Skills & Qualifications
★ Graphic Design and Technical Drawing
★ Project Management for print production, metal fabrication, lighting design and historic restoration
★ Metal fabrication and product design / woodworking
Computer / Software Experience
★ Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
★ AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, SketchUp, SolidWorks
★ Microsoft Office including Publisher
★ Proficiency on both Windows and Mac operating systems
Professional Experience
2016-2017: Sawyer / Craftsman
Berdoll Sawmill | Cedar Creek, TX, www.berdollsawmill.com
★ Headed up a team producing high-quality, native Texas, hardwood lumber
★ Proposed and implemented time/cost saving optimizations to the production workflow
★ Assisted clients with lumber selection and processing
2016: Project Coordinator / Craftsman
Mockingbird Domestics | Austin, TX, www.mockingbirddomestics.com
★ Coordinated project production schedule, delegating tasks to appropriate workers
★ Prepared project specifications and drawings for craftsmen
★ Ordered and maintained inventory of materials
★ Metal fabrication, woodwork and finishing
2010-2015: Graphic Designer / Signage Specialist
Sir Speedy Printing and Marketing | Austin, TX, www.sirspeedy4092.com
★ Designed printed materials for clients across a variety of industries
★ Prepared and troubleshot incoming jobs for production
★ Operated wide format inkjet printers and sign making equipment
★ Managed IT for a team of ten (tech support, email admin and online account management)
2009: Machinist / CNC Mill Operator
Ferra Designs | Brooklyn, New York, www.ferradesigns.com
★ Operated CNC Milling Machines and Lathes
★ Metal finishing
2008-2009: Project Manager / Product Designer
Total Metal Resource | Brooklyn, New York, www.tmrnyc.com
★ Designed and engineered furniture, lighting and objects for high-end clients
★ Worked with architects and designers to carry out complex projects
★ Coordinated with trades and vendors for needed materials
★ Oversaw and managed custom metal fabrication projects
★ Assisted with fabrication
2004-2008: Project Manager / Technical Illustrator
Aurora Lampworks | Brooklyn, New York, www.auroralampworks.com
★ Oversaw and coordinated selected lighting fabrication and restoration projects
★ Created technical drawings and wiring diagrams for lighting and fabrication projects
★ Coordinated with trades and vendors for services and materials needed
★ Maintained servers, computers, network and company website
1998-2004: Production Manager (2002-2004) Assistant Production Manager (1998-2002)
Bauer Printing | Austin, Texas, www.bauerprinting.com
★ Designed and laid out printed materials for clients
★ Assisted customers and designers in creating and preflighting digital print materials
★ Implemented an Adobe PDF workflow and proofing system
★ Coordinated with paper and equipment suppliers
Education
1998 - Bachelor of Arts
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major areas of study: Photography, fine art, graphic design and broadcast communications
Achievements
2009 Brooklyn Designs exhibitor
Boy Scouts of America – Star Scout
Hobbies & Interests
Sculpture, Woodworking, Metalwork, Music, Photography, Gardening, Pickling, Geocaching,