Chris A.

Experience

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  Zumwalt Hansen & Associates

  Mar 2001 - Jan 2007

  Draftsman/Designer

  Produced documents and electronic files for the surveying and land development industry using AutoCAD Land Desktop and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Specialized in Field to Finish drafting processes. Developed and implemented company CAD standards to streamline CAD process and improve efficiency. Created documentation and trained employees on CAD software. Maintained and supported company CAD software / hardware and upgrades. Reviewed plans for quality control issues and standards compliance.

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  Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2013

  Senior CAD Technician/CAD Manager

  Produced documents and electronic files for the surveying, construction, water resources, and environmental industry using AutoCAD Land Desktop and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Helped lead numerous multimillion-dollar projects to success as Cad Manager/Lead. Other responsibilities included the following:• Reviewed plans for quality control issues and standards compliance. • Member of the company CAD committee, training committee and social committee • Part of the company Helpdesk and performed PC, Printing and software troubleshooting and repairs on an on-call basis. Show less

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  Thrity3 Creative

  Apr 2012 - now

  Graphic Designer

  Freelance graphic designer specializing in logo design & branding, custom illustration, web design and other creative collateral. Able to combine my technical and creative talents for an unique take at design and problem solving while using various creative software to get the job done. View my portfolio at www.thirty3creative.com

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  Zumwalt Hansen & Associates

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

  CAD Manager

  Produced documents and electronic files for the surveying and land development industry using AutoCAD Land Desktop and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Specialized in Field to Finish drafting processes. Developed and implemented company CAD standards to streamline CAD process and improve efficiency. Created documentation and trained employees on CAD software. Maintained and supported company CAD software / hardware and upgrades. Reviewed plans for quality control issues and standards compliance.

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  4Creeks, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Engineering Designer

  Produced documents and electronic files for the surveying and land development industry using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Developed and implemented company CAD standards to streamline CAD process and improve efficiency. Reviewed plans for quality control issues and standards compliance.

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  Chaudhary & Associates Inc

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2018

  CAD Survey Tech

  Work with Caltrans and the California High Speed Rail Authority to create and update project Appraisal Maps, RON Exhibits, Record of Survey maps, legal descriptions and other engineering documents required for land acquisition and surveying using Microstation and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Responsible for maintaining and enforcing multiple agency standards and procedures.

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  Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc.

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  CAD Manager & IT

  Responsible for overseeing day to day CAD & IT operations and production. CAD Manager Responsibilities include: • Managed a team of CAD draftsman and interns. Responsible for assigning workload, timesheets, performance reviews, and providing QAQC on all work done in CAD.• Trained new and existing employees on proper cad procedures, standards, design, and efficiency. • Creating new company standards and implementing them as needed. • Managed GIS workload and production.• Consulted with Project Managers on projects regarding work required, best practices, team availability and meeting deadlines.• Processed topographic surveys & drone capture data.• Created proposed and existing surfaces and base maps.IT Responsibilities include:• New employee setup, training, and onboarding.• New computer setup and implementation• Software/Hardware troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and installation.• Managing Microsoft & Autodesk Admin Accounts Show less

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  ATG

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  Senior Civil Technical Specialist

  Provide technical expertise and consulting to ATG’s Architectural. Engineering, and Construction (AEC) clients in support of Autodesk’s Civil Engineering software applications. Provide/Support AEC solutions to Sales, Marketing, and Tech Support departments. Duties include the following:• Autodesk Certified Instructor• Remote CAD Manager for (4) 300+ person multi-discipline, multi-location firms.• Creation of custom company CAD Manuals.• Custom content creation for marketing webinars, blogs, and whitepapers.• Client training, mentoring, software implementations, standard’s setup, template creation, CAD Manuals, and technical support. • Provide client demonstrations, participate in town halls, webinars and blogs, work with sales on presales calls and client visits, and attend seminars like Autodesk University and Midwest University as needed.• Learn new software technologies, and other workflow procedures in support of the Civil Infrastructure Team.• Engage with clients in solving their Technical Support issues.• On-Site training and Site visits Show less

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  MNS Engineers, Inc.

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  CADD Services Director

  • Strategic Leadership: Provided vision and leadership in matters related to CADD utilization.• Training and Development: Organized, developed, and implemented training programs for Engineering staff and other CADD users.• Supervised Production Support: Scheduled and supervised staff responsible for production CADD support.• Standardization and Compliance: Developed, implemented, and enforced CADD standards across departments.• Budget Management: Monitored and maintained CADD budgets.• Multi-Office Environment: Organized and supervised CADD working environments across multiple offices.• Technical Support: Managed technical support for all CADD software.• Document Management: Oversaw maintenance of the CADD document archive and retrieval system for projects.• Project Closeout: Maintained and supervised CADD file processes during project closeout.• Customization and Inventory: Customized CADD programs and managed CADD software inventory.• 3D Modeling Expertise: Provided 3D modeling for transportation and freeway projects using Civil 3D corridor modeling.• IT Support: Offered IT support for CAD-related software and hardware. Show less

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  MKN

  Aug 2023 - now

  CAD | IT Manager

  • Managed and Oversaw CAD & IT Services: Provided leadership and vision for CAD and IT procedures across nine (9) engineering offices.• Training and Development: Developed and implemented training programs for Engineering staff and other CAD users.• Supervised CAD Users: Scheduled and supervised staff responsible for CAD production.• Standardization and Compliance: Developed, implemented, and enforced company CAD standards.• Technical Support: Provided technical support for all CAD software and other engineering software.• Documentation Management: Created and maintained the company CAD Manual.• CAD Customization: Created customized CAD tools, scripts, and lisp routines for specific company routines.• Water-Related Projects: Provided CAD support and guidance for water-related CAD projects.• IT Support: Offered IT support for all company software, hardware, and network.• New Employee Onboarding: Set up, trained, and onboarded new employees.• Computer Setup and Implementation: Ordered and managed new computer setup and implementation.• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Addressed software and hardware issues through troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and installations.• Admin Account Management: Oversaw Microsoft, Autodesk, Bluebeam, Bentley, and other software accounts. Show less