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Design, Design Engineer CVs

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• Lead Design Engineer
• Design Lead
• Architectural Designer
• Kitchen Designer/Showroom Manager
• Design Coordinator
• Design Team Leader
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• Designer, Creative Director, Project Manager, Marketing

Design Engineer and Draftsman

Morrisville, AL

Work Experience

Plant Design Engineer

Genpact/General Electric

Morrisville, AL

April 2011 to Present

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the drafting of all new improvements, instillation and conceptual design in an industrial Manufacturing Facility.
• Acted as designer, field engineer, drafter, and in some instances, lead man on project team.
• Implemented the usage of ANSI/ASME coding to standardize as well as built a database of pipe spec and fittings.
• Familiar with F&ID’s, EFD’s, and P&ID’s.
• Can perform calculations for steel and pipe; Some pump system design.
• Worked closely with shop foreman in order to assure that there was clarity in the fabrication drawings and established an open line of communication with the fab team.

Design Engineer

Steelhome

Morrisville, AL

July 2007 to February 2011

Responsibilities

Highlights of employment

• Responsible for conceptual design of industrial chemical production facility
• Responsible for managing MOC and other related documents
• Acted as design engineer, draftsman and project manager
• Worked with a team of 4 other engineers on million dollar capital projects
• Responsible for sizing pipe and selecting equipment
• Responsible for obtaining quotes and ordering parts and materials needed for multimillion dollar projects
• Responsible for onsite visits to coordinate with sub-contractors, vendors and clients
• Responsible for the layout of equipment in order to maximize efficiency and to utilize as little space as possible while ensuring ease of access to equipment for operation and maintenance design engineer and draftsman

Guerrero Systems

February 2001 to January 2005

Autocad/MEP) 02/2011 to Current

• Responsible for conceptual design of industrial process support systems
• Responsible for sizing duct based on engineering requirements
• Acted as design engineer and draftsman at Process Systems
• Worked with a team of five other engineers and draftsmen
• Responsible for sizing pipe and selecting equipment
• Responsible for obtaining quotes and ordering parts and materials needed for multimillion dollar projects
• Responsible for onsite visits to coordinate with sub-contractors, vendors and clients
• Responsible for the layout of equipment in order to maximize efficiency and to utilize as little space as possible while ensuring ease of access to equipment for operation and maintenance design engineer and draftsman.
• Played a key role in the establishment of a standard parts catalog.
• Responsible for obtaining quotes and ordering parts and materials needed for fabrication
• Developed a CAD data and storage system for project organization.

Lead design engineer

Marsha Data Entry

September 2000 to January 2002

Autocad (contract)

• Responsible for conceptual design of in-line scale conveyers and checkers.
• Acted as lead design engineer.
• Worked with a team of 6 fabricators and acted as shop liaison.
• Played a key role in the establishment of a standard parts catalog.
• Responsible for obtaining quotes and ordering parts and materials needed for fabrication.
• Trained several employees on the Autodesk inventor software package.
• Developed a CAD data and storage system for project organization.
• Lead design engineer for government contracts.

Mary Mukaba Design Company

Oven, VT

January 1995 to September 1999

• Responsible for conceptual design of high heat high vacuum industrial ovens for military grade applications
• Acted as lead design engineer for government contracts
• Worked with a team of 4-8 fabricators and acted as shop liaison
• Played a key role in the establishment of a standard parts catalog.
• Responsible for obtaining quotes and ordering parts and materials needed for fabrication
• Received two months of Autodesk Inventor training for mechanical design and machining implementation at Mary Mukaba Design Company.

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Design engineer/engineering liason

Graphic Albertan

Albert, Canada

July 1989 to January 1999

• Responsible for converting Catia V4 drawings into Catia V5 solid models and working assemblies.
• Acted as a designer for Delta Airlines Technical Operations Center (tooling and fixtures).
• Worked with a team of 4-8 draftsmen and designers on multiple MOLL_ AUDI, VOLKSWAGON assembly line designs.
• Played a key role in the establishment of a standard parts catalog.
• Responsible for training new hires with in our office.
• Received two months of Catia V5 training for aerospace design and machining practice at Technigraphics University.
• Responsible for coordinating all phases of tenant finish between owner, contractor and sub-contractor.
• Acted as a project manager and superintendent.
• Worked in conjuncture with architect, engineers and owner; in-order to provide clientele with satisfactory results, within budget and the scope of work.
• Responsible for drafting “scopes-of-work” for sub-contractors and also drafting their contracts.
• Acted as a field representative to the owner in order to develop a strong long lasting relationship between the general contractor and owner.
• Was responsible for all take-offs for work to be done by General Contractor.

Surveyor/draftsman / Design engineer

Cranston Engineering Group

Alberta, Canada

July 2004 to January 2007

Henrytown subdivision project

• Responsible for the drafting of all loan plats, and developmental plans.
• Assisted in the survey and drafting for the production of topographical maps.
• Provided all field sketches for the accurate location underground utilities.
• Produced final draft for streetscape.
• Acted as lead field inspector for all low pressure testing on newly installed sanitary sewer systems.
• Responsible for coordinating with the general contractor in-order to develop a testing schedule that was both costs efficient and effective.
• Worked alongside several engineers assisting with calculations and numerous other design concerns.
• Produced final draft on four out of six bridges on the project.

