April Flowers
Cherry Valley
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. High-level technical skills and attention to detail. Works great with architects, clients and subcontractors to integrate and adapt drawings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Truss & EWP Designer
Carpenter Contractors Of America, Inc.
09.2003 - Current
- Designing manufactured roof and floor components, coordinating with builders, architects and in-house staff
- Read and analyze blueprints, building specifications and professional documents
- Analyze the structural integrity and overall design of residential homes, multi-family building and commercial developments
- Prepare engineering drawings, documents and layouts for manufacturing and installation crews
- Perform value engineering and material optimization
- Apply logic to new ideas to determine strengths and weaknesses while anticipating what might cause issues or concerns before implementation
- Lead researcher on the development and implementation of manufactured panelized floor deck systems
- Proficient in design software such as Alpine VIEW, Forte, BC Calc and Strong Tie Connector
- Proficient in software such as AutoCad, BlueBeam and Outlook
- Training and mentoring new apprentice truss designers.
Truss Designer
Seigle's Cabinet Center
12.2000 - 09.2003
- Designing manufactured roof and floor components, coordinating with builders, architects and in-house staff
- Read and analyze blueprints, building specifications and professional documents
- Prepare engineering drawings, documents and layouts for manufacturing and installation crews
- Proficient in design software such as Teelok and Trussjob
- Proficient in software such as AutoCad, VisualCad and Outlook.
Mechanical Drafter
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.
04.1999 - 12.2000
- Draft Universal Modular Work Holding Fixtures & Tool Clamping Systems
- Create 3D files of entire product inventory
- Create shop production drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM) and assembly drawings
- Coordinate with on-site machinist and fabricators
- Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
- Proficient in software such as Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD and Outlook.
Education
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Interior Design
The Illinois Institute of Art
03.2006
General Education / Design Studies
Rock Valley Community College
09.2003
Associate Of Applied Science - Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
12.1999
Skills
- Structural Analysis
- Project Coordination
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Drawing
- Architectural Understanding
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Project Management
- Training & Mentoring
- Layout design
Timeline
Senior Truss & EWP Designer
Carpenter Contractors Of America, Inc.
09.2003 - Current
Truss Designer
Seigle's Cabinet Center
12.2000 - 09.2003
Mechanical Drafter
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.
04.1999 - 12.2000
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Interior Design
The Illinois Institute of Art
General Education / Design Studies
Rock Valley Community College
Associate Of Applied Science - Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
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