Che Vachon

Che Vachon

Administrative Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    CAD Technician | BIM Modeler | Draftsman

  • Education

    • First National Business College

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      Certificate Legal Secretary
    • British Columbia Institute of Technology

      2019 - 2020
      Certificate Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

      Architectural CAD Technician, Structural Option. Training to use AutoCAD 2020, Revit 2020, Civil3D, and Tekla. • Relevant Coursework: Introductory Graphics, Introduction to CADD Drafting, Introduction to Drafting Mathematics, Planning and Urban Design, Computer Applications for Architecture, Design and Construction Documents, Architectural Graphics, Introduction to Architectural 3D Modeling, Codes and Regulations, Construction Materials and Assemblies, Building Construction, Project Management… Show more Architectural CAD Technician, Structural Option. Training to use AutoCAD 2020, Revit 2020, Civil3D, and Tekla. • Relevant Coursework: Introductory Graphics, Introduction to CADD Drafting, Introduction to Drafting Mathematics, Planning and Urban Design, Computer Applications for Architecture, Design and Construction Documents, Architectural Graphics, Introduction to Architectural 3D Modeling, Codes and Regulations, Construction Materials and Assemblies, Building Construction, Project Management and Controls, Presentations and Communications, Professional Practice Show less

  • Experience

    • RBC Dominion Securities

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
      Administrative Assistant

      Provided general administration support to the entire office including 8 investment professionals. • Performed basic accounting, banking and reconciliation• Wrote letters, managed office reception, greeted guests, managed filing and streamlined and maintained office procedures.

    • Oceanside Financial Group

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Administrative Assistant

      Managed schedules and performed filing, banking, letter writing to clients, organized client portfolios and communicated directly with investment and client teams to address portfolio management needs.

    • Starbucks

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Shift Supervisor
    • Royal Bank

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Bank Teller
    • Juxtaposition

      Jan 2012 - now
      Owner and Restoration Specialist

      Buy, restore and sell antique and used furniture to individuals and designers.• Source furniture from warehouses, flea markets, estate sales, and local sellers• Negotiate all pricing and facilitate delivery to storage unit and design garage• Conceptualize and design restoration, refurbishing and reuse of each item• Perform all paint, repair, woodworking and reutilization items to improve marketability• Stage, photograph to magazine quality, and sell items by posting on local website and Etsy store• Utilize social media including Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to promote items Show less

    • Save-On-Foods

      Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
      Customer Service Representative
    • River City Woodworks Inc

      May 2022 - now
      Computer Aided Design Technician / Millwork Draftsman

      Produce detailed drawings of custom cabinetry, built ins, trim work, and exterior/interior doors. • Draft designs for 3 stages of drawings including proposal, drawings and shop drawings• Draw intricate shop drawings on AutoCAD including dimensioning each component, ensure accuracy of drawings for review, and coordinate drawings with production team for assembly• Conceptually and graphically deconstruct and reconstruct detailed components and construction methods of cabinets, doors, and other millwork items • Calculate dimensions of each project to determine design and estimating scope• Estimate and compile millwork projects by gathering detailed specifications including materials, components, hardware, structure, costs, and construction methodology into 15-page documents• Collaborate cross functionally with design, production, business and installation teams Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications