graphic artist/draftsman

Posted on: 2008-03-16

DONNA MESSER 4123 Grand Boulevard Dickinson, Texas 77539 Tele: (281)534-9794 Cell: (281) 508-4750 Profile I am friendly loyal and dedicated individual with the ambition to succeed. Although I have extensive experience in the drafting, graphic design and teaching industry, I love to learn and always up for a challenge whatever the situation. I am well motivated and work well with others, while working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel wile giving my best to my employer. Education College of the Mainland-Texas City, Texas Associate Degree - Applied Science (Drafting) (1996-1998) GPA 3.8 Excelled in 3-d Design East Carolina University-Greenville North Carolina Associate Degree - Art (1969-1971) Received Scholarship for Art Excelled in 2-d Design Work History GeoSurv, LLC, Survey drafting technician (June 1998-Aug. 2007) Programs used Autocad 2002-2008-Land Desktop-Pagemaker-Microsoft Word-Excel Mortgage Survey Drawings-Created boundary surveys from GPS data-drew as-builts, developed blue prints, topographic surveys for the protected trees and elevations and contours for land development per FEMA flood maps. Conceptual Site Plans and 3-d Architectural Rendering-Created boundaries-designed subdivisions including streets, lots, recreational reserves and landscaping. Computer Graphics (Logos, Business Cards, Posters) Plats-Created final plats for submission to city planners for approval. Landscape Design-designed landscaping for medians and landscapes for new subdivisions. College of the Mainland, Instructor (Apr. 1997-Jan. 2001) Instructor for both Microstation and Autocad Classes started for drawing basic shapes progressed to creating isometric drawing developing creating 3-d design and finally customization. Galveston College, Instructor (Jan. 2001-June 2001) Instructor Autocad Classes started for drawing basic shapes progressed to creating isometric drawing developing creating 3-d design and finally customization. Upholstery/Refinishing, Owner/Operator (Oct. 1990-Present) Owner/Operator Reupholster and Repair/Refinish Furniture Free-lance Presentation 3-d renderings for hotels including outer lighting, landscaping and parking. Additional Skills I have excelled in Computer-Aided Drafting enjoying Architectural, Engineering, Pipe and Landscape Design and in Graphic Arts using Pagemaker and Illustrator. I have good office skills using Microsoft Office. I very much enjoy working with graphics and design. Achievements I have received scholarships in both Art and Drafting. I have been involved in School and Government Politics. I am highly involved in Church Activities.