James Pickle

Colorado Springs, CO (Open for Relocation) • adig3r@r.postjobfree.com • 337-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/jamespickle91 EXPERIENCE

Bermuda Esports LLC Colorado Springs, CO

Co-Owner Aug. 2019 – Oct. 2020

Bermuda Esports is an esports gaming center and café.

● Identified and met customer needs using professionalism and superlative customer service, increasing membership length and repeat business

● Set daily target for trading cards and memberships to drive monthly sales, meeting revenue goals

● Capitalized on word-of-mouth marketing by adding additional equipment to successfully attract more customers; organized weekly tournaments with consistent participation of 20+ attendants

● Partnered with local sponsors to hold yearly tournament at Rocky Mountain Vibes’ baseball stadium, increasing attendance size to 100+ participants

Argon Medical Devices Athens, TX

Drafter Jan. 2019 – Jul. 2019

Argon Medical is a global manufacturer of specialty medical products.

● Overhauled designs by utilizing computer-assisted drafting equipment to develop detailed design assembly drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, including dyes, tools, and controls

● Corrected operating deficiencies by implementing modifications and revisions to designs, reducing production problems and scrap; used innovative techniques to pioneer design of press fixture, making parts’ production speed 16x faster

● Employed IQ, OQ, and PQ process validation protocols for manufacturing equipment to meet regulatory requirements, ensuring product functionality and marketability

● Improved quality of product development’s process by ensuring compliance with SOP procedures and producing lab validation reports on various medical equipment, reducing processing time by ~ 7 days

● Applied Gemba walk Six Sigma lean manufacturing process to identify operational issues and reduce production costs, ensuring continuous improvement

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams on various engineering projects using agile methods and acted as resource for plant’s management, optimizing overall operation

F & R Solutions, LLC Hillsboro, TX

Contractor Assistant Apr. 2018 – Jan. 2019

F & R Solutions is a company that specializes in gearbox repair, machining and fabrications needs.

● Managed task allocation based on material or worker requirements, optimizing labor management and project delivery speed

● Oversaw all written communication and ensured proper application of project specifications, improving client satisfaction

● Supervised vendor selection and coordinated timely acquisition of supplies from multiple vendors, preventing shortages and decreasing operational costs

● Designed CAD drawings for electrical bushings, shafts, and other essential mechanical parts to optimize product development and allow machinists to better read and quote projects

● Drove marketing by designing company’s LinkedIn profile, website, and Google business accounts, increasing demand

● Held weekly meetings with employees to ensure safety compliance, mitigating work-related accidents Raising Canes Lafayette, LA

Crew Member Apr. 2015 – Apr. 2018

● Provided excellent service in fast-paced environment with hierarchical management by adhering to established protocols, achieving 100% client satisfaction

● Supervised staff and provided leadership and training, producing team of highly qualified crewmembers Oceaneering Lafayette, LA

CAD Operator Jun. 2012 – Mar. 2015

Oceaneering provides engineering services and products to various industries.

● Utilized AutoCAD to produce isometric drawings of process piping systems, pipelines, pressure vessels, and atmospheric storage tanks that adhered to SOPs and were used to establish corrosion rates and remaining life for offshore platforms

● Applied problem solving techniques and critical thinking to audit process methods and implement solutions, increasing production rate for CAD drawings

● Created blocks of frequently used symbols in AutoCAD to improve drawing efficiency, doubling profit margin

● Optimized overall operations by emphasizing time management and fostering teamwork and cross-functional collaboration EDUCATION

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering 2016

Academic Projects

Senior Project: Flow-Burring Fuel Injector

● Conducted comprehensive analysis of flow-burring technology and innovated prototypes of fuel injectors using SolidWorks

● Troubleshot prototypes and made adjustments after each test, ensuring compliance with fluid dynamics specifications

● Produced weekly progress reports to ensure optimal use of resources and project timeliness Class Project: Kinematics of Machines

● Performed in-depth research on Theo-Jansen’s technology to develop crab-like mechanism and utilized MATLAB to manipulate data, creating various variable outputs

● Gathered data and presented graphs using Excel, applied knowledge of dynamics to enhance final product’s quality, and created progress reports to better manage budget

SKILLS

Core Competencies: Mechanical Engineering, CAD Designs, Research and Development, Project Development, Public Speaking and Presentation, Operations Management, Resource Management, Manufacturing Streamlining Technical Skills: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Minitab, Microsoft Office Suite

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