Matthew W. Smith

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Lenoir, NC 28645 acgx8q@r.postjobfree.com Home: 828-***-****

Mechanical Engineer

Accomplished and dedicated professional technical student with an insatiable curiosity,

possessing a diverse set of skills produced from experience in management, research and

development, art, and manufactured goods production. Highly skilled in generating unique

perspectives to solve challenging problems proven to increase efficiency, simplify fabrication,

eliminate waste, and contribute substantially to the bottom line. Offer advanced skills in MS

Office Suite, Auto Cad, and product development.

Key Skills

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Project Management Aesthetics Adaptive

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Training Communication Positive

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Procedure Writing Multi-tasking Versatile

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Innovative Design Problem Solving Dependable

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Brainstorming Organization Resourceful

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Analysis Methodical Determined

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Ergonomics Interpersonal Curious

PROFESSIONAL EXPEIRENCE

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute 2012 to

Present

Mechanical Engineering- 3.98 GPA- Presidents list all five semesters

Corning Cable Systems 1999 to 2003, 2007 to 20012

Research and development associate 2007 to 2012

Maintenance Technician 2001 to 2003

Production Technician 1999 to 2001

Consistently promoted during 9 year tenure with Corning, culminating in managing projects for

Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Goodyear, and US Government. Accomplishments include:

• Invention of the year 2012- Revolutionized the building of fiber optic assemblies and

covering components resulting in a twelve million dollar cost savings.

• Creation and management of innovation deployment center. Enabling the installation and

testing of fiber optic assemblies.

• Twenty three patents applied for and eighteen trade secrets that enabled simplified

fabrication, time savings, part savings, and the ability to re-work unsatisfactory pieces.

• Training of associates on production processes in Mexico, Poland, and Europe.

• Creation of testing processes and equipment for several key projects.

Sam’s Club 1994 to 1999, 2006 to 2007

Loss Prevention Manager 2006 to 2007

Department Manager 1994 to 1999

Night Stock Clerk 1994

Promoted quickly into management in three months from hard work, interpersonal skills, and

complete dedication. Re-hired into loss prevention to serve fourteen locations. Accomplishments

include:

• Installation and management of cameras and recording devices for fourteen locations.

• Preventing theft by capturing shoppers trying to exit facility without paying for

merchandise and overseeing their court cases for prosecution.

• Maintaining stock levels and appearance of store that resulted in club of the year on two

separate occasions.

• Developed relationships with sales associates that positively impacted performance and

morale.

Maola Milk 2005 to 2006

Route Manager 2005 to 2006

Overseen the Ballantyne and Pineville areas ensuring adequate stock, timely service, and selling

of new products. Accomplishments include:

• Lowest returns in area (.43%) resulting in an eight hundred dollar bonus every month.

• One hundred percent customer satisfaction during my tenure.

• Ninety-eight percent on time deliveries for all customers.

Bealer Wholesale 2003 to 2005

Route Salesman 2003 to 2005

Delivered and sold Budweiser products for the Ballantyne and Pineville areas ensuring abundant

stock, selling of new products, display building, and cleanliness of store locations.

Accomplishments include:

• One hundred percent customer satisfaction.

• One hundred percent on time deliveries.

• Highest sales increase for market area 2005

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