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2000-202+ Precision Drafting & Design Inc. Tampa, FL Owner - Operator
My 30 years of construction industry experience and referrals from former clients were used to start the design business
Self-educated in AutoCAD Software and LISP utility routines to improve productivity
The sole employee responsible for all aspects of the business
My design experience focuses on high-end residential homes with 3000 to 6000+ square feet. I have also designed many in the 2000 sq ft range. Additionally, I’ve also produced plans for metal buildings, condos, room additions, site & civil plans, and a boat dock. My plans have included all structural details with the exception of the metal building itself. I use AutoCAD with ArchT add-on to produce the floor plans which have smart walls & objects similar to Architectural Desk Top.
AutoCAD LISP programmer & moderator at TheSwamp.org (user name CAB)
1982–1999 Tampa Bay Plumbing Inc. Tampa, FL Owner – Operator
Started business as a spin-off of the Insulation business
Managed 5 to 12 employees with 5 service trucks
Responsible for all operations of the business.
1977–1982 Tampa Bay Insulation Inc. Tampa, FL Owner & Partner
Started business as a spin off from AC Mechanic
Established business with local commercial mechanical Contractors
Managed 2 – 5 employees and all aspects of the business
ELECTRONICS:
Small projects, Timers, Keypad locks, Analog to Digital Converters, Simple computer interface.
Some computer trouble diagnosing and repair.
SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING:
Created AutoCAD LISP and Visual LISP utility routines to improve productivity. As a moderator of TheSwamp.org I have written over 1000 LISP & Visual Lisp routines. Past experience in BASIC, FoxBASE, CBASIC Z-80 8088 & 6502 machine Languages. I also have experience with MSWord, Excel, AutoCAD 2000-2006 and exposure to many other computer programs.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Supervised & participated in the construction of three houses from the ground up. Special involvement in the overall design, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Electrical, and framing of these houses.
HOBBIES:
Boating
Fishing
Scuba Diving
Lobstering
Flying (single engine licensed pilot)
Tennis 2-3 times a week in USTA Leagues