• Design various 3-D units using Pro-E
  
• Aide in building prototypes
  
• Complete special projects for transportation of units
  
• Cross reference bills of materials, CAPPS (building guide), drawings, models and the build
  

Development and Validation Engineer, March 2001-May 2002
Bergstrom, Inc., www.Bergstrominc.com , Rockford, IL
Oversee the testing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning system protocols for trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles, serving as the head of the bus division.

• Lead project testing for bus division and share responsibilities in others
  
• Assist in instrumentation of vehicles or units for testing
  
• Develop test plans
  
• Write data acquisition programs
  
• Analyze testing data to ensure high-quality systems
  
• Write reports based on testing data
  
• Supervise test lab technicians
  
• Maintain quality systems testing document
  

Design Engineer, June 1998-March 2001
Bergstrom, Inc., www.Bergstrominc.com, Rockford, IL
Designed package systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for off-highway vehicles.

• Designed various 3-D units using Pro-E
  
• Considered space available and parts needed in design of the project
  
• Designed sheet metal and plastic enclosures for the units
  
• Sized and designed coils for systems
  
• Selected appropriately sized components (motors, compressors, etc.)
  
• Estimated coil temperature of heating and cooling systems
  
• Reduced material cost in units
  
• Adapted current units for new applications
  
• Arranged for prototype tests
  
• Organized informational meetings
  
• Followed processes for quality standards
  
• Submitted and completed engineering change orders
  

Program Director, Summers, 1994-1995
Nathanael Brigade Camp, Hinckley, MN
Supervised the volunteer high school and adult staff. Trained craft skill leaders in the areas of archery, riflery and repelling and taught crafts to campers. This position also included speaking in front of a large group to give guidance and information about daily activities, and leading wide-area games.

Maintenance Director, Summer, 1993
Nathanael Brigade Camp, Hinckley, MN
Oversaw safety skills such as CPR, first aid and lifeguard training. Also served as cabin leader with 10 campers each week throughout the summer. This included solving conflicts and encouraging team-building skills among the cabin members.