Sara D. Email & Phone Number

United States

I am a seasoned computer drafter, with more than 20 years of experience. I specialize in 2D and 3D drafting (and renderings) for interior design, cabinetry and casework, architecture, civil, manufacturing, etc., as well as editing and building plan sets, quantity take offs (QTO), and estimating. Please reach out if you have drafting needs or know someone.

• SaaS Tech Start-Up
• Collaborated with clients to gather and organize casework manufacturing criteria, options, and data.
• Created Dynamic Components of products in SketchUp. 3D models contained manufacturing information such as part sizes and shapes, drilling, milling, routing, and hardware. Project and part data were exported to XML.
• Developed, tested, and maintained catalogs of clients’ products using the web-based hub. These catalogs were used by clients’ customers to order products on the web or through SketchUp extension.
• Collaborated with software developers using GitHub.
• Tested software, reported bugs, relayed feedback from clients.Position was eliminated due to company finances.

• Managed the conversion from their in-classroom program to their asynchronous online program, including developing the project timeline, coordinating the team, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and planning.
• Hired, built, and managed the faculty team which included teachers, editors, learning coaches, course developers, and LMS specialists.
• Simultaneously developed and taught the “Drafting and Space Planning” course.
• Developed methods for tracking educational scaffolding, cognitive loading, and clock hours.
• Passed the accreditation audit by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).Position was eliminated due to school closure.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Tech Start-Up
• Key participant in the development of field worksheets containing build instructions for trade workers using data extrapolated from plan sets.
• Learned JavaScript to utilize early versions of software to trace floor plans that were converted to 3D models of buildings and contained construction data for worksheets. Trained colleagues in completing this task.
• Collaborated with software developers using GitHub.
• Tested software, created feature requests, and documented issues.
• Liaised between construction team and software developers.

Chandler, Arizona, US

• Worked directly, as a client, with the current owners of Mattersmith, then called Skooter.
• Created Dynamic Components of Classy’s products in SketchUp. 3D models containedmanufacturing information such as part sizes and shapes, drilling, milling, routing, and hardware. Project and part data were exported to.
• Developed, tested, and maintained catalogs of products using the web-based hub.
• Learned Python to create the same catalog using Blender after converting to Microvellum when Skooter closed.
• Developed and led the training program to teach designers how to use SketchUp and the product catalog to draft and design their projects.
• Drafted designs for other designers.

Chandler, Arizona, US

Met with clients to design and sell custom kitchens, bathrooms, closets, pantries, home offices, garages, etc. www.classyclosets.comwww.classykitchenandbath.com

• Drafted, edited, printed, and submitted construction drawings, plan sets, and associated documents, including plat, grading, and drainage plans.
• Edited plans based on redlines and feedback received from city submissions.
• Completed and submitted permit applications, as well as drainage, water and sewer design reports.
• Performed QTOs and estimates.
• Developed AutoCAD standards, processes, and methods.Position was eliminated due company finances.

Rockland, MA, US

• Key projects included: Mansfield Municipal Airport - Airport Master Plan Update | George D. Harlow Field - Runway 06-24 Design and Tree Clearing Plans | Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport - Taxiway Extension | Nashua.
• Primary Resident Engineer; oversaw the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport - Taxiway Extension project, which was completed on time and on budget.
• Designed, drafted, and managed plan sets that included geometry, grading, alignments, profiles, etc. in accordance with FAA Regulations and Advisory Circulars (AC’s) using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Collaborated with airport owners and managers.
• Performed QTOs and developed engineering estimates.
• Created runway obstruction and tree clearing plans.

Manchester, New Hampshire, US

• Key projects included: Bar Harbor - Obstruction Analysis | Millinocket - Tree Clearing Plan and Runway Reconstruction Design
• Designed, drafted, and managed plan sets that included geometry, grading, alignments, profiles, etc. in accordance with FAA Regulations and Advisory Circulars (AC’s) using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Collaborated with and developed graphics for the planning department.
• Performed QTOs and developed engineering estimates.
• Created runway obstruction and tree clearing plans.
• Wrote and completed technical specifications, applications, and reports.

Concord, NH, US

• Researched and developed the process for incorporating GPS into the City’s GIS system.
• Used Trimble GPS equipment to locate newly constructed buildings then used ArcMAP to sketch the building footprints for the GIS and Assessor’s Databases.
• Mapped the city's storm water collection system and edited and maintained the GIS databases.

Durham, New Hampshire, US

Graded Exams, Held Open Help Sessions, Administered Quizzes

Concord, NH, US

Open Group Study Sessions, Private 1 on 1 Tutoring

Paxton, MA, US

Open Group Study Sessions, Private 1 on 1 Tutoring

Manchester, NH, US

Summer 3rd Shift Temporary Position preparing orders

Bachelor, Civil Engineering

Interior Design, Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Professional Organizing

Associate, Architectural Engineering

Associate, Civil Engineering

General Studies