I have a very strong background in engineering and drafting with over 12 years of experience. My expertise includes strong technical skills using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3d Service Pack. I am highly experienced in water plant and major pipeline design, site grading, existing utility research, and making clear and concise exhibits. Furthermore, I have proven my ability to be lead designer on a variety of projects, consistently completing plans within time and budget constraints. These trends I intend to continue long into the future. If your firm is looking for a dependable, results-oriented professional, I would be interested in speaking with you to discuss the value that my strengths and experience can bring to your search.
Carol L. Richardson
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a responsible position that utilizes my design and AutoCAD drafting skills. The preferred position will be with a progressive company offering opportunity for growth as well as immediate challenge.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced in designing major water infrastructure projects. Proficient use of AutoCAD 2008 using xrefs, paperspace/modelspace, importing or converting files such as: TIFF, JPG, and PDF files. Use of Autodesk Civil 3D Service Pack as a design aid, previous use of Softdesk and Eagle Point. My drawings are clear, consistent, and accurate. I have proven myself valuable during deadlines, working accurately, quickly, and calmly.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
WestLand Resources, Inc. (08/2001 to 05/2009) Tucson, AZ. Civil designer. Emphasis on major water infrastructure, including water and wastewater pipeline design, arsenic treatment systems, reservoir, well, and booster stations. Set up and maintenance of water base maps and system maps for local water companies. Site visits, meetings with contractors and operators. Additional experience with sanitary sewer design, lift stations, and force mains. Provided assistance for the cartography department drafting various maps including those in support of Ferruginus Pygmy Owl surveys, Native Plant Preservation Plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans. Also assisted training new drafters, redlining plans for them.
Presidio Engineering, Inc. (11/1998 to 08/2001) Tucson, AZ. Design drafter. Commercial and subdivision development, with emphasis on water plans. Conversion of boundary survey, bringing linework up to office standards. Draw preliminary lot layouts from planner's sketch. Eagle Point use. Trained junior staff member in AutoCAD drafting, delegating and redlining work for them. Experience with legal descriptions and exhibits, feasibility studies, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
The WLB Group, Inc. (12/1991 to 10/1998) Tucson, AZ. Drafter since 01/1996, initially hired as file clerk. Drafting tasks executed either by hand or with AutoCAD: Improvement plans, tentative and final plats, landscape plans, plot plans, ALTA survey maps, and various exhibits. Use of Softdesk. Digitizing experience. Responsible for making a detail library of common details in AutoCAD format for the whole office to use.
Urban/Engineering, Inc. (02/1988 to 12/1991) Tucson, AZ. File clerk. In charge of all plan and project filing, including off-site storage. Handled all copy and blueprint needs for the office, running errands as needed.
Coon & Micena, Architects and Planners, Inc. (09/1985 to 02/1988) Tucson, AZ. Hired as Gal Friday, promoted to secretary/bookkeeper position. Also responsible for balancing and reconciling various accounts. Trained in accounts payable and payroll.
EDUCATION:
Pima Community College (01/1994 to 12/1995) Tucson, AZ. Graduated with a technical certificate in construction drafting. Additional related courses included construction surveying, mechanical drafting, and trigonometry.
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.
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