VLADIMIR L. CLIFTON
Newport News, VA 23601
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an IT position which leads to advancement opportunities.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Management,
Ashworth College Online, Newport News, Virginia Graduate: Present
Courses taken included:
Windows Operating System Office XP 1
Office XP 2 PC Selection & Maintenance 1
PC Selection & Maintenance 2 Local Area Networks
Visual Basic 1 Visual Basic 2
Web Site Design Programming in JavaScript
Database Processing System Analysis & Design
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer-Aided Drafting Technology.
ITT Technical Institute, Norfolk Virginia Graduate: March 2002, GPA of 3.4.
A+ Certification
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Computer Lab 2011-Present
Newport News Department of Human Services
Responsible for opening, closing, and maintaining the lab. Assisting with Workforce/VEC Registration, Job Searching, and Resume writing. Reporting and maintaining Client Sign in sheets and Volunteer Sign in sheets.
SKILLS
Familiar with UNIX, CATIA V4 and V5, Smarteam Data Base, ProE, Oracle, Lotus Notes, Digital Mockup V5, DvMockup, ULead, AutoCAD R13, R14 and 2000, 3D Studio Max8, Microsoft Front Page 2003, Adobe PhotoShop CS2, Adobe Premiere 6, Adobe After Effects 6.5, Logo Creator V4, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
• Lead Designer on LG project.
• Created logos for Realty Companies, Mortgage Companies, Religious organizations, and Entertainment Companies.
• Involved in Pilots on Digital Mockup V5, Computer Aided Virtual Environment (CAVE) and 3D Xml.
• Did special assignment for the President of Tidewater Naval Architectural with three Senior Engineers on 3D shipbuilding in an AutoCAD environment.
• Seven years in the U.S. Army as a Chemical Operations Specialist.
• Maintained responsibility and accountability for over $800,000 worth of sensitive chemical detection and decontaminating equipment.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Designer III 2010-2010
Chipton-Ross (Contract), Newport News, Virginia
Modified ventilation parts for engineering change requests. Utilized CATIA V4 to create prestarts for the shipbuilders to start the process of building ships. Creating Front Sheets to being all engineering drawings.
Designer 2008-2010
Viking Range, Greenwood, Mississippi
Ventilation Component Design in CATIA V5 R17 and ProE. Research and Development of Range Hoods and Warming Drawers. Used Smarteam to managed data. Created prototypes for Range Hoods and Warming Drawers. Created ECN’s. Utilized Oracle for data base purposes. Prepared sketches, layouts, and drawings for personnel in Manufacturing. Helped IT Technicians with testing software.
CAD Designer 2006-2008
Electrolux Major Appliances, Kinston, North Carolina
Dishwasher Component Design in CATIA V5 R14 and R17. Used Smarteam to managed data. Created and modified drawings according to engineering standards and specifications. Created CAD Standards that became a permanent part of the engineering process. Assisted engineers with all their modeling and drafting needs. Created ECN’s for engineers. Work in Research and Development and Product Care. Utilized Lotus Notes for data base purposes. Work with engineers on plastic, electrical, and sheet metal parts. Heavily involved with new product layout of models and drawings. Willing to take lead on trying new things to help improve some aspect of CAD process. Good foundation in basic parametric modeling principles. Strong knowledge in assembly layouts for manufacturing. On Special assignment for Engineering Manager over North America to assist other companies with product design. Helped IT Technicians with testing, software, imaging, and maintaining computers.
Designer 2001-2006
Northrop Grumman Newport News, Newport News, Virginia
Utilized CATIA V4 to create piping models and piping tables. Created parametric models and 2D drawings in CATIA V4. Team Lead making sure all projects is done and deadlines are met. Reviewing all animations and related data. Lead for the “Computer Aided Virtual Environment” (CAVE). Responsible for maintaining and preparing CAVE data. Showing 3D walk-through presentations. Helped IT Technicians with testing, software, and maintaining computers.
CAD Operator 2000-2001
Tidewater Naval Architecture, Portsmouth, Virginia
Constructed and prepared electrical and piping drawings with revisions and corrections that conform to company standards.
Unit Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Noncommissioned Officer/ Supervisor 1992-2000
U.S. Army, Camp Casey, Korea
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical advisor to a company of 150 personnel. Maintained responsibility and accountability of all chemical equipment. Prepared and taught nuclear, biological, and chemical classes. Assisted the Senior Chemical Manager in nuclear, biological, and chemical activities. Supervised the inventory and utilization of chemical suits, assessories, and detective devices.
AWARDS
Received several awards to include three Army Achievement Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, and three Certificate of Achievement. Obtained and maintained a Secret Security Clearance.
OTHER EDUCATION
Certificates: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Course, Hazardous Materials, Combat Lifesaver,
Chemical Defense Training Facility, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Advanced Individual
Training, US Army
Diploma, I.C. Norcom High School, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1992