CHARLES V. GIACOMARRO
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Nashville, TN 37211 *******.**********@*****.***
MECHANICAL ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER
Energetic, ambitious entry level Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager who
has experienced a diverse, multi-disciplined career within the Metals
Manufacturing Industry. A consistent record of success throughout
progressing levels of responsibility in product development, design, 3D
Modeling, manufacturing, project management and product installation. Using
a unique combination of strengths as a mechanical engineer with a thorough
understanding of manufacturing processes has provided the communication
bridge between design engineers and product manufacturers maximizing the
efficiency of bringing products to market quicker with reduced overall
process life cycle costs.
Key Strengths: Mechanical Engineering Background 3D Modeling Project
Estimating Project Management Component and System Design Drafting
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Vibration Analysis
Technical Skills: AutoCAD Solid Works 3D Modeling Pro Engineer 3D
Modeling ANSYS Engineering Simulation C++ Programming Language
LabVIEW Programming Language Excel Wiedemann Turret Programming
Language
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHEROKEE METALS COMPANY, Norcross, GA 2008 - 2010
A leading manufacturer of premium steel and aluminum components for the
fast food restaurant, service station canopy, floating dock/marina and flow
rail/conveyor system industries.
Project Engineer/Project Manager, 2009 - Present
Responsible for product development and design, engineering drawings,
quantity take-offs and management of product installation for UnderDeck
Design and Floating Dock/Marina Systems.
. Assisted in development of UnderDeck Design System and Components which
included creating new part designs, 3D Solid Modeling, engineering
drawings and turret programs for product manufacturing.
. Assisted in development of Floating Dock/Marina System and Components
which included creating new part designs, 3D Solid Modeling, engineering
drawings and turret programs for product manufacturing.
. Performed quantity take-offs, created sales orders and shop work orders
for UnderDeck Designs components.
. Created Pick Lists and installation drawings, coordinated shipping and
managed product installation utilizing a 3 person crew for UnderDeck
Design Systems.
Staff Engineer, 2008 - 2009
Responsible for updating and creating engineering drawings, creating 3D
models for sales presentations and brochures and assisting in the
development of preventative maintenance programs for equipment and
production lines.
. Updated existing engineering drawings for Floating Dock/Marina, Fast Food
Restaurant and Flow Rail/Conveyor components to provide production force
with latest part revisions and manufacturing processes minimizing errors
and maximizing production efficiency.
. Created engineering drawings and wrote turret programming for Floating
Dock/Marina, Fast Food Restaurant and Flow Rail/Conveyor components.
. Created 3D models for Floating Dock/Marina and Fast Food Restaurant
Systems for use in Sales Presentations and Sales Brochures.
. Assisted in development of preventative maintenance program for all
equipment and production lines resulting in substantial decrease in
equipment downtime.
ALEX AUTOMOTIVE, Shop Assistant, Duluth, GA 2006 - 2007
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT, Customer Service Associate/Shipping/Receiving,
Johns Creek, GA 2003 - 2005
CHARLES V. GIACOMARRO
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EDUCATION
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Georgia Southern University,
Statesboro, GA, 2008
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Lehigh University Football Team Member 2003 - 2004
. Georgia Southern University Football Team Member 2005 - 2007
. Georgia Southern University Scholar Athlete Award 2008
. Southern Conference Academic All Conference Team 2008
. Deans List - Georgia Southern University 2007 - 2008
. Concrete Vibration Analysis. Set up LabVIEW computer program and all
hardware/equipment necessary to compare vibration data collected via
accelerometers as concrete was hardening over a 9 day period. (LabVIEW
Programming, Concrete Manufacturing, Concrete Coring, Vibration Analysis
and Presentation)
. Senior Design Project - Solar Powered Car. Member of a three man team
that designed and manufactured the body for the 2008 Georgia Southern
University Solar Powered Car (Pro Engineer Modeling and Simulation, Foam
Board Mold, Fiberglass Resin Lay-up, Finishing and Painting)
. History Channel/IBM Project - Atlanta 2108 City of the Future. Awarded
second place in the annual design contest. Member of a four man team that
designed safe, alternative energy means for of powering the city of
Atlanta in 2108 (Pro Engineer Modeling and Simulation, Research,
Development, Design and Presentation)
. ASME Competition - Vibration Analysis Project. Set up LabVIEW computer
program and all hardware/equipment necessary to compare vibration data
collected via accelerometers in hollow and foam filled aluminum tubes.
(LabVIEW Programming, Vibration Analysis and Presentation)
REFERENCES
Dr. Brian L. Vlcek - Professor, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia 30460
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Dr. Aniruddah Mitra - Associate Professor, Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia 30460
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Jim Stine - Siemens Medical Systems
3870 Mansell Road, Suite 400, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022
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Tony Ashe - Plant Supervisor, Cherokee Metals Company
4648 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross, Georgia 30071
770-***-**** EXT 251
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