Miscellaneous

• Assisting engineers with numerous storm water projects.
• Worked with surveyors in the field and office.
• Worked alongside other cad operators in order to develop a company standard for AutoCAD.
• Assisted Human Resources in developing a recruiting program through Augusta-Technical College.

Education

Associates/not completed in Engineering Sciences

Augusta Technical College –

Augusta, GA

2007

Skills

During any and all down-time between contracts I used the time to pursue other hobbies and interests. These activities include wood working (custom furniture and guitars), car restoration, building “rat-rods”, conservation, hunting and fishing, backpacking and beta testing cad software. I am also a writer for Tactical Milsim Magazine. I focus on firearms and accessories as well as gear and training for both published articles as well as a blog for the publication www.tacticalmilsim.com. I also develop professional relationships between major manufacturers as well as start-up companies in the community.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Creative Problem Solving Database Management Multi-Project Coordination

Design Improvement Time Management Interpersonal Relations

Piping & HVAC design Submittal Review Plan Review

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away (Antoine de Saint-Exupery, a French writer).

Lead Design Engineer

Merryl Finch

Salt Lake City, UT

Work Experience

Lead Design Engineer & Founder

Merryl Finch

February 2006 to Present

Merryl Finch was my senior project that won a $10000 micro-investment and a finalist spot to compete at the 2007 ASU igniter entrepreneurship competition where it won additional investment and business mentorship from angel investors.

•     Led team through iterative design process of novel step-in snowboard binding.
•     Utilized CAD techniques and finite element analysis to create functional and robust solid models.
•     Fabricated prototypes with ABS and polycarbonate 3D printing and CNC of aluminum and steel.
•     Honed strong leadership skills and met hard deadlines at a self-motivated pace.

Emergency Physician Services

Emergency Room Scribe

January 2001 to 2006

• Performed multiple support activities for Physicians in high energy emergency environment including charting, compiling patient follow-up paperwork and prescriptions, and investigated medical records for pertinent medical histories.
• Highly competitive position, recommended by directing physician in pursuit of pre-med qualifications.

Student Researcher

Human Oriented Robotic Control Lab

Oxford University

September 1997 to November 2001

• Awarded the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative grant three times over three semesters.
• Designed and conducted grasp experiments to test 3D printable robotic hand prosthesis.
• Fabricated arm braces to attach the hand to the users arm with CAD software and performed failure and life cycle analysis that led to improved secondary designs.
• Met mentor-made project deadlines and presented research at the FURI symposium.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Renewable Energy

Oxford University - School for Engineering of Matter Transport and Energy

December 2003

Additional Information

Technical Skills and program Proficiency

MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Solidworks, Pspice, MATLAB, Adobe Photoshop, ANSYS

Other skills

Research Methods, 3D Printing, CNCs, Lathes, Drill Presses, Band Saws, Actuator Control, C++ Programming, Technical Writing.

Design Lead

Ferndale, MI

An analytical and detail-oriented engineering manager with comprehensive technical expertise in design engineering, electrical engineering, digital verification, digital design, project management, hardware, systems engineering, and digital circuits. Additional capabilities in design and specification of digital logic components in mixed-signal applications, project management, and customer interface. Possesses a proven ability to work with analog, digital, and verification teams to develop quality IP with significant mixed-signal content. Proven track record of leading design and verification teams to success with a history of design wins and revenue-generating products.

