PATRICK DEE RANKIN

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BROOKFIELD, IL 60513

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Patrick Rankin - Fine Art - Fine Art America - FineArtAmerica

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results oriented professional Public Artist / Design Engineer with eleven

(11+) years in the engineering aspects of CAD driven designs for

manufacturability fields with an extensive commercial arts background.

Responsibilities have encompassed products and processes created to fit new

item requirements, employee training, hands on construction, museum quality

restoration of art relics, model making for prototype molds and castings,

unique in field solutions, converting handmade drawings into computer

software programs, completing custom made designs both in 2D and 3D.

Experience has led to a thorough knowledge of Solid Works, Solid Edge,

engineering change notices, taking hand drawings and making an online

catalog database, tight tolerance design, sheet metal, clay, ceramics and

foundry environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

February 2009- Present

DAPRATO RIGALI STUDIOS, Chicago, IL.

Arts Specialist

June 2008 to February 2009

ELKAY, Broadview, IL

Design Engineer/SolidWorks (contract)

Family owned manufacturer of sink and accessories, porcelain and drawn

steel sinks, steel wire rinse baskets, and cutting boards.

. Established "Benchmark" for original parts, detailed drawings, GDT,

tolerance based assemblies, and ECNs for 3 lead engineers in the NPI

department

. Incorporated the use of different software such as AutoCAD,

SolidWorks, SolidEdge

. Microsoft Word 07, Access, Excel and Power Point, also some SW Vault

training

. Tolerance checks for liners etc.

October 2000 to April 2008

NATIONAL CYCLE OF MAYWOOD, Maywood, IL

Family owned manufacturer of hand-made products pertaining to the

motorcycle industry; Plastic windshields and zinc cast components, highly

competitive and fast pace atmosphere

Model Maker/Process Engineer

. Created Master Patterns for core products line: windshields, fairings,

and chrome-plated zinc cast accessories such as fender tips

. Accommodated for seals, liners gaskets and hardware in product deisgn

. Utilized model maker techniques to help the transition from

traditionally hand-made parts into 3D modeling software such as

SolidWorks and UGS

. Implemented the company's transition from hand-made prototypes to 3D

software-driven, and managed an in house zinc cast foundry for core

product line

November 1998 to March 2000

THE STIFFEL LAMP COMPANY, Chicago, IL

Internationally recognized leader in quality custom designed lighting and

plated finishes for high-end markets

Model Maker/Design Engineer

. Responsible for AUTOCAD driven designs used in making both original

patterns and molds

. All hardware, grommet and washers etc.

. Applied traditional classical carving techniques, to create lasting

detail in an actively used iron mold

. Oversaw transition of pattern to mold to production run, in a zinc

foundry

January 1990 to November 1995

SKYLINE DESIGN, Chicago, IL

Primarily an art glass company offering a mix of art mural and faux

finishes; Restaurant, Casino Themes and permanent Installations of custom

made decorative arts pieces

Art Director/Shop Artist

. Built a versatile 3D Art Studio and job shop that produced projects

with in-field expertise in the one of the most fast-paced environments

within the company

. Responsible for all code requirements for working parts ( lights,

water pumps etc. )

. Trained young artists in technique, shop safety and team etiquette, in

the Italian tradition of a statuary shop

January 1982 to February 1990

UNIVERSAL STATUARY CORPORATION, Chicago, IL

Traditional Italian family owned Statuary Company employing over 300 people

for more than 60 years

Master Sculptor/Art Director

. Apprenticed under traditional Italian Masters in the use of clay,

plasters and other methods related to mass production of giftware

statuary

. Success went to 80% of sculpts, to make production line based on

initial sales

. Introduced personal innovations affecting production lines, such as

paint stencils and retention shells for cement filled statues

September 1979 to October 1982

RICHARD RUSH STUDIOS, Chicago, IL

A small company headed by Richard Rush, an internationally recognized

Museum Exhibit Builder, known for his high-level technical knowledge,

quality workmanship and multi-media specialist

Shop Artist/Apprentice

. Apprenticed under former Army Corp of Engineer staff of exhibit

masters in every aspect of large scale design and construction in a

public environment

. Work habits and skills acquired were the most efficient use of time,

technical handling of materials, and problem solving

EDUCATION

TRITON COLLEGE, Chicago, IL September 2006 to June 2009

Continuing Education - Design Technology 2010 - 2011 GPA 3.7

SAIC, Chicago, September 1978 to June 1982

Advanced Engineering CAD Certificate

Bachelors in Technical Design (presently pursuing)

Public Art Installations

GPA: 4.0

FREELANCE ASSOCIATIONS

. Paint wizards of Hong Kong: Project leader in construction of 25'

centaur and 20' colossus monuments outside the Wuhan Plaza with 4

indoor pieces at life size (1996)

. DaPrato Rigali: Custom designed stained glass; expert restorations for

Chicago Archdiocese, sculptured originals (1990 to 2009)

. Design Toscano: Original sculptures for gargoyles, Large outdoor

pieces (1993 to 2007)

SKILLS

. Computer: Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Microsoft Word

2007, Excel and Power Point

. Technical: Expert in plaster hinge and rubber molds,

iron/zinc/aluminum/bronze castings, Plaster turnings, restorations and

architectural patterns

SOLIDWORKS/SOLIDEDGE FREELANCE PROJECTS 2009-2010

DaPrato Rigali- Various proposals include SW of an Entire Church,

Lighting and Table designs

Empire Bronze Company - Votive stand Design sand Advent wreath Designs

Brookfield Village Building Department - Construction/Plumbing

/Electrical permit drawings using SW

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