About Neil

OBJECTIVE:

To find a responsible and challenging position involving mechanical or conceptual design engineering in a fast paced office environment with promotional opportunities. These would be areas where my experience and educational background could be applied for maximum growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in Training and Supporting both SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Training and hands on experience of SolidWorks and AutoCAD in industry

Complete understanding of SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Orthographic, isometric and three-dimensional detail of machined, sheet metal, and cast parts

Assemblies of Mechanical projects in orthographic and exploded views

Applied board drafting skills

Applied hands on SolidWorks operations (96, 97, 97+, 98, 98Plus, 99, 2000, 2001 & 2001PLUS)

Applied hands on AutoCAD operations (Release 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2000LT & 2000)

Consultant work with Windows Skills, SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Computer tech issues

Hands on creation of STL models with Stratasys Prodigy prototype machine

EDUCATION:

M.T.I. College - (CCA Accredited, Authorized AutoCAD Training Center), Orange, CA 1994

Accredited Diploma (A.A.T.) degree in MECHANICAL DESIGN & DRAFTING
Autodesk Certification - AutoCAD operations

Huntington Beach High School - 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach CA, 92647

Academic schedule included 2 years of Drafting, 4 years of advanced Math

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

US CAD/ GoEngineer - 17130 Ventura Blvd. Encino CA, 91316 - - - - 3-½ yrs 11/97 to 5/01

Received SolidWorks Certification - August 98

Head of Technical Support.
Training students in SolidWorks.
Consulting with customers on problem solving.
Finding best practices for companies.
Helping companies find fastest way to market with SolidWorks product.

Hartwell Corporation- 900 S. Richfield Rd. Placentia CA, 92780 - - - - 3 yrs 12/94 to 11/97

Drafting redline drawings on AutoCAD R12W, R13, & R14 and SolidWorks
Mechanical Design of Fasteners and Latches for Aircraft
CAD/CAM Team member
Answered SolidWorks & AutoCAD questions

Consulting

Lucy Light Tech.- Venice, CA - - - - 1 yr 11/99 to 11/00

Design of new technology ergonomic flashlight still in development
Design done in SolidWorks 2000
Small Plastic Mechanical parts
Design needed to fit in the palm of the hand and be ergonomic
Design of plastic molded components with integrated IC chip for function

Western Filter. - Valencia, CA - - - - 1-weekend 6/00

Redraw of a 30-part assembly into SolidWorks done in a 2D CAD package
Mechanical Pump for sales drawings and design review for Engineers at Western Filter

GEPI Elec.- Venice, CA - - - - 2 months 4/01 to 6/01

Return Client also owns Lucy Light Tech
Design done in SolidWorks 2001
Check for form and function fitting requirements
Redraw and redesign of new technology power conservatory
Models, Assemblies, and Drawings done per MIL-STD-100
Created parts in SolidWorks to have rapid prototyping quoted and printed with

Studio Roundhouse- Los Angeles, CA - - - - - 1-week project

Concept design of handle for Targus computer bags
Created rendered models for concept understanding

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:

SolidWorks and all Add-ons (96, 97, 97+, 98, 98Plus, 99, 2000 and 2001) 6 ½ years
PDM/Works 99, 2000, 2001
EMBassyWorks
GeometryWorks
Text Effects
AutoCAD release 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2000LT & 2000 8 years
AutoCAD AME release 2.1, 5 ½ years
Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT, 2000 & XP 9 years
MS Office Suite and multiple other programs

References available upon request