Ian Culver
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North Liberty, Iowa 52317 **********@*******.***
CAREER SUMMARY A knowledgeable mechanical designer with expertise in designing and documenting parts and assemblies for the aerospace field. Strengths include effective organizational and research skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Software: Unigraphics, Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet Explorer, Adobe
Acrobat, WinZip, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Pro Engineer, Canvas
EMPLOYMENT
Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2007-2012
Mechanical Designer
Designed and documented mechanical drawings according to company standards. Interacted with engineers and co-workers and participated in group meetings to maintain project schedules.
• Collaborated with Electrical and Systems Engineers on process improvements for methods related to mechanical drawings
• Ordered and received parts from fabrication shops in addition to regular duties
• Utilized feedback from fabrication shops to reduce costs by at least 10%
Kirkwood Community College 2005-2007
Completed Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design/Mechanical Engineering Technology
Detailed cars at Avis Rent-A-Car in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Farm Bureau West Des Moines, Iowa 2003-2005
Customer Service Representative/ Pricing Assistant
• Answered agents and office assistants questions about converting legacy policies to new system.
• Converted existing accounts to new computer system and researched policies for underwriters.
• Performed premium comparisons between competitors and Farm Bureau and wrote reports for actuaries.
Other Work Experience
Banquet Set Up
Comfort Suites Ames, Iowa 2001-2003
Stage Hand
Iowa State Center Ames, Iowa 2000-2001
EDUCATION
Associate’s degree from Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2007
Computer Aided Design/ Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 2002
Finance