Work Experience

Design Lead

Denver Instruments

Denver, CO

2006 to 2014

• Worked on mixed-signal IP design projects in connectivity group.
• Designed projects, including initial development study of wireless USB controller and development of AIC33, audio codec with delta sigma A/D and D/A converters. Contributed to spec definition, technical feasibility study, planning and scheduling, and evaluation of existing design databases for reuse.
• Followed transfer of connectivity design group into ASIC business unit and transitioned to design lead for GS60 Maverick SERDES IP, low-power 65nm 3.125Gbps wire bond SERDES based on SR60 flip chip SERDES architecture.
• Collaborated with digital and analog design teams to define A/D interfaces, working with analog design and layout teams to ensure smooth integration of IP, working with digital design and layout teams to ensure functional readiness, working with verification team to ensure IP correctness, and working with the customer to set schedule and expectations.
• Served as design lead for analog front-end portion of 90nm ADC/DAC touch panel sensor ASIC.
• Provided technical and project leadership for six-person analog team, three-person digital team, and three-person verification team.
• Worked directly with customer to define product features and make trade-offs between cost, area, and schedule.
• Partnered with DFT and characterization teams to ensure testability of analog content of IP in low-cost tester environment.
• Worked with customer, design, ATE, and characterization teams to troubleshoot and debug silicon and ensure successful ramp to production. Followed Nimbus ASIC project and transitioned into IP support role.
• Managed portfolio of internally designed core PLL IPs, collection of third-party mixed-signal IPs (including core PLL and USB PHY), and two generations of internally designed thermal sensor mixed-signal IPs in 65nm and 40nm.
• Followed IP support role as part of team responsible for design and verification of three digital physical coding sublayers for 40nm Hilda ASIC, supporting auto-negotiation, link training, clock tolerance compensation, encoding, scrambling, and FEC for Ethernet, PCIe, and Fibre Channel.
• Repackaged and released soft IP to wider audience as ExpressPHY and EtherPHY PCS layers.
• ExpressPHY PCS supports Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 PCIe when paired with Octavo SR70 SERDES and released to Cisco Seaside and Cruz programs as well as Kepler in DSP.
• EtherPHY PCS supports Ethernet auto-negotiation and link training when paired with Houdini SR70 SERDES and released to Cisco Luke, Seaside, and Cruz programs as well as Huawei SD5890.
• Managed IP definition, RTL design, and constraint generation, working with verification team to ensure adequate testing, review of IP to ensure quality delivery, and working with customer to ensure proper integration.
• Transitioned into mixed-signal design group developing custom ICs for power management systems.
• Oversaw digital design, synthesis, equivalence checking, static timing, physical design, ATPG, and verification, including test case development, code coverage, and behavioral modeling of analog cells.
• Handled projects, including BQ8037 gas gauge and protector targeting single-cell handheld applications and BQFusion, with gas gauge and charger also targeting single-cell handheld applications.
• Designed digital state machine, on BQ8037 project controlling protector analog and integrating state machine with gas gauge digital. Held responsibility for backend digital from synthesis through GDS on BQFusion project.
• Supported Freon and Freja ASIC projects by acting as design lead for Maverick Serdes.
• Earned company $60,000,000 by acting as AFE design lead for Apple Nimbus project. Enabled success of QLogic Hilda ASIC by providing PCS layers for Ethernet, PCI Express, and Fibre Channel. Provided digital state machine for protector circuit to enable success of BQ8037.

Senior MTS

Fenetre, Ltd

Denver, CO

2000 to 2006

• Implemented half-rate feature for Fenetre 3.5G SERDES IP core in TSMC 0.11-micron process.
• Modified existing SERDES schematic to add half-rate logic, simulating design in HSPICE to verify signal amplitude, laying out CML logic in Cadence Virtuoso to meet signal integrity requirements, running timing driven place and route on static logic using Silicon Ensemble, and finalizing IP core revision through Vitesse internal release process.
• Worked closely with marketing to establish product definition and architecture for Fenetre next-generation 4.5G Fibre Channel JBOD controller, including 12-port cross point switch, enclosure management, and purchase of third-party Fibre Channel controller core IP.
• Executed novel Ring Router architecture for accelerating Fibre Channel frames in arbitrated loop environment by allowing frames to bypass ports not involved in transaction.
• Employed Fibre Channel diagnostic engine to monitor health on each port, including error detection, CRC checking, and statistics collection. Handled design, verification, synthesis, layout, and timing closure of RTL blocks.
• Assumed lead verification role to ensure design specification compliance and proper integration of internal Fenetre CPU core and third-party Fibre Channel core.
• Planned test benches and test cases, assigning tasks to team members, developing and running chip-level regressions, and assuring adequate coverage of all device features.
• Followed tape out, worked closely with test engineering to develop JTAG and functional patterns for LTX Fusion tester, and worked closely with system engineering and firmware to ensure smooth bring-up of evaluation board and embedded software.
• Used Altera FPGA board and software to prototype and troubleshoot RTL code and to verify compatibility with existing hardware.
• Assisted with verification activities for Fenetre 23-port SAS expander device developed off site.
• Leveraged SAS models provided by customer; developed test benches and test cases to verify SAS/SATA connectivity in single expander and multi-expander environments.
• Collaborated with customer to troubleshoot device behavior in simulation, report problems to chip designers, and ensure timely and satisfactory issue resolution. Added half rate feature to Fenetre's 3.5G Serdes IP.
• Designed novel router architecture for Fenetre's Fibre Channel JBOD controller.
• Verified Fenetre's 14-port SAS/SATA expander.

Fuji Systems Engineer

Denver, CO

1996 to 2000

• Verified three data path FPGAs for OC-3 POS interface card in IP Transport proof of concept.
• Handled understanding the required functionality, devising and documenting test cases, constructing Verilog test benches, performing logic simulations, troubleshooting errors in Verilog code, and recommending design improvements based on simulation results.
•  Developed system requirements for Fuji's Flashwave200 IP transport product. Confirmed data path FPGAs for Fujitsu's IP transport proof-of-concept project.

Technical Team Leader

Browser MB

Denver, CO

1991 to 1996

• Led engineering design teams toward successful completion of several ASIC projects for company's legacy and next-generation SONET transmission systems.
• Used Synopsys to map gate array cells into standard cells, Cadence to simulate old and new netlists while comparing outputs to verify translation integrity, and Motive to drive timing closure on back end flow.
• Modified VHDL code to incorporate new features, ran test cases to verify backward compatibility with existing feature set as well as conformance with new features, and drove synthesis flow with Synopsys for scan insertion.
• Developed several high-speed ASICs for Alcatel's 1680 OGM SONET transmission system.

Design Engineer

Compact Corp.

