Stephen M. Ballenger

**** ****** ********, *********, ***** Carolina 29936

Phone/ Fax: 843-***-****

Cell: 843-***-****

acr7ac@r.postjobfree.com

Skill Summary

Drafting Technology graduate with knowledge and experience in CAD Drafting, Sourcing, Cost Analysis, and Bill of Materials. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat Pro X, AutoCAD 2015 LT, and AutoDesk Inventor.

Skills

Engineering Computer

CAD Drafting AutoCAD 2015 LT

Cost Analysis AutoDesk Inventor 2010

Bill of Materials Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Parts and Supply Sourcing (price quoting) Internet Explorer Plant Layout SolidWorks 2013-2015

Adobe Acrobat Pro X

Professional Experience

Terminal Investment Corporation, Ridgeland, SC March 2014- September 2015 Parts/ Technical Illustrator

Created and maintained parts books using Microsoft Excel for Parts Index, Solid Works for Parts Drawings, and Adobe Acrobat X Pro for combining into a parts page. Submitted pages to webmaster via Microsoft Outlook.

Measured and created Plant Layout and Engineering Building drawings for space and flow optimization, as well as, facility and parking expansion projects.

Created Emergency Exit diagrams for facility and Engineering Building for safety improvement and better communication of fire egress locations. Jebco Incorporated, Warrenton, GA September 2003- May 2004 Plant Engineer

Created and modified AutoCAD drawings for ISO certification and design changes

Wrote Bill of Materials for project bidding to determine cost of labor, material, and other specialized expenses

Analyzed cost of labor, gas, and wire usage of the Welding Department

Performed sourcing quotes on new parts for current and future projects Relevant Work Experience

Advanced Metal Components, Swainsboro, GA March 2013- June 2013 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Inspector- Welding

Trained in checking welded parts for completeness and accuracy per customer specifications.

Inspected first part against customer drawings for accuracy and completeness

Documented non-compliant parts through Non-compliance Reports and rejection tags on rejected pieces.

American Steel Products, Swainsboro, GA March 2002- September 2002 Industrial Engineer

Executed work measurement studies of manufacturing operations

Periodically inspected products for paint quality

Verified product bar code against code in printouts before shipping Volunteer Work History

Thomson Housing Authority, Thomson, GA October 2007- July 2009 Community Service Volunteer

Organized and emceed Flag Day presentation

Setup and participated in American Red Cross CPR training class

Assisted in fundraising events

Designed and edited 175 advertisements and monthly newsletters to residents using MS Word

Employment Gaps

September 2015 to Present: Actively sought employment

June 2013 to March 2013: Actively sought employment

May 2004 to March 2013: Actively sought employment. Volunteered with Thomson Housing Authority from October 2007 until July 2009. Pursued Drafting Technology diploma from April 2010 until August 2011. May 2001 to March 2002: Actively sought employment Education

Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, GA

Diploma, Drafting Technology 2011

Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) 4.0

President’s list, Spring 2010 and Summer 2010

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology 2001

Dean’s list, Spring 2001

Student Chapter President of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1996-1997

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