Jeffrey Harkner has over 10 years of experience in AutoCAD, structural steel, concrete, mechanical design, construction, material handling, and BIM development. He is currently a Senior CAD Technician at Reigstad & Associates where he produces precast concrete drawings from architectural models. Previously, he worked at T.E. Ibberson Companies as a Design Group Manager and Lead Designer where he managed design teams and supervised production. He has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in drafting and product design from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Design from Herzing College.

1. Jeffrey Harkner
5236 West 111th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55437 USA,
(952) 303-1710
jharkner@aol.com
Areas of expertise
AutoCAD, Structural Steel, Concrete, and Mechanical General Arrangement deliverables 10 years
Construction, Structural Steel, Concrete, Material Handling and Millwright 10 years
Communication, Written and verbal, presenting and training 10 years
Management, Scheduling, Coaching, Mentoring, Recruiting 2 years
BIM Development, Selection, training and deployment of new BIM tools 2 years
Experience
Reigstad & Associates, Saint Paul, MN
Senior CAD Technician, August 17, 2015 - Present
Producing precast concrete component tickets using from Architects models, erection drawings and structural engineering models
and sketches. Providing submittal information to various precast component manufacturers. Creating structural engineering
drawings for both concrete and structural steel in AutoCAD and Revit.
T.E. Ibberson Companies, Hopkins, MN
Design Group Manager, (May 2013 - June 2015)
Directed design/drafting teams tasks and supervised production staff. Collaborated with the operations manager to perform in the
most efficient way to meet the company's expectations. Worked in leadership and organizational issues such as succession
planning, talent or performance management. Coordinated efforts with other departments to meet customers' expectations.
Coordinated communications and briefings for new employees.
Lead Designer, (December 2010 - May 2013)
Managed workers in charge of elaborate drawings and construction documents. Presented information and documents about
design, materials, equipment, costs, and fulfillment terms. Reported to management about production cost estimation and
production progress. Created structures according to construction and to government criteria, utilizing design software and drawing
tools. Observed project sites to check progress and to guarantee adjustment to design instructions and safety standards.
Designer, (June 2005 - December 2010)
Designed structural steel, concrete, material handling and process systems satisfying client's expectations.
Visited the work place periodically to inspect, avoid safety issues, and to ensure construction works agreed with design intent.
Created structures and process drawings applying computer-aided design technology.
Designed structures for storage, material handling and processing of agricultural products and minerals and monitored their
fabrication.
T.E. Ibberson Companies (2004 - 2005) Contract Designer
Edina Liquor (2004) Part - time Cashier/Stocker/Customer Service
Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors (1999 - 2004) Financial Advisor
Wheeling Corrugating Company (1995 - 1999) Inside Sales
A. C. Builders & Supply (1990 - 1995) Manager
Scot Industries (1986 - 1990) Inside/Outside Sales
Education
Herzing College, 2004 Minneapolis, MN, United States
Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Design
University of Wisconsin - Platteville, 1986 Platteville, WI, United States
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Emphasis in Drafting and Product Design