RICHARD NOWAKOWSKI

OBJECTIVE
To provide the best service to the client as humanly possible, to add value to t
he company through my varied experience and to expand my expertise through inter
action with clients, professions and employer support.
EXPERIENCE
February, 1999 to Present
RTN Design Associates, Rockwall, Texas - Structural Design and Consulting
Owner
Started and grew company with new clients and renewal of old clients. Worked in
providing design for new and existing projects throughout the country. Reviewed
projects under construction, field inspections. Coordinated work with other desi
gn professionals to client's satisfaction. Represent and Manage client projects
to completion.
June, 1997 to February, 1999
Curtainwall Design and Consulting, Inc., Dallas, Texas - Consulting Engineers Pr
oject Manager and Cadd Work
Brought New Clients and Projects to company. Managed New Clients and participate
d/oversaw production of new projects. Worked with existing clients under tight s
chedules.
November, 1994 to May, 1997
Vilbig and Associates, Inc., Dallas, Texas - Civil and Structural Engineers Stru
ctural Services Manager
Created new department to provide Structural Design and Cadd Drafting to enhance
Existing Civil Design firm. Added value to existing firm with client following
as well as developed new contacts. Added new employees to firm to service increa
sed workload.
June, 1988 to October, 1994
Structural Design Group, Inc., Garland, Texas - Consulting Engineers
Partner in Charge of Production, Marketing, Field Inspection
Created new company to provide Structural Design and Cadd Drafting to service cl
ient following and develop new clients. Company of 4 principals with varied clie
nt base. Reviewed projects under construction, field inspections. Worked with cl
ients and other consultants to meet schedules to complete projects.
June, 1976 to May, 1988
Hixson and Harris, Inc., Dallas, Texas - Consulting Engineers
Partner in Charge of Production, Marketing, Field Inspection
Provide Structural Design, Consulting and Cadd Drafting services to serve client
following and develop new clients. Company of 6 principals with varied client b
ase. Company of 28 people. Worked with clients, company designers and other cons
ultants to meet schedules to complete projects. Reviewed projects under construc
tion, field inspections.
March, 1976 to July, 1976
The Austin Company, Inc., Dallas, Texas -
An International Company consisting of Designers-Engineers-Builders
Designer-Draftsman - Structural Department
Provide Structural Drafting and Design expertise. Company with varied client bas
e. Worldwide Company. Worked with company professionals, clients and other consu
ltants to meet tight project schedules.
January, 1976 to March, 1976
Nagler-Hixson, Inc., Dallas, Texas - Consulting Engineers
Designer-Draftsman
Provide Structural Design and Drafting services to corporate clients. Worked on
varied projects. Worked with company design professions, clients and other consu
ltants to meet project schedules.
February, 1972 to January, 1976
Ellisor and Tanner, Inc., Dallas, Texas - Consulting Engineers
Designer-Draftsman
Provide Design and Structural Drafting services to meet client's requirements. W
orked on varied projects, 56 story buildings to complete corporate campus rework
to new steel mills. Worked with company design professions, clients and other c
onsultants to meet varied project schedules.
June, 1969 to February, 1972
Clifford Cason & Associates, Inc., Waco, Texas Consulting Civil Engineers
Designer - Draftsman
Provide Drafting and Civil / Structural Design services to meet clients requirem
ents. Worked on varied projects, Complete Urban Renewal projects to complete cor
porate campus site development. Worked with company design professions, clients
(including Federal government officials, State government officials and Local Ci
ty government officials) and other consultants to meet project schedules.
September, 1968 to May, 1969
Texas Department of Transportation
Bridge Engineer's Office, District 9 - Waco, Texas
Technician III, with Additional Duties as Limited Bridge Inspection
Draftsman-Designer
Provide Drafting and Structural Design per direction of the Bridge Engineer. Wor
ked on varied projects, Interstate I-35 (Bell County, McLennan County), US 190
(Bell County, Fort Hood Structures). Worked with State design professions, inclu
ding Federal government officials, State government officials and Local City gov
ernment officials to meet project schedules.
EDUCATION
McLennan Community College 1967-1969
Mathematics, Physics course study
Drafting Courses
Sam Houston State University 1966-1967
Pre-Engineering, Mathematics, Physics course study
INTERESTS
Windchime Condominium Association - President (Angel Fire, NM),
Chairman - Architectural Control Committee - Bluebonnet Ridge Homeowners Associa
tion (Rockwall, Texas),
Vice-President Bluebonnet Ridge Homeowners Association (Rockwall, Tx.) Carpentry
,
Hunting,
Working on antique cars.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
State Certified Bridge Inspector course and fieldwork by Texas Department of Hig
hways and Public Transportation.
Certified Engineering Technician (Underwritten by ASCE)

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Slab Foundation Problems and Solutions Seminar - University of Texas at Arlingto
n, Arlington, Texas
Concrete Repair Symposium - Master Builders Technologies, Arlington, Texas
Solid Waste Industry Symposium - Solutions and Alternatives - Bedminster
Bioconversion Corporation - Marietta, Georgia
Metal Building Design Seminar - Varco Pruden Buildings - Dallas, Texas
PERSONAL
Married

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