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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)
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Successfully operated and maintained a
private satellite office throughout my employment tenure.
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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.
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Implemented product changes in design
and engineering based upon product review and testing..
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Consulted with designers and
manufacturing engineers to facilitate the engineering
process.
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Created comprehensive instruction
sheets for furniture assembly and use.
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Produced product information drawings
used by manufacturing, customer service, and advertising.
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Supported northeast divisions with
software technical support and troubleshooting.
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Conducted periodic Solid Edge
training workshops.
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Participated in establishing
engineering standards.
Ethan Allen, Inc.,
Randolph Division,
Furniture Detailer & CNC Programmer,
Randolph, VT; (10 years - 1992 to 2002)
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Engineered 3D models and 2D detail
drawings from design sketches using Solid Edge 3-D
and AutoCAD 2D software for domestic manufacturing.
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Programmed CNC machinery (including
Jig design and part layout).
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Effectively operated various types of
conventional and CNC woodworking machinery for
daily production.
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Trained employees in Quality
Education System (QES)
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Evaluated safety standards to
anticipate packaging and safety testing issues.
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Responsible for packaging/shipping
specifications.
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Custom designed and processed special
orders.
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Coordinated quality audit reporting
and recording.
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Provided customer service as
required.
DuBois & King, Inc.,
CAD Operator / Draftsman,
Randolph, VT; (4 years - 1986-1990)
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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.
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Created line and bar graphs for
company presentations.
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Provided customer service as
required.
Still Waters Studio,
Owner/Operator,
Littleton, ME; (4 Years - 2005 to Current)
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Produce professional scenic, wedding
and portrait photography.
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Create cost-effective portrait and
wedding packages that provide maximum variety to customers
at a
competitive price.
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Schedule appointments for portrait
sittings and weddings.
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Maintain accounting and bookkeeping
records.
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Design
a professional website for the studio including the development of
online proof viewing services.
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Create advertising to promote the
studio.
RELATED
SKILLS
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AutoCAD software:
Proficient in AutoCAD 2-D Software
(including customizations)
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Solid Edge software:
Proficient in Solid Edge 3-D Modeling
Software
Working knowledge of Insight Connect
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CNC
Programming
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Accounting/Bookkeeping
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MS
Office XP including Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Acrobat Professional
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Windows
2000 Professional
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Windows XP Professional
EDUCATION
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MindLeaders.com, Windows 2000 Basics:
Server, 2002
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Solid Edge Training, Atlanta, GA.,
2001
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Philip Crosby Association II, Inc.,
Quality Educational System, 2001
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Anderson American Corporation CNC
operation, 1999
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CMS North America Basic CNC programming and operation, 1996
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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
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