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Waite Park, MN, US

St Cloud, Minnesota, United States

• Serve as the exclusive PLM/CAD systems administrator and IT support specialist for ~40 Vault Pro users and engineers that develop blueprints / schematics for custom stoneworking and metal cutting machines. Provide.
• Maintain, upgrade and support AutoCAD and Inventor software and tools. Organize and streamline the CAD environment.
• Develop, implement and maintain drafting standards, 3D modeling best practices and engineering drawing templates.
• Provide comprehensive support for plotting and electronic file submissions. Train and mentor new and existing CAD users.
• Serve as resident SME for CAD related issues, providing relevant leadership and vision to company stakeholders.
• Regularly customize and automate CAD programs and processes via standardized workflows, templates and other means.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• World's foremost innovative designer and manufacturer of high pressure compressors and purification systems.
• Worked alongside a product development team of 45 engineers and 110 support staff to collaborate in the development, deployment and support of PLM and CAD applications used across the organization and an international.
• Daily employed seasoned expertise in engineering related IT systems to drive all aspects of PLM System implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. Drove PLM / CAD best practices and standards, frequently.
• Created and maintained documentation of PLM system configurations and generally ensured optimal PLM System user experience.
• Served as resident SME, providing enterprise level tech support to PLM and CAD users. Developed and published user guides.
• Negotiated and re-negotiated all software license agreements. Reduced E-Plan renewal from $140K to $73K for seven seats; Product Design Manufacturing Collection (PDMC) from $66K to $34K for 36 seats; and Vault from.

Portsmouth, VA

• Produced computer-generated layouts and designs of components for custom built automation controllers.
• Developed 2D & 3D drawings of mechanical/electrical components for use as blueprint specifications in the manufacturing process.
• Developed comprehensive engineering documentation including detailed engineering drawings and materials lists.
• Expedited multiple simultaneous design projects with strict delivery timelines and quality specifications.
• Instrumental in implementing the Solidworks Product Data Management (PDM) application to control design data and substantially improve the way design teams managed and collaborated on product development.

Virginia Beach, VA

• Originally recruited to collaborate with owners and builders in the design and development of prints for custom inground pools.
• Developed, edited and revised CAD models using AutoCAD release 17.
• Requested to transition to the business management side of the business, to develop a custom Excel spreadsheet to automate bidding, procurement, distribution of pool components, and other factors essential to the.
• Reason for leaving: disagreement between owners.

Newport News, VA

• CTR GROUP / ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC. – Newport News, VirginiaEngineering and fabrication services of advanced composite fan blades, rotor blades, and propellers.
• Fulfilled a temporary placement through a skilled trades recruitment firm (CTR Group) with a unique design-build engineering and manufacturing firm. Participated in the production of a wide variety of wind tunnel.
• Developed, edited, revised and finalized CAD Models of assigned models, propellers and prototypes using Solidworks.
• Interfaced extensively with engineers and other technical personnel to facilitate conversion of concepts into reality.

Portsmouth, VA

• Served on the design and print development team of a unique manufacturer of ventilation systems and infrastructure. Utilized AutoCAD and Autodesk Fabrication CADmep to create, edit, revise and finalize drawings used.
• Employed manufacturer-specific content to create more accurate detailed models, generate better estimates, and help drive MEP fabrication. Extended Revit to create detailed shop drawings and prepare systems for.
• Constructed, populated and maintained custom databases, generated exploded views of parts, supplemented drawings with service descriptions, and equipped sales staff with creative marketing tools.

Jarratt, VA

• Placed in charge of the administrative component of the food inventory, preparation and dining operation of a local correctional facility with ~3200 inmates and ~350 staff. Served initial 4+ years assisting clients.
• Immediately conducted a wall-to-wall assessment of operations and reinvented the way the business was run by developing a computerized Food Production and Inventory Control System. Sharply improved efficiency resulted.
• Performed critical software updates and computer repairs. Maintained data libraries of inventories, books, publications and other back office information. Controlled inventories of foodstuffs, supplies, legal manuals.
• Meritoriously offered a full time staff position by the Food Service Director at the conclusion of term for exceptional program contributions.

Fort Worth, TX

• HIGHRISE SYSTEMS, INC. – Fort Worth, TexasDesign-build Engineering Firm Specializing in High Rise Scaffolding Systems
• Used AutoCAD to develop designs and prints for the construction of one-off rooftop scaffolding systems for high rise buildings that used them for window washing and exterior building maintenance activities.
• Conducted and incorporated calculations for stress, load factors, environmental factors, etc. using MathCAD. Selected and specified materials to ensure the structural integrity of scaffolding systems in all conditions.
• Created fabrication drawings and modified designs on site as needed. Performed QC of production and welded components.
• Travelled to construction sites to oversee installations, and develop creative solutions for emergent challenges.

Locations In TX And VA

• Accomplished ~15 years prior experience with a variety of organizations in manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, broadcast electronics, heavy construction, shipbuilding, HVAC & mechanical, and industrial.
• Served on a variety of design teams to provide spontaneous 2D and 3D designs to meet staff and customer requirements.

Associate Of Applied Science, Information Systems Technology, Cyber Security

Associate Of Applied Science, Information Systems Technology, Network Administration

Career Studies Certificate (Equivalent To Aas Degree), Network Administration

Career Studies Certificate (Equivalent To Aas Degree), Network Infrastructure Specialist

Associate Of Applied Science, Information Systems Technology, Network Infrastructure Specialist

Activities and Societies: Additional Academic Focus: Network Infrastructure / Network Administration / Network Security Honors / Awards.

Associate Of Applied Science, Information Systems Technology

Associate Of Applied Science (Incomplete), Manufacturing Engineering

Completed 3 of 4 Semesters and transferred credits to Tidewater Community College

Certificate Program, Autocad V14

Critical Courses: Computer Aided Drafting & Design Iⅈ Engineering Drawing Fundamentals; etc.