JOHN B. MANGOLD
Henagar, Alabama 35978
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SUMMARY
A top-performing and results-driven design professional with cross-functional experience in prototype construction in 2D and 3D, manufacturing, and graphic design. Maintains a composed demeanor and establishes calm during stressful situations. A goal-oriented producer who continuously seeks new manufacturing methods to improve quality and efficiency of goods. Proven aptitude for maintaining and improving installation manuals and producing creative and memorable logos. Driven to achieve results and exceed expectations to ensure the long-term success of an enterprise.
EXPERIENCE
PLAYCORE, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Design Engineer, 2003-2015
Created residential, commercial, and special order playsets. Drafted 2D illustrations and 3D computer models. Designed, built, and installed prototypes. Researched new and innovative methods of manufacture. Produced and improved installation manuals. Maintained existing instructions. Met multiple project deadlines. Provided support to graphics department as required.
PLAN/IT MARKETING GROUP, LLC, Norcross, Georgia
Lead Graphic Designer, 2001-2002
Designed graphic layouts for tradeshow displays. Produced logos and trademarks. Planned tradeshow booth layouts. Responsible for working with clients to prepare supplied files for print. Worked with direct superior to inspect, ship, and inventory tradeshow displays. Repaired tradeshow booth fixtures as necessary. Worked with office manager to evaluate new tradeshow display products for suitability in customer booths. Worked closely with marketing manager to update existing tradeshow graphic layouts.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia
Aircraft Power Plant Repairman, 1989-1995.
Maintained military helicopters and related systems. Trained in primary leadership development course. Served in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Germany, Honduras, and Panama. Managed up to $300,000 in inventory. Acted as sergeant in charge of three shops.
EDUCATION
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, Georgia, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design, 2002
COMPUTER SKILLS
Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Illustrator CS6, Photoshop CS6, InDesign CS6, Quark, Director, Acrobat