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Chester, VA, US

Petersburg, Virginia, United States

North America

Automotive Journalist/Blogger for BarnFinds.com My duties are to produce interesting and in-depth articles on vehicles assigned, as well as vehicles of my choice. I also create interest and boost website traffic to draw in more readers and followers for the site. We currently have 270,000 followers on facebook, and 4 million monthly web page readers each.

Petersburg, Virginia

-Support the Product team by creating all prototype products for new potential customers.-Design and create models and drawings for various needs within prototyping.-Use additive manufacturing to support the Prototype work, as well as to support Production with 3D printed tooling. I also support the entire plant with both plastic and metal 3D printing.

Petersburg, Virginia

Given a wide array of tasks. -Support Process engineers by designing components, and creating drawings. -Assist hands-on in various aspects of projects with Process engineers.-Design and create 3D prints to rapid prototype needed parts, as well as design tooling to support Process, and Production needs.-Maintain, and service FDM and Polyjet Additive.

Colonial Heights, Virginia

Created road signs for the state of Virginia from start to finish. Designed custom layouts in Flexi-sign software, and operated a die cut plotter to cut and finish material as needed. Applied die cut vinyl to sign blanks to a high standard for safety on Virginia roads.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Provided telephone support for customers who purchased Solidworks. I worked on a terminal trouble shooting difficult situations for customer resolution. Responded to emails, created reports, opened and closed tickets in a timely manner. Completed mandatory testing for self-improvement and company certification.

Richmond, Virginia Area

As a finisher of fabricated upholstery, I recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions. Drafted design processes and equipment options to satisfy client and employer needs to minimize costs and limit potential operational problems. Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned.

Incomplete, Public History / Museum Curation, Honors

Focus on specific historical period of 1880-1920 for preservation, restoration and documentation of antiquities. (Honors) Primarily with a.

Mechancial Design Technology A.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Design, Graduated Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa member Fulfilled requirements for BRCC's (CAD) certificate Courses of interest: MEC 225.