Performed cross-functional roles including: Model Making, Estimating, Project Management, Value Engineering, Mechanical Design, Prototype Development, and Management - Designed and constructed point-of-purchase displays and showrooms using multiple materials including wood, metal, and plastics- Incorporated electronics such as LED lighting, touch screens, and audio components- Utilized various methods of construction such as cabinet making, pattern making, plastic fabricating, vacuum forming, metal fabrication/Mig and Tig welding- Programmed and operated KERN laser, two axis Gerber CNC router, three axis AXYZ CNC router, WEBB milling machines- Obtained Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) status - Worked proficiently with SOLIDWORKS, GibbsCAM, AutoCAD, ArtPath- Collaborated closely with multiple departments such as Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Design Teams, Estimating, and Sales- Supplied design packages to vendors and internal customers including parts, assemblies, working drawings, file formats such as DXF, PDF, and SOLIDWORKS- Completed all assignments from concept to installation within aggressive time frames- Assumed sales role for many years during major client's semi-annual dealer shows - Provided leadership to Model Shop as working manager - organized and lead monthly shop meetings- mentored seasoned and new model makers- maintained equipment and shop inventory- member of company safety team

Design and build exhibits / displays for Discovery World Museum. Materials used are wood,plastic, and metal. Cabinet making, laminating, plastic fabricating/machining, metal fabricating/welding (mig/tig).

Responsible for all phases of production on custom waterbeds and bedroom furnishings for hotel fantasy suites. Work involved general woodworking, laminating of plastic and metal mica's, staining, clearing and setting up machines. National awareness through Life Styles of the Rich and Famous, National Enquirer, Milwaukee Journal and local television.