My goal is to be a part of a smart, creative group with a shared vision to discover, build, and create.
Experience
· Alphacam Advance Router CAD/CAM 3D 3-Axis machining software
· G/M machine code
· Setup, operate, and repair industrial CNC routers with custom vacuum fixtures
· CNC machining of hard/softwoods, laminates, RENShape, plastics, and aluminum
· Manual machining, mill and lathe operation for all materials
· MIG welding, brazing, soldering
· Mold-making for urethane, concrete, and cast iron
· Model-making, ceramics
· High-level finishing
· Production design and custom fine woodworking
· Photography
· General knowledge of and experience with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum and dust collection systems.
Work History
· Flux Design Ltd. – Design/Build Specialist (Nov 2014-May 2016)
- Create unique interiors, exteriors, and sculpture with a group of designers and builders
· Hans Werner Woodworking – CNC Operator (2012-2014)
- Created and produced 3D moulding curvatures of custom mouldings
· Burnwerks LLC – Sole Manager (2009-2014)
- Created custom and production woodwork for various clients
- Independent Producer for Nolting Mfg.
· Hinterberg Design Inc. – Vice President (2004-2009)
- Designed and produced products for the quilting and craft industry
· Flux Design Ltd. – Design/Build Specialist (2002-2004)
- Created unique interiors, exteriors, and sculpture with a group of designers and builders
· UW-Milwaukee Letters and Science Instrument Lab – Machinist (1998-2001)
- Created custom laboratory components for professors and graduate students
· UW-Milwaukee Film Department (1997-1998)
- Repaired and maintained mechanisms such as cameras, contact printers, and other film equipment.
- Processed 16mm black and white reversal motion film for UWM film department
Education
· University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film (1996-2001)
- Focus on stop motion animation with 16mm film
- Designed and built animation armatures
- Designed and built a CNC camera rig to control the camera shutter, zoom, tilt, pan, and tracking, as well as components on the set.