LAUREN CHAREST
Taunton, MA *2780
Cell: 508-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
PROFILE Engineering and design professional with extensive experience in CAD, SolidWorks,
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Draftsight and related engineering and architectutral tools and software. Skilled and
experienced in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and
Publisher.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 - 2014 Litecontrol, Plympton, MA
Mechanical Engineer
• Designed lighting systems that provided significant opportunities for energy savings
and human health benefits in targeted applications, while creating commercial
opportunities.
• Designed die-cast tooling for lighting fixture end headers.
• Supported development of Product demonstration for commercial sales.
2009 - 2013 Cuming Corporation, Avon, MA
Design Engineer
• Designed syntactic foam buoyancy modules for offshore oil rigs using SolidWorks.
• Designed shipping/packaging drawings as well as inspection guides using AutoCAD.
• Designed sheet metal injection mold drawings and piece part details using Solidworks
• Developed iMovie demonstrating production and employee safety tips.
• Quality control designs of peer and supervisor staff to ensure production readiness.
• Troubleshoot corrections to existing design products with production staff.
• Communicated with customers and vendors as needed to provide design support.
• Participant in Total Quality Control Workgroup.
• Create “Data Books” for finished projects.
2007 - 2009 Ryan Iron Works, Rayham, MA
Drafter/Detailer
• Designed interior and exterior sheet metal products using AutoCAD 2007.
• Coordinated design and construction issues with production shop.
• Provide onsite support during construction and installation of Customer products.
2002 - 2003 Gale Associates, Weymouth, MA
AutoCAD Operator
• Fixed redlines on revisions.
• Drafted labels on drawings using AutoCAD 2004.
2001 - 2002 Emond Brothers, Raynham, MA
Kitchen Designer
• Drafted cabinet and kitchen plans.
• Worked with customers to select kitchen materials.
SKILLS SET
Technical: Trained, skilled and experienced in Solid Works(FEA), AutoCAD 2013 and Draft-site.
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Trained, skilled and experienced in Mircosoft Office products including Word,Excel,
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Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook, Photoshop and iMovie
Certificate in Welding.
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Product Support: Trained and experienced in Total Quality Management.
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Experienced in Customer support.
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Experienced in Production support
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EDUCATION
2007 - 2010 Boston Architectural College
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design
2006 - 2007 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
1 year – Civil Engineering Program
2004 - 2006 Massasoit Community College
Associates Degree in Architectural Studies
2000 - 2004 Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
Concentration in Drafting (Outstanding Student Award –Drafting)
REFERENCES: Available upon request.