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Summary Of Qualifications:

                            

Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)                                                                                    Creating, analyzing engineering and architectural blueprints

3D Architectural Models, Floor Plans and Elevations                                                                          Electrical, Gas, Water, and Air Flow Single Line Diagrams

Electrical Energy Efficiency (LEED) Audits                                                                                         Exceptional communication and organizational talents

MicroStation and AutoCAD Conversion                                                                                             Proficient with computer productivity tools and methods

Maximizes team and individual performance                                                                                    Excels at conflict resolution without sacrificing quality or time

Project and Program Management                                                                                                   Real Estate Appraisal, Valuation and Municipal Coordination


Professional Education and certifications:

 

OSHA                                                                                                                                             2011

- Certification   Lock Out, Tag Out Inspector


CDM Institute – Allentown, PA                                                                       2006  

- Certification   AutoCAD, AutoDesk Architectural Desktop          

 

Appraisal Institute – PA                                                                                                           2000 – 2001

- Certification     Appraisal Procedures - Appraisal Practices - Ethic - Affiliate Member (2001)

                         




Computer Aided Design and Drafting – Engineering, Project Management


- Very hands on experience with all aspects from field inspection and data collection through compilation and completion in Auto-CAD as per contractual specifications.
- Consulting work on site locally and electronically worldwide via B.A.McLaughlan Designs.
- Specializing in all aspects of mulch-discipline blue prints. Excellent 3D visualizer with accurate spacial recognition.

- Design and create technical drawings catered to individual engineering or architectural contract specifications

- Collect field data for space planning of both existing and new construction; design transfer to blueprint-quality prints

- Aesthetic, efficient CAD workspace design for promoting employee comfort and productivity

- Inspect, document measurements and hand-draft engineering designs for 5,000+ residential, commercial and industrial properties

- Transfer of field-gathered data to CAD based computer software per contract specifications

- Convert MicroStation drawings to AutoCAD while updating and maintaining clients’ Polyline Hierarchy for locations worldwide

- Work with all aspects of construction process to complete copies and updates of ‘As-Built’ detail and overall blueprint sets

- Engineer transition of original, outdated drafts to online computer database application for easy cross-reference

- Detail substantial electrical cost saving measures through inspection, research and recommendations for a LEED building

Business Management and Marketing

 

- Through my extensive hands on training I am able to direct all aspects of staffing, stock inventory and asset management, as well as financial controls, payroll and budget analysis                to meet all contract agreements. I am very capable in problem resolution and troubleshooting while maintaining a neutral stance.

- Wrote and executed training manuals for entire field and office staff with direct reporting to business owner

- Demonstrated written, verbal, and creative presentation skills and training procedures to strengthen team development

- Recipient of district-wide position recognition for outstanding achievement by a multi-regional panel of adjudicators

- Creative use of existing products within new marketing programs and designs, to minimize disruption and maximize cost-effectiveness during transition

- Liaise between opposed parties to create a mutually beneficial result, while troubleshooting in an autonomous and neutral manner

- District management responsible over seven locations for employee and contractor, staffing, stock inventory and asset management, financial controls, payroll and budget analyst for marketing and advertising projects

- Received Video Software Dealers Association National Award for store marketing, promotions, advertising and window displays

Real estate Appraisal and Valuation – Residential and Commercial


- While acting as chief assessors' assistant in four municipalities in Bergen and Morris counties, New Jersey, I field measured, drafted and coordinated full town valuations.

- I am very thorough and concise with on site data collection in any work environment at any stage of construction.
- I excel designing aesthetic, efficient workspace while respecting the active use of space in order to minimize disruption on site.

- Conducted property owners’ hearings in explanation and defense of standing tax value determination in municipal arena

- Assigned and coordinated both field and office staff in execution of state awarded contracts for town reassessment

- Acted as chief assessors’ assistant in four municipalities – Bergen, Essex and Morris Counties, New Jersey
 


 

AutoCad, CAD, CADD, Engineering, Management, Marketing, Microstation, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Property Appraisals, Real
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