CHADWICK M. STELZL
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OBJECTIVE
To continue a career in the research and development field with a vibrant and
inspiring firm providing the opportunity to be instrumental in design and development.
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Pro/Engineer (sketching, drawings, assemblies) HAAS Machining Centers
Pro/Manufacturing Component Assemblies
Strong Interpersonal Communication Metalworking tools and machinery
Determination to solve problems Woodworking tools and machinery
Detail oriented Painting, finishing and detail work
Willingness to expand skills Casting / Foundry / RTV molding
Project management / organization Fine and large scale modeling
Leadership Small electronics
MS Office Products
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Ignition, Inc., Plano, TX June 1999 – December 2007
Consumer Goods, Business to Business Product Design and Development
Project Management Design and Fabricate Award Winning Products
Customer / Vendor Relations Intuitive Decision Processes
Quoting Working Prototypes
Rapid Prototyping Metal, Wood and Plastics Fabrication
Proof-Of-Principle Verification Cast Urethane Multiples
Visual Models Finishing
Ergonomic Verification Models Small to Medium Electronic Assemblies
Clients include: Abbott Labs, AMX, Authentix, Blitz, Brookstone, Fossil, Hewlett-Packard, Leapfrog, Motorola, Peterbilt, Plus, RadioShack, Texas Instruments, Tidel, Today’s Kids, Uniden
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Marathon County: Art/Design
University of Wisconsin, Stout: Industrial Design – B.A., in process of completion
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: Prototype and Design – Associates, High Honor
Richland College: Pro/Engineering Certificate
INTERESTS
Function / Usability Creating Efficiencies
New / Upcoming Technology Special Effects
Ergonomics Electronics / Components
Public / Personal Safety Weather Related Events
GROUPS - AFFILIATIONS
Amateur Radio Operator
• Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)
• Collin County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CCARES): Assistant Emergency Coordinator Supporting public functions, non-profits, public safety and Homeland Security
• Plano Amateur Radio Klub (PARK) – Secretary and Public Relations Director
Association of Professional Model Makers (APMM)
Plano Fire and Rescue Associates (PFRA) – Inactive
REFERENCES - Available upon request