Gary P. Farnham

 ADDRESS: 188 Littleton Station Rd.
                   Littleton, ME 04730
PHONE: 207-538-9492
PHONE: 802-272-3589 (Cell)

  

OBJECTIVE

Develop a long term relationship with furniture designers and/or manufacturers in which my extensive
knowledge of furniture detailing, construction and hands-on cabinet making experience may be utilized from
my satellite location.


WORK EXPERIENCE

Ethan Allen Global, Inc., Product Design Engineer,
Danbury, CT (7 years - 2002 to 2009)

  • Successfully operated and maintained a private satellite office throughout my employment tenure.

  • Engineered 3D models and 2D detail drawings from corporate design sketches 
         using Solid Edge 3-D and AutoCAD 2D software for both domestic and offshore manufacturing.

  • Implemented product changes in design and engineering based upon product review and testing..

  • Consulted with designers and manufacturing engineers to facilitate the engineering process.

  • Created comprehensive instruction sheets for furniture assembly and use.

  • Produced product information drawings used by manufacturing, customer service, and advertising.

  • Supported northeast divisions with software technical support and troubleshooting.

  • Conducted periodic Solid Edge training workshops.

  • Participated in establishing engineering standards.

Ethan Allen, Inc., Randolph Division, Furniture Detailer & CNC Programmer,
Randolph, VT; (10 years - 1992 to 2002)

  • Engineered 3D models and 2D detail drawings from design sketches using Solid Edge 3-D
    and AutoCAD 2D software for domestic manufacturing.

  • Programmed CNC machinery (including Jig design and part layout).

  • Effectively operated various types of conventional and CNC woodworking machinery for
    daily production.

  • Trained employees in Quality Education System (QES)

  • Evaluated safety standards to anticipate packaging and safety testing issues.

  • Responsible for packaging/shipping specifications.

  • Custom designed and processed special orders.

  • Coordinated quality audit reporting and recording.

  • Provided customer service as required.

DuBois & King, Inc., CAD Operator / Draftsman,
Randolph, VT; (4 years - 1986-1990)

  • Created clean, accurate and detailed finished drawings from engineers' sketches and work prints in
    the following areas: water/sewer; electrical; landscaping; property surveys; and landfill closures.

  • Created line and bar graphs for company presentations.

  • Provided customer service as required.

Still Waters Studio, Owner/Operator,
Littleton, ME; (4 Years - 2005 to Current)
  • Produce professional scenic, wedding and portrait photography.

  • Create cost-effective portrait and wedding packages that provide maximum variety to customers
    at a competitive price.

  • Schedule appointments for portrait sittings and weddings.

  • Maintain accounting and bookkeeping records.

  •  Design a professional website for the studio including the development of online proof viewing services.

  • Create advertising to promote the studio.

RELATED SKILLS

  • AutoCAD software:
          
    Proficient in AutoCAD 2-D Software (including customizations)

  • Solid Edge software:
          
    Proficient in Solid Edge 3-D Modeling Software
           Working knowledge of Insight Connect

  • CNC Programming

  • Accounting/Bookkeeping
  • MS Office XP including Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint
  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Acrobat Professional

  • Windows 2000 Professional
  • Windows XP Professional

EDUCATION

  • MindLeaders.com, Windows 2000 Basics: Server, 2002

  • Solid Edge Training, Atlanta, GA., 2001

  • Philip Crosby Association II, Inc., Quality Educational System, 2001

  • Anderson American Corporation CNC operation, 1999

  • CMS North America Basic CNC programming and operation, 1996
  • Rhode Island School of Photography, Providence, RI, 1984

PERSONAL

As a very detail-oriented person, I always strive to be accurate and honest in all that I do. The ability to learn new concepts quickly enables me to adapt to new technology and techniques which contribute to my professional success. Diligence and organization are also important traits I employ daily.  In addition, I like to keep a positive attitude with the hope of motivating those with whom I communicate.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

  

Gary P. Farnham

Product Design Engineer & Photographer
188 Littleton Station Rd.,
Littleton, ME 04730 · 207-538-9492
gary@stillwatersstudio.net

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