Houston, TX

1985 to 1991

• Developed reusable VHDL cores applying to many system environments.
• Oversaw design of 8-bit RISC microcontroller, two generations of high-speed serial data ports, and two generations of optical transceiver cores.
• Designed digital logic for OS8104 MOST Transceiver and OS8804 MOST System on Chip. Carried design from behavioral modeling, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and re-simulation at gate level.
• Wrote and maintained Tcl/Tk-based simulation user interface for 8-bit RISC core, 16-bit CISC core, and scalable DSP core, allowing customers to run simulations of VHDL cores while viewing contents of registers, program memory, and data memory via graphic display.
• Created digital ASICs for small computer data acquisition boards.
• Worked primarily on functional testing, fault testing, and documentation for 20K gate ASIC, generating timing and control for analog input and analog output subsystems of multifunction I/O board.
• Participated in design of multipurpose I/O ASIC, generating serial or parallel data to drive, for example, waveform generator. Involved in design of CPU bus interface and internal register map.
• Designed high-speed digital ASICs for operation in SONET compliant fiber optic communication systems. Simulated and verified 4K gate ECL ASIC providing framing and 8:24 demultiplexing. Involved in design, functional verification, and fault grading of 20K gate CMOS ASIC providing descrambling, demultipexing, and error detection for 12 STS-1 signals.
• Assisted in design and functional verification of 80K gate CMOS ASIC providing pointer processing functions for 12 STS-1 signals.

Education

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Vaillancourt Methodist University

Vaillancourt, CO

1985

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Community College

College Village, CO

1982

Technical Skills

Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Encounter, Verilog, System Verilog

Architectural Designer

Marbleton, CO

Innovative, motivated professional with Master of Architecture degree and experienced in design, project management, and construction administration. Currently completed a global EMBA program to build finance, business operations and management skills. Proven ability to successfully implement and oversee complex international projects and successfully conceptualize, monitor and deliver urban design and architectural projects. Outstanding strategist distinguished for proven leadership and team-building skills and excellent conflict resolution abilities. Expert at implementing processes that improve efficiency; keen ability to identify, build, and maintain business relationships and handle high-pressure situations. Well versed in preparing project pricing estimations, collaborating with contractors to keep projects on budget, and working with a wide variety of consultants to ensure overall project success. Newfound skills include financial analysis using NPV and IRR with an ability to quickly adapt to new financial modeling tools and related software. AIA Certificat.

Work Experience

Design Consultant

Marbleton, CO

January 2010 to Present

Liaise with Architect to guide clients through the project from start to finish. Represent owners at architect/contractor meetings and assist them in making critical decisions regarding planning, materials, and budgets.

Chemicals Office, Grant, TX

Living Schematic Design Proposal

Indianapolis, IN

April 2001 to April 2010

Acted as Design Director and Lead Designer to create and present conceptual plans, design architectural details for construction drawings, and manage and train a team of designers in master planning for architectural projects. Served on national and international projects based in the UAE, Nigeria, and Mozambique. Assumed responsibility for all facets of projects from schematic design to construction documents and administration duties. Consistently delivered multiple multi million dollar projects on time and within budget. Improved efficiency (time and cost) of product delivery through effective team management.

Calafate Corporate Headquarters - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Seaside Development Master plan – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Asa Dam Conference Center and Resort - Mozambique

High Rise Residential Apartment - Mozambique, UAE

Indianapolis International Airport Parking Garage (New) – Fort Laurendale

Washington Street Parking Garage – Washington, DC

Wilfrid Laurier Commemorative Center- Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

Kwara State Travel Plaza - Ilorin, Nigeria

VIP Island Master plan - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Wishard Health Services Center - Indianapolis, IN

Domaine Architecture,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

January 2001 to April 2005

Assumed responsibility for generating conceptual plans for a variety of architectural projects. Served as Project Manager to oversee all aspects of operations and ensure all work was completed on time and within budget requirements

Dorval Airport Garage

Created, developed, and presented conceptual plans, managed a team to deliver construction drawings for veterinary projects in 7 states. Acted as Project Manager to ensure smooth operations during all project phases, from schematic design through Construction documents and Construction management phases.

Created, developed, and presented conceptual plans, managed a team to deliver construction drawings for veterinary projects in 5 states. Acted as Project Manager to ensure smooth operations during all project phases, from schematic design through Construction documents and Construction management phases.

Minerva Hotel - Dadar, Bombay, India

Taralabalu Religious and Cultural Center, Bangalore, India

Vysaya Bank Corporate Building, Bombay, India

Wockhart Corporate Building, Bombay, India

Education

MBA in Global MBA

New York University Stern School of Business, London School of Economics and HEC -

2002 to 2006

Architecture

Ball State University -

Muncie, IN

1998 to 2001

Architecture

BMS College of Engineering -

Bangalore, Karnataka

1989 to 1996

Dorval Public School, Quebec, Canada

1980 – 1989

Skills

My skill sets include proficiency in ACAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. I have used sketch-up for numerous years and is my preferred tool for conceptual modeling and for Architectural detailing. I am multi-lingual and adept in English, Spanish, Swahili, Hindi and Malayalam.

