David Olson
Senior Model Maker at The Howard Company- Claim this Profile
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Sal Cialdella
First and foremost, Dave is a man of the highest personal and professional integrity. I have known Dave for twenty years and as the senior designer I always consulted Dave in the early conceptual stages of my assignments for his input and incredible ability to identify potential pitfalls [related to the production of a project] before a rendered presentation was made to a customer. I believe he was the secret to my many successes and I will always credit Dave for sharing his knowledge as I cultivated my career. I also worked along side Dave as he brought my concepts to life and gained a wealth of information regarding the manufacturing processes for wood, metals and plastics.
Mark Hartung
I would consider Dave among the elite Model Makers in the industry. His attention to detail and quality of his work always delivered exceptional prototypes. You can depend on Dave to get the job done right and on time. I highly recommend Dave's work and believe he would be an asset to any organization.
Sal Cialdella
First and foremost, Dave is a man of the highest personal and professional integrity. I have known Dave for twenty years and as the senior designer I always consulted Dave in the early conceptual stages of my assignments for his input and incredible ability to identify potential pitfalls [related to the production of a project] before a rendered presentation was made to a customer. I believe he was the secret to my many successes and I will always credit Dave for sharing his knowledge as I cultivated my career. I also worked along side Dave as he brought my concepts to life and gained a wealth of information regarding the manufacturing processes for wood, metals and plastics.
Mark Hartung
I would consider Dave among the elite Model Makers in the industry. His attention to detail and quality of his work always delivered exceptional prototypes. You can depend on Dave to get the job done right and on time. I highly recommend Dave's work and believe he would be an asset to any organization.
Sal Cialdella
First and foremost, Dave is a man of the highest personal and professional integrity. I have known Dave for twenty years and as the senior designer I always consulted Dave in the early conceptual stages of my assignments for his input and incredible ability to identify potential pitfalls [related to the production of a project] before a rendered presentation was made to a customer. I believe he was the secret to my many successes and I will always credit Dave for sharing his knowledge as I cultivated my career. I also worked along side Dave as he brought my concepts to life and gained a wealth of information regarding the manufacturing processes for wood, metals and plastics.
Mark Hartung
I would consider Dave among the elite Model Makers in the industry. His attention to detail and quality of his work always delivered exceptional prototypes. You can depend on Dave to get the job done right and on time. I highly recommend Dave's work and believe he would be an asset to any organization.
Sal Cialdella
First and foremost, Dave is a man of the highest personal and professional integrity. I have known Dave for twenty years and as the senior designer I always consulted Dave in the early conceptual stages of my assignments for his input and incredible ability to identify potential pitfalls [related to the production of a project] before a rendered presentation was made to a customer. I believe he was the secret to my many successes and I will always credit Dave for sharing his knowledge as I cultivated my career. I also worked along side Dave as he brought my concepts to life and gained a wealth of information regarding the manufacturing processes for wood, metals and plastics.
Mark Hartung
I would consider Dave among the elite Model Makers in the industry. His attention to detail and quality of his work always delivered exceptional prototypes. You can depend on Dave to get the job done right and on time. I highly recommend Dave's work and believe he would be an asset to any organization.
Experience
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The Howard Company
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Model Maker
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Sep 1987 - Present
Summary of Qualifications: • Extensive knowledge of stationary machinery, hand power tools and hand tools • Excellent fabrication abilities with all types of wood, wood composites, plastics and metals • Thorough knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, detailed drawings and sketches • Excels at shop math, geometry, trigonometry, precision measuring, documentation, updating and hand sketching of detailed drawings • Very experienced at building and final assembly of all parts for prototypes and production quality displays • Regular use of electrical, painting and finishing, welding and other related shop skills and equipment • Computer skills include Windows, Microsoft Excel and Word, Novell Group Wise, Outlook Express, Adobe Acrobat, Syteline, CAD, Solidworks, Internet Explorer and others • Skilled in shop, facility, and equipment repair and maintenance Professional Experience: The Howard Company, Brookfield, WI 1987 – Present Senior Model Maker • Prototyping and fabricating of production quality Point-of-Sale displays and restaurant menu systems, all Assembly Department fixture needs and custom Job Shop parts • Execute purchasing needs and inventory control of all Model Shop materials and supplies • Update and maintain all Model Shop project, purchasing, inventory, photo and other components of “Syteline” computer database • Perform engineering and project management assistance including product documentation, drawing updates, material costing and detailed photo archive • Sole Model Maker for past five years managing all aspects of Model Shop • Seven year member of Lean Committee, nine year member of Board of Directors Election Committee Show less
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Cinncinnati Time Recorder
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Repair Technician
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Feb 1977 - Sep 1987
Repair of electromechanical equipment Repair of electromechanical equipment
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Education
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1987 - 1991
Five year Model Makers apprenticeship
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1974 - 1977
Menomonee Falls East High School
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MATC courses
Electronic Theory, Detailed Drafting
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