CAD Designer
Resume:
Design / CAD Engineer
EnerDel - CAD Designer
Lithium Ion Battery Producer
Produced 3D CAD models for lithium ion battery applications including
applications for
military power grids, hybrid buses, and e-trikes
Worked with multiple focus area inputs to produce feasible designs in a
timely manner
Completed 6 design programs 1for military,3 hybrid, 1 power grid and 1 e-
trike application
General Motors Corporation / Guide Corporation /, Anderson, IN
1983 - 2003
Automotive parts producing bumper systems and lighting systems.
Graphics Training and Support (1994 - 2003)
Trained 120 designers in 30 course offerings for new user and update
training
Programmed CMM paths in Unigraphics
Expert in multiple 3D solids CAD systems
Analyzed new functionality and developed training for all system updates
Design Group Leader (1988 - 1994)
Co-developed patent Integral Fasteners for an Energy Absorber of a
Vehicular Bumper Assembly
Reduced design time by 18%
Expanded "Lead Time Reduction" to other design areas allowing them to
reduce design time by 15%
Led over 20 designers in the development of bumper fascias and energy
absorbers
Expedited review process during designs by developing a cross functional
review team approach
Trained in PAPP, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Lead Time Reduction, and all
other GM programs
Designer (1983 - 1988)
Promoted to Lead designer having incorporated costing and cross functional
design reviews
Developed "Energy Absorber" designs for bumper systems
Introduced new cost requests process with cross functional team that saved
$30k per year
Worked with Impact team to develop most efficient design for energy
absorbers
Financial Servies
Financial Advisor - First Financial Bank and Essex National Securities
4-2010 - 03-2013
Developed customer base through the sale of insurance and investment
products, established IRA's
Sold insurance and investment products through Raymond James Assoc
Tim Gernand Agency - American Family Insurance
2003 - 1/2010
Insurance Agent- Sold property and casualty insurance,
business insurance, life insurance, annuities and health insurance.
Education / Training / certifications
Graphic Design Financial Services Certifications
Proficiencies Life, Accident and Health Insurance License -
CGS Expired
Property and Casualty Insurance License -
Unigraphics - Fluent Expired
ProE Series 6 Variables License - Expired
SolidWorks - Fluent Series 63 Variables License - Expired
Series 7 Securities License - Expired
Life Underwriting Training Council Fellowship
Financial Services Specialist
BA - Management Communication Summa
Cum Laude - Concordia University - WI
References available upon request
Timothy L. Gernand
8298 S Rising Sun Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064 / *********@*****.***
Home: 317-***-**** ? Cell: 317-***-****
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