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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

Ryan Robbins