Gordon Nelsen
DESIGN ENGINEER
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Valrico, FL
www.linkedin.com/in/gordon- nelsen-95022b14
SKILLS TECHNICAL SKILLS
Collaboration & Teamwork Microsoft Office
Business Process Improvement AutoCAD
Strategic Planning Visio
Communication Gimp
Client Relations 3D Printing
WORK HISTORY
Sales Engineer Tampa, FL Mar 2019 – Jan 2021
Responsible for the design and development of customized solutions for customers - $5M in contract awards using CAD software. Proposals developed with budgets averaging $100,000 to $2,000,000.
Created a scope of work from RFP which defined needs analysis, system requirements, selection of applicable materials and labor estimates.
Created layouts and diagrams of proposed and awarded systems using CAD software to include audio/visual distribution, teleconferencing, room control, room automation and video wall display systems.
Built collaborative work relationships with contractors, architects and others throughout the design development to deliver “best in class” solutions.
Increased efficiency and speed to complete projects by developing processes and process documents for the engineering process.
Design Engineer Dulles, VA Dec 2014 – Mar 2019
Defined needs analysis, system requirements, selection of applicable materials and labor estimates.
Achieved increased accuracy and speed of existing services and technologies. Recommended additions, improvements, and changes in services.
Proposals developed with budgets averaging $25,000 to $500,000. Facilitate directly with contractors, architects and others throughout the design development.
Created instruction post contract award using CAD and other software programs - as-built, flow diagram, room layout, equipment locations and survey checklists. Owner and Independent Contractor Reston, VA July 2005 – Dec 2014
Founder, owner and operator of a high-end consulting, installation and full-service audio video company for home theaters, whole house audio and video distribution, room control, room automation and display systems.
Sales, site survey, consult, design, engineer, proposal, purchasing, managing, installation and programming.
Achieved $750k in revenue with budgets averaging $2,000 -$50,000.
Designed website for automated ticketing system to increase efficiency and ease of process for customers. EDUCATION
Northern Virginia Community
College, Sterling, VA
Cybersecurity Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
Ashworth College, Online Diploma, AutoCAD Graduation June 2021 CERTIFICATIONS
Crestron Sales & Design * DMC-D-4K * DM-NVX * Crestron DMC-E (Pre) Extron AV Associate * Control Professional * Control Specialist * XTP-E OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging career as a CAD designer to leverage technical knowledge, attention to detail and creative skills. Professional audio-visual engineer with over 25+ years experience with proven technical and analytical understanding of design, drawings and technical writing.