Matthew Kidd

• Senior Mechanical Engineer with 11 years design and analysis experience working with multi-disciplinary groups in high-reliability environment. Extensive record in using Creo to design and customize parts in complex assemblies. Proven track record of problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
• Solutions-oriented engineering professional with strong understanding of product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects.

A robust range of references are available, both written letters or by phone.

Please see some quotes from references here:

"He is definitely a leader rather than a follower... He is also a most dependable team player with a good judgment and mature outlook which ensure a logical and practical approach to whatever he does." -Andy F.

"Matt was a key employee for our company and would be great asset for any business. His work ethic is beyond reproach, one of those employees hard to find in today's time." -Richard F.

"Matt showed exceptionally good project management qualities in the development projects in which we participated, and I was quite happy to work with Matt on every one of these projects.... I think without Matt’s direction, these projects would have been more difficult to introduce as the system requirements were understood and communicating quite well by Matt." -Phil C.

"MATTHEW IS ALWAYS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND IS EXCELLENT AT PRESENTING FILES WITH COMPLETE INFORMATION TO BUILD PARTS AT COMPETIVE PRICING. MATTHEW PAYS CLOSE ATTENTION TO MANUFACTUABILITY AND PRODUCT DESIGN" -William T.

I have been woodworking for several years. I enjoy to work with my hands, and always am looking to learn a new building technique or find a new tool I can use for projects. I have built a couple of desks, bed frames, shelves, and a bookcase. I am not afraid to work with my hands. My typical method for a woodworking project is to hand draw out the item I would like to build. Then, I begin to dimension the drawing, and work at finding ideal wood widths and lengths to minimize project cost and board wastage. After that stage is complete, I'll write down all the final size cut boards and purchase materials and fasteners. Then comes the building process, where I like to process in stages, where I will handle all the sawing and milling of boards, then process to any custom fasteners. Then I setup and build according to the plans and tackle any obstacles along the way. I find that this approach utilizes my artistic and structured skills, and helps keep the two from conflicting. This doesn't always get to be the case when developing manufactured goods, you have to keep innovating. But with a one off woodworking project, it's nice to have a plan and be able to see if through to completion from the original prints.

I have been gardening for about three years. I grew up on several acres of land, and always had access to wild fruits. A few years ago, I began to miss that connection with nature, so I decided to plant an orchard in my yard, and additionally added several raised beds for growing fresh veggies. I have 15 fruit trees, and about 100 square feet of raised beds. I primarily grow tomatoes and cucumbers, which I process into tomato sauces and pickles, but I also grow winter salad greens. For the fruit trees, my most productive have been peaches, which I process for preserves, and salsa. I often use the canned products as holidays gifts for friends, family, and coworkers. To the best of my ability, I follow organic gardening practices and keep my own compost. It is a dream of mine to have an apple orchard of 100 or more trees, and offer organics at local farmers markets or have a seasonal pick your own.