LEE THOMPSON
Cumberland
Summary
Applied mechanical professional with experience in product design, fabrication, and manufacturing. Comfortable taking ideas from concept through production, with a focus on fit, function, and consistency. Background in bookkeeping and operations adds practical awareness of cost and workflow.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Thompson Enterprises, Inc.
South China, ME
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed bookkeeping in QuickBooks and an internal billing system
- Created invoices, processed vendor bills, and tracked payments
- Worked with customers and vendors across New England and Quebec
- Performed monthly reconciliations and maintained accurate records
- Reviewed receivables weekly and followed up on outstanding balances
- Improved a spreadsheet-based billing system to streamline invoicing
Manufacturing Specialist
Zootility
Portland, ME
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Started in design and expanded into production and finishing, taking on a lead role in wood production
- Planned and set up laser jobs so other operators could run production efficiently
- Created design files in Inkscape for laser cutting and engraving
- Produced parts across wood, sheet materials, and some metal work
- Set up and ran laser equipment for custom and repeat jobs
- Designed jigs and fixtures for repeatable setups and consistent output
- Used shop equipment (sanders, drill press, table saw) for prep and finishing
- Operated tumblers to deburr metal parts
- Performed routine maintenance to keep equipment running reliably
- Served as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and shop support
Senior Engraver
Mainely Urns
Gray, ME
04.2013 - 06.2019
- Created engraving layouts from online work orders and customer requests
- Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for layout, photo editing, and adjustments
- Verified text and layout details before production
- Operated laser and rotary engraving equipment for high-volume custom work, filling multiple full production tables per shift
- Completed finishing and final inspection prior to shipment
- Worked under tight turnaround timelines, including same-day rush orders
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Maine
Orono, ME2011
Skills
- Design & CAD: SolidWorks, Tinkercad, 3D modeling
- Manufacturing: Laser cutting/engraving, woodworking tools, metal finishing
- Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, laser control software
- Business: QuickBooks, invoicing, A/R, A/P, reconciliation
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Thompson Enterprises, Inc.
05.2023 - 01.2026
Manufacturing Specialist
Zootility
02.2020 - 04.2023
Senior Engraver
Mainely Urns
04.2013 - 06.2019
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Maine