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California, United States

Leading in VDC project management, driving project lifecycles beyond builder expectations. The role centers on effective communication, proactive risk management, and steadfast commitment to project milestones. Focuses on the refinement of skills in 3D modeling and enhances the proficiency of project managers in BIM technologies. Management approach results in tangible enhancements in project profitability and quality, fostering a collaborative culture essential for the continuous success of… Show more Leading in VDC project management, driving project lifecycles beyond builder expectations. The role centers on effective communication, proactive risk management, and steadfast commitment to project milestones. Focuses on the refinement of skills in 3D modeling and enhances the proficiency of project managers in BIM technologies. Management approach results in tangible enhancements in project profitability and quality, fostering a collaborative culture essential for the continuous success of VDC initiatives.• Facilitation of builder/Client/Trade Partners and project manager training in BIM/VDC utilities to integrate 3D modeling into operational workflows seamlessly.• Oversight of communications during project engineering stages, including updates and creation of BIM documentation.• Conducting business audits for order accuracy and managing backlog project data.• Resolution of field issues, management of change orders, and exploration of new BIM technologies.• Establishment and monitoring of key milestone dates to maintain an effective project schedule. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca, United States

Joined prior to the pandemic and successfully was able coordinate construction remotely for Core and Shell and Tenant Improvement Scope. Facilitated two-to-three-hour coordination workshops twice a week to help review conflicts between structure and MEPF. • Set up Processes for construction coordination• Researching and reviewing technology related to BIM• Creating Scope gap models to avoid any Scope creep when necessary.• Rebar coordination with Field Point Clouds.•… Show more Joined prior to the pandemic and successfully was able coordinate construction remotely for Core and Shell and Tenant Improvement Scope. Facilitated two-to-three-hour coordination workshops twice a week to help review conflicts between structure and MEPF. • Set up Processes for construction coordination• Researching and reviewing technology related to BIM• Creating Scope gap models to avoid any Scope creep when necessary.• Rebar coordination with Field Point Clouds.• Set up processes for trade partners to coordinate models and 2D composites• Created Dashboards to show coordination progress• Use HoloLens in the field to check progress• Created Training for Trade Partners and Internal team• Implementing and monitoring quality control processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of construction coordination.• Develop and implement new strategies and techniques for virtual design and construction coordination, resulting in increased efficiency and improved communication between project teams. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Joined the corporate office to encourage BIM awareness and deployment plans for all brands and departments in our North American businesses. Focused on a collaborative and data driven future. Actively working as a subject matter expert for Scrum team for Tekla development. • Leading Initiative to expand our BIM capabilities.• Researching and reviewing technology related to BIM.• Providing recommendations on Technology opportunities• Creating and maintaining vendor… Show more Joined the corporate office to encourage BIM awareness and deployment plans for all brands and departments in our North American businesses. Focused on a collaborative and data driven future. Actively working as a subject matter expert for Scrum team for Tekla development. • Leading Initiative to expand our BIM capabilities.• Researching and reviewing technology related to BIM.• Providing recommendations on Technology opportunities• Creating and maintaining vendor relationships in the technology market• Creating and providing training to employees on BIM-related software and applications• Attend technology conferences to learn and network.• Conduct team studies to see if groups are utilizing the software investments our company make. Show less

Greater Memphis Area

Responsible for brand initiatives to utilize more 3D workflows. Work closely with all departments to promote and educate the use of 3D models. During my time working with the Varco Pruden brand spent most of the time focused on sales, estimating, and detailing teams. • Led brand initiatives to enhance the utilization of 3D workflows.• Collaborated closely with all departments to advocate and educate the use of 3D models.• Primarily focused efforts on sales, estimating, and… Show more Responsible for brand initiatives to utilize more 3D workflows. Work closely with all departments to promote and educate the use of 3D models. During my time working with the Varco Pruden brand spent most of the time focused on sales, estimating, and detailing teams. • Led brand initiatives to enhance the utilization of 3D workflows.• Collaborated closely with all departments to advocate and educate the use of 3D models.• Primarily focused efforts on sales, estimating, and detailing teams within the Varco Pruden brand.• Developed and delivered presentations on Building Information Modeling (BIM).• Conducted education sessions on Level of Development (LOD) for project responsibilities.• Promoted BIM awareness within the company using Facebook Workplace.• Created a document to facilitate estimating teams' understanding of LOD.• Utilized SharePoint Workspaces and wiki pages for information sharing.• Participated in customer and sales meetings to educate stakeholders on BIM fundamentals. Show less