Kitchen Designer/Showroom Manager CV

• Motivated self-starter with sense of urgency and ability to rise to the occasion to exceed expectations.
• Effective problem solver with technical discipline, business acumen, and talent for practical implementation.
• Adept at identifying and translating voice of customer inputs into specifications and high-value products.
• Talent for fostering and leveraging collaborative relationships with internal and external resources to shorten project and development cycles, improve company effectiveness, optimize productivity, and reduce costs.
• Excellent cradle to grave project management, task identification, project planning, and status review.
• Team player who is quick to foster confidence, gain trust, and facilitate buy-in from staff and peers.
• Ability to interpret and translate technical language and deliver presentations to audiences of all levels.
• Consistent history of meeting project objectives and completing deliverables on schedule and within budget.

Work Experience

Kitchen Designer/Showroom Manager

Stoneedge Kitchen and Granite

New York, NY

2006 to 2009

    Provide high level client relationship management, design expertise and in-depth materials knowledge in helping clients to design and select products for new kitchen construction.

    Leverage expert-level knowledge of 20/20 software applications to produce detailed working drawings/blueprints; evaluate and estimate costs and work with clients to define budgets and expected outcomes.

    Apply strong product knowledge to suggest appropriate products; highly familiar with Decora, Dynasty and Omega brands.

    Interface with project contractors to communicate client expectations and provide technical guidance throughout installation processes.

    Consistently achieve targeted sales, revenue and profitability goals through a solid ability to build trusting client relationships.

Architect

JBA Architects

Manhattan, NY

2000 to 2006

    Applied strong creative and technical skills draft and design detailed sketches, construction documents and show drawings for residential apartments and commercial projects.

    Coordinated extensively with clients to formulate design strategy and interpret needs; spearheaded all permitting applications and secured approvals prior to project commencement.

    Interpreted building codes and requirements to create appropriate drawings; extensively visited job sites, coordinated activities of suppliers, clients, retailer and vendors to expedite project, and consistently ensured deliverables on time and on budget.

    Prepared and communicated information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time to clients.

Project Manager

IMI Inc

New York, NY

1996 to 2001

    Led project management strategies for interior construction of upscale, multi-million dollar residential projects primarily located on 5th Avenue.

    Effectively managed project budgets ranging in value from $700K to $7MM; monitored and evaluated schedule effectiveness, cycle times and budgets to ensure adherence.

    Led all conceptual and construction projects according to customer requirements; ensured compliance with all building codes, maintained ongoing quality control, managed vendor relationships and secured competitive bidding for peripheral products and services.

    Effectively prepared accurate and timely financial forecasting reports; maintained awareness of revenue goals and projections to deliver profitable project completions.

    Prepared and evaluated bidding packages and maintained complete oversight for contractor selection; interacted with a diverse team of architects, engineers and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve issues, and optimize project results.

Various Temporary Employment Experiences in the US

1992 to 1996

Architect & Showroom Manager

ATMA Gruppo - Italy

İstanbul

1986 to 1996

    Drove aggressive business development, client relations and design strategies to grow annual revenue by 500%.

    Maintained oversight for all sales, marketing and installation coordination; received recognition as organizations highest performance sales representative for 2 consecutive years.

Education

Bachelors in Division of Architecture

Istanbul Technical University -

İstanbul

CORE COMPETENCIES

    Create, Read and Interpret Blueprints • Creativity & Innovation

    Client Relationship Management • Autocad/20/20 Software Programs

    Develop/Adhere to Project Budgets • Adaptable, Excel in a Fast-Paced Environment

    Identify Key Decision Makers • Interface with Manufacturer Representatives

    Full Cycle Sales Processes • Product Selection/Materials Management

    Expert Level Interior Design • Develop Comprehensive Project Scope

Design Coordinator

Hondo Valley, LA

Supportive and open minded in every brilliant idea for the good of the team/company

The ability to listen in both parties in all their grievances that may arise in the team/company and somehow would find solutions on the problems

Welcoming and approaching customer/client through greetings, smiling so that they may feel your concerns and tolerance

Focused on the goal of the company that the result shall be affirmative and acceptable.

Hardworking and willing to participate in professional development programs

Manages and organizes work effectively under pressure

Performs and executes assignments efficiently through precision

Experienced and recognized in international business practices and skills

Work Experience

Design Coordinator

Lieu Haut Concept Angola

Luanda, Angola

Responsibilities:

Keep the record for sales order on each project

• Prepare the samples' finishes list as well as the individual schedule for client's reference
• To send queries to the client asking for control samples and other details related to the project
• Coordinate with the Purchaser for the materials needed in the project
• Follow up the approval of samples' finishes and shop drawings to the respective clients through outlook emails or call them
• To inform the client concerning the variation of orders based on the changes of finishes, designs and dimensions
• Keep the Production and Design progress reports updated for internal records
• Meet the client's respective representatives (Engineers, Designers, Project Managers) as necessary Advise the client for further review and approval for the finished product at the factory and to take an immediate action once changes in details may arise
• Coordinate with the client's appointed logistic company for delivery of goods
• Prepare Operation and Maintenance Manual and Warranty Certificates for their reference

Design Secretary / Document Controller

No Name Company

Responsibilities as Secretary:

