Experience Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Highly trained professional for Information Technology and CAD Projects with over 20 years of hands-on experience working with project managers, data analysts, computer security experts, GIS analysts, geologists, hydro-geologists, architects and engineers to perform and deliver major projects as a data analyst, project manager, computer security and Cad Designer. I have been successful in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with internal departments and outside stakeholders to gain information and support in accomplishing goals. My exceptional computer skills are utilized in project management, design work on schematics, designs, flow charts, profiles, cross-sections, maps and diagrams for timely submission to clients. I am a highly talented worker who believes in time management and cost-effective approach to quality production and project deliverables.
Titles: Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Cad/GIS Expert, Computer Security expert, Marketing/Sales Expert, Project Manager, Adobe Professional Expert, Microsoft Office Expert with emphasis on use of MS Excel tools and add-ons.
SKILLS
• Self-sufficient in software such as Microstation, GIS, Adobe Professional, Map-tech, Microsoft Office, 3D AutoCad 2013, AutoCAD Land Development Desktop 3D, Bentley In Roads and Microstation Vi.
• Ability to conduct drafting while interfacing with other different design software
• Possess a strong attention to detail while maintaining a consistent level of accuracy
• Well-organized, self-motivator with an understanding of prioritization in order to accomplish objects on schedule
• Highly analytical with the ability to solve problems while being resourceful in seeking solutions
• Quickly react to situations and coordinate activity under a variety of conditions and constraints in a timely manner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EVIRONMENTAL CAD DESIGNER 09/2013 – To present
First Environmental Inc., Boonton, NJ
• Prepared information, graphs and data from historic records of Boeing (McDonnell Douglas Company) and photographs which serve as supplemental illustrations for remedial investigation reports submitted to the company
• Successfully prepared site maps with topographic details and set of other drawings used for the construction of a new Ultra Violet Chamber for sewage disinfection for VA Hudson Valley Healthcare
o Drawings included: civil, electrical and architectural plans and details for 65% Preliminary Design submission and 100% Contract drawings and specifications utilizing 3D Auto CAD 2014 and 3D Auto CAD Raster 2014
• Effectively used GIS to map out areas, historical soil boring locations and other areas of site reconstruction and development projects for Exxon facilities in Bayway, New Jersey & Staten Island.
• Efficiently prepared site location maps, sitemaps, soil boring location maps, monitoring well locations maps, and other CAD drawings to support site remedial and investigation reports for various projects throughout New Jersey and New York.
• Managed and Maintained operations of the Cad Department towards efficient and more sustainable schedules and productivity.
CIVIL CAD DRAFTER, RKR 04/2013-05/2013
Hess Group, East Stroudsburg, PA
• Successfully prepared cross-section and profile maps for inclusion into the Pocono Municipality Area rehabilitation project report
CAD DESIGNER/DRAFTER 05/2004-10/2012
Shaw Group Inc.,/CBI, Mt Arlington, NJ
Awards: Shaw Safety Award, 2005
• CAD Manager of the Shaw CAD Department
• Created drawings and maps utilizing different software to ensure detail-oriented and geo-referenced drawings for clients like NJ Turnpike Authority, NJ Garden State Park, US Army Corps of Engineers, NY City Transit, NJ Department of Transportation and Oxford Instruments in Carteret, NJ.
• Maintained records and site-plan/blueprints of city plan layouts which are used as base maps for reference by engineers, geologist, scientist and surveyors.
• Prepared map layouts of electric, gas, water and telephone lines bordering major road networks like NJ Turnpike Authority, Route 1 & 9 and Garden State Parkway in New Jersey.
• Created comprehensive electrical riser diagrams for electrical engineers in preparing their reports for both gas and electric project while preparing mechanical and structural designs for inclusion into the New York City Light rail projects in Hoboken, Jersey City and Newark, NJ.
• Prepared Microstation drawings for New Jersey Turnpike Bridge Deck reconstruction project from milepost 83.0 T0 122.0, North Jersey section. Project included final as-built submissions for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and geological drawings
• Designed AutoCAD maps to support reports for Site Investigation/Remedial and Groundwater Potentiometric maps for pilot study work-plans for Picatinny Arsenal and Fort Gilem, NJ
• I was in charge of updating client projects and office floor plan drawings using Freelance Graphics, AutoCAD 2010 and Adobe Professional software. Assisted in estimating material quantities for the NJ Turnpike Authority road resurfacing and bridge deck repair contracts.
CAD DESIGNER 08/2003 - 05/2004
Environ-Temps Technical Services, Mt. Arlington, NJ
• Designed numerous CAD maps to support data from field investigations conducted by Shaw surveyors, engineers, hydrologists and geologist
• Executed detailed analytical graphic designs for environmental and engineering reports for Picatinny Arsenal
CAD DESIGNER 05/2001-03/2004
Louis Berger Group, Florham Park, NJ
• Provided analytical interpretation of field results using graphical designs, tables, charts, profiles and cross-section drawings. Organized all final drawings and spec sheets to ensure they all are stored properly for future reference.
• I also prepared all Civil, Electrical, Structural, Mechanical and Architectural designs for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. I assisted engineers in finalizing their designs by creating 2D portable document format and 3D drawings for them.
• Provided initial drawings to clients for review and revisions and ensured quality and CAD standards before final submission to client
• Prepared construction plan maps for roofing repairs, life safety, building improvements designs and preliminary site plan maps for site feasibility investigation services for West New York School District
• Coordinated architectural drawings with asbestos abatement design drawings local school districts while producing Hazardous Material Abatement plan designs for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority
• Chosen for Newark Airport Redevelopment Program, which included responsibility for all CAD maps and graphics for the Newark Airport Master Plan, construction plans of a storage shed, snow-access ramp, flagpole road rehabilitation, hotel site selection study, oil/water separator systems and computer network layout of various sites within the airport complex; created comprehensive utility documents, roadway pavement design plans, construction plans, environmental impacts and network communication layout plans aiding the PANYNJ to further develop and streamline its facility
EDUCATION
Sullivan University 2014
Masters of Science, Information Technology Management
Essex County College 2000
Associate Degree in Drafting
University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1981
Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying