George Kessler

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860-***-**** (e-mail) acxhal@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Thirty years of progressive professional advancement in 3d Product Design and Development, Detail Drafting, Technical Documentation, and Technical Illustration. Several years as Applications Engineer for 3d Design/Cad software.

Experience:

11/07 - 2/16 FitnessEM Uxbridge, Ma.

Design Engineer

As the sole Design Engineer in a very small company I was responsible for all aspects of product design and development through manufacturing for retail consumer product line of women’s exercise equipment and accessories. The FitnessEm brands include Empower, Danskin, RE, and Gold’s Gym. These brands are sold at major national retailers including but not limited to Walmart and Target Stores. Using primarily SolidWorks software I was responsible for concept, creation, prototype creation, documentation, and manufacturability of products and packaging. Our factories are located in China so I was in daily contact with factories to ensure accurate and timely project completion. I have had several of my designs patented and several other patents pending.

6/02 - 6/07 Thermospas, Inc. Wallingford, Ct.

Mechanical Designer

Responsible for all aspects of 3d Cad Design / Documentation, Cad Database

Management (Solid Works 07 and AutoCad), and Product Development.

* Co-designer of the “Spa Trainer” and “Spa Swimmer” swim-spas, responsible for concept development using 3d model geometry to generate NC generated components for prototype parts evaluation. Creation of design detail drawings of thermoformed acrylic shell (spa body), and metal frame weldments for manufacturability. Responsible for first-article inspection and approval, assembly documentation and support, and product development / improvement.

* Designed, developed, prototyped, built, and installed the new Rowing Machine option. Responsible for all phases of prototype and final article creation including material selection, cost considerations, usability (ergonomic and safety), ease of assembly, and installation. Created all technical graphics and documentation for Owners Manuals, Service Manuals, and Marketing materials.

* Created 3d Animations for Thermospas newest 30 minute infomercial using Solid Works Animator software.

* Created all SolidWorks 3d technical illustrations of exploded-view plumbing diagrams for new European market service and support manuals.

* Established 3d database of all existing product engineering specifications as related to potential owners site specific considerations including size, weight, volume, and electrical requirements such as service location and accessibility.

* Provide support for manufacturing, marketing, service, customer care, delivery, and sales departments with technical documentation, technical writing, and engineering graphics as well as direct customer interface to resolve technical issues or improve product performance.

6/98-5/02 Ortronics, Inc. New London, Ct.

Mechanical Designer

Responsible for 3d Cad Design / Documentation, Cad Database Management (SolidWorks 07 and AutoCad), and Product Development of commercial Category 5e, Category 6, 10 Gig, fiber optic, wireless and residential/MDU high performance, high capacity structured cabling systems plastic parts, weldments, and NEMA rated sheet metal enclosures.

1995-1998 Micro Engineering Solutions Wallingford, Ct.

Applications Engineer

Responsibilities included all areas of 3d Cad Design software sales, support, and end-user training for SolidWorks, Autocad (Mechanical Desktop), and ProE.

*Over 2,000 hours providing in-house and on-site classroom training for Solid Works, ProE and Pro Jr., Autocad (Basic thru advanced and Mechanical Desktop).

*Conducted product demonstrations both at customer locations and at major technical trade shows including East-Tech and SolidWorks World.

*Established common part database at new customer sites and provided technical support for end-user. *Evaluated, tested, approved, and demonstrated numerous 3d Cad Design software “Add-Ins” such as PhotoWorks, Toolbox, and 3d Animator.

6/92 to 5/95 COMPU-DRAFT - Fairfield, CT

Draftsman/Technical Illustrator

Using AutoCad and Autotrol software develop computer generated technical art and mechanical, electrical and architectural drawings. Also responsible for job supervision job cost estimates, scheduling, and training of entry-level draftsmen and illustrators. (Shift Supervisor)

5/90 to 5/92 COMMAND TECHNOLOGY - Groton, CT

Draftsman/Technical Illustrator

Using AutoCad and Autotrol Software, develop computer generated technical art and mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings. (Shift Supervisor)

5/79 to 5/90 ANALYSIS & TECHNOLOGY - North Stonington, CT

Draftsman/Technical Illustrator

Using AutoCad and Autotrol software, develop computer generated technical art and mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings.

EDUCATION

6/77 - 9/79 Thames Valley State Technical College

-~ Architectural Drafting Certificate

-~ Mechanical Engineering

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

~Micro Engineering course on Pro Engineer, solid modeling software.

-~ AutoCad advanced drawing course taken at Russo Associates (Fairfield, CT.)

Autotrol Technical Illustrator 1988

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