• Assist the manager, design coordinator with the routine works
• Prepare weekly reports according to the agenda being discussed by the team
• To receive and transmit the correspondences to the clients/customers
• Amiable in receiving and transmitting calls to the respective clients/customers
• To inform and give an overview to the immediate supervisor for the projects on hand
• Respond to queries from clients/customers
• Keep the whole team informed and in the loop on all projects
• Maintain and update all programs of work (production & design) for all on going projects and submit them to the design supervisor.
• Making basic drafting i.e. CAD to PDF
• Perform other related tasks as necessary

Responsibilities as Document Controller:

• Maintain document control registers / documents for incoming and outgoing projects
• Ensure that the latest revision and approval status of drawings is kept updated
• Respond to queries regarding revision status of issued drawings / documents from engineering/drafting personnel.
• Record for production status reports for weekly / monthly meetings
• Ensure all hard and electronic copy distribution of controlled documents to focal point.
• Expedite and maintain acknowledgements to transmittals
• Manage the electronic and hard copy filing of project related technical documentation
• Ensure document quality filings to include completeness, accuracy in compliance with established procedures and updates.

Instructor of Benguela Crime Center

Criminology

November 2009 to March 2010

College of Science and Technology

Criminology Instructor of Southern Technological Institute of Angola

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

University of Luanda

Luanda

Skills

    Computer Literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Office)

    Basic Computer Aided Design

Design Team Leader

Work Experience

Design Team Leader

Main Consulting Services

Tampa, FL

2014 to 2015

Worked primarily as a drawing checker to ensure that all drawings where checked / reviewed for compliance to company quality assurance standards and engineering intent. Was responsible for ensuring that back drafting and checked design drawings where completed and correct. Provided constructive input and feedback to designers upon completion of project drawings. Checked structural, civil and mechanical drawing for PT Freeport Indonesia mines.

Drawing Checker / Senior Designer

Steel USA

Landmine, UT

2010 to 2014

    Develop preliminary designs for review and approval from site personnel and clients. Incorporated comments review and update drawings and complete general arrangements and detail design.

    Design all aspects of underground mining equipments and development. Develop detail layouts of equipment in 3D to provide field personal with the least amount of down time and fit up issues. Provided onsite engineering support as requested for potential engineering issues.

    Provide support for other designers and engineering personnel

    Review and check other designer drawings for accuracy and conformance to drafting and company standards.

Lead Designer

Great Oklahoma Minerals Corporation

Lahoma, OH

2006 to 2010

    Assigned to 55 million dollar plant expansion as a lead designer and liaison between GSL and its contract engineering service providers.

    Provided required documentation and drawings during the design phase to reduce cost of duplication of work.

    Generated new set of plant process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

    Coordinated with contractors in laying out new equipment in existing plant.

    Managed and control drawing documentation for the project.

    Managed contract designers providing drafting support for the project. Work closely with GSL engineering, operations and maintenance departments to ensure the plant site needs are addressed.

Industrial Designer

Nicaragua Bank International

Managua, Nicaragua

1999 to 2006

    Designed modifications to current plant equipment.

    Worked primarily with water treatment equipment.

    Created drawings of new equipment location and placement.

    Generated piping and instrumentation diagrams and piping isometrics.

    Provided customers with quality design and drafting services.

Drafting / Designer / Engineering Technician

Minerals and Diamonds, INC

Ross, UT

1990 to 2000

    Convert rough sketches into refined construction drawings

    Take field measurements, ensure project layouts and drawing specifications align

    Manage all phases of engineering drawings and document control process and edit capital requests as per direction of plant engineering

    Assist in project management of capital and operation maintenance projects

    Layout new equipment, screens, conveyors, bucket elevators, screws, crushers

    Design modifications of existing equipment

    Create and modify all drawings, P&ID's, electrical, mechanical, structural

    Implementation of flat file electronic storage system.

Commercial Estimator / Drafting

MoorPaint & Metal

Ross, UT

1980 to 1990

    Produce professional estimates based on architects plans and specifications for commercial storefront and glass requirements

    Projects range up to $400,000

    Responsible for completing shop drawings and submittals for all jobs

    Work directly with contractors and architects from design to completion of projects.

Drafting / Project Manager

North Dakota Equipment, Inc

Dakota City, DK

1970 to 1980

    Worked with customer and sales staff to produce design and submittal drawings.

    Directly involved with fabrication shop from start to finish.

    Managed projects that ranged from $10,000 to $110,000.

    Directly responsible for procurement of materials for manufacturing of overhead bridge cranes.

    Coordinated shipping and installation of all projects managed.

Drafting Leader / Line Layout Designer

Continental Pipe Manufacturing Company

Green Grove, NY

1960 to 1970

    Directly responsible for contractor submittal and manufacturing drawings, including distribution of approved drawings to the manufacturing plant

    Work with manufacturing facility during fabrication of large diameter piping to include layout of pipeline design

    Responsible for submittal drawing logs and document control.

Drafting / Project Manager / Commercial Products Estimator

Blue Mountain, Inc

Blue Mountain, VT

1950 to 1960

    Worked directly with clients requiring commercial storefront products

    Estimated product packages required for their needs and supplied customers with bids and product design, which included manufacturing drawings

    Worked with manufacturing facility through production and overseen product inspection.

Drafting / Project Engineer

Success International Inc

Ross, VT

1940 to 1950

    AutoCAD system specialist.

    Computer generated passenger boarding bridge designs and airport applications.

    Prepare engineering packages for international customers.

    Provide drawings and product application data for international tender documents, utilizing AutoCAD Release 12 and other application-related software.

Education

Bachelor in Science in Mechanical Engineering

Weber State University -

Ogden, UT

1940 to 1945

Associate in Science

Red Valley Community College -

Champlainville, VT

1930 to 1940

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Design

ITT Technical Institute -

General Murray Village, VT

1920 to 1930

Associate of Applied Science in physical

ITT Technical Institute -

San-Anselmo, FL

1910 to 1920

Designer CV

Must be versatile and skilled at working with type and understands communication design. Must be self-directed/minimal direction and the ability to be self-critical of their work. He puts his or her best effort forward at all times and has solid typography skills. The ideal person is self-motivated and can work from a rough draft to final preparation for editing.

Versatile and skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, must have trong Typography skills

Responsibilities usually include:

    Design/Conceptualize brand engagement pages
    Layouts, Conceptual Design
    Assisting in pitches and brainstorming
    Working with Senior Management
    Proper preparation for final editing
    Participate in selection of architectural finishes, interior furnishings, fabrics, lighting and other building specifications.
    Research and understand different materials, products and systems that accomplish the design goals of the project.
    Help develop design concepts, schemes, and plans.
    Produce detailed floor plans, elevations, details and shop drawings.
    Prepare design, finish, and furniture alternates and recommendations.
    Maintain and organize product and material libraries.
    Work and coordinate with project architects, managers, other designers and consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies through all phases of a project’s design and construction to ensure the project and design objectives are met.
    Assist in preparation of document and design revisions throughout the construction phase.
    Communicate with and manage client expectations in all aspects, including design, budget, and schedule.

Capabilities and Credentials:

At least Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field.

Working experience

    Excellent computer skills in different areas (for example, AutoCAD, Revit, proficiency with Adobe Suite, etc.)
    Knowledge of interior design and planning principles, and the design process, including furniture systems and specifications, color and materials.
    Experience in selecting interior details, materials, color selections, furniture and furnishings selections, lighting design, space planning and detailing.
    Knowledge of building and planning code requirements, construction costs and methods.
    Assist in strategic planning support for all emerging requirements, the development of the NSAW Real Property Master Plan, and expert facility condition analysis at sites across the extended enterprise.
    Assist in defining metrics and managing a multi-million dollar design and construction program, ensuring state-of-the-art facilities are delivered on time and within budget.
    Assist in developing strategies to optimize the use of limited space resources, modernizing space management processes by using technology to assist with developing solutions.
    Assist in maximizing the use of resources through effective business processes, improving Customer Relationships, and in providing space based on informed decisions.
    Proficient in building, life safety, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes.
    Possess customer service experience.

Designer, Creative Director, Project Manager, Marketing

Dark Side, VR

    Highly skilled in marketing, creative direction and project management initiatives. Proven ability to lead, coordinate and develop teams, effectively analyze, organize and multi-task to meet specific goals and targets on tight deadlines and on budget.
    18 years of experience in design, marketing, project management, typography and photography. My passion lies within the telling of the story through effective campaign management.

    Fully proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat, Kuler, Wordpress, Blog and Social Media Architecture. Strong working knowledge of HTML 5, Jquery, CSS and Internet methodologies.
    Extensive experience in Creative Direction, Marketing, Project Management, Account Management, Vendor Management, Client Relations, Retouching, Production Operations as well as Start-ups and Turnarounds.
    Extremely effective in hiring, training, and managing teams; strong understanding and use of contemporary business concepts to encourage creative ideas, increase productivity and retain quality personnel.
    Proficient in the implementation and documentation of procedures, cost reduction strategies, budgeting and problem solving.

Work Experience

Director of Marketing & Design
Mighty Design,
Albany, NY
September 2003 to November 2013

Built brand identity packages through campaign driven marketing leadership. Created a unique work flow centered around a central idea hub focused on our initiatives & inspirations, exploring passions, and executing processes. Great design comes from focused deliberate thought, external ideas and collaboration with peers regarding both the message and its delivery to the consumer.

At Mighty Design I always felt design should not stand in the way of the story, rather it should highlight your vision and bring the message front and center. My goals throughout my time here were to seek projects that allowed us to illustrate a client’s vision while locating the design and presentation barriers that the brand might be facing and expand beyond them. Coherent campaigns that could iterate meaningful brand message in modern ways while ensuring it still spoke to the core clientele was of the utmost importance.

    Creative Direction and Project Management of complex campaigns presenting compelling content to support and enhance corporate identity.
    Strong focus on brand storytelling to bring a captivating corporate message to the consumer connection plane.
    Skill set employed included Marketing, Communications, Presentation, Photography, Retouching, Design, Typogra- phy, Storytelling, Branding and Illustration.
    Robust project management synchronizing both internal and external players throughout the campaign progress. I was charged with keeping the team organized, on time and on task.
    Involvement from concept to completion with all projects.

