Aaron Dunn
Soddy Daisy,TN
Summary
Designer with 11 years of progressive experience in design across multiple industries, including substation design, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Expertise in developing detailed design drawings and providing technical solutions using AutoCAD, Inventor, and the SDS Tools. Recognized as a subject matter expert in 3D design tools and SDS software.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mesa Associates
04.2022 - Current
- Designed and developed detailed design drawings, including general arrangements, equipment plans, elevations, and cable schedules, for substation projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV using AutoCAD, Inventor, and P4A.
- Led a project for TVA to implement P4A for the company.
- Did substation work for major utility companies such as Southern California Edison, Southern Company, Tennessee Valley Authority, and American Electric Power.
- Conducted software testing for Spatial Business Systems (creators of AUD and the SDS Tools), often giving feedback on potential improvements, roadblocks, and inefficiencies that have often been added to the SBS software packages, as I am a trusted source and connection to their company.
- Annual speaker at the SDSIC, presented 2 times.
- Serve as SME with all 3D Design Tools, including consulting and testing products, and developing workflows or 'best practices'.
TeleCAD Wireless
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Use AutoCAD to draft up plans for location and installation of 4G and/or 5G poles.
- Review prints to correct errors.
- Research equipment to draw for prints and future projects.
Designer/Drafter
United States Stove Company
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Designing and working through a product’s many stages of development, making revisions and drawings.
- Following through to the end of the product with Bill of Materials and making sure the product works as desired.
- I also have basic knowledge on operating lasers, presses, sheers and other tools in the manufacturing processes.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2013 - 01.2014
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2008 - 01.2013
Cashier/Stocker
Dollar General
05.2006 - 01.2008
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
01.2011
Skills
SDS Tools (P4A & P4I)
AutoCAD
Inventor
SolidWorks
Pro-E
Project management
Team collaboration
Client communication
Software testing
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Mesa Associates
04.2022 - Current
TeleCAD Wireless
04.2019 - 04.2022
Designer/Drafter
United States Stove Company
01.2014 - 04.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2013 - 01.2014
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2008 - 01.2013
Cashier/Stocker
Dollar General
05.2006 - 01.2008
Associates of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
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