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Matthew G. Royster
Objective: To incorporate my talents and knowledge of the field of Mechanical Drafting into a CAD/design related career. I will utilize all my expertise of the software and continue to broaden my skills to the very best of my ability. I will be a team player and work diligently to complete all tasks.
Education: 1996-2000 Burns High School Lawndale, NC Diploma
2000-2001 Surry Community College Dobson, NC
2001- 2002 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
2008- May 2011 Cleveland Community College Shelby, NC A.A.S. Mechanical Drafting Technology
500 hours SolidWorks
200 hours AutoCAD
80 hours Chief Architect
80 hours GD&T
80 hours CNC
80 hours CAD/CAM
128 hours Technical Drafting
Professional: July 2011 – current: Farris Fabrication Cherryville, NC Programmer/Engineer: Program 3D models into laser machines using Lantek software. Sort and coordinate orders based on priority, take orders from parent company via phone and email. Consult with other laser operators and other engineers about product modifications.
Feb 2010 – current: Royster Design Lawndale, NC Freelance Contract Drafting: 3D modeling, product design, patent illustrations www.roysterdesigns.com Current project: SetCom Corporation in Austin, TX: drawing 3D models of the company’s entire product inventory
Nov 2007 - current: Royster Turkey Farm, Lawndale, NC Co-owner ,operator: Maintain good communication with buyers, such as ordering feed and parts for equipment. Help keep company records up to date and ensure the turkeys are properly cared for.
Nov 2010 – Jan 2011: Holland & Hamrick Architects, P.A. Shelby, NC CAD Drafting: Draw and update blueprints and perform field measurements as necessary.
Jan 2002- Nov 2007: United Parcel Service Charlotte, NC Part Time until Nov.2005: Handle all of inbound and outbound freight Full Time Package Car Driver, 2005-2007: Deliver and pick up all packages safely and on time. Use of people skills to maintain good relations with customers. Use of on car computer to record and track all deliveries.
June 2005- September 2005: Peak Fitness Cornelius, NC Sales Consultant: Promote the business through advertisements. Contact prospective members through sales leads. Fill out contracts of new members.
May 2001-August 2001: Washburn Construction Lattimore, NC Summer job: operate heavy machinery such as Bobcat, Lull, and Backhoe.
May 1996-August 2000: Royster Turkey Farm Lawndale, NC