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Jim Thomas

North Bonneville

Summary

Dynamic product design specialist with extensive industry experience and a proven ability to create functional and visually appealing products. Recognized for thriving in collaborative environments while consistently driving results, with a strong aptitude for adapting to evolving project demands. Expertise includes user research, wireframing, and rapid prototyping, complemented by a commitment to teamwork and reliability. Passionate about leveraging design principles to enhance user experiences and deliver innovative solutions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

New Product Designer

Roadmaster, Inc
08.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Aftermarket RV towing parts manufacturer
  • Assistant to the previous designer and then assumed my current role.
  • Presented design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
  • Led design projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product solutions that enhance user experience.
  • Coordinating with all production departments
  • Creating new products
  • Supervising quality control throughout production
  • Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
  • Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals.
  • Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.

Fabricator

Columbia Machine
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing company specializing in concrete manufacturing products.
  • This position entailed grinding, straightening, fitting, sheet metal work, operating a forklift and an overhead crane, as well as welding various products. Using templates to precisely layout and fabricate concrete stamping production equipment.
  • Position Highlights:
  • Independent operation and quality control
  • Read and adhere to shop drawings within 0.005 inch tolerance

Clerk, Lead Clerk

WinCo Foods
08.2000 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: Employee-owned grocery chain
  • In this role, I did everything from truck unloading, overnight stocking, product ordering to customer service. Customer checkout and other front end operations including Checker supervision, break and lunch coordination and overrides. General maintenance of forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Scheduling repairs when necessary.
  • Position Highlights:
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Entry level management
  • Managed daily clerical operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in document processing.
  • Trained new staff on office procedures, fostering a knowledgeable work environment.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Welding Course Completed

Charter College
Vancouver, WA
06-2000

Skills

  • Engineering
  • Product Design & Fabrication
  • Lathe
  • Plasma Operation
  • Press Brake
  • GMAW/MIG Welding
  • FCAW Welding
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Jig-Building
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Product design

Timeline

New Product Designer

Roadmaster, Inc
08.2016 - Current

Fabricator

Columbia Machine
06.2015 - 08.2016

Clerk, Lead Clerk

WinCo Foods
08.2000 - 06.2015

Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Welding Course Completed

Charter College

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