Ryan Robbins
Buchanan
Summary
Experienced in team and project management in the Construction and Manufacturing industries with a strong focus on pioneering design solutions, safety, and process creation and optimization. Experience leading teams to achieve accurate and timely completion by managing complex projects through the optimization of CAD workflows, resource schedules, and project optimization. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that drives technological advancements, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Drafting Team Lead
Elevate Structures
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Spearheaded innovative projects, fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful solutions that significantly boosted client satisfaction.
- Led cross-functional teams in designing cutting-edge solutions, optimizing project efficiency and enhancing overall build quality.
- Streamlined coordination processes, reducing project timelines and driving substantial cost savings while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
- Fostered strong partnerships with clients, architects, and contractors, aligning project goals and delivering exceptional outcomes.
- Led team in achieving project milestones through effective communication and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional growth opportunities.
Engineering CAD Tech.
Janus International
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Enhanced product functionality and durability through design updates, boosting customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with manufacturing to refine designs, ensuring constructability and strength, leading to fewer production issues.
- Implemented design improvements, resulting in measurable increases in product lifespan and reliability.
- Developed 2D/3D models, BOMs, and shop drawings and installation instructions using Inventor/CAD, ensuring design accuracy.
Drafting Engineer
Atlanta Custom Fabricators
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with shop personnel to design innovative products to enhance quality and usability.
- Improved product longevity and functionality, leading to measurable customer satisfaction increases.
- Spearheading innovative projects, driving team collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions that consistently exceed client expectations.
- Engineered cutting-edge product designs, fostering seamless collaboration between shop floor and customer needs, resulting in enhanced quality and usability.
- Spearheaded custom product development
- Directly engaged with clients to capture precise requirements and deliver solutions that measurably improved customer satisfaction.
CAD Engineer
Superior Recreational Products
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed 2D/3D models, BOMs, and shop drawings using Solidworks/CAD, ensuring design accuracy.
- Built and tested prototypes, collaborating with contractors/vendors for optimal results.
- Assisted in pricing, vendor selection, project estimating, and customer quoting to streamline operations.
Multiple Roles
Construction and Security
01.2011 - 03.2017
- Transitioned from military service.
- Worked in the Residential General Construction and Roofing industry.
- Worked as the Armed Security for multiple sensitive sites and locations.
- Completed associates degrees while recovering from surgeries as the result of military survace.
97E/35M - HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR/INTERROGATOR
US Army
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Collected and analyzed intelligence data through source handling and interrogations
- Enhanced mission success rates through actionable intelligence.
- Managed intelligence reporting cycle.
- Ensured timely and accurate information dissemination.
- Supported intelligence operations.
- Contributing to successful mission outcomes and strategic decisions.
Education
A.S. - Engineering Technology, Digital Design and Modeling
Northwest Florida State College
01.2017
A.S. - Drafting And Design Technology, Mechanical Design
Northwest Florida State College
01.2016
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Design optimization
- 2D/3D modeling
- Technical drafting
- Product development
- Cost reduction strategies
- Engineering design principles
- Quality assurance processes
- Resource allocation
- Prototype testing
- Construction compliance standards
- Manufacturing collaboration
Timeline
Drafting Team Lead
Elevate Structures
08.2022 - 11.2025
Engineering CAD Tech.
Janus International
02.2021 - 08.2022
Drafting Engineer
Atlanta Custom Fabricators
10.2019 - 02.2021
CAD Engineer
Superior Recreational Products
03.2017 - 10.2019
Multiple Roles
Construction and Security
01.2011 - 03.2017
97E/35M - HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR/INTERROGATOR
US Army
01.2007 - 01.2011
A.S. - Engineering Technology, Digital Design and Modeling
Northwest Florida State College
A.S. - Drafting And Design Technology, Mechanical Design
Northwest Florida State College
Awards and Certificates
IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL W/TWO CAMPAIGN STARS
ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL
ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION
ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL
ARMY SERVICE RIBBON
OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON
COMBAT LIFE SAVERS CRS
HUMINT COLLECTOR
INTELL TERRISM CTRACTN