Christopher Simon

Background

About Christopher Simon

Diverse Drafting and Design background including electrical/electronics, piping, manufacturing/machine, mapping/civil, structural, architectural, and some marine. Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Acrobat, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint with ArcGIS and AutoCAD Electrical experience among other specialized software. Routinely beat deadlines. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment - able to switch gears with changing priorities. Tactful in dealing with clients and collaborators to explain technical details and discuss changes. Accustomed to assisting with and creating presentations and coordinating players. Work independently or in teams as required per project basis. Perform basic site measurement survey and field observations, and design from field notes. Create production documents for permits and shop drawings, update from redline sketches and drawings and revise designs. Prepare, draft, and render schematic documents and permit-ready construction plans. Previously employed as lead designer/draftsman for ECI Consulting Engineers, Stoutes Electrical Services, & Abbeville Lumber Company. Former commercial/light commercial building clients include various office buildings, banks, restaurants, assisted living facility, multi-family "road-home" projects, and offshore/remote-location living quarters. Design light commercial and residential spaces including additions and renovations. Familiar with light commercial, industrial, and residential practices, procedures, techniques, materials, specifications, standards, and various codes. Extensive AutoCAD background includes formal teaching experience in Drafting & Design and on-the-job mentoring and supervision of junior drafters. Research and develop curricula for Louisiana State Department of Education - Drafting and Design Technology 2-year program, as well as CAD standards for industry.