CAD Drafter Resume
P. Alan Ropp
Cincinnati, OH 45230 US
Cell: 513-***-****
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CAD Drafter/ 3D MODEL MAKER/ Inventor
Mesa Industries http://www.google.com/search?q=Mesa%20Industries
February, 2015 June, 2015 (4 months)
Created 3D Models of products and parts of products, focusing on an adaptation to a Mesa Industries product that is sometimes done by other shops, to see if Mesa Industries might be able to produce it cheaper
Lack of sales interest has curtailed the project.
Produce Associate Beechmont Towne Center Kroger
Kroger
June, 2014 Present http://www.google.com/search?q=Kroger
o Helped customers make produce selections, display fresh produce
NX7 Detaier
CDI Corporation http://www.google.com/search?q=CDI%20Corporation
May, 2014 June, 2014 (1 month)
o Preparation of NX documentation of GE Aviation engines
CAD Drafter/Production Coordinator
Engineered Mobile Solutionshttp://www.google.com/search?q=Engineered%20Mobile%20Shop
August, 2011 November, 2013 (2 years 4 months)
o Created Autodesk Inventor drawings for use in the creation of custom communication trailers
o Completed the mechanical BOM for each project on the shop floor, relating the designer drawings to the physical items purchased for each project's completion
o Documented with photographs and written text the multiple trailer projects that the Engineered Mobile Shop constructs to provide a history of the construction activity
Weekend Associate
Anderson Towne Center Kmart http://www.google.com/search?q=Anderson%20Towne%20Center%20Kmart
November, 2005 June, 2014 (8 years 7 months)
Helped Customers make DIY (Hardware, Paint, Auto Parts, Outdoor Plants) selection.
Tool Associate
Sears http://www.google.com/search?q=Sears
November, 2004 November, 2005 (1 year)
Assist customers select the best tool purchase to fit their needs.
Scenic Carpenter
Virginia Stage Company http://www.google.com/search?q=Virginia%20Stage%20Company
October, 2003 February, 2004 (4 months)
Constructed and Installed sets for 2 theatrical productions Built customized sets and scenery to function according to the designer's specifications
Casual Mail Clerk/ Mail Handler
United States Postal Service http://www.google.com/search?q=United%20States%20Postal%20Service
November, 1997 March, 2003 (5 years 4 months)
Casual Mail Clerk/ Mail Handler for Priority Mail
Master Carpenter & Assistant MC
Cincinnati Playhouse http://www.google.com/search?q=Cincinnati%20Playhouse
August, 1979 July, 1988 (8 years 11 months)
Manually created construction drawings from the designer's sketches for the production scenery
Responsible for devising solutions to solve functionality and design issues with equipment and props
Performed and managed, stage Set-up for productions
Supervised 6-8 stage technicians during the construction and installation of scenic pieces.
Stagehand/Concert Rigger
Stage Employees Local #5 http://www.google.com/search?q=Stage%20Employees%20Local%20
April, 1976 July, 1988 (12 years 3 months)
Setup and take down theatrical productions & Rock-n-Roll shows onstage, unload & load the same shows onto trucks
Place steel cables from ceiling-beams to hoist speaker & light trusses.
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, UC East
June, 2010 September, 2012
Class in advanced CAD languages, nx7.5 & nx8
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Drafting and Design
March, 2005 November, 2007
Degree date: 12/16/2007
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Drafting and Design
National Technical Honor Society 8/23/2007
Indiana University School of Music
Associate of Science, Stage Technology
September, 1974 May, 1977
Degree date: 5/09/1977
ASSOCIATIONS
National Technical Honor Society
National Honor Society
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
Skills / Qualifications
Produced and maintained detailed and accurate Bill of Materials (BOM).
Create 3D Models of Products and Parts of Products using Autodesk Inventor 2015
Software Programs including: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, knowledge of NX7 & 8, SolidWorks, WORD and Excel
Outstanding customer service skills.