Experience

pinta acoustic, inc.

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Industrial Louvers

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Supported sales, marketing, engineering, estimating, and production teams by providing technical design assistance. • Reduced lead times by establishing a preliminary engineering review process which identified potential problems, created custom designs, and eliminated redundancies in workflow. Personally reviewed and consulted on roughly $10 million in jobs. • Overcame material/supply issues by establishing creative manufacturing methods and material repurposing to meet customer and company needs. • Participated as an active member of the green/environmental team, working towards creating & developing “green” products and processes to meet company sustainability initiatives. • Assisted in product performance & testing, successfully achieving verification for three new product models by the Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA). Show less



Andersen Corporation

• United States
• Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• R&D Technologist, Enterprise Design Competency

  • Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Originated and implemented an RFID based safety system and training program for all machine operation used within Pilot Plant and Developmental Center, used by over 150 employees.• Managed capital projects, resulting in over $150K of improved machinery and equipment to RD&I Facility.• Influenced development of gusset plates & installation process for Andersen Windows' Easy Connect Joining System, winning The National Association of Home Builders 2019 Best in Show award.• Travelled to jobsites, meeting with contractors and architectural groups to oversee instillation and collect feedback for ongoing product development projects. Show less

• R&D Technician III, Enterprise Design Competency

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2019

  • Analyzed project parameters to devise accurate estimates and budgets for projects.• Created innovative CAD/CAM layouts and designs for manufacturing trials of key business objectives.• Mentored individual participating in Andersen Corporations' High School Internship Program over a 6-month period.• Aided in the design and build of the new Andersen Windows Smart Home Technology Laboratory.

• Engineering Technician (via ENTEGEE)

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

  • Established and preformed important fabrication process to prove out project designs and concepts.• Executed laboratory testing on key developmental projects, wrote accurate standard test reports.• Acted as lead Technician for Andersen Windows' 200/400 Series Tilt Wash refresh project.• Conducted testing for Andersen Windows' VeriLock Security Sensors project, winning Consumer Electronics Shows’ “Innovation Honoree” title.



Home Remodeling; Self Employed

• Central Minnesota

• Project Manager

  • May 2014 - Oct 2015

  - Oversaw activities with contractor to develop timelines and meet customer needs. -Create innovative home layouts and designs that improve functionality and enhance the living environment. - Worked hands-on to install various components such as cabinets, flooring, and trim - Oversaw activities with contractor to develop timelines and meet customer needs. -Create innovative home layouts and designs that improve functionality and enhance the living environment. - Worked hands-on to install various components such as cabinets, flooring, and trim



Corner Bar

• St. Michael, MN

• Barback

  • Mar 2011 - May 2014

  Cultivated business awareness and administration proficiency through execution of company standards and practices. Oversaw materials inventory to ensure proper levels were maintained and correct replenishment orders. Cultivated understanding of customer services initiatives and the ability to troubleshoot challenges. Cultivated business awareness and administration proficiency through execution of company standards and practices. Oversaw materials inventory to ensure proper levels were maintained and correct replenishment orders. Cultivated understanding of customer services initiatives and the ability to troubleshoot challenges.



Genereux Fine Wood Products

• Monticello, MN

• Cabinet Maker

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2010

  -Designed and built custom cabinets and solid surface counter tops. -Grew capabilities in using automated production machines. -Improved departmental production and assembly methods and processes. -Designed and built custom cabinets and solid surface counter tops. -Grew capabilities in using automated production machines. -Improved departmental production and assembly methods and processes.



A-Cab Custom Woodworking, Inc.

• St Joseph, MN

• Cabinet Maker

  • Mar 2009 - Sep 2009