Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Drew France

10964 Grindstone Hill Road, Greencastle,PA

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

R&D 3D Designer

Voyager A.V.D. Llc
06.2021 - Current
  • Provide new and unique solutions to product development throughout the development process of sound and camera equipment.
  • Create CAD models and drawings for machinery and products.
  • Develop primary models and sketches to showcase final product designs.
  • Develop intricate 3D models, resulting in more accurate representations of design concepts.
  • Design mechanical drawings and machine designs primarily using BricsCAD alongside various multimedia programs.
  • Review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Plumbing and Heating Service Technician

Western Maryland Plumbing and Heating
07.2021 - Current
  • Achieved high levels of customer retention by providing proactive system check-ups that prevented potential issues from escalating into costly problems.
  • Assisted in developing preventive maintenance plans for clients, prolonging equipment lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
  • Streamlined repair processes by maintaining an organized inventory of tools and replacement parts.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing questions and concerns with professionalism and expertise.

HVAC New Construction Installer

Weather Crafters
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Maintained a clean, organized workspace during installations and repairs, demonstrating respect for clients'' properties and minimizing disruptions.
  • Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.

Duct Fabricator, New Con/Residential Installer

Metro Sheetmetal / McCrea Heating and Air
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Skills Acquired in Shop: Sheet metal ductwork assembly via Pittsburgh seams, rollers, finger brakes, punch press, pneumatic & manual hammer forming
  • Skills Acquired in Trade: Copper brazing, residential outdoor condenser install & change-out, novice furnace/air handler/coil installation knowledge
  • Experience in Trane, Goodman, Carrier and Lennox systems
  • 3 week course taken through company taught by local community college HVAC instructor

Sales/Kitchen/Grounds

Sheetz
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for: Fulfilling whatever duties need done, quickly and efficiently, wherever they may be throughout the store.
  • Maintaining top notch customer service and attitude in a fast paced, top performing store in the company.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Location Sound Recordist, Postproduction Sound Mixer

Independent Contractor
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Ensured clarity of sound by actively monitoring audio levels and making necessary adjustments in realtime.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Oversaw microphone placement, resulting in optimal sound capture for a variety of recording situations.
  • Coordinated with location scouts to evaluate potential recording sites for suitability regarding acoustics and ambient noise levels.
  • Experience in: Independent short films, documentaries and music videos, Washington County Public Schools and the ARC of Washington County

Chief Financial Officer

Maserka|Sol Entertainment Group
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for: Managing and recording monthly expenses, filing Profit and Loss Reports, managing Quickbooks, logging purchases, managing Budget and Growth Plans, timekeeping, tax preparation, accounts payable and receivable
  • Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.

Line Cook

Bulls And Bears
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for: Cold and hot meal preparation from scratch fresh ingredients
  • Using a stove, oven, deep fryer, and salamander oven
  • Preparing meals for up to 50+ head parties
  • Possessing strong communication in the kitchen and gentle proffesional customer service
  • Proper and elegant food plating
  • Multi-tasking without timers or measuring tools

Estimator

FRB Insulation
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for: Job take offs, bidding jobs, managing overhead, material and labor cost
  • Used Excel macros and formulas to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.

Apprentice Plumber

Fridinger-Ritchie Plumbing & Heating
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Responsible for: running pipe, fixture installation, pipe insulation, material pick-up, etc
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Assisted licensed plumbers in installation of plumbing systems.

2nd Press Operator

Quad Graphics
08.2012 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for: Training entry level positions, supervising end product quality, checking for color, composition, and paper defects, routine mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting real time problems, strong sense of urgency and dedication to job duties, clear and direct communication
  • Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
  • Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
  • Assembled and adjusted press parts to print products in accordance with customer specifications.

Education

High School Graduate -

Hedgesville High School
Hedgesville, WV
01-2011

Skills

  • 3D CAD
  • Lightburn
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Quickbooks
  • HVAC/Plumbing

References

  • Bryce Berger - CEO - Obsidian Ring Corp. - 304-582-1414
  • Bruce Shatzer - CEO - Western Maryland Plumbing & Heating - 301-491-4380
  • Jamie Craig - Phlebotomist - Richmond Jail - 240-338-2497

Timeline

Plumbing and Heating Service Technician

Western Maryland Plumbing and Heating
07.2021 - Current

R&D 3D Designer

Voyager A.V.D. Llc
06.2021 - Current

HVAC New Construction Installer

Weather Crafters
08.2020 - 05.2021

Duct Fabricator, New Con/Residential Installer

Metro Sheetmetal / McCrea Heating and Air
08.2019 - 06.2020

Line Cook

Bulls And Bears
02.2018 - 08.2018

Sales/Kitchen/Grounds

Sheetz
01.2018 - 08.2019

Estimator

FRB Insulation
06.2017 - 12.2017

Location Sound Recordist, Postproduction Sound Mixer

Independent Contractor
02.2017 - 01.2019

Chief Financial Officer

Maserka|Sol Entertainment Group
02.2017 - 01.2019

Apprentice Plumber

Fridinger-Ritchie Plumbing & Heating
01.2017 - 06.2017

2nd Press Operator

Quad Graphics
08.2012 - 10.2016

High School Graduate -

Hedgesville High School

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