BENJAMIN EDWARDS
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CAD DESIGNER
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
. Specializing in CAD for Prototyping, Manufacturing and Structural
applications
. Constructing new CAD models and draftings based on Engineering Change
Orders
. Managing projects, communicating daily on progress
. Updating Bills-of-Material and all drawing documentations
. Designing consumer products
. Proficient in AutoCAD, IronCAD, Solidworks, Alias Studio, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CAD DESIGN
Updated AutoCAD draftings of copper piping used for quality assurance on
the production floor at Liebert Corporation
Incorporated verbalized and rough-sketch design changes into the CAD model
of the PDG home, resulting in approval for production by the Ohio Board of
Building Standards
Solved design challenges where revisions of one component affected others
in the assembly
Generated an updated catalog of over 1000 structural steel parts used in
the PDG home
Perfected the dimensions and symmetry of a tool used in the PDG production
facility
PRODUCT DESIGN
Developed prototypes for a garlic press design that was successfully
licensed for manufacture
Presented product designs to local businesses at least three times a year
as a student
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Improved the Six Sigma scores of five production departments at Liebert
Corporation through the design of new signs and workspaces
TEAMWORK
Collaborated with Liebert Managers, gathered information about their
departments so that the right solutions were implemented
Worked on teams with fellow students to develop and present designs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Liebert Corporation Columbus, OH
2007-2009
General Assembly
Responsibilities moved to drafting and design for General Assembly after
being hired on from I-Force. Received numerous commendations from
many, including Plant Management, about quality added because of workspace
designs. Was one of many affected by company layoffs.
I-Force Professional Services Columbus, OH
2007
Liebert Corporation : General Assembly
Assembled large fan units for Liebert Corporation
PDG Domus
Columbus, OH
2006-2007
Process Development
Worked on a team developing exterior walls based on varying catalyst
amounts and setup times
PDG Domus
Columbus, OH
2004-2005
Drafter
Brought on as a contract-based drafter to incorporate all necessary
engineering updates to the CAD model of the PDG Domus green home
Trident Design
Columbus, OH
2003
Intern
Patent research, product research, sketching, building physical prototypes
CERTIFICATES
ACT / Work Keys
National Career Readiness Certificate
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design