James Edward Cooksey Jr. has over 30 years of experience in drafting, engineering, construction inspection, and manufacturing. He has extensive experience using AutoCAD and other computer-aided design (CAD) software to draft plans for water, sewer, and other civil engineering systems. Cooksey also has experience inspecting construction projects to ensure they meet design specifications and complies with regulations. He holds certifications in safety and computer software and lists skills in areas such as woodworking, golf, and photography.

1. James Edward Cooksey, Jr.
808 Virginia Street
El Dorado, Arkansas 71730
Cell Phone (870) 814-0690
WORK HISTORY
2014-2014 Construction Inspector and AutoCAD Operator, Gaunt Engineers, Inc.
Inspecting various waterline mains installations in El Dorado, and Crossett. Other odd
jobs as needed.
2010-2011 Parts Delivery Driver, Advance Auto Parts Store
Delivering auto parts and equipment in Union County upon request from customer.
1996-2010 Draftsman / Construction Inspector / Surveyor, Gaunt Engineers and Associates, Inc.
Drawing plans for existing and proposed water and sewer systems using AutoCAD
Releases 13, 14, 2000, 2001, & 2004. Developing an Engineer's Cost Estimate of
expected material requirements for the project. Generating written specifications for the
project, including Bid Schedules. Inspecting and approving the new systems during the
construction stages. Working directly with the contractor to insure that actual construction
meets the requirements of the drawn plans and written specifications. Compiling the
monthly pay estimates for the work completed by the contractor. Generating change orders
as required. Also, acted as Party Chief on the survey crew, operating the EDM laser and
data collector, down-loading new points into AutoCAD, and completing drawings for
same.
1983-1996 Product Engineer, AmerCable
Interpreting electrical cable specifications and designing cables to meet those
requirements, generating mill instructions, computer (CAD) drawings, and costing data
for most economical means of manufacturing each design.
1984-1985 Safety Director, AmerCable
Insuring that OSHA regulations were met, establishing a MSDS and cross-reference
system for all hazardous materials within the plant area, maintaining accident records, and
establishing accident prevention programs. This position was held in addition to the
engineering duties.
1980-1983 Manufacturing, AmerCable
Various positions held as hourly employee: fork-lift driver, CV helper, tuber and lead
press helper, armoring operator, braider operator, cabler operator, leadman, assistant
supervisor.
1969-1980 Production Supervisor, El Dorado News-Times Publishing Co.
Supervising production department, operating type-setting computers, page lay-up,
operating page camera, and insuring that the daily deadline was met.
1977-1978 Draftsman, James B. Williamson, Civil Engineering
Drafting position, drawing streets and drainage systems for new housing addition.
1965-1969 Radioman, United States Navy
Manning voice, teletype, and Morris Code radio circuits for Ship to Shore
communications, maintaining teletype equipment. A security clearance of TOP
SECRET/CRYPTO was required. Received an Honorable Discharge.
EDUCATION
1976-1978 Architectural Drafting, Oil Belt Vocational School
1977-1978 Mechanical Drafting II, Oil Belt Vocational School

2. James Edward Cooksey, Jr.
1976-1977 Mechanical Drafting I, Oil Belt Vocational School
1970-1971 Data Processing and Fortran Programming, Oil Belt Vocational School
1965-1966 Radio “A” School, Naval Training Center
1960-1964 High School Diploma, El Dorado High School
CERTIFICATES
1996-State of Arkansas Industry Training Program
1995-Achieving Manufacturing Control
1993-Windows 3.1
1993-DesignCAD 3D
1992-Introduction to DOS
1991-DesignCAD 2D
1986-OSHA Safety Rules and Regulations
1978-Basic Electronics
1972-Basic Data Processing
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Church
Woodworking
Golf
Fishing
Hunting
Collectibles
Photography
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Computer Software: AutoCAD Releases 13, 14, 2000, 2001, and 2004, DesignCAD,
Lotus 123, Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows
98, and Windows XP, Navigator, Norton, DOS, MRP I, Fourth Shift, QDOS, and DOS
Shell.
Computer Hardware: IBM AS400 and IBM System 36, Houston Instrument , Image
Maker and Hewlett-Packard Design Jet 650C plotters, IBM Proprinter II XL, Hewlett-
Packard Laser-Jet IIP, III, 4, and 4p, Hewlett-Packard Desk Jet, Epson DFX-5000+,
and LexMark Ink Jet printers, Lexmark XC83, Gateway Lap Pentium III Lap Top, Dell
Latitude XP 475C Lap Top Computer, and Packard-Bell Platinum PC.
Office Equipment: Hewlett-Packard 15C Programmable Engineering Calculator, and
Dart XL120 Blueline Machine
REFERENCES
Upon request!
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