I run the Engineering Department for our Water utilty Company here in San Tan Vally, Arizona. Its a good paying job, but I do have an immense passion for Art, Illustrations, and Computer Graphics, which is what I do as a Freelancer. I attended ITT Technical Institute and graduated with honors in 2003, but I have been drawing all my life. My drawing tools are whatever you need them to be. I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 2010, and AutoCAD 2007. I am also use Prisma Color Pencils and Markers. I enjoy the immagination and its what goes into my work.

 

Hiram Todd

Santan Valley, AZ 85140

Ph: (480) 888-0631

Mobile: (602) 579-3461

htillustrator@gmail.com

 

OBJECTIVE

 

Designer/ Illustrator/ CAD Drafter

 

A position using my proven CAD drafting and design, illustrating, graphic designing and 3D computer imaging skills. To endeavor in new skills, new programs, and new opportunities.

 

PROFILE

• 7.5 years experience and strong knowledge of AutoCAD

2009 and later CAD Programs.

• Some experience in Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 2010 and

skills continue to progress.

• 1 years experience in Micro Station and Revit.

• 1.5 years experience with Sketch-Up.

• 1.5 years experience in Bentley’s WaterCAD.

• 2.5 years experience producing 3D images of

architectural models.

• 1-year experience in creating 3D images of mechanical

models.

• 2.5 years experience in Architectural drafting.

• 1.5 years in civil and landscaping drafting.

• 1-year experience in creating hand models of residential

homes.

• 2.15 years experience in Mechanical drafting and design.

• Familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• 12 years experience of hand illustrations.

• Presently have own Adobe CS4 program.

• Also presently own AutoCAD 2007, which also contains

same abilities as Autodesk Viz.

• Can speak Spanish and Thai.

• I am a fast learner and I am always eager to learn more

than and as much as I can.

• 7.5 years of experience in Microsoft Enterprise 2007

(Word, Excel, One Note, Visio, Power Point and

Outlook)

• Use Bamboo Pen for all digital Illustrations and Sketches.

 

ART EXHIBITIONS

 

Autodesk at One Market, San Francisco, CAComing Soon! 5/2011-Present

Artwork Exhibited: MAD HOG!

 

*Autodesk gave a public exhibition showcasing art made with any flavor of Sketchbook, including iPad and iPhone versions. An illustration created on my iTouch was selected to be feature in the Art Gallery. Other works of mine were chosen to be displayed on an iPad in the gallery.

 

Autodesk's SIGGRAPH SketchBook Gallery at Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (8/9/2011-8/11/2011)

Artwork Exhibited: Mountain Top & My Happy Place

 

*Autodesk held a booth at Vancouver Convention Center to host several events this year for students, educators and professionals. My art work

was selected along with others to be exhibited at the event.

 

EMPLOYMENT

Ultimate Shade Alternatives, Tempe, AZ 4/15/2010-Present

Contract CAD Drafter

 

• Produced CAD plans for commercial and residential awnings and canopies.

 

John Stallone, Phoenix, AZ 12/2009-Present

Contract CAD Drafter

 

• Produced design and detail plans for a new hunting backpack concept.

 

Papagalos Strategic Communications, Phoenix, AZ 12/2008-Present

Contract Illustrator

 

• Produced digital illustrations of a rifle schematic.

 

Fountain Source, Mesa, AZ 12/2008-Present

Contract Illustrator/ CAD Drafter

 

• Produced digital illustrations of a decorative water

fountain for commercial sites.

• Responsibilities also include creating CAD drawings of

electrical equipment

locations.

 

Trilogy Bocce Club, Chandler, AZ 10/2008-Present

Contract Illustrator/ CAD Drafter

 

• Produced hand and digital illustrations of a Bocce Court

Concept for presentation.

• Responsibilities also include creating CAD drawings of

the court with dimensions.

 

Interiors Remembered, Tempe, AZ 9/2008-Present

Contract Illustrator/ CAD Drafter

 

• Produced hand and digital illustrations for interior design

concepts. These illustrations are completed

with Adobe Illustrator, Prisma Water Color Markers and

colored pencils. Responsibilities also include

creating CAD drawings of electrical equipment locations.

• Also responsible for Generating CAD drawings of interior

elevations.

 

H2O Inc., Santan Valley, AZ 3/2006-Present

Plant & System Mapping

 

• Working with AutoCAD 2006

• Head the companies CAD Division.

• Producing plans for counties to approve and permit.

• Responsible for updating companies master plans

showing all locations of residential communities with

school districts, commercial location, water lines, gate

valves and fire hydrants.

• Responsible for revising County, City, and company

redlines.

• Some experience producing civil profiles of water lines

and other utility lines.

 

Encore Design Group, Mesa, AZ 9/2004-3/2006

Architectural Draftsman

 

• Worked with both Architectural Desktop and AutoCAD

2007.

• Produced plans for both custom and track homes.

• Assisted in designing utility lines and isometric plans for

gas, water, sewage and electrical from mains lines to

building structures.

• Estimated load calcs for utility lines throughout structure.

• Some experience producing civil and landscaping profiles.

• Responsible for revising County, City, and company

redlines.

• Have done some hand rendering.

 

Air-Zona System Engineering, Phoenix, AZ 9/2002-8/2004

Mechanical Draftsman

 

• Responsible for producing plans for residential and

Tenant Improvements.

• Assisted in designing utility lines systems and isometric

plans for gas, water, sewage, electrical and air

from mains to building structures.

• Estimated load calcs for utility line throughout structure.

• Responsible for revising County, City, and company

redlines.

 

Architekton, Tempe, AZ 3/2002-6/2002

Architectural Draftsman

 

• Responsible for producing plans for industrial structures.

• Responsible for revising County, City, and company

redlines.

 

EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute, Phoenix, AZ 2001-2003

Major: Computer Aided Drafting and Design

 

Courses included College Math, Problem Solving, Computers in Technology, Physical and Computer-aided

3D Modeling, Engineering Graphics, Physics, Digital Information Management, and Rapid Visualization,

Civil Drafting and Introduction to GIS.

 

Graduated with Highest Honors

 

MISSION

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Bangkok, Thailand 12/1992-12/1994

 

PROGRAMS

*Programs owned:

- AutoCAD 2007

- Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 2010

- Adobe Illustrator CS4

- Adobe Photoshop CS4

- Microsoft Professional 2007