Engineer Project Manager

Michael Warns

** ***** ******** ******, *******, IL 60148

Home: 630-***-**** Cell: 630-***-****

E-mail: abhexe@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To find a position where my technical skills, flexibility, and ability to

work with others will benefit me and the company I work for.

Summary:

. Many years experience in Designing, Drafting, and Engineering in a

variety of industries.

. A long history of supporting the Sales staff to help "close the

deal."

. Power user of AutoCAD and other CAD systems.

. Experienced user of QuickBooks and Microsoft Word and Excel.

. Multitasker who has balanced several job descriptions at the same

time.

. Quality centered and able to bring out the best in those around me.

. Creative problem solver and always on the lookout for new ways to

solve old problems.

. Flexible with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new systems and

succeed in new industries.

. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

. Enjoy working with others in a team environment.

Experience:

Project Engineer

Integrisys LLC, Chicago IL Fulltime contractor 2009 to 2010.

Responsible for the design and layout of integrated lighting, security,

automation, and entertainment systems for large homes and luxury

condominiums using AutoCAD. These systems included automated controls,

distributed audio, video, lighting, HVAC, access control, fire safety

systems, CCTV and security.

. Engineer residential low-voltage systems using Lutron, AMX, and

Control4.

. Clients mainly located on Chicago's Gold Coast and in the Trump

Tower.

Design Engineer

Trinity Technology, Crestwood, IL Direct: 2008, Consultant: To Present

Responsible for the design and layout of integrated security,

environmental, automation, and entertainment systems for very large homes

and yachts using AutoCAD. These systems include automated controls,

lighting, HVAC, water features, distributed audio and video, access

control, fire safety systems, CCTV, and safe rooms.

. Design and lay out residential and yacht low-voltage systems.

. Engineer equipment block diagrams for maximum efficiency and ease

of assembly.

Project Engineer, Purchasing Agent

ISR, Inc., Sugar Grove, IL 2000 to 2008

Responsible for the design and layout of integrated automation and

entertainment systems for very large homes and commercial building projects

using AutoCAD. These systems include automated controls, lighting (both

Lutron and Vantage controls), HVAC, water features, distributed audio and

video, access control, fire safety systems, and CCTV.

. Engineered audio, video, and soundproofing systems for million-

dollar home theaters.

. Designed and laid out commercial and residential low-voltage

systems.

. Developed software to extract a cable guide from an AutoCAD

floorplan.

. Saved the company from hiring another person by taking over the

Purchasing duties when the purchasing agent left.

Sales Engineer, Application Engineer

Adams Elevator Co., Niles, IL 1990 to 1999

Designed elevator control panels with an eye to both appearance and ease of

manufacturing.

. Developed assembly drawings for the production department.

. Worked with punched and formed sheet metal.

. Aided salespeople and customers in understanding technical issues

and how compliance with life safety and ADA codes in a variety of

jurisdictions affected the product.

. Created many of the company's AutoCAD procedures, programs, blocks,

and menus.

. Collaborated with a group that brought self-directed work teams to

the sales and engineering process.

. Promoted to Sales Engineer and used SAP and my interpersonal and

technical skills to ensure that our customers got exactly what they

needed.

. Developed proofs of concept that led to the parametric engineering

of many of our drawings.

. Trained new engineers, checked their drawings, and encouraged them

to follow the corporate quality standards.

CAD Trainer, Inside Sales Representative

Miller Fluid Power, Bensenville, IL 1988 to 1989

. Taught myself MicroCADAM.

. Wrote an introductory manual for MicroCADAM.

. Trained the Custom Order Department to use the company's CAD

system.

. Processed orders for custom hydraulic cylinders.

Project Manager

Convention Exhibits, Chicago, IL 1987 to 1988

Performed cost estimating and drafting of trade show and museum exhibits.

. Developed cost-effective products from artists' renderings.

. Coordinated graphic arts, purchasing, and many other facets of the

exhibit business.

. Supervised the construction of the exhibits

CAD Consultant

Various Companies 1986 to 1987

Worked to build experience in a broad range of industries and to gain

expertise on Computervision and AutoCAD software.

Extrusion Engineer, Engineering Supervisor

Alumax Extrusions, St. Charles, IL 1980 to 1986

Designed and drafted, both in ink and on a CAD system, tooling for custom

aluminum extrusions. Performed cost estimates.

. Acted as the connection between the client, sales and production to

ensure that the product would meet all of their requirements.

. Specified the first CAD system used in the extrusion industry.

With this advantage Alumax kept pace with an increasing number of

orders using the same number of engineers as when the company

started in 1956.

. Hired, trained, and supervised engineers.

. Planned for future work with the production staff

Project Manager

Exhibits Inc., Franklin Park, IL 1977 to 1980

Drafting, cost estimating, purchasing, and construction supervision.

. Most notable project was the Nobel Hall of Science at Chicago's

Museum of Science and Industry.

Education and Special Training:

. Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Northern Illinois University

at DeKalb, IL.

. Certified Designer and Programmer of AMX building management

systems.

. Classes in Interior Design, Lighting Design, Rendering,

Engineering, Construction Estimating, and Technical Writing at

College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL.

. Training in Database Design, Accounting, and Microcomputer Support

at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL.

. CAD classes at Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL.

. Dale Carnegie training and was asked to be an assistant instructor

in future classes.

. Training and experience in developing self-directed work teams and

quality systems.

Personal Information

. Technical consultant on four best-selling novels.

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