Alejandro Arias
Wilmington
Summary
CAD professional prepared for complex design challenges leveraging deep experience in technical drawing and drafting. Known for reliability and adaptability, with strong focus on teamwork and achieving project milestones. Proficient in CAD software and valued for problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Experience working in commercial and residential projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD Designer
Moderno Porcelain Works
Commerce, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Designed 2D models for porcelain products using AutoCAD.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns quickly and providing solutions tailored to their needs.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Reviewed and revised designs based on client feedback to enhance satisfaction and usability.
- Led cross-functional meetings to drive alignment between design, engineering, and production teams.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
- Created detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for product development.
- Improved design processes by implementing best practices in CAD software usage.
Payroll Manager/Staffing Director
SoCal Post-Acute Care
Whittier, CA
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Gather and calculate information on hours worked for each employee
- Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc…
- Process paperwork for new employees including withholdings taxes, direct deposit forms, I9 forms etc…
- Calculate vacation and sick time for employees
- Manage four employees for reception
- Report payroll audits using excel sheets
- Keep track of personnel files
- Manage schedules for over 60 employees
- Make sure we had enough nurses for the day
- Took care of IT work, fixing computers, printers or wired new stuff.
Staffing Director/Payroll Assist
Sunnyside Nursing Center
Torrance, CA
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Manage Schedule for over 90 employees
- Created Schedules for nurses (monthly basis)
- Approved Vacation request
- Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc…
- Process paperwork for new employees including withholdings taxes, direct deposit forms, I9 forms etc…
- Calculate vacation and sick time for employees
- Assist with the closing of payroll for over 200 employees
- Report payroll audits using excel sheets
- Keep track of personnel files
AutoCad/Programmer
Pacific Stone Designs
Commerce, CA
11.2005 - 03.2020
- Approve and correct AutoCad drawings/plans
- Program CNC machines
- Program Water Jet machines
- Work on plans to do takeoffs for bidding
- Manage and control job contracts and staff working on site.
- Inspect job/customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA04-2026
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Phineas Banning High School
Wilmington, CA06-2004
Skills
- Reporting
- Technical documentation creation
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Teamwork
- Self motivation
- Directing Personnel
- Payroll Processing
- 2D drafting proficiency
- Design optimization strategies
- Verbal/written communication
- Interior design
- Data Management
- Proficient in Excel
- Great Computer Skills
- Programmer Skills
- Good IT Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CAD Designer
Moderno Porcelain Works
02.2024 - Current
Payroll Manager/Staffing Director
SoCal Post-Acute Care
08.2021 - 10.2023
Staffing Director/Payroll Assist
Sunnyside Nursing Center
06.2020 - 08.2021
AutoCad/Programmer
Pacific Stone Designs
11.2005 - 03.2020
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Phineas Banning High School
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Harbor College