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Experience

  • ENGINEERING DRAFTER/TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR Alutiiq · Full-time Jun 2020 – Present 5 yrs 6 mos Colorado Springs, CO, United States • Support government Configuration Management (CM) and the TOMA team.
    • Update Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) drawings and 3D models from engineering red line drawings.
    • Using AutoCAD, Corel Draw, Viso, and other vector software to create new or update illustrations for T.O.’s
    • Created 2D exploded views from 3D models using Solidworks for illustrated parts breakdown to be incorporated into the T.O.’s.
    • Research available system and documentation as projects dictate, and restructure drawing database hierarchy to accommodate need structure changes.
    • Actively supported SNP with the submission and delivery of Mobile Communication Vehicle (MCV) modification drawings from Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) for PDM vehicle modifications.
    • Integrate modified documents from KCNSC drafting personal and SNP task lead into the existing system drawing package and modify the overall drawing tree.
    • Provide engineering team support locating drawings and needed documentation packages for task including MCV battery charger replacement, ADU W2 cable rebuild, PCPU repair, and display slide rail replacement.
  • ILLUSTRATOR/DESIGNER ENTEGEE ENGINEERING · Full-time Nov 2017 – Jun 2020 2 yrs 7 mos Davenport, IA, United States • Work with John Deere and Komatsu creating illustrations for product and repair manuals using CREO and Adobe Illustrator.
    • Coordinate with John Deere manufacturing engineering to create Illustrations and work instructions for the plant manufacturing team.
    • Created a video for the assembly of the John Deere wheel loader for training purposes.
    • Designed fixtures for assembly, welding, work holding, special tools used in machining and assembly.
    • Determined practical approach to determining tolerance as it relates to manufacturing, assembly, and welding.
    • Used computerized design and CAD tools including CREO, SolidWorks, and Inventor to perform job requirements.
    • Active knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, and new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping).
  • REVERSE ENGINEER GEOMETRIC AMERICAS INC. · Full-time Dec 2008 – Nov 2017 8 yrs 11 mos Davenport, IA, United States • Studied existing tool design and extracting that information to determine how the pieces fit together when the original blueprint is no longer available.
    • Collected abstracted information and create a conceptual model using CREO CAD software, with each piece of the model explaining its function in the overall structure.
    • Worked with John Deere Combine harvester S-Series manufacturing engineers to review the CAD models and test it in various scenarios as a guide for new tooling requirements.
  • PRODUCT DESIGN AMSTED RAIL · Full-time Oct 2001 – Dec 2008 7 yrs 2 mos St. Louis, MO, United States • Assisted product engineering in creating technical drawings of cast iron side frame and bolster for rail car trucks.
    • Created a database for all existing technical drawings and design data to keep track of drawing revisions.
    • Produced prototype 3D models for stress and functional test.
    • Assisted in defining product specifications and designing fully functional product.
  • MECHANICAL DESIGNER PLANET TOOL AND ENGINEERING · Full-time Nov 1996 – Oct 2001 4 yrs 11 mos O'Fallon, MO, United States • Designed and created technical drawings for custom automation machine.
    • Sourced material and worked with vendors to procure OEM parts and equipment.
    • Created 3D concept models and virtual simulations for design review and approval.
    • Retrofit mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems for automation machine, jigs and fixture assembly.
  • LOGISTIC ENGINEER/ILLUSTRATOR Boeing · Full-time Jun 1989 – Nov 1996 7 yrs 5 mos St. Louis, MO, United States • Responsible for the retrofit of the F-15 aircraft.
    • Researched and analyzed different F-15 configurations to determine different retrofit changes for each aircraft.
    • Procured hardware and tools need to install new equipment.
    • Provided to the Air Force retrofit kits which comprised of parts, hardware, illustrations and documents for installing new equipment.
  • AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MECHANIC United States Navy · Full-time Feb 1983 – Feb 1987 4 yrs China Lake Acres, CA, United States • Maintaining and repairing onboard systems, such as hydraulic pumps, auxiliary power systems and more
    • Maintaining aircraft landing gear, brakes, pneumatic systems and related components
    • Inspecting and replacing hydraulic system components
    • Repairing aircraft fuselage, wings, airfoils, seats, wheels and tires, controls and mechanisms
    • Installing and rigging aircraft flight control surfaces
    • Assembling metal components to make repairs to aircraft exterior.
    • Performing daily, preflight, postflight and other types of aircraft inspections

Education

  • Upper Iowa University Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, 4.0 2018 – 2020 Activities and Societies: null • Advertising Design
    • Branding
    • Consumer Behavior
    • Digital Photography and Editing
    • Digital Video and Editing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Typography
    • Web Publishing and social media
  • John A Logan College Asocciate of Applied Science, Computer Aided & Drafting, 4.0 1987 – 1989 Activities and Societies: null • Manufacturing process
    • Metallurgy
    • Technical drafting
    • Computer graphics
    • Materials
    • CAD/CAM operation
    • Industrial design
    • Technical physics

Other experience

  • Skills • ASME Y14 Standards
    • CorelDraw
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Solid Works 2D/3D
    • AutoCAD 2D
    • Cero Elements 2D/3D

Licenses & Certifications

  • SolidWorks Associate, Mechanical Design D'Assault Systemes May 2024 – Present

Stats

Age: 63

Joined: October 12, 2020

Last seen: November 19, 2025

Languages

English Professional working proficiency

Location

Colorado Springs, United States