KATHY L. NICKELL

**** ***** ***** ****

Maysville, Ky 41056

606-***-****

abl720@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

* Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, 1980-1981

School of Applied Science and Technology

* Maysville Area Vocational School, Maysville, Kentucky,

1979-1980

Certificate

* Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, 1977-1979

School of Applied Science and Technology

* Mason County High School, Maysville, Kentucky

Diploma

EXPERIENCE:

* 28 years of Mechanical, Electro-mechanical and Electrical experience

including manual (lead and ink) and cad programs.

* Project leadership

* Training

* Tool design, layout and design

* Advanced Detailing

* Engineering change request and orders

* Mechanical: details, sub-assemblies, assemblies of all levels,

exploded assemblies

* Electrical: detailed wire drawings, wiring harnesses and assemblies,

connectors, plugs, panels and schematics

* Mil Specs, ANSI Y14.5, DOD Standards

* Efficient in several cad programs including, Solid Edge, Pro-E,

Autocad, Cadam, Pro-cadam, Micro-cadam, Helix, Anvil 1000, and Cad 3d

* 40 hour Basic Catia Training

* Pro-E - modeling, drafting, and translation

* Solid Edge with Synchronous technology, Release 100, 2009

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Employment History:

US Census Bureau 4/10-present

ENUMERATOR

Planned work by reviewing assignment area to determine organization of

neighborhoods and locate households for conducting interviews. Conducted

interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent

guidelines and confidentiality laws. Explained the purpose of the census

interview, answered residents' questions, elicited information following a

script, and recorded census data on forms. Complied with accuracy standards

while maintaining high production rates. Maintained records of hours

worked, units produced, miles driven, and expenses incurred in the

performance of duties. Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work,

and receive additional instructions.

Emerson Power Transmission, Maysville, Ky 8/08-

2009

DESIGNER III

SOLID EDGE

Work with customer orders and special designs for fit and function in field

applications.

Redesign of sheaves, sprockets, gearing, and reducers were included in

special orders. All work produced in Solid Edge Modeling, 3D, 2D and

drafting.

Lockhead Martin, Riviera Beach, Fl

DESIGNER SR SPEC 6/01-10/06

AUTOCAD 2004-MECHANICAL POWER PACK/PRO-E

Layout and detailing of underwater mine tracking research systems. Pro-E

models were used for translating final drawings into Autocad. All work

included prototype designs and final production drawings, using ANSI Y14.5,

Military Specifications and qualifications (MIL SPEC). All work supervised

by The United States Military Defense Department. All engineering documents

included initial design and engineering updates (ECN and ECO) for final

production. Mechanical detailing, electrical detailing including harnesses

and panels. Modeling and drafting in Pro-E.

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Klep Technicon, Boca Raton, Fl

1/96-5/01

LAYOUT DESIGNER/TOOL LAYOUT/SENIOR DETAILER

MICRO-CADAM/AUTOCAD/HELIX

Layout and design of Work Holding Fixtures, Transfer Bars, Spindle drives

and all related sub-assemblies required for complete transfer line

machines. Completed tool layouts and machine layouts for Lamb Corporation,

Automotive Divisions located in United States and England. Details

included weldments, castings and steels. Accuracy and speed proficiency

required for making set deadlines.

Computer Design Service, Boca Raton, Fl 8/94-

12/95

LAYOUT DESIGNER/DETAILER

CADAM/AUTOCAD

Project leader of individual in-house contract projects. Projects included

layout design of Crankshaft/Camshaft Grinding Machines for automotive

tooling redesign per customer specifications. Lead drafters and detailers,

produced completed tool layouts and related design layouts for Landis,

Division of Western Atlas, Inc. Checking of cad models and detailing was

required.

Creative Associates, Deerfield Beach, Fl

MECHANICAL DETAILER/DESIGNER

AUTOCAD

Detailing and design of loss protection devices and machinery. Designs

includes robots and automation equipment to produce such devices form

prototype to production. Work provided to Sensormatic, Deerfield Beach,

Fl.

Computer Design Service, Boca Raton, Fl 3/93-

8/94

SENIOR DRAFTER/MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CADAM/AUTOCAD

Provided detailing support work for many in-house projects including: Sony,

Westinghouse, Talla-Com, Gemini Medical Equipment, Krauser Dental Implants

and related equipment, Post Buckley, and Greiner Inc.

All work was performed on either Cadam or Autocad

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Bechtel Corporation, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 9/92-

3/93

ELECTRICAL DESIGNER

CADAM

Provided support for return start-up operation evaluations for Unit 3,

Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. Responsible

for updating and correcting electrical and mechanical drawings to

constructed plant design. Provided hands-on training and support for

drafting personnel in Cadam V3R1, Computer Aided Drafting.

Computer Design Services, Boca Raton, Fl

3/91-9/92

PROJECT LEADER

CADAM/AUTOCAD

In charge of government and commercial projects. All work performed on

MAINFRAME CADAM REL V3R1, PRO-CADAM V3R3 AND MICRO-CADAM V1R2. Projects

consisted of mechanical layout, detailing and checking of assemblies,

weldments, sheet metal, electro-mechanical devices, machines and automotive

production tooling. Completed BASIC CATIA TRAINING COURSE (3-D WIREFRAME,

SOLIDS AND 2D DRAFTING)

United Technologies Optical Systems, West Palm Beach, Fl 5/89-

3/91

LAYOUT/DESIGNER/CAD3D

Detailing and assemblies of tools, fixtures, and manufacturing parts of

strategic defense projects. Involved in layout completion, and designing,

checking, and project leadership of junior drafting level personnel. All

work was performed on CAD3D using ANSI Y14.5 and DOD Standards. Converted

data between other cad systems and CAD3D to aid outside vendor support

groups.

Creative Associates, Inc. (Assignment) Boca Raton, Fl

2/89-5/89

SENIOR DETAILER

CADAM

Measured existing machine parts and produced documentation for

manufacturing. Dial Calipers, Screw Pitch Gage, Radii Gage and Micrometers

were used for accurate scaling in metric increments.

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Creative Associates, Inc. (Assignment) Boca Raton, Fl

12/88/2/89

IBM CORPORATION

SENIOR DETAILER

CADAM

Produced complete manufacturing and presentation drawings of fixtures.

This required measuring existing prototype fixtures and modifying them for

manufacturing. Drawings included details, assemblies, and isometrics using

metric and English measurements. Wiring paths, harnesses and schematics to

provide complete documentation of existing fixtures for recreation of

future need.

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