Brian A. Olsen

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Wauconda, IL 60084

Phone: 847-***-****

January 20, 2015

Hiring Manager

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am trying to attain an entry-level designing/drafting position utilizing my background in Solidworks CAD. I have knowledge of Solidworks CAD from successfully completing two courses in Solidworks CAD at College of Lake County and passed the CSWA Exam this past December earning me the designation of a Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA).

Taking these courses has allowed me to attain new knowledge and technical skills with a focus

on Solidworks CAD. During the time I was enrolled in this coursework I learned modeling,

assemblies, steel metal sketching, weldments, mating, 2D & 3D sketching mass density, center of mass and mechanical sheet drawing.

I am eager to put my recently attained knowledge, technical skills and certification to use in a

full time position in the design/drafting field. I would appreciate your consideration of me since

I believe I have most of the qualifications for this cad design/drafter position and look forward

to hearing from you. You can contact me by e-mail at: abj2pn@r.postjobfree.com.

Sincerely,

Brian A. Olsen

Brian A. Olsen

337 Oak Grove Circle

Wauconda, IL 60084

Phone: 847-***-****

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Solidworks CAD operator

Possess a strong attention to detail combined with creativity

• Participated in a work-study program for the CLC’s Photonic Department

• Can work as a team member or independently

• Familiar with CO2 Lasers

• Organizational skills

• Generated several profitable construction projects

• Familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers

• Ability to establish effective public and co-worker relationships

EDUCATION

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL Fall 2014

(CSWA) Certified Solidworks Associate

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL 2013-Present

Lasers, Photonics and Optics Certificate Program

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Commerce

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work Study Program, College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL 2013-2014

Student Technician in the Photonics Department

• Responsible for researching equipment and get quotes

• Assisted instructors and assembled lab apparatuses

• Reorganized lab storage, lab equipment and performed general tasks

• Set-up CO2 Lasers for engraving and welding lab experiments

Olsen Woodwork Company, Wauconda, IL 2005-Present

Construction Materials Specialist / Assistant Carpenter and Estimator

• Responsible for unloading deliveries of construction materials

• Installed cabinetry and bid for construction projects

• Distributed construction materials to necessary floors throughout building

• Produced several profitable cost estimates worth $500.000 to $1 million

Binny’s Beverage Depot McHenry, IL 2002 - 2005

Wine Manager

• Recommended and sold high-end wine to customers

• Ordered 50-100 cases of wine on a weekly basis

• Renovated wine department resulting in a 100% increase in new wine sales in nine months

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