Cory Mears

Experience

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  Vondra Engraving

  Feb 1993 - Aug 1996

  Engraving Supervisor, Production Manager and Estimator/Sales

  Duties included layout, design and assembly of various signs, plaques and nameplates. Small and large volume counter sales and cold call sales in Madison area. Estimating projects from construction documents. Overseeing production and assembly process, including site installations, and ensuring prompt delivery of above-mentioned items. Earned experience in working multiple positions within the small business from office filing to customer service to learn many aspects of the business. I was relied upon heavily to train new personnel and supervise production. Show less

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  ERDMAN

  Aug 1996 - May 2009

  Duties included coordinating and reviewing the work of the design, architectural and engineering disciplines from design development through construction, attending client review meetings, producing complete construction documents with AutoCAD in accordance with the contract and monitoring the construction process to ensure project continuity on a variety of building types, including wood framed, steel framed and precast concrete construction. Duties included updating and maintaining standard CADD generated details and documents for Architectural Department, troubleshooting and training of department CADD staff, assisting with the preparation of construction documents and file management/back-up procedures. Duties included processing customer orders for architectural signage and assisting with production and expediting finished materials. Worked closely with interior design and construction on delivery of way finding and construction site signage.

  • Lead Job Captain

    Jan 2000 - May 2009

  • Cadd Coordinator

    May 1997 - Jan 2000

  • Signage Manufacturer/Client Services

    Aug 1996 - May 1997
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  Carnes Company

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Sales Representative/Estimator

  Job responsibilities include start-up of direct sales and marketing to New England states region, searching new construction to perform plan take-offs and submitting approvals, bids and processing orders for accepted projects.

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  Hillcraft of Wisconsin

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2012

  Project Manager/Engineer

  Responsibilities include: Prepare bids; draft detailed construction drawings with AutoCAD; generate Bills of Materials; write production orders; and schedule and oversee materials, fabrication, delivery, and installation.

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  FCM Corporation

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  CAD Draftsman

  Prepare construction documents for mid-size commercial wood-frame or steel buildings. Coordinate with civil, structural and MEP engineers. Assist with design drawings and technical questions throughout construction process.

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  TCS | Building Automation Systems

  Apr 2014 - now

  Project Manager

  Work directly with customers on new construction or remodel projects to develop and design HVAC and Lighting Control Systems. Manage large multi-site projects including chain stores, retail locations, branch banks, etc. Provide technical support, site surveying and site commissioning services. Create controls and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD.