I am in the process of canvassing for a position that will allow me to provide construction project management, develop plans, and informational materials for construction projects. If your agency and or company is currently looking for an individual that is well versed in AutoCad who has a solid record of accomplishment for completing assignments early, please review the enclosed resume.
Over the past 10 years, my skills in AutoCad and other software are excellent and I can handle problems in a tactful manner. You will find my communication skills well above average. I can interview with business clients to gather facts and put these facts into written materials; interpret rules, regulations and policies; and function positively as part of a team. You can trust me to work unsupervised, meet deadlines, and develop creative ideas that will make a difference in services rendered.
Recently, I have experience with an Engineering Department in Retail store development where I took the responsibility of managing many 1.5 million dollar projects. I am looking for the opportunity to perform in this capacity for your company. I believe my background and experience will help me be an asset to your company in a very short time.
Please contact me at the address and phone number below. I look forward to hearing from you. I would like to meet with you to discuss adding value to yours or one of your client firms as I have done for my previous employers. I am geographically mobile and am willing to begin employment immediately. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Blackwell Sr.
120 James Teachey Ln
Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458
Cell Phone (704)223-1668
ed_blackwell[at]live.com
Resume
Edward J. Blackwell Sr.
120 James Teachey Ln
Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458
Cell Phone (704)223-1668
ed_blackwell[at]live.com
Summary
A Dedicated and Responsible Engineering / Architectural Project Manager with Extensive Experience in Drafting Technology, Testing and Quality Control of Standard Practices, a Leader who has both Trained and Mentored. A Professional Liaison between Vendors and co-workers, Has vast Experience using AutoCAD/with add-on’s such as Auto Desk Inventor in the Construction Field. I am A Problem Solver with the Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations. Independently plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Has a solid understanding of a variety of Construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
Employment History
Food Lion LLC
2006-2009 -P.O. Box 1330 Salisbury, North Carolina 28145 (704) 633-8250
Engineer II Project Manager
 Manage the engineering project of Supermarket Remodels of 40 plus stores a year from start to finish. Assigned resources, track, and roll-up actual utilization, effort, results, and costs against objectives, plans and budgets.
 Planned, directed, and coordinated activities of projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects were accomplished within prescribed period and funding parameters.
 Supervised and coordinated the work of drafters and/or designers.
 Documented work performed and tracked progress of projects communicated effectively and acted decisively. Used various software packages (Expedition and Microsoft Office) to generate transmittals, purchase orders, subcontracts, tables, memos, reports, correspondence and other material with accuracy to meet assigned deadlines.
 Facilitated information from Architects and Engineers to reduce cost of change orders from general contractors in the construction field.
 Provide quality control check of drawings and process improvement for cost reduction.
 Directed, and coordinated activities of projects for the construction of electrical utilities including transformers, panels, and generators.
 Writing Scopes of work for each assigned project.
 Assisted in Developing a Guide set of drawings that where used by the Architects in preparing the required set for permit and construction retrofit.
 Cross functional training of Co-workers during field surveys’ of Grocery Stores.
AEROTEK (a contract assignment at Food Lion LLC)
2005-2006 -2359 Perimeter Point Pkwy. Suite 200 Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 (704) 329-8166
Draftsman / Cadd Tech.
 Create fixture plan drawings, based on existing plans and photo information.
 Plans worked on A0.02, PFP, A1.01, and A4.01 for a number of stores.
 Used and develop standards, work methods, compile blocks, and details that created more accurate and understandable drawings.
 Maintained and updated electronic drawings in the companies document management system.
 Trained to fill an Engineer II Project Manager position.
Interior Wood Specialties (IWS)
2000 –2004 - 19 IWS Drive. Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337 (910) 862-6588
Draftsman
 Create case work shop drawings, based on Architects plans and Specifications.
 Design and draw custom works.
 Tested and Evaluated Software, Drawpower and Microvellum.
 Helped Developed Microvellum changes to reconcile company Needs.
 Trained other Drafts Men in the use of Microvellum. Microvellum is a 3D AutoCAD add on program.
 Helped in the Development and use of Standards, Blocks, and 3D Details using AutoCAD 2004
Glen Richardson Architecture PLLC.
1998 – 2000 -225 S. Water Street #5. Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 (910) 343-1000
Draftsman
 Create architectural drawings at the dictation of Architect.
 Most plans were of Historical remodeling and development.
 Drafted Condos, Single Family homes, Small business, and Community Planning. Using AutoCAD 2000i
 Oversaw and approved construction projects in process, field surveys of projects.
Culinary Design & Fixture (CDF)
1996 – 1998 740 N Valle Verde Drive. Henderson, Nevada 89014 (702) 896-1155
Draftsman
 Responsibilities included inserting kitchen equipment designs from sketches Into architectural back grounds.
 scheduling and tagging plans, mechanical Drawings including building works plans, plumbing and electrical plans And schedules, elevation drawings, plotting and copying drawings.
Jobs worked on – Reserve, Bally’s, Boomtown, Caesars, MGM, Harrah’s, Planet Hollywood, Sands, Showboat, Treasure Island. And many others not listed.
Education
(EDI) Education Dynamics Institute of Las Vegas
1994 to 1996 Las Vegas, Nevada
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Architectural Drafting Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree –Civil Drafting Technology
Rancho High School
North Las Vegas, Nevada 1981
GED Awarded in the Spring of 1994
Other Training
Mastering AutoCAD Release 14
Holman’s of Nevada Inc. Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
1997
Skills/Qualifications
 Proficient Computer skills include Autodesk products Autocad 2008, Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Microvellum and Various others. Exposed to programs such as Micro station, Intent, and Electrical Promise, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma.
 Construction equipment used backhoe, forklift, lifts, saws, drills and various others.
 Tested for plumbing contractors license, work as Plumber for 3 different companies
 Leadership training From BSA volunteered as Dist. training Chairman, Scout Master, Cub Master, Den Leader.
 Leadership Teaching in A Paid scouting opportunity as program director for camp McNeil cub scout resident camp.
 Trained by USMC in Artillery.
Personal
Married with six Grown Children, Two grandsons and a granddaughter living in Burgaw NC. I like to build boats in my spare time.
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