Design Director
The James Bond Group
London, UK
August 2001 to August 2003

Design Director tasked with servicing premium packaging campaigns for clients. I conceived and assembled the department from the ground up, making it fully operational and profitable in under 3 months. Creative Director to in house designers as well as liaison with outside client designers, creating solutions and design direction to branding initiatives for their packaging projects. Extensive packaging design, retouching and post production for such clients as Scholastic, Elenis New York, Maharam, Biogen, MetLife, New York Post, Field Turf and the majority of colleges and Professional sports teams across the country. Responsible for meeting and main- training quality standards and project deadlines.

    Architect of the initial start-up of the design department for this established packaging company.
    Hired and managed a full staff servicing hundreds of clients from around the country.
    Built relationships with both clients and their design houses increasing the company's service level and response times to technical issues in translating brand message to packaging and display concepts.
    Art Directed the design department; kept the designers informed and updated on the cusp of graphic design trends.
    Interfaced with team members and parallel internal department to collectively unify and improve efforts in all creative project initiatives.

Client Relations Project Manager
Bell Corp
Toronto, On, Canada
June 1998 to April 2001

Head of a retouching and campaign teams servicing high end fashion accounts. Handled daily interactions between major accounts and their design projects from initial campaign development through the production process. Responsible for maintaining the highest quality to improve client satisfaction in this highly competitive market. Developed business with Nine West, DKNY, Kenneth Cole and Doncaster. Liaison for external brokerage houses translating client needs to our design teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

    Increased account work flow efficiency by 30% during first year while simultaneously maintaining our strict quality standards.
    Improved customer service through the bi-annual deadline driven fashion season by implementing increased client interaction and communication. Opened new lines of communication with account managers to provide real time updates to work flow, issue tracking, schedules and budgets.
    Interfaced with team members to collectively unify and improve efforts in all art direction / project management initiatives.

Director of Design & Production Operations, Inc.
Milestone, NY
January 1995 to June 1998

Orchestrated the start-up of a Design and a Production Department. Directed setup and operation of design work flows and graphic technologies essential to making the company competitive. Interfaced with all major clients to both determine and successfully meet specific customer project needs.

Responsible for the entire internal departmental operation as well as acting liaison with our largest clients including Maidenform, Scholastic, Razorfish, Decca, EMI, etc.

Handled management and budgeting initiatives for all projects resulting in a savings of $200,000 by the end of our first year in operation. Renegotiated vendor contracts thereby increasing discounts by another $50,000.

    Conceived and managed the startup of both the design and the production departments.
    Conducted all research regarding hardware and software to best support the clients unique needs from POP display, large format display pieces, seasonal catalogs, retouching and retail level labeling.
    Responsible for acquisition of all design software, including high end plate based imposition software essential to our clients complex die-cutting needs.
    Developed and implemented business strategies as they related to the integration of the newly created design and printing department, including SOP strategies to maximize communication with both internal and external departments.
    Hired both the design and prepress team and created an extremely ambitious, fast paced, and healthy work environment dedicated to producing the highest quality product for a demanding clientele.

Lead Project Manager
Applied General Design
New York, NY
January 1991 to December 1994

Lead a management team charged with the turnaround of a design and production facility supporting Columbia House's direct marketing needs. Restructured deteriorating production and operational procedures responsible for the business decline. Implemented numerous mission critical SOP's necessary to reestablish the 100% uptime essential to the division. Worked side by side with the Director of Manufacturing to rebuild relationships with client. Responsible for all site operations including quality control, project management, work flow streamlining, inter-division outsourcing and production management. Fine tuned performance deficiencies and moved account beyond a 30% annual growth rate.

    Provided hands on technical and project oriented work flow advice, which helped streamline the division production processes in order to become compatible with Columbia House's specific needs.
    Created the necessary departmental training and procedural manuals. Reorganized the staff into autonomous teams endowing them with ownership of their projects.
    Initiated weekly team reviews with clients assigned art director to improve both process and communications.
    Produced a detailed analysis of clients' goals and objectives which helped speed restructuring time by 35%.
    Established work flows with all printing vendors to move account towards Direct to Plate (CTP).
    Hired, trained and managed a complete departmental staff.

Project Manager
Traffic Line
New York, NY
January 1989 to January 1991

Managed an in-house Design department and achieved full production on schedule and under budget. Worked directly with clients, servicing several of Omnicom's multi-million dollar accounts which included the well known ad agencies BBDO, Lyons Lavey Nickel and Swift, KPR as well as other major accounts Polygram Records, Monet & MOMA to name a few. Responsibilities included equipment specifications / purchasing on a start-up budget, creative management, account management and design team growth.

    Continuously analyzed and controlled operating costs through time management, vendor selection and negotiation.
    Oversaw day to day operations including campaign management, brand message, budgeting, scheduling & reporting.
    Oversaw large scale design and retouching projects for some of New York's most well known companies. Hands on involvement from concept to completion.
    Implemented a standardized desktop environment, produced detailed operational manuals, and reorganized the design department project work flow.

Education

B.F.A. in Communication
Syracuse University -
Syracuse, NY
1978

Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful (Dieter Rams, designer industriel allemand).