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I always seek work which offers hands-on participation with both Production and Design on pieces of fine craftsmanship. My ideal workplaces balance technology with technique and combine the importance of good work with a sense of fun and community.

SKILLS

Broad metalworking skills including:
- Hand work
- Abrasive finishing, both manual and mechanical
- Manual Machining
- CNC Machining (milling, turning & programming)
- Heat Treatment and Cryogenic Processing
- Material selection
- Jig and Fixture Design
Leatherworking experience including:
- Hand work
- Heavy machine sewing
- Familiarity with other industrial leatherworking equipment
Industrial Design
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
Excellent Computer Fluency
Effective Communication and Team Building
Experience with Just-In-Time Manufacturing techniques

Familiarity with the following machine tools:
- Johnford Vertical Machining Center with FANUC Oi-M or 18M Control
- Topper Horizontal Lathe with FANUC Oi-T Control
- Matsuura VMCs with older YASNAC Controls
- Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machines
- Manual reciprocating surface grinders

EXPERIENCE

2008-Present: , Santa Fe, New Mexico
Positions held:
- Custom Product Designer

2007-2008: , Santa Fe, New Mexico
Positions held:
- Production Leatherworker
- Product Design - Prototype Builder

2002-2007: , Warren, Maine
Positions held:
- Designer, Researcher and CAD Developer
- Blade Shop:
  - Team Lead (team of 6)
  - Research and Development - Heat Treatment and CNC Laser Blanking
- Spokeshave Group:
  - Team Lead (team of 2-3)
  - New Product Development
  - CNC Machinery Programmer
- Production Machinist

1998-2002: Undergraduate Information Technology major at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
Positions held:
- Studio Teaching Assistant in the Information Technology Department
  - Aided professor in a hands-on instructional environment
- Grader in the Information Technology Department
  - Edited and scored student papers and web design projects
- Web Designer - Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum
  - created the Society's website in cooperation with Prof. Wade Robison