CRAIG JONES

3102 Hunters Trail Drive

Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-893-0934
cjeef482@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF ATTRIBUTES
Proactive, dedicated, and multi-talented CAD Design professional with extensive
experience in commercial, structural, civil, and residential (single and multi f
amily) projects
* Fast and accurate
* Positive and professional attitude
* Highly organized and efficient
* Excellent communication skills
* Enthusiastic team player and leader
* Creative problem solver
* Solid work ethic and desire to excel
* Requires minimal supervision
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Streamlining processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and cost effectiv
eness
* CAD system design and administration
* CAD new release rollouts
* Proficient on most AutoCAD programs released through 2010
* Producing full construction drawing sets - from concept through completion
* Working directly with builders and customers to meet both their design budgets
and deadlines
* Design Build - able to take a design change throughout a set of drawings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Drafting and Design, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
1/06 - 11/10
CAD Designer/Project Manager
* Single, multi-family, and custom residential design
* Manage builder and homeowner portfolios
* Design development, revisions, drawing review and coordination
* Review drawings for code compliance
* File system analysis, reconfiguration and implementation
* AutoCAD customization
Odell Associates
Charlotte, NC
11/05 - 1/06
Structural Department CAD Lead
* Preparation of structural drawings, plotting, and better file management
* Customization of CAD environment and drawing tools to improve drawing processe
s
Drafting and Design, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
2/03 - 10/05
CAD Designer
* Single, multi-family, and custom residential design
* Design development, revisions, drawing review and coordination
* Review drawings for code compliance
* File system analysis, reconfiguration and implementation
* AutoCAD customization
Walker Engineering, PA
Charlotte, NC,
7/00 - 6/02
CAD Designer
* Commercial design - structural steel, light gage, wood/timber and tilt panel
* Computer and network maintenance and upgrades
CAJ Design
Charlotte, NC 2/97 - 7/00
Freelance CAD Designer
* Produced construction, proposal and prototype drawings and services to enginee
rs, general contractors and manufacturers
* Provided office retail layout and red line services
* Consulted with engineers, general contractors and manufacturing entities
Don Galloway Homes
Charlotte, NC
2/97 - 5/00
New Home Sales Specialist
* Managed neighborhood sales office
* Generated and followed up on sales leads
* Prospected for realtor relationships
* Winner - National Association of Home Builders "Million Dollar Circle"
* Winner - Don Galloway Homes "Sales Consultant of the Month" in first six month
s of selling
SC Hondros & Associates
Charlotte, NC
6/87 - 2/97
CAD Designer/Systems Manager
* Worked directly with corporate, office, warehouse and retail clients and staff
architects to provide drawings from concept proposal through full construction
set for small, medium and large projects
* Performed CAD system administration - maintained and upgraded software
* Maintained file system (archival/retrieval)
* Conducted employee training on CAD standards and policies
EDUCATION

South Piedmont Community College

Monroe, NC
CISCO CCNA Certification Courses
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
Architecture Technology, Engineering Technology, Real Estate Licensing Courses
Erie Community College
Amherst, NY
Engineering Technology Courses
SKILLS/TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
* AutoCAD (r12 through 2010)
* AutoCAD Architecture 2007/2008
* Computer Vision releases 3, 4 and 5 (mainframe)
* Revit Architecture 2008/2009/2010
* MS Windows 2000 pro and XP pro
* MS Word/Excel/Power Point
* PC assembly, maintenance and trouble shooting
* NC Real Estate Sales License
References Available Upon Request