1. Lee N. Vail
2129-F2 Chesapeake Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 232-4449 (cell)
leevail22904@verizon.net
Professional Experience
Independent Contractor, September 2012 – Present
Interior home remodeling, specializing in Cabinet installations and interior wood trim.
Painting, drywall repair and wood flooring installation services.
Lawn and Gardening Services.
Space planning services for commercial businesses utilizing AutoCAD 2000LT.
Shipboard cleaning maintenance and Highway Traffic Safety Coordinator with Trade Team USA.
Assist service and repair technicians at Tidewater Log Doc (Seasonal, October – March).
Senior Designer, Delphinus Engineering, Inc., May 2002 – June 2012; August 2012
Design and Check Piping Systems for USN Habitability Program.
Senior Piping Designer, Tidewater Naval Architects, January 2002 – April 2002
Design and Check Piping Systems for USN Habitability Program and MSC Contracts.
Business Owner - Kitchen Specialties, July 2001 – December 2004
Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinet Installation. Kitchen and Bathroom Design Services.
Sales Associate, Home Emporium October 2000 – July 2001
Kitchen/ Bathroom Cabinet and Accessory sales. Provided design assistance for customers.
Cabinet installation for customers as side work.
Woodworker, Custom Plantation Shutters Inc. April 2000 – September 2000
Manufacturing and installing custom interior wood shutters.
Senior Engineering Technician, CDI Marine Co. October 1997 – March 2000
Provided checking services for arrangements associated with U.S. Navy ships. Guided, reviewed
and coordinated the work of other designers and CADD operators. Coordinated interfacing segments
with other disciplines.
Senior Designer, VSE Corp. May 1996 - October 1997
Provided design/ checking services for all piping systems associated with U.S. Navy and commercial
ships.
Provided waterfront design liaison services for transfer of U.S. Navy ships to foreign navies.
Guided, reviewed and coordinated the work of other designers and CADD operators. Coordinated
interfacing segments with other disciplines. Interim supervisor for Piping Design Group.
Senior Engineering Technician, CDI Marine Co. January - April 1996
Provided design / checking services for all piping systems associated with U.S. Navy ships.
Guided, reviewed and coordinated the work of other technicians and CADD operators assigned to
various tasks. Coordinated interfacing segments with other disciplines.
Cabinet Maker, Custom Woodworks Inc. November 1995 - January 1996
Construction and installation of custom cabinets.
Senior Designer, ITS Inc. February 1994 - October 1995
Assigned to NAVSEA Habitability Self - Help Program. Coordinated piping designs and furniture
arrangements for berthing, sanitary and food service spaces on U.S. Navy ships. Provided and
documented material specifications and counts for requisitioning purposes.
2. Senior Designer, M. Rosenblatt & Son Inc. July 1989 - February 1994
Assigned to NAVSEA Habitability Self - Help Program. Coordinated piping designs and furniture
arrangements for berthing, sanitary and food service spaces on U. S. Navy ships. Provided and
documented material specifications and counts for requisitioning purposes. Provided waterfront
design liaison services.
Senior Engineering Technician, CDI Marine Co. November 1985 - June 1989
Provided technical and design / drafting services for all piping systems associated with U.S. Navy ships.
Guided, reviewed and coordinated the work of other technicians and drafters assigned to various tasks.
Coordinated segments with other disciplines. Piping Design Supervisor/ Project Manager for first
210 ft USCG WMEC complete vessel overhaul.
Designer, Jonathan Corp. April 1983 - October 1985
Responsible for the development of basic alteration class drawings and supplemental alteration
drawings for the U.S. Navy Phased Maintenance Program. Performed ship-checks, developed and
checked working drawings for the above tasks. Provided waterfront design liaison services.
Engineering Technician, J. J. Henry Co. March 1980 - March 1983
Provided technical and design/ drafting services for all piping systems associated with U.S. Navy
and Commercial ships.
Draftsman, Old Dominion Engineering Corp. May 1979 - March 1980
Duties included preparing electrical, plumbing and HVAC/ mechanical working drawings from
Engineers and Designers sketches for commercial and government construction.
Technician, Baltimore Fire Protection & Equipment Co. February - May 1979
Prepared drawings and sketches for and performed installation of fire protection systems for
commercial and marine applications.
Draftsman, Bowman & Associates P. E. January 1978 - January 1979
Duties included preparing electrical, plumbing and HVAC/ mechanical working drawings from
Engineers and Designers sketches for commercial and government construction.
Cabinet Maker Trainee, Burton Lumber Co. June 1977 – December 1977
Construction and installation of custom cabinets and millwork.
Education
Oscar F. Smith High School, Chesapeake, VA. 1977 Diploma
Diploma with three years drafting and design courses.
Personal
Former Manager/ Owner Norfolk Tars baseball club in the NABA Tidewater 30 & over baseball league.
Former Chairman and Vice Chairman, Greater Hampton Roads Libertarian Party.
Certified Gunsmith (Basic repairs).
Licensed Minister of The Seed of Abraham; a Hebraic Perspective ministry of the Christian faith.
References
Benjamin F. Butler (35 years)
109 Brackley Ct.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-544-1696
Linda Bevilacqua (12 years)
5334 Bagpipers Lane
Va. Beach, VA 23464
757-739-8907
Melissa Burdette (6 years)
5334 Bagpipers Lane
Va. Beach, VA 23464
757-479-9773