Dennis J. Arnold

Objective:

To obtain a position in Mechanical Engineering that will allow me to utilize my natural creativity and problem solving skills to fulfill your company’s goals.

Summary of Qualifications:

Proven dependable and hardworking individual with an excellent work ethic who has consistently exceeded Employer expectations who is looking to become an asset to a company. Aptitude for computer aided design and analysis software provides adaptability. Varied work and life experience provides broad perspective to problem solving skills. Customer service background provides excellent communication skills.

Education:

Wichita State University Wichita, KS May 2009

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.1/4.0

Course work included Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Design of Machinery, Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis, Sustainability, Circuits, Controls and Industrial Ergonomics.

DeVry University Kansas City, KS February 2003

Associates of Science in Electronics GPA 4.0/4.0

Coursework included Digital Communication Systems, Industrial Electronic Controls, Integrated Microprocessors, Digital Systems, Computer Hardware and Software

Kaw Area Vocational Technical School Topeka, Kansas

Completed 1080 hour drafting program, which included coverage of architectural, civil, and machine drafting standards, practices, and procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

Technical Skills

Utilized Catia V5R17 and V18’s design and finite element analysis capabilities in several design projects, (total of over 500 hours).

Employed Ansys V9 to analyze thermal and structural properties of project designs.

Employed MS Office Suite for formal lab and project design reports and presentations.

Utilized PC Anywhere to remotely support robotic control system.

Currently developing skills in Pro Engineers Firefox 4, (over 100 hours).

Working knowledge of MATLAB, C ,C++, Visual Basic, ALGOR, Access, Visio, LabView and Visual Source Safe.

Communication Skills

Ten years of progressive customer service skills developed in the fields of retail management, construction and robotics.

Leadership Skills

Provided management and supervision of 3-8 persons in both retail and construction environment.

Experience:

ScriptPro LLC

Mission, Kansas

June 2003 – June 2005

Application System Analyst in the Interface Dept.

Remotely supported the network hardware and proprietary software of pharmacy automation systems. Wrote and maintained the unique software interface for up to fifty robotic prescription filling installations. Developed and performed regression testing for new versions of interface software. Wrote and maintained procedure for highly technical system maintenance operations. Analyzed and resolved customer problems with software engineers.

A. G. Tollefson & Co.

Lecompton, Kansas

March 1998 – July 2000

Construction Worker

General construction duties related to light commercial and industrial steel construction projects, including steel erection, steel and wood framing, finish carpentry and trouble list corrections.

Overland Park Baptist Temple,

Overland Park, Kansas

January 1996 – March 1998

Maintenance/Technical

Managed building and grounds maintenance for 6 million dollar campus, including working with service providers and contractors. Operated $250,000 sound and computerized lighting system. Built customized accessories used throughout the facility which improved performance and/or presentation.

ReBilllders

Olathe, Kansas

1994 – 1996

Tradesman

Employed discipline and productivity in painting, roofing, finish carpentry, flooring on residential and light commercial repair and restoration projects.

Century Roofing

Lenexa, Kansas

1983 – 1994

Customer Service Technician

Provided customer service for large residential roofing company to mid through top value homes. Coordinated with developers, builders, homeowners and contractors to solve roof and non-roof related water leaks.

Woolworth Department Store

Kansas City, Missouri

1981 – 1983

Assistant Manager

Participated in management training program, while providing supervision of eight to ten employees of highly varied ages. Provided customer service to retail store clientele.

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