Michael W. O’Connor
Cell 832-***-****
***********@*****.***
Summary: Experience in all system design phases, from concept to manufacture. Employment includes work in many different fields such as R&D, military equipment, aerospace, medical, alternative energy, site and facility design.
Key Skills
versatility
international team work
design analysis and cost-reduction
modifying existing technologies
new development
configuration management
QA/QC
troubleshooting
advising
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aug 2010 – Present Warehouse Agent
• Check Airway Bills and receive cargo insuring they match
• Preposition Cargo in warehouse
• Build and secure cargo for air shipment (export)
• Receive and Check cargo against manifest (import)
• Load Trucks and release cargo to customer or transports
• Forklift Operator
Air General Inc
Houston, Texas
Aug. 2009 – Mar. 2010 Project Engineer / Project Leader
• Designed HVAC layouts for buildings and plants
• LEED Representative for Green Energy
• Lead Drafter / Drawing Checker
• Performed Energy evaluations using EcoTect
• Set up company Drawing Configuration Management
• Trained employees in AutoCad and Configuration Management
• Developed new company drawing procedures
ASSA Consulting Engineers LTD
Haifa, Israel
July 2007 – June 2009 Planner / Designer (AutoCad)
• Designed facility layouts for plants and facilities
• Designed piping layouts
• Produced detailed orthographic piping drawings
• Updated Configuration Management system
Bateman-Litwin Technologies
Haifa, Israel
Mar. 2005 – July 2007 Freelance Consultant/Designer
• Advised companies as a U.S. Specifications Expert
• Designed and contracted private projects
• Produced detailed orthographic aviation panel drawings
• Evaluated and oversaw testing for prototype illuminated panels
• Designed Permanent Make-Up Machine currently sold throughout Europe
Haifa, Israel
Jan. 2002 – Jan. 2005 Assistant Manager
• Assisted in the opening of new stores
• Supervised personnel
• Managed warehouse and inventory
Dial Rent-to-Own,
St. Thomas, USVI
Oct. 2000 – Jan. 2002 Lead Designer / Lab Tech
• Designed Concepts / Built Preproduction Test Units
• Performed Pre-Clinical Testing / Supervised Clinical Test
• Designed sensors
• Developed a Drawing Control and Configuration system
• Evaluated items that failed Production Test
Epic Medical Equipment Inc.
Plano, Texas
Sept.1999 – Oct. 2000 Cost Estimator
• Performed drawing takeoffs of associated building items
• Evaluated Soil Reports for conditions, previous site uses, and site compatibility
• Requested and evaluated bids from contractors
• Evaluated contractor ability to support Duke, Inc.
Duke, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
Sept. 1996 – Sept. 1999 Project Planner / Sight Supervisor
• Designed modifications/upgrades for new/existing facilities
• Reviewed contractor bids and submittals for technical accuracy
• Prepared cost estimates and work requirements for contracts
• Performed site visits and inspections
• Performed Contract Negotiations
Public Works, Naval Air Station
Fort Worth JRB, Texas
Jan. 1993 – Sept. 1996 Project Planner Trainer Design
• Determined type of trainer required
• Served as Project Leader for trainer design
• Evaluated bids for trainers fabricated by outside organizations
• Supervised and coordinated the design, fabrication, and assembly of trainers
Trainer Development
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
Mar. 1987 – Jan. 1993 Engineering Technician
• Reviewed Technical Data Packages
• Prepared technical and non-routine correspondence with contractors
• Member of Department of Defense Safety Review Board, for the investigation of accidents involving military vehicles
• Directorate Representative to review the use of composite materials
US Army Tank Automotive Command
Warren, Michigan
Oct. 1983 – Jan. 1987 Designer / Design Drafter
• Designed and prepared layout, manufacturing and assembly drawings from concept sketches
• Reviewed contractor drawings
• Designed specialized laboratories
• Worked as part of a design team for various projects
• Solved complex design problems
Sandia National Laboratory
Livermore, California
US Marine (Honorable Discharge) Qualified for 5 Point Veteran Preference
EDUCATION
American River College
Sacramento, California Associate of Arts Degree
• Major – Design Drafting Technology
• Minor – Archeology
COMPUTER TRAINING
• Auto CAD 2009
• EcoTect
• Maximizing Auto CAD
• CAD (Air Force Training Program)
• Microsoft Excel / Word / WordPerfect
• Windows 95 / 98 / XP
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK
US Army Engineering College
Rock Island, Illinois
• Technical Data Package Development / Preparation
• Principles and Applications of Value Engineering
• Configuration Management
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
• Welding Technology
• Weld Joint Analysis for Draftsmen and Designers
Department of US Army Logistics Management College
Rock Island, Illinois
• Weapon System Management Course ( Project Management Course)
Department of the US Army
US Army Tank Automotive Command
Warren, Michigan
• Engineering Data Management
• Creative Problem Solving
• Defense Specification Management
USAF Training Group Sheppard Air Force Base,
Witchatafalls, Texas
• Apprentice Electrical Systems
• Base Supply Training Course
• Air Transportation Course
• Air Force Quality Inspection Team Member Course
Marine Corp Institute
CINCLANTFLT, Norfolk, Virginia
• Map and Aerial Photograph Reading
Non-Commissioned Officer School
Camp Geiger, North Carolina
• Non-Commissioned Officer training
(as a student and as an instructor)