2. MELISSA ANN WILSON
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
I am a highly motivated, teamwork and communication-oriented professional with strong accountability to
embrace the corporate vision and values of a progressive organization by serving in a challenging career-
oriented drafting position.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dynamic, results-focused professional with an impressive record of experience in drafting and design
technology. Proven track record in managing multiple, concurrent projects with strong problem solving and
follow-through capabilities. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, while
using exceptional verbal and written communication skills and creative thinking.
• Strong technical and design competency with sound knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria
• Able to visualize in three dimensions with accuracy in handling detail
• Strong focus on teamwork, quality and results
Competencies:
• AutoCAD 13 & 14 • AutoCAD 2010 • AutoCAD 2002-2008
• AutoCAD Mechanical • AutoCAD 2000 • Graphite
• AutoCAD LT • Mechanical Desktop (minimal) • Chief Architect (minimal)
• AutoCAD 2012-2014 • WordPerfect • Ship Constructor 05 (minimal)
• Ship Constructor 12 & 14 • 3D AutoCAD • Microsoft Excel(College Certificate)
• Microsoft Access (College Certificate)
EDUCATION & RELATED TRAINING
AVON RUBBER P.L.C. 11/10
Six Sigma Breakthrough - Yellow Belt
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY - Baton Rouge, LA 09/10
Essentials of Project Management
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Poplarville, MS 05/04
A.A.S., Drafting & Design
PICAYUNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL - Picayune, MS 06/01
Graduated with High Honors • GPA: 4.0/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUNTINGTON INGALLS – Pascagoula, MS 04/11 to 09/14
Designer III
• Hired to design components or portions of systems and modify existing structural designs to develop or
improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Utilized computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD or Ship Constructor.
• Gathered information, make studies, compute calculations, and prepare original rough layouts or sketches
to present design proposal.
• Coordinated design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material and planning group such as
ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.
3. • I am a very versatile individual. I’ve worked in several different groups within the company such as
structures, marking gantry, penetration control and the moldloft.
MELISSA ANN WILSON
AVON ENGINEERED FABRICATIONS - Picayune, MS 10/08 to 03/11
Engineer Technician
Avon Engineered Fabrications specializes in manufacturing flexible structures from coated fabrics and
other specially formulated materials. Products include: Hovercraft skirt systems, flexible storage tanks,
and other custom fabrications.
• Hired to redesign existing water and fuel tank drawings with emphasis on keeping product cost and waste
to a minimum
• Used manual and Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools to define or revise mechanical/structural
engineering product definitions
• Verified accuracy of non-technical data, gathered relevant data for root cause analysis, and produces
changes to resolve discrepancies in design packages
• Worked closely with production controller in minimizing labor hours required to produce any products
• Worked with design engineers to document needed changes on existing products
• Assisted in leading the production of a new hovercraft by breaking down drawings into smaller parts for the
purpose of manufacturability – unequivocal success
• Participated in soliciting bids and compiling a Bill of Material for each part to be manufactured
COAST CONCRETE - Lacombe, LA 04/06 to 09/08
Draftsman
• Hired to read and interpret floor plans so that a post-tension foundation could be created for installation
purposes
• Corrected Excel formula discrepancies and conducted training of newly hired draftsman with no knowledge
of reading plans or AutoCAD
• Collaborated with manufacturing, quality, designers and design engineers to find solutions to existing
problems
• Prepared designs, drawings, and layouts working from engineering specifications using computer-aided
drafting methods
• Calculated dimensions, weights, or capacities, qualified by applying mathematical formulas
• Performed scaling, dimensioning, or line locating according to standard industry procedures, and combined
various details from sketches, drawings, or blueprints and made required calculations
MACALUSO HOME DEIGN - Slidell, LA 08/04 to 09/05
Draftsman
• Hired specially to convert the company’s existing work processes to leading-edge technology by drawing
and organizing house plans via automated system
• Single-handedly set up all the necessary templates to allow the company to successfully continue operating
without any further assistance from me
DAMMON ENGINEERING - Slidell, LA 04/04 to 07/04
Draftsman
• Hired as temporary employee, subsequently requested to stay on full-time, however, already accepted
another job offer
PAUL’S PASTRY - Picayune, MS • College Job
Assembly Line Manager 12/03 to 03/04
Assembly Line Manager 01/03 to 07/03
4. • Skillfully directed the activities of the assembly line with direct responsibility for all facets of production
control, payroll and time sheets, employee training and development, quality assurance, problem resolution,
inventory control, scheduling, and safety related issues
MELISSA ANN WILSON
FRAME TECH - Picayune, MS • College Job 08/03 to 12/03
Draftsman
• Demonstrated total attention-to-detail in drawing house plans – calculated dimensions, allowances and
technical specifications involved in accordance with established practices
FOSTER ENGINEERING, INC. - Slidell, LA • High School Job 12/00 to 08/01
Draftsman
• Professionally answered phones; used AutoCAD Lite to draw house plans (foundation, elevation, electrical,
and site plans)
HATTAWAY ENGINEERING, INC. - Picayune, MS • High School Job 08/00 to 12/00
Draftsman
• Gained valuable “hands-on” experience and practical knowledge using AutoCAD 13 and 14 to prepare
surveys, typed legal descriptions of the property, and assisted with on site surveys
REFERENCES: Validation Lead HII. Larry Saucier (601)795-5083
Structure Lead HII. Scott Palmer (228)935-8789
College Professor William Lee (985)285-5830
