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Hayward, California, United States

Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States

- Designing commercial to utility scale solar systems using Helioscope and AutoCAD- System sizes from 50kW up to 3.5MW- Created site plans, single line diagrams, inverter one lines, stringing layouts, grounding layouts, staging plans, and safety plans- Submitted utility interconnection applications- Submitted utility rebate applications.

Lititz Pa

-Design custom weldments, automated machines and power transmissions for the Live Entertainment and Theme Park industries. -Performed engineering and power transmission calculations using Excel-Managed small engineering teams under tight deadlines in high pressure situations.-Created machine files, part drawings, and assembly drawings for internal and external fabrication.-Supported manufacturing of designs through prototyping, machining, fabrication and site integration. -Used AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault on a daily basis to create custom designs.-Managed relationships with clients, vendors and third party engineering firms for individual projects. Designs are done in 3D using AutoCAD and Inventor with engineering calculations done in RISA, Ansys, and Excel. Most common materials used are 6061 Aluminum, 5052 Aluminum, 1018 Steel, A36 Steel, A500 Steel, A572 Steel, polycarbonate, U.H.M.W., and plywood. Types of structures include, staircases, trap doors, movable stages, movable water containment, lifting donuts, air cylinder mounts, free standing glass walls, moving light walls, LED Video Screens, revolves, blackout panels, scenic animatronics, and outdoor machines. Notable Projects:Houston Rodeo Stage 2018- TAIT Towers ManufacturingDesigned a 40 foot revolving stage and a support structure for a large video wall which included suspension and a power transmissionLink: http://www.taittowers.com/portfolio/rodeo-houston/Frozen, Disneyland California Adventure Hyperion Theater 2016-TAIT Towers ManufacturingDesigned support structure for air cylinder powered “Ice Spikes”Link: https://www.livedesignonline.com/theatre/a-technical-director-s-guide-to-frozenMuse Drones Tour 2015- TAIT Towers ManufacturingDesigned a thirty eight foot round stage with a thirty two foot revolve in the center. Complete with power transmission, cable management and inlaid LED.Link: http://www.taittowers.com/portfolio/muse-drones-tour/

Kirkwood, Pennsylvania, United States

-Used FEA to analyze machine frames and support structures using Solidworks.-Performed engineering calculations including, bearing, gear, belt, and shaft calculations.-Created part drawings and assembly packages for external fabrication.-Assisted with the roll out of a new product line of Bakery Pan Stacker/Unstacker.-Worked with automated pan lifts, conveyors, and a gantry robot with a custom end of arm tool.

Conover North Carolina

• Supported the launch of six new products for GM, Ford, and Visteon Heat Sinks• Led projects that reduced scrap by 50% and raw material usage by 1.25% per part• Performed manufacturing process capabilities for ten new parts using Minitab and MS Excel• Authored three reference documents to meet CQI-9 Heat Treat requirements

Emporium Pa

-Performed bottle neck analysis on manufacturing for increased output and machine efficiency which resulted in $21.6k savings per year-Assisted with new European customer product launches including process capability studies, writing standard operating procedures,and shop floor layout.-Facilitated the purchasing of two new pieces of capital testing equipment. -Utilized Autodesk Inventor 2014 to design new robot gripper arms, and high temperature furnace fixtures. -Used Lean tools including Kaizens, Bottle Neck Analysis, OEE, 5S, Standard Work, and Process Mappings.Job required knowledge of 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, and basic Lean principals and tools.

Salem Indiana

- Researched product defects to determine root cause and then developed and implemented solutions.- Tested new technologies for reducing manufacturing costs and production time.- Audited existing manufacturing processes for improvement and consistency across the facility.- Collaborated in a cross disciplinary team to solve customer product concerns and issues.

Saint Marys Pa

Coaching the girls and boys high school pole vaulters. Includes writing workouts and lifts as well as teaching the Bubka/Petrov model of pole vaulting technique.

Global Tech Center Emigsville Pa

-Managed and launched new projects for four customers, including Pepsi, Graham, Welch’s, and CSI.-Data collection and analysis to assist with developing new bottle technologies. -Benchmarked competitor’s products to improve current bottle design and performance.-Standardize new testing methods, product specifications, and quality control checks across production facilities for SoBe bottle.

Buffalo Service Center

- Designed and produced custom laser engraved nameplates and tags for use on transformers.- Served as Project Manager for six simultaneous power transformer repairs. - Updated inventory, shop wide safety forms, and shop floor Auto CAD drawings. - Compiled and formatted test data into Excel reports for presentation to the customer. - Organized transformer job paperwork server and performed a bi-weekly server back up.

York Paa

- Operated a rotary moulding machine and controlled an assembly - Packed cookies and crackers into different boxes and containers on an assembly line.- Performed inspections on raw ingredients in the warehouse.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Penn State Track and Field Team (Pole vaulter), Penn State Engineering Orientation Network (Vice President).

Education record

Activities and Societies: Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Marching Band, Jazz Band, National Honor Society