Highly motivated electrical engineering professional with 30 years experience managing engineering projects and developing industrial applications for large commercial corporations. Proven hands-on experience in managing all phases of engineering projects, including: estimating, scheduling, planning, designing, building, testing and supervision. Strengths include knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical, architectural, and mechanical engineering fields.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bardac Drives, Inc. Nov. 2004 – Present
Stevensville, MD
Supervisor
Responsible for customization, assembly, and testing of electrical panels for a mid-scale manufacturer of AC and DC motor drives. Manages production schedules, supervises personnel, and maintains inventory control for the plant. Interprets schematics and engineering drawings, completes layout and assembly of complex electrical panels, manages testing and quality control, and interfaces with customers.
Design House Kitchens, Inc. Jun. 2004 – Nov. 2004
Laurel, MD
Designer / Estimator
Working from architectural drawings, responsible for estimating kitchen and bathroom installation costs for commercial and residential developers. Created material take-offs from drawings and utilized specialized software (20-20 Technologies) to generate 3-D renderings from 2-D design layouts. Acted as technical liaison between sales, customer clientele, and external contractors.
ChesaTek, Inc. Oct. 1989 – Nov. 2004
Grasonville, MD
President
Self-employed designer and electrical engineering consultant in the induction heating field. Identified new methods of heating and made improvements to existing applications using induction heating. Worked with customer engineering and facility staffs to implement changes to accommodate modifications in manufacturing methods. Served as primary project manager, designer and facilities architect for an application within a large manufacturing facility. Coordinated approval for the design and plant layout from the FDA, provided design expertise and subsequent plant oversight until completion of the project. This involved evaluating bids from outside contractors, identifying the scope of work, scheduling tasks and ensuring the project stayed on time and within budget.
Pillar Industries, Inc. Oct. 1986 – Oct. 1989
Columbia, MD
Senior Design Engineer
Key member of transition team responsible for organizing the transfer of RF technology development work from Westinghouse to Pillar. Coordinated opening a new office in the Maryland area to accommodate the transition of equipment and personnel. Duties included designing the layout of the office and manufacturing areas, identifying equipment needs, NEC compliance, calculating electrical load requirements and locations throughout the facility. Coordination of work with subcontractors.
Senior Engineer
Project engineer, responsible for all phases of equipment customization, from specifying customer requirements through designing, building, testing, and installation at customer sites. Managed engineering projects involving the modification of standard equipment to fulfill customer requirements. Responsibilities included design, manufacturing support, customer training, testing, startup, and field support. Created technical proposal illustrations. Responsible for providing technical sales assistance and training. Started as draftsman and progressed to Senior Engineer in 10 years.
EDUCATION
BSEE - Johns Hopkins University
AA - Architectural Drafting - Catonsville Community College
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Diverse background and abilities in several engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and architectural.
· Excellent drafting skills, both manual and CAD. Ability to visualize designs and generate two and three-dimensional drawings using standard drafting techniques.
· Strong experience in managing projects from start to finish, coordinating with other disciplines and team members.
· Ability to analyze customer needs and product requirements and translate them to creative designs, proposals, and alternatives.
· Experienced at handling many jobs at once through organizational skills, scheduling and paying attention to the details.
· Strong experience in estimating project costs and material take offs.
· Experience with National Electrical Code requirements.
· Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD 2000 and MS Office applications.
HONORS
Created several technical proposal illustrations that helped Westinghouse win major contracts. One of these drawings is on display at Ford Motor Company.
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