Manufacturing Construction

CALVIN K. CROKER

***** **** ******* ******?Houston, TX 77071 832-***-****?

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Technical Professional

Versatile Professional offering significant skills in the following areas:

< Proven success in developing new designs from concept to completion;

execute changes and enhancements to existing designs to achieve required

results; consistently meet specified timelines and delivery dates

< Demonstrated ability to respond to client needs in support of complex

industrial and manufacturing projects; collaborate as key contributor

with engineering, manufacturing and construction personnel in diverse

industries

< Maintain strong commitment to quality and safety initiatives; highly

multitasking in fast-paced environments with heavy workloads; equally

effective independently and in team endeavors; enthusiastically assume

additional responsibilities

< Proficient with computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook,

AutoCAD, and Solid Works; trained in various testing techniques and

lean manufacturing methods

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: quickly acquire new skill sets; take

initiative; effective problem solver; available to travel for job

requirements; dedicated to attainment of organizational goals

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Professional Experience

Fleetgistics, Houston, Texas - 11/2011 to 11/2012

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

< Assist with the coordination of time-sensitive materials to clients

throughout the Houston area.

V & V Engineering, Houston, Texas - 1/2011 to 7/2011 (Contract)

DESIGNER

< Prepared detailed designs of structures based on calculations of weights,

loads and tolerances for the entire structure arrangement. Created

drawings, bill of materials and specifications of components to ensure

accurate construction.

Bechtel Corp, Houston, Texas - 2007 to 2009

DESIGNER

< Provided schematic illustrations of functional relationships of piping,

instrumentation and system equipment components as member of design group

for a new construction project doubling the capacity of an existing

facility.

< Analyzed specifications of valves, pumps, compressors and mechanical

components to ensure proper placement to facilitate installation,

operation and repair of equipment. Prepared initial concept designs

during various phases of construction to meet critical timelines.

< Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate change orders and

modifications with engineering and construction personnel to ensure

documentation and implementation of changes met specifications and safety

standards.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

< Successfully completed design of refinery distribution system and

deliverables ahead of schedule, saving the company critical time and

resources.

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Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), Houston, Texas - 2005 to 2006

DESIGN ENGINEER INTERN

< Worked with midsize manufacturing companies to develop and design product

prototypes for post-production.

< Consulted with client manufacturing and marketing staff to evaluate

requirements, and proposed design options to modify manufacturing and

assembly specifications for production of existing device.

< Integral part of team responsible for 2D and 3D modeling of detailed

designs, resolving problems and modifying designs required to produce

working pre-production prototype for client testing and evaluation.

< Served on part-time basis, averaging 30 hours weekly while carrying full

academic load.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

< Finalized design used in product that reduced costs by 30% and increased

consumer safety.

< Successfully produced cost-effective and functional prototype displaying

tolerances and properties representative of the final product design.

Education/Affiliations

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

< Keep current on latest trends in engineering, with ongoing training on 3D

design software.

< Green energy technology - SER, Inc., Houston, Texas (2010)

< HVAC training - 108 hours of classroom studies with labs - Cooper

Refrigeration, Dallas, Texas - 2010

< Lean manufacturing training - TMAC, Houston, Texas - 2006

University of Houston, Houston, Texas - 12/2006

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - Mechanical Engineering Technology

< Completed several significant projects to incorporate skills learned in

mechanics of materials, experimental methods, and engineering analysis.

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