Matthew W. Smith
Lenoir, NC 28645 ***********@*****.*** Home: 828-***-****
Mechanical Engineer
Accomplished and dedicated professional technical student with an insatiable curiosity,
possessing a diverse set of skills produced from experience in management, research and
development, art, and manufactured goods production. Highly skilled in generating unique
perspectives to solve challenging problems proven to increase efficiency, simplify fabrication,
eliminate waste, and contribute substantially to the bottom line. Offer advanced skills in MS
Office Suite, Auto Cad, and product development.
Key Skills
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Project Management Aesthetics Adaptive
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Training Communication Positive
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Procedure Writing Multi-tasking Versatile
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Innovative Design Problem Solving Dependable
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Brainstorming Organization Resourceful
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Analysis Methodical Determined
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Ergonomics Interpersonal Curious
PROFESSIONAL EXPEIRENCE
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute 2012 to
Present
Mechanical Engineering- 3.98 GPA- Presidents list all five semesters
Corning Cable Systems 1999 to 2003, 2007 to 20012
Research and development associate 2007 to 2012
Maintenance Technician 2001 to 2003
Production Technician 1999 to 2001
Consistently promoted during 9 year tenure with Corning, culminating in managing projects for
Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Goodyear, and US Government. Accomplishments include:
• Invention of the year 2012- Revolutionized the building of fiber optic assemblies and
covering components resulting in a twelve million dollar cost savings.
• Creation and management of innovation deployment center. Enabling the installation and
testing of fiber optic assemblies.
• Twenty three patents applied for and eighteen trade secrets that enabled simplified
fabrication, time savings, part savings, and the ability to re-work unsatisfactory pieces.
• Training of associates on production processes in Mexico, Poland, and Europe.
• Creation of testing processes and equipment for several key projects.
Sam’s Club 1994 to 1999, 2006 to 2007
Loss Prevention Manager 2006 to 2007
Department Manager 1994 to 1999
Night Stock Clerk 1994
Promoted quickly into management in three months from hard work, interpersonal skills, and
complete dedication. Re-hired into loss prevention to serve fourteen locations. Accomplishments
include:
• Installation and management of cameras and recording devices for fourteen locations.
• Preventing theft by capturing shoppers trying to exit facility without paying for
merchandise and overseeing their court cases for prosecution.
• Maintaining stock levels and appearance of store that resulted in club of the year on two
separate occasions.
• Developed relationships with sales associates that positively impacted performance and
morale.
Maola Milk 2005 to 2006
Route Manager 2005 to 2006
Overseen the Ballantyne and Pineville areas ensuring adequate stock, timely service, and selling
of new products. Accomplishments include:
• Lowest returns in area (.43%) resulting in an eight hundred dollar bonus every month.
• One hundred percent customer satisfaction during my tenure.
• Ninety-eight percent on time deliveries for all customers.
Bealer Wholesale 2003 to 2005
Route Salesman 2003 to 2005
Delivered and sold Budweiser products for the Ballantyne and Pineville areas ensuring abundant
stock, selling of new products, display building, and cleanliness of store locations.
Accomplishments include:
• One hundred percent customer satisfaction.
• One hundred percent on time deliveries.
• Highest sales increase for market area 2005