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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Alexander Fredericks

East Hartford,CT

Summary

Motivated and ambitious 19-year-old college student with a strong desire to learn and grow. I am passionate about exploring new opportunities and challenging myself in various areas. I have a proactive and positive mindset, allowing me to adapt quickly to new environments and collaborate effectively with multiple teams. I have excellent communication skills and enjoy building connections with others. Whether it's personal projects or extracurricular activities, I approach every task with enthusiasm and a commitment to succeed. I am eager to contribute my skills, creativity, and determination to make a meaningful impact and achieve success in everything I do. Open to new experiences and ready to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead. Passionate about CAD drafting, football, mathematics, digital design, and automation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Associate

Legrand Wiremold
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining assembly processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Reduced waste and saved resources through diligent monitoring of raw materials inventory and adjusting production schedules accordingly.
  • Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support to fellow associates.
  • Exceeded daily production targets with consistent attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Sales Associate

DICK'S Sporting Goods
08.2021 - Current
  • Served as temporary team lead
  • Responsible for the footwear department
  • Provided a quick and exceptional customer experience
  • Handled returns and exchanges
  • Kept store clean
  • Restocked shoes
  • Assisted customers with locating items.

Teacher Assistant

McEIVR, Inc (MakerspaceCT)
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Given a Teaching Assistant role, offering expertise in electronics, 3D printing, and CAD modeling for adult learners ages 18-24
  • Provided engaging lessons, individualized guidance, and fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Offered troubleshooting support over a span of 4 different 10-week cohorts
  • Provided machining and OSHA 30 classes.

CAD Designer

MakerspaceCT
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Internship where drafted, designed, and made various objects using components in Solidworks
  • Worked on projects ranging from small objects like a stand for a ps4 and a stand for a tablet, to designing a robot fighting arena and creating a Mobile Hydroponic farm for schools using Solidworks & NXT.

Group Mentor

Hartford County
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Formed an all African American men group to discuss black culture, current events, and personal experiences dealing with race
  • Meetings were initially in person but switched to online due to the coronavirus situation.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Progress - Mechanical Engineering

Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT

High School Diploma -

Pathways To Technology Magnet School
East Hartford, CT
06.2022

Associate's Degree In Progress - Manufacturing Engineering

Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT
05.2022

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • CAD (6 years)
  • Manufacturing (1 year)
  • Communication skills
  • Computer science (1 year)
  • Research & Development
  • Graphic design (3 years)
  • Drafting
  • Organizational skills
  • Customer service
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • AutoCAD
  • CNC milling machine
  • CNC lathe
  • CNC programming
  • Blueprint reading
  • Precision measuring instruments
  • Line Work
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Computer Skills

Certification

Lean Manufacturing, 05/2022, Present

Assessments

  • Graphic design, Proficient, 05/2021, Using graphic design techniques and producing visual media to communicate concepts
  • Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 09/2023, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 09/2023, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work

Additional Information

-Volunteer Tool Tech at Make48

  • Assitsted in various CAD designs for multiple teams during 48 hour process for a national reality tv building competition

Timeline

Manufacturing Associate

Legrand Wiremold
01.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

McEIVR, Inc (MakerspaceCT)
09.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

DICK'S Sporting Goods
08.2021 - Current

CAD Designer

MakerspaceCT
04.2021 - 08.2021

Group Mentor

Hartford County
11.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelors Degree in Progress - Mechanical Engineering

Manchester Community College

High School Diploma -

Pathways To Technology Magnet School

Associate's Degree In Progress - Manufacturing Engineering

Goodwin College
Alexander Fredericks