Stacy French
Bowling Green
Summary
Talented Drafter with solid computer-aided design skills and familiarity with multiple industries. Generated accurate representations of buildings, systems and components to meet client parameters. High-level technical skills and attention to detail enabled impressive results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Bowling Green Independent School District
2017.08 - Current
- Met vehicle operation regulations by staying up-to-date on personal licensing requirements and performing regular maintenance.
- Parked vehicles at loading areas so passengers could board.
- Guaranteed safe and on-time passenger arrival by closely monitoring passenger and route safety and enforcing regulations.
- Read maps to plan routes and reported delays or accidents.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Adjunct Professor
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical Colleg
2015.08 - 2017.05
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
IT Consultant
Insight Global
2016.01 - 2016.03
- Created service level agreement for IT operational functions and help desk operations.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
- Instructed proposal team in use of computer software graphical elements, page design and aesthetic standards.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Recommended and installed upgrades and helped businesses to plan for technology to match growth.
Technical Support Specialist
Commonwealth Health Corporation Contract Work Via
2015.01 - 2015.03
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
- Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
- Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
PC Traveling Technician
Kindred Healthcare Contract Work Via New Age Techn
2013.10 - 2014.02
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Installed thin clients w/ProTouch and end-user PCs in kindred hospitals, rehab centers, hospice, and home care locations throughout the United States.
- Installed and configured high-end programs that communicate patient information between ventilator and Pro-Touch applications.
- Strong discipline with all patient information, strict detail to infection control procedures, nurse management instructions, and staff communications with regard to patient room entry.
- Configured Desktops, Laptops, Printers, Thin Clients, and Handheld computers.
- Used technical skills to troubleshoot hardware and software issues for employees and traveling technicians of Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
- Helped maintain a database used for cataloging an inventory of all equipment configured and used at over 600 Kindred facilities across the nation.
Engineering Technician
R.R. Donnelley
2005.03 - 2005.07
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Conducted research and gathered data on engineering components and systems.
Mechanical Drafter
Stewart Richey Construction
2003.11 - 2005.02
- Incorporated text comments and instructions to finalize drawings and guide installers or production staff.
- Worked with CAD systems and software to turn designs into workable specifications, drawings and equipment details.
- Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.
- Developed CAD drawings to support prototype designs.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
CADD Technician
Nash, Lipsey, Burch
2000.05 - 2000.06
- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
CADD Technician
Gresham, Smith & Partners
2000.02 - 2000.05
- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
CADD Technician
Shenandoah Manufacturing
1999.06 - 1999.10
- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
- Produced sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.
- Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.
CADD Drafter
McDavid Engineering
1999.04 - 1999.06
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare project blueprints.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
CADD Operator
Kaiser-Taulbee Engineering
1998.09 - 1999.01
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
Drafting Technician
Detrex Corporation
1998.02 - 1998.03
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
Drafting Technician
Ingersoll-Rand/Zimmerman Material Handling Systems
1997.10 - 1998.02
- Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
Drafting Technician
Tsubaki Conveyor of America, Inc.
1996.04 - 1996.07
- Produced sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.
- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
- Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.
Drafting Technician
Corning Incorporated
1995.11 - 1996.02
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Created diagrams to illustrate system functionality.
- Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.
AutoCAD Operator
DAVID C. BANKS, Architects & Assoc.
1995.05 - 1995.10
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Created CAD models and drawings for Architectural designs.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
Carpenter
MIKE HALL'S Construction Co.
1995.01 - 1995.05
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Design
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY2021-12
Master of Science - Technology Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY2019-12
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Technology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY2011-05
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY2009-12
Associate of Arts - English
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY2009-12
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY2009-12
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design Drafting
Sullivan College of Technology And Design
Louisville, KY1992-06
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Logistics management
- Dispatch operations
- Coordinating schedules
- Customer experience management
- Remote desktop services and support
- Hardware upgrades
- Application installations
- Scaling guidelines
- Electrical schematics
- Technical acumen
- Computer-aided design
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
Bowling Green Independent School District
2017.08 - Current
IT Consultant
Insight Global
2016.01 - 2016.03
Adjunct Professor
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical Colleg
2015.08 - 2017.05
Technical Support Specialist
Commonwealth Health Corporation Contract Work Via
2015.01 - 2015.03
PC Traveling Technician
Kindred Healthcare Contract Work Via New Age Techn
2013.10 - 2014.02
Engineering Technician
R.R. Donnelley
2005.03 - 2005.07
Mechanical Drafter
Stewart Richey Construction
2003.11 - 2005.02
CADD Technician
Nash, Lipsey, Burch
2000.05 - 2000.06
CADD Technician
Gresham, Smith & Partners
2000.02 - 2000.05
CADD Technician
Shenandoah Manufacturing
1999.06 - 1999.10
CADD Drafter
McDavid Engineering
1999.04 - 1999.06
CADD Operator
Kaiser-Taulbee Engineering
1998.09 - 1999.01
Drafting Technician
Detrex Corporation
1998.02 - 1998.03
Drafting Technician
Ingersoll-Rand/Zimmerman Material Handling Systems
1997.10 - 1998.02
Drafting Technician
Tsubaki Conveyor of America, Inc.
1996.04 - 1996.07
Drafting Technician
Corning Incorporated
1995.11 - 1996.02
AutoCAD Operator
DAVID C. BANKS, Architects & Assoc.
1995.05 - 1995.10
Carpenter
MIKE HALL'S Construction Co.
1995.01 - 1995.05
Master of Science - Instructional Design
Western Kentucky University
Master of Science - Technology Education
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Technology
Western Kentucky University
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Hazard Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts - English
Hazard Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Hazard Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design Drafting
Sullivan College of Technology And Design