Experience
Engineering Manager (ESPO Engineering)
Primarily a technical recruiting firm, ESPO maintained an internal engineering department to provide clients with modeling and drafting capabilities. I was presented with challenges that allowed me to acquire additional financial and personnel management skills. Leading the department afforded abundant opportunities to implement improvements to procedures and methods.
2017 - 2019
Asset Recording Draftsman (Taylors)
An Australian civil engineering and surveying firm. Initial responsibilities included importing survey data into development plans, with a focus on process improvements. My knowledge of 3D printing was soon put to use managing the operation of in-house equipment. Working in the industry on a different continent was a great experience that broadened my perspective and taught me new techniques that have been useful in the years since.
2016 - 2017
Engineering Team Lead (Icon)
In addition to continuing to draft shop drawings, I transitioned to a leadership/management role. This expanded My responsibility to include task assignments to a team of 4-10 engineers, managing CAD standards, and conducting employee reviews.
2012 - 2016
Design Engineer (Icon Identity Solutions)
Produced and edited shop drawings and bill of materials for indoor and outdoor commercial signage using AutoCAD for a leading North American sign manufacturer and brand management specialist. Duties included cost estimation, structural calculations, and employee training.
2009 - 2012
CAD Operator (MPE Systems & ERM)
Employed by several companies on a short-term basis, I was able to work a diverse range of projects in various industries. This allowed me to enhance my drafting and modeling skills with several different software packages.
2008 - 2009
Civil Engineering Intern (W-T Engineering)
While atending University, I worked seasonally in the civil engineering department of an nearby engineering firm when home on breaks. My responsibilities included preparing and editing site development, geometric, grading, and utility plans, along with site and utility detail sheets.
2006 - 2008
Skills
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
Solidworks
3D Printing
Inventor
Fusion 360
Education
2008
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering
Secondary Field of Study: Business Systems Integration & Consulting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign