Mitchell Warren
Spruce Pine,NC
Summary
Experienced educator and industrial and residential designer bringing excellent judgment and sound decision-making abilities developed over a multi-year career. Capable of utilizing design principles and technology to make a difference in across diverse industries or design firms. Ready to utilize expertise in new role in industry.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Designer/Draftsman
Self
Spruce Pine, NC
08.2014 - Current
- Design residential layouts and plans for clients optimizing space and functionality.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized design concepts reflecting their vision and lifestyle.
- Utilized CAD software (Revit and AutoCAD) to create floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and details for construction documents.
Drafting Teacher
Mitchell High School
Bakersville, North Carolina
08.1997 - Current
- Teach basic technical drafting to 9th-12th grade students; advanced level 2 classes in engineering and architectural drafting as well as 3D Printing through Mayland CC
- Research, prepare and implement lessons for all students to obtain basic knowledge and skills in technical drawing and related software for each class
- Served on statewide curriculum team for NC DPI to update and create Engineering 2 and 3 curriculums
- Served on school improvement team, scholarship committee, department chair and club sponsor
- Coach basketball and golf (Golf 2 time state champions, 1 state runner up)
STEM Director
Mitchell County Schools
Bakersville, North Carolina
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed and implemented $350,000 Golden LEAF Grant to create and install innovative STEM discovery labs in two middle schools and high school in Mitchell County
- Collaborated with teachers and administration to research and purchase equipment to increase STEM education opportunities and skills for students
- Worked with vendors to schedule and install labs as well as train teachers to use equipment
- Created and tracked purchase orders to maintain budget and report all financial information to Golden LEAF through Excel spreadsheets
Production Scheduler
Finishes First
Spruce Pine, NC
11.1993 - 08.1997
- Scheduled furniture movement through plant and finishing line to packaging and shipment in most efficient manner to increase production
- Communicated with customers in regards to orders, quantities, and shipping dates
- Finishes First was a NC based furniture company who custom finished and imported furniture for various manufacturers
Product Designer
Soft Play, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
07.1991 - 10.1993
- Soft Play produced playgrounds for McDonalds and other customers
- Brainstormed, designed and refined new individual playground components and complete systems that were introduced into company product line
- Collaborated with vendors, purchasing agents, and installers to put new components into production and document proper installation procedures
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Design - Industrial Design
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01-1991
High School Diploma - undefined
Mitchell High School
Bakersville, NC01-1987
Skills
- Strong Communicator
- Effective Teacher
- Interpersonal Skills
- Hard Working
- Quick Learner
- Expertise in Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Revit
Certification
- Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA)
- Inventor Certified User
- AutoCAD Certified User
- Autodesk Revit Certified User
- National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
Timeline
STEM Director
Mitchell County Schools
08.2015 - 06.2018
Residential Designer/Draftsman
Self
08.2014 - Current
Drafting Teacher
Mitchell High School
08.1997 - Current
Production Scheduler
Finishes First
11.1993 - 08.1997
Product Designer
Soft Play, Inc.
07.1991 - 10.1993
High School Diploma - undefined
Mitchell High School
Bachelor of Environmental Design - Industrial Design
North Carolina State University