Andrea Ramirez
Sanford
Summary
Accomplished CAD Designer with expertise in curtain wall and rainscreen design, leveraging advanced 3D modeling skills at SPS Corporation. Excelled in cross-functional team collaboration, enhancing workflow efficiency by 20%. Proficient in AutoCAD 2024 and Revit 2024, delivering innovative solutions and precise fabrication drawings for complex commercial projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD Designer
SPS Corporation
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Produced fabrication drawings for curtain wall and stick-built systems, including Kawneer and Oldcastle products.
- Designed curtain wall, ACM panels, and related systems using outsourced shop drawings for commercial projects.
- Programmed Rhino and AXYZ machines using Glazier Studio, PartnerPak, and Panel Builder.
- Utilized FARO equipment to scan job sites and generate 3D point cloud models for precise panel design.
- Converted 3D models into flat layouts for fabrication.
- Coordinated with field teams to obtain accurate dimensions when scanning was not available.
- Participated in engineering and project kickoff meetings to improve workflow efficiency.
CAD Engineer & Designer
Rollfab Metal Products
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Created shop drawings, fabrication documents, and takeoffs for metal panel systems, ACM, and extruded metals.
- Designed panels and flashing, then released production-ready documents to manufacturing teams.
- Exported machine programs to AXYZ equipment using Panel Builder.
- Identified production challenges and implemented practical solutions to improve operations.
- Helped develop a new production line for gates and fences using extruded metal and panel systems.
Project Designer
Kovach Building Enclosures
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Produced manufacturing shop drawings, field drawings, city submittals, and construction documents.
- Resolved conflicts between architectural, structural, civil, and installation requirements.
- Collaborated with management and clients by generating RFIs and proposing design solutions.
- Created bill pages, purchase orders, and glass sizing documentation.
- Coordinated workloads across internal drafters and outsourced teams; reviewed and redlined drawings.
- Prioritized tasks based on project and field manager requirements to meet deadlines.
- Contributed to major projects including Pendry (Hollywood, CA) and Catellus (TX).
- Traveled to job sites to assess issues and support solution development.
CAD Technology Operator / Space Management
JPMorgan Chase
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed floor plans to allocate office space and optimize usage.
- Used Lisp routines to accurately calculate chargeable spaces.
- Analyzed space utilization to identify cost centers and determine rental pricing per square foot.
- Managed database files through computer-aided file management systems.
- Converted AutoCAD files to Serraview and GredL Pro; supported team migration to TRIRIGA.
CAD I
CVL Consultants
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted in creating grading, paving, sewage, storm drain, signage, striping, and subdivision layout plans.
- Prepared documentation for field teams and city/state submittals.
- Learned MicroStation on the job and completed independent training to increase productivity.
- Conducted site visits to collect field measurements.
Education
Associate of Science - CAD Technology
Glendale Community College
12.2016
Skills
- Curtain Wall & Rainscreen Design
- Fabrication & Shop Drawings
- Field Measurements & Site Coordination
- 3D Modeling & Point Cloud Data
- Construction Documentation
- Request for Information (RFI) Creation
- Bill of Materials & Takeoffs
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Production Support & Process Improvement
- Space Planning & File Management
- AutoCAD 2024
- Revit 2024
- Civil 3D 2023
- Inventor 2021
- MicroStation
- Fusion 360
- AutoCAD Map
- Bluebeam
- Glazier Studio
- PartnerPak
- Panel Builder
- FARO
Timeline
CAD Designer
SPS Corporation
01.2022 - 08.2024
CAD Engineer & Designer
Rollfab Metal Products
05.2021 - 01.2022
CAD Technology Operator / Space Management
JPMorgan Chase
07.2019 - 11.2019
Project Designer
Kovach Building Enclosures
08.2017 - 05.2021
CAD I
CVL Consultants
01.2017 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - CAD Technology
Glendale Community College