AutoCAD
Chris Ortiz-Almo
Memphis
Summary
Reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles new submittals, modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Architectural Submittals Designer/Checker
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Memphis, TN
11.2015 - Current
- Consistently delivered multiple drawing sets for over 25 projects weekly, always meeting or exceeding deadlines.
- Coordinated project timelines with downstream teams, ensuring a seamless and consistent production schedule in a high-volume manufacturing center.
- Designed a diverse range of projects, with budgets ranging from $65K to over $2 million, demonstrating adeptness in meeting customer needs for every situation.
- Exceeded team goals for high quality by maintaining a 98% error-free quality project drawings, surpassing the 95% team goal, by quality-checking own projects and a team of designers to ensure quality, precision, and accuracy of all drawings sent to customers and
manufacturing. - Exceeded team goals by maintaining a 99% on-time delivery rate for project drawings, surpassing the 85% team goal.
- Utilized AutoCAD to custom-design new elevators and modernize existing ones, tailoring solutions to meet unique customer specifications.
- Leveraged an in-house program to streamline the creation of initial drawings, enhancing efficiency and accuracy based on critical design information.
- Collaborated daily with multiple departments—including
Coordination, Project Managers, Layout Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Contract Engineering—to ensure that all drawings met high-quality standards and customer satisfaction. - Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
Drawing Controller
NKC of America
Memphis, TN
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Issued over 50 drawings daily into the SHOP/SANTA system, streamlining access for Detailers and CAD Operators to ensure quick pick-up and efficient detailing.
- Regularly collaborated with the Manufacturing Floor Lead to ensure seamless production workflows and address any immediate operational issues.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel for managing employee schedules and assisting Payroll with time exceptions in ADP, ensuring accurate employee timekeeping.
- Gained expertise in steel parts identification and usage, enhancing inventory management and operational readiness in manufacturing settings.
Mechanical Designer
American-Marsh Pumps
Memphis, TN
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Utilized AutoCAD to design, edit, and engineer comprehensive components for water and fire pumps, including machine drawings, bowl assemblies, and more, successfully completing over 20 detailed drawings weekly.
- Precisely added Datums, Tolerances, and Machine Marks to part surfaces, ensuring that all modifications met exact manufacturing requirements.
- Redrew technical parts based on drawings from China, converting Chinese numerals to English and applying metric measurements to ensure accuracy and consistency in international manufacturing.
- Quality-checked critical data on engineering drawings for precision, guaranteeing accuracy in all documented measurements and specifications.
- Efficiently managed multiple engineering projects, meeting tight deadlines and delivering high-quality results under pressure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting & Designing
ITT-Technical Institute
Cordova, TN 09.2009 - 12.2011
Skills
- Teamwork skills
- Layout Design
- Concept Development
- CAD Drafting
- Presentation Design
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Layout Development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Time management abilities
- Client satisfaction
Significantcoursesskills
- Introduction to Design and Drafting
- Drafting/CAD Methods
- Architectural Drafting
- Rapid Visualization
- Engineering Graphics
- Descriptive Geometry
- Introduction to Personal Computers
- Digital Information
- Autodesk Revit Architecture
- AutoDesk Inventor
- Senior Capstone Project
- Ability to create professional multi-dimensional, multi-view, and manual drawings
Timeline
Architectural Submittals Designer/Checker
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
11.2015 - Current
Drawing Controller
NKC of America
07.2014 - 11.2015
Mechanical Designer
American-Marsh Pumps
05.2012 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting & Designing
ITT-Technical Institute
09.2009 - 12.2011
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsQuote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Software
Revit Architecture
3DS Max
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