PATRICK DEE RANKIN
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