Work Experience

Detailer Trainee - Nucor Building Systems

May 2015 - Present

• Coordinate customer requirements, drawings and specifications in order to provide joist and deck layout drawings and bills of materials
• Generate 3D models of primary and secondary structural framing
• Build connections and design for unique conditions
• Create assembly reports for fabrication, parts list for shipping, and drawings for erection
• Work on several projects concurrently with minimal supervision
• Heavy team-oriented environment

Adjunct Professor - IPFW

August 2015 - Present

• Instructed students in MET 223 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Modelling and Design
• Students create dimensioned detailed production drawings from 3-D models
• Students create 3-D solid model assemblies and assembly drawings
• Students apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to production drawings

Videographer - Sweetwater Sound

Nov 2012 - May 2015

• Worked with a team to create traffic-driving videos for Sweetwater's product web pages: youtube.com/SweetwaterSound
• Collaborated with a multitude of Product Specialists, Musicians and CEOs to market professional and consumer grade products
• Increased Sweetwater's video output by incorporating engineering knowledge to speed up the editing process
• A new position was created for me as an "Oportunity Hire" based on my internship performance
• Our video team creates over 700 videos per year

Videographer - SweetCars

Jan 2013 - May 2015

• Worked individually creating video to sell exotic sports cars, and detailing products for SweetCars: youtube.com/SweetCarsGallery
• Exotic car videos aided or directly resulted in the sale of all individual cars filmed in 2014
• Enhanced SweetCars Business-to-Business relations due to detailing and product videos

MCET Computer Lab Technician - IPFW

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

• Supervised up to 20 students at a time
• Instructed students in CAD Drafting, Solid Modeling, and Microsoft Office
• Maintained computer hardware and printers

Student Tutor - IPFW

Nov 2009 - Dec 2012

• Tutored students in engineering, math and statistics courses
• Advised students on organization and classroom success
• Encouraged students to make connections and work with others

Carwash Attendant - Stellhorn Wash 'N Go

Feb 2003 - Nov 2008

• Managed standard operations of cleaning, sales and customer service
• Assisted in maintaining materials and machinery
• Trained new employees

Education

BFA Visual Communication & Design - Dec 2013

IPFW: Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

• Experience in the fields of video editing, photography, digital imaging, graphic design, typography, organic digital modeling and animation
• Understanding of the elements and principles of design
• Worked well individually and in group collaboration

BS Mechanical Engineering Technology - June 2012

IPFW: Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

• Studied an array of Mechanical Engineering Technology topics with strength in solid modeling
• Key Courses Include:
  • 2D CAD
  • 3D CAD Tool & Fixture Design
  • Statics Stress & Strain
  • Strength of Materials
  • Engineering Economy
  • Fluid Power
  • Applied Fluid Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Basic Machining
  • Programming Auto Systems
  • Machine Elements
  • Dynamics & Mechanisms
  • Engineering Materials
  • C Programming Fundamentals

CNC Machining Intermediate Certificate - Aug 2011

IPFW: Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

• Wrote programs for lathe and milling centers
• Studied good-practice methods for programming
• Had hands-on with tool changing and machine use

Manufacturing Engineering Quality Certificate - June 2012

IPFW: Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

• Studied techniques of maintaining and improving quality of manufacturing processes
• Key Courses Include:
  • Industrial Management
  • Techniques of Maintaining Quality
  • Elementary Statistical Methods
  • Statistical Quality Control
  • Advanced Metrology

Skills

General

• Photography
• HTML5 / CSS3
• Graphic Design
• Presentations
• Speeches
• Voice Acting
• 3D Modeling
• CAD Drafting
• CAD Assembly and Modeling
• CNC Machining

Software

• Windows
• Mac OS
• Final Cut
• Premiere
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Word
• Excel
• Powerpoint
• SketchUp
• Solid Edge
• Solid Works
• Maya
• Mudbox
• Audacity

Video

• Filming
• Directing
• Editing
• Audio Recording
• Lenses
• Product Demonstrations
• Automotive Video
• Interviews
• ADR

Projects and Awards

Gold Addy Award - Student: Integrated Campaigns, Business-to-Consumer

Jan 2013

• For work in Video, Graphic Design and Web Coding on a mockup Student Presidential Election Campaign
• Deliverables include: 30 second video, website, yard sign, bumper sticker, button and bus hut ad
• Team Members: Uzoma Albert, Curtis Waters

Fixture Design for a Continuous Micro Abrasive Wire Blasting Process

May 2011

• Worked in a team to develop a continuous wire abrasive blasting process for Fort Wayne Metals
• Selected existing parts, designed new fixtures, and theorized testing
• In charge of primary solid model assembly and drafting
• Arranged reports, presentations and meetings with FWM Staff
• Proposed a testing method utilizing a Design of Experiments
• Team Members: Vinh Tran, Matt Patterson, Hai Le

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