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James Bowers

Burleson

Summary

Accomplished Sr. Designer / Engineer with over 25 years at Lockheed Martin, specializing in creating dynamic exhibits for facilities and trade shows. Expert in CAD, 3d modeling and construction planning. Excels in coordinating complex projects across multiple vendors. Proven ability to innovate and deliver high-quality displays that effectively showcase our company's technology and products.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer / Engineer

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Fort Worth, TX
01.2000 - Current

Over 25 years of experience at Lockheed Martin creating dynamic trade show exhibits, facility showrooms and displays for showcasing our company's products and technology. Skilled at using various CAD and 3d software for creating detail drawings for furniture and display construction, architectural and exhibit planning, exhibit service drawings, graphic elevations, etc. Professional in coordinating designs across multiple vendors and bringing client visions to life.

Designer / Model Maker

Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
Fort Worth, TX
08.1999 - 01.2000

Hired on as contract labor for Lockheed Martin. Originally began working in the model shop creating scale models for exhibit displays and giveaways before switching over to the trade show exhibit design area.

Staff Member

American Fast Photo and Camera
Auburn, Alabama
02.1998 - 05.1998

Responsible for processing film, developing prints, and scanning and restoration of photographs.

Assembly Line Worker

Briggs and Stratton
Auburn, Alabama
01.1997 - 02.1998

Part time assembly line employee responsible for installing engine heads, covers, oil seals and flywheels on lawn mower motors.

Woodshop Assistant

Atlanta College of Art
Atlanta, Georgia
08.1996 - 05.1997

Responsible in helping students use various tools within the school's wood shop, cleanup, delivery of materials, and carpenter's assistant.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL
06-1999

No Degree - Graphic Design

Atlanta College of Art
Atlanta, Georgia
01-1996

Associate of Science - Art

Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL
05-1995

Skills

  • Concept development and design planning
  • Construction detailer
  • 3d modeling and rendering (AutoCAD, Rhino, Cinema 4D, Catia)
  • Carpentry
  • Forklift Operator
  • Exhibit Installation and Dismantle

Accomplishments

    NOVA Award - 2012 for teamwork in designing and coordinating multiple exhibits at different venues around Washington DC during the USA Science and Engineering Festival.

Timeline

Designer / Engineer

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
01.2000 - Current

Designer / Model Maker

Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
08.1999 - 01.2000

Staff Member

American Fast Photo and Camera
02.1998 - 05.1998

Assembly Line Worker

Briggs and Stratton
01.1997 - 02.1998

Woodshop Assistant

Atlanta College of Art
08.1996 - 05.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Auburn University

No Degree - Graphic Design

Atlanta College of Art

Associate of Science - Art

Faulkner State Community College