Turlock, California

Detailed complex metal building construction projects, take initiative to ensure quality control before reaching production. Always working in a tight schedule; with self-check on numerous projects. Tekla Structures 16 detailing with quality checks for xml transfers between proprietary design software, also between Microsoft Office programs. Trained and mentored entry-level employees, while being involved in current detail projects. Primary contact in the Western Region to help coordinate model… Show more Detailed complex metal building construction projects, take initiative to ensure quality control before reaching production. Always working in a tight schedule; with self-check on numerous projects. Tekla Structures 16 detailing with quality checks for xml transfers between proprietary design software, also between Microsoft Office programs. Trained and mentored entry-level employees, while being involved in current detail projects. Primary contact in the Western Region to help coordinate model exchanges with clients. • Utilizing Tekla to create 3D workflows. • Beta test proprietary plugins used to convert legacy design system to convert to 3D objects.• Prepared models for clients utilizing Tekla Structures• Drawings created from a model driven approach. Utilized a combination of Tekla and AutoCAD• Started attending Technology conferences.• Building relationships with software vendors Show less

Turlock, California

Provided Support to Project Management and Field Services. Coordinated solutions when quality was the issue in the field. • Created Field Solutions• 2D Drawing deliverables for• Provided scaled cad drawings per request from customers.• Utilized AnyDWG to create file types for all employees to use. • SharePoint Workspaces/wiki pages• Attended Autodesk events on own time.• Using every resource that was available at the workplace to complete job tasks, and if it… Show more Provided Support to Project Management and Field Services. Coordinated solutions when quality was the issue in the field. • Created Field Solutions• 2D Drawing deliverables for• Provided scaled cad drawings per request from customers.• Utilized AnyDWG to create file types for all employees to use. • SharePoint Workspaces/wiki pages• Attended Autodesk events on own time.• Using every resource that was available at the workplace to complete job tasks, and if it was not available tried to find out how to gain resources from vendors, partners, and other VP Centers. Show less

Manteca, California

Used previous experience and applied skills to modular buildings. Restrictions to what can be shipped to site. • Collaborated with a project manager to issue shop and field assembly drawings.• Gained expertise in modular buildings and comprehensive shop drawings for entire building assemblies.• Conducted project reviews for quality assurance.• Acquired knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC).• Produced scaled CAD drawings upon customer requests.• Worked with… Show more Used previous experience and applied skills to modular buildings. Restrictions to what can be shipped to site. • Collaborated with a project manager to issue shop and field assembly drawings.• Gained expertise in modular buildings and comprehensive shop drawings for entire building assemblies.• Conducted project reviews for quality assurance.• Acquired knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC).• Produced scaled CAD drawings upon customer requests.• Worked with DSA (Division of the State Architect) preapproved documents.• Contributed to the creation of instructional documents related to AutoCAD topics.• Engaged in close collaboration with architects and engineers to develop precise AutoCAD drawings compliant with building codes and regulations. Show less

Turlock, California

Detailed complex building construction projects, take initiative to ensure quality control before reaching production. Always working in a tight schedule; with self-check on numerous projects. Facilitated meetings on Detailing situations and conversion between in house software and AutoCAD, also between Microsoft Office programs. Trained and mentored entry-level employees, while being involved in current detail projects. Started creating Microsoft SharePoint workspaces for projects.… Show more Detailed complex building construction projects, take initiative to ensure quality control before reaching production. Always working in a tight schedule; with self-check on numerous projects. Facilitated meetings on Detailing situations and conversion between in house software and AutoCAD, also between Microsoft Office programs. Trained and mentored entry-level employees, while being involved in current detail projects. Started creating Microsoft SharePoint workspaces for projects. • Converted Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates to AutoCAD exception drawing templates.• Beta test proprietary design software updates during detailing• Provided scaled cad drawings per request from customers.• Converted AutoCAD details to PowerPoint for other employees utilize with legacy tools.• SharePoint Workspaces/wiki pages• Attended Autodesk events on own time.• Using every resource that was available at the workplace to complete job tasks, and if it was not available tried to find out how to gain resources from vendors, partners, and other VP Center Show less

Turlock, California

Detailed mid-complex building construction projects, take initiative to ensure quality control before reaching production. Using a combination of our proprietary design and detailing software to create AutoCAD exports for detailing a project. • Demonstrated how to produce and illustrate more.• Complex details using AutoCAD in PowerPoint presentations.• Final erection drawings• Create shop drawings.• Special erection details• Modified system generated Bill of… Show more Detailed mid-complex building construction projects, take initiative to ensure quality control before reaching production. Using a combination of our proprietary design and detailing software to create AutoCAD exports for detailing a project. • Demonstrated how to produce and illustrate more.• Complex details using AutoCAD in PowerPoint presentations.• Final erection drawings• Create shop drawings.• Special erection details• Modified system generated Bill of Materials (BOM)• Conduct team studies to see if groups are utilizing the software investments our company make. Show less

Delhi, California

Worked in IT and supported computer hardware and software issues. • Managed computer labs and provided ongoing maintenance.• Offered basic tech support to teachers and students at Delhi High School.• Monitored and maintained network traffic and devices.• Specialized in hardware support and repair, software troubleshooting, and Windows XP and Office 2000 support.

Certificate Of Completion, Computer Science

A+ and Net+ courses

Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program