (MicroStation 3.3) on two PC'S (Intel 80486), HP 7550 8-Plotter.Met with company representatives selling various Interior and Architectural products and services.

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  Tim Hanno Designs

  • Norh Huntington, PA

  • Computer Aided Design Technician

    • 1990 - 1992
    • Norh Huntington, PA

    worked on various Residential, light Commerical and Retail.

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  McDonald's

  • Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Manager

    • Jun 1984 - Feb 1991
    • Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States

    Started as Crew member, by August 1984 I was a Crew Chief training new crew and by December 1984 I was starting manager training. Started in Wexford store, then moved to a North Hills store.Responsible for training crew in all working positions, along with follow-up reviews for the crew. Manager Shift duties included: Quality control, Money control, Equipment maintenance, Employee duties & shift position and Product inventory. Set personal goals as well as goals for the restaurant, in regards to personal growth, store profit and crew moral.