Kenneth Van Patten

189 E Shawnee Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
303-880-0115
kv7fd822@westpost.net

Objective:
To secure a position in a positive, challenging, yet rewarding atmosphere. Have
heavy experience in construction, customer service, sales & civil design. Lookin
g for possible opportunities in any market that fits experience and abilities.
Experience:
02/10 Present Ktec Equipment & Supply Chandler, AZ
Expeditor
Currently serving as Expeditor & sole Customer Service Rep for Ktec Equipment &
Supply. Ktec currently operates as a aerospace distribution and integrator for m
anufacturers like Honeywell, Plexus, Celestica, and Orbital. Daily duties includ
e customers weekly order status reports, expediting urgent orders, maintenance o
f open orders and purchase orders, taking customer status calls/expedite request
s and answering phones.
03/08 06/09 Hubbard Engineering Mesa, AZ
Project Manager Civil Profession
Worked under two Professional Engineers as a Project Manager for various project
s such as the Higley Transportation Center, Phoenix Theatre Additions and the Ec
hoStar Facility Expasion. Other projects included small outdoor bathrooms, addit
ions of fire lines in existing buildings, Gilbert public hydrant additions & Par
adise Valley School District remodels. As the Project Manager, was responsible f
or site survey and topography drafting, all civil design and drafting, city subm
ittal and approval processes, representing the company in client and coordinatio
n meetings. Would consult with the project engineer for design needs/standards
as well as signatures for city submittal processes.
06/06 - 03/08 Atwell Hicks Inc. Mesa, AZ
CAD Draftsmen Civil Profession
Begun employment with minimal ACAD skills as a red line draftsmen Was promoted t
o CAD Tech II and was responsible for various tasks ranging from sheet set-up,
sheet annotation, profiling/cross-sections, as well as street, infrastructure an
d utility design. Retained design experience in both residential and commercial
development, with respect to Civil Engineering.
08/04 - 06/06 Waterway Gas & Wash Denver, CO
Service Consultant & Line Worker
Begun employment as a line worker with basic tasks of drying off cars both prope
rly and quickly. Shortly was promoted to Service Consultant with a job descripti
on of selling and up-selling car washes and greeting every customer within 30 se
conds or their arrival.
02-04 Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union, Local #7 Denver, CO
Apprentice Bricklayer
Trained in the bricklaying industry as an apprentice bricklayer under a few loca
l commercial contractors, only switching employment after lack of work. Performe
d several basic laborer tasks as well as constructing brick, block and stone wal
ls.

Education: 01-02 Boxelder Job Corps Rapid City, SD

Obtained a GED as well as completing a course in bricklaying skills through a pr
e-apprentice program sponsored by the UBL (National Bricklayers Union).
04-06 Arapahoe Community College Denver, CO
Obtained 56 college credit hours in general studies as well as an a few general
AutoCAD courses.
Additional
Information:
A fast paced learner with a respect for both urgency and the need to complete ta
sks properly. Was known as one of the top sales producers for Waterway Gas & Was
h, statewide (CO). Have an exceptional understanding of CAD operations as well a
s some experience with LDD and Civil 3D design. A dedicated, positive worker who
is willing to go above and beyond to meet any deadline. Enjoys a positive team
atmosphere and is ready to take the lead if called upon. Most importantly, can a
ccomplish all of this with a smile.
References:
Tom Hawes Professional Engineer 480-201-5476
Michael Ambrosio Civil Designer & Project Manager 602-614-3569
Ted Northrop Jr Professional Engineer 480-620-8697
Craig Dyson President of Hubbard Engineering 480-892-3313