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Blaine Lottering

Blaine Lottering

Draughtsman
Klerksdorp

Summary

Proven Draughtsman with extensive experience at DM Consulting Engineers, adept in CAD software and excelling in deadline-driven environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance project accuracy and efficiency by over 30%, leveraging decision-making strength and relationship-building skills. Skilled in delivering high-quality construction documents and fostering team collaboration.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Draughtsman

DM Consulting Engineers
Klerksdorp, South Africa
01.2023 - Current

- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.

- Created CAD models and drawings.

- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches and verbal instructions.

- Improved drafting efficiency by implementing advanced CAD software and techniques.

- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.

- Reduced errors in drawings by conducting thorough reviews of specifications provided by clients or stakeholders.

- Created visually appealing 3D renderings that aided clients in envisioning completed projects.

- Provided timely and accurate updates to project managers, facilitating effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

- Enhanced project accuracy by performing thorough quality control checks on all drafts before submission.

- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.

- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications with computer assistance.

- Played a key role in successful project completion by meeting strict deadlines and maintaining open communication with team members.

- Continuously expanded skills set by attending professional development workshops, staying current with industry trends and advancements in technology.

- Enabled smooth collaboration between multidisciplinary teams through clear documentation of changes made during the design process.

- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.

- Demonstrated adaptability by working on diverse projects ranging from residential buildings to large-scale commercial developments.

- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.

- Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.

- Reviewed specifications to generate details of individual system components.

- Developed detailed, high-quality construction documents to facilitate seamless project implementation.

- Ensured adherence to regulatory codes with meticulous research prior to commencing drafting tasks.

- Collaborated with engineers and architects for accurate design development and project execution.

- Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.

- Boosted client satisfaction through diligent attention to detail, ensuring drafts met or exceeded expectations.

- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.

- Streamlined the drafting process, utilizing standard templates and guidelines for consistent results across projects.

- Optimized workflow efficiency by organizing files systematically, making it easier for team members to locate necessary information quickly.

- Used web-based storage sites and collaboration project sites using Dropbox, WeTransfer or cloud storage to share drawings with project and subcontractors.

- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.

- Contributed to winning bids by creating persuasive visual presentations that effectively showcased proposed designs.

- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.

- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.

- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.

- Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.

- Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.

- Produced sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.

- Followed strict safety guidelines when producing drawings.

- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.

- Created diagrams to illustrate system functionality.

- Researched and incorporated current codes and regulations into drawings.

Draughtsman

Steel Trading
Rustenburg, South Africa
05.2022 - 09.2022

- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.

- Created CAD models and drawings.

- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches and verbal instructions.

- Improved drafting efficiency by implementing advanced CAD software and techniques.

- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.

- Reduced errors in drawings by conducting thorough reviews of specifications provided by clients or stakeholders.

- Created visually appealing 3D renderings that aided clients in envisioning completed projects.

- Provided timely and accurate updates to project managers, facilitating effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

- Enhanced project accuracy by performing thorough quality control checks on all drafts before submission.

- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.

- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications with computer assistance.

- Played a key role in successful project completion by meeting strict deadlines and maintaining open communication with team members.

- Continuously expanded skills set by attending professional development workshops, staying current with industry trends and advancements in technology.

- Enabled smooth collaboration between multidisciplinary teams through clear documentation of changes made during the design process.

- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.

- Demonstrated adaptability by working on diverse projects ranging from residential buildings to large-scale commercial developments.

- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.

- Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.

- Reviewed specifications to generate details of individual system components.

- Developed detailed, high-quality construction documents to facilitate seamless project implementation.

- Ensured adherence to regulatory codes with meticulous research prior to commencing drafting tasks.

- Collaborated with engineers and architects for accurate design development and project execution.

- Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.

- Boosted client satisfaction through diligent attention to detail, ensuring drafts met or exceeded expectations.

- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.

- Streamlined the drafting process, utilizing standard templates and guidelines for consistent results across projects.

- Optimized workflow efficiency by organizing files systematically, making it easier for team members to locate necessary information quickly.

- Used web-based storage sites and collaboration project sites using Dropbox, WeTransfer or cloud storage to share drawings with project and subcontractors.

- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.

- Contributed to winning bids by creating persuasive visual presentations that effectively showcased proposed designs.

- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.

- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.

- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.

- Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.

- Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.

- Produced sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.

- Followed strict safety guidelines when producing drawings.

- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.

- Created diagrams to illustrate system functionality.

- Researched and incorporated current codes and regulations into drawings.

Occupational Hygiene Assistant

Envirofern
Klerksdorp, South Africa
04.2021 - 04.2022

I did the following at mining companies:

- Assist in the identification and assessment of occupational health hazards

- Conduct air and noise monitoring, and other hygiene-related sampling

- Maintain accurate records of monitoring results and other hygiene-related data

- Conduct regular inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Draughtsman

DM Consulting Engineers
Klerksdorp, South Africa
02.2020 - 11.2020

- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.

- Created CAD models and drawings.

- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches and verbal instructions.

- Improved drafting efficiency by implementing advanced CAD software and techniques.

- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.

- Reduced errors in drawings by conducting thorough reviews of specifications provided by clients or stakeholders.

- Created visually appealing 3D renderings that aided clients in envisioning completed projects.

- Provided timely and accurate updates to project managers, facilitating effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

- Enhanced project accuracy by performing thorough quality control checks on all drafts before submission.

- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.

- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications with computer assistance.

- Played a key role in successful project completion by meeting strict deadlines and maintaining open communication with team members.

- Continuously expanded skills set by attending professional development workshops, staying current with industry trends and advancements in technology.

- Enabled smooth collaboration between multidisciplinary teams through clear documentation of changes made during the design process.

- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.

- Demonstrated adaptability by working on diverse projects ranging from residential buildings to large-scale commercial developments.

- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.

- Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.

- Reviewed specifications to generate details of individual system components.

- Developed detailed, high-quality construction documents to facilitate seamless project implementation.

- Ensured adherence to regulatory codes with meticulous research prior to commencing drafting tasks.

- Collaborated with engineers and architects for accurate design development and project execution.

- Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.

- Boosted client satisfaction through diligent attention to detail, ensuring drafts met or exceeded expectations.

- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.

- Streamlined the drafting process, utilizing standard templates and guidelines for consistent results across projects.

- Optimized workflow efficiency by organizing files systematically, making it easier for team members to locate necessary information quickly.

- Used web-based storage sites and collaboration project sites using Dropbox, WeTransfer or cloud storage to share drawings with project and subcontractors.

- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.

- Contributed to winning bids by creating persuasive visual presentations that effectively showcased proposed designs.

- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.

- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.

- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.

- Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.

- Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.

- Produced sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.

- Followed strict safety guidelines when producing drawings.

- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.

- Created diagrams to illustrate system functionality.

- Researched and incorporated current codes and regulations into drawings.

Education

Certificate - DIALux Evo For Beginners

Ûdemy
Online
11.2023

Short Course - Faculty of Engineering

NWU Pukke
Potchefstroom, South Africa
06.2023

Certificate - Draughtsman

Centurion Academy - Institute For Draughtsman
Klerksdorp, South Africa
11.2019

Matric -

Hoërskool Schoonspruit
Klerksdorp, South Africa
12.2017

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Software

Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Tekla

DIALux

Relux

Languages

Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
English
Intermediate (B1)

Certification

Structural Draughtsman

Timeline

DIALux evo for Beginners

11-2023

Short Course in Photovoltaic Installation

06-2023

Draughtsman

DM Consulting Engineers
01.2023 - Current

Draughtsman

Steel Trading
05.2022 - 09.2022

Occupational Hygiene Assistant

Envirofern
04.2021 - 04.2022

Draughtsman

DM Consulting Engineers
02.2020 - 11.2020

Structural Draughtsman

11-2019

Tekla Structures Basic Modelling Training Course 2019

11-2019

Matric

12-2017

Certificate - DIALux Evo For Beginners

Ûdemy

Short Course - Faculty of Engineering

NWU Pukke

Certificate - Draughtsman

Centurion Academy - Institute For Draughtsman

Matric -

Hoërskool Schoonspruit
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