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Natalie K. M. Nelson
Accomplishments
• Promoted to Sr. CNC Programming Specialist, May 2011
• Over ten years of experience in programming, mechanical drafting and
scheduling
• Proven leader with 8 years of training and ongoing coaching of new employees
in the programming, drafting and scheduling departments
• Certified ISO 9000 internal auditor
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaisen event team member
• Activities Committee member at both Iowa and Kentucky Divisions
• Recipient of the Olympic Steel Flawless Execution Award in 2008
• Iowa Division Olympic Steel Staff Information Exchange internal webpage
Content Manager 2008-2010. Kentucky Division 2011.
Professional Experience
Sr. CNC Programming Specialist – Olympic Steel, Mount Sterling, KY, May
2011 – Present
• Supervises the development and implementation of daily production schedules
• Responsible for the programming of computer numeric controlled (CNC)
production equipment using ProNest and Omni Bevel nesting software
o CNC equipment includes: MG Oxy Alpha Torches, MG Hi-definition
HPR400XD Plasmas, MG Hi-definition HRP400XD Plasma Global Rotating
Bevels, and Trumpf 4030 Laser
• Inspects, maintains and modifies cutting programs
• Works with maintenance manager to schedule preventative maintenance of
equipment and machinery
• Determines what grade and size steel to use for production jobs based on
customer specifications
• Focuses on movement of aged inventory
• Responsible for training and ongoing coaching of new programming and
scheduling employees
• Reviews, draws and approves computer aided blueprints using AutoCAD
• Works directly with the quality department to troubleshoot problems and
determine root causes
• Contact person for inside and outside sales personnel regarding capabilities and
lead time of equipment
• Monitors incoming orders
• Uses customer forecasting and stock level reports to maintain adequate
material levels for upcoming orders
• Works with production staff to improve efficiencies
• Contact person for inquiries from sales, inventory and machine operators
• Communicates directly with customers and outside processors regarding
delivery and processing capabilities

2. n a t a l i e n e l s o n 1 2 9 @ g m a i l . c o m
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CNC Programming Specialist – Olympic Steel, Bettendorf, IA, November
2004 – May 2011
• Responsible for the programming of computer numeric controlled (CNC)
production equipment using ProNest nesting software
o CNC equipment includes: ESAB 8 Station Avenger Oxyfuel System, MG Dual
Bevel Head HPR260 Plasma, HyPerformance Alltra HRP400XD Plasma Bevel
and Trumpf 4030, 6030, and 4050 lasers
• Determined what material to use for specific orders based on the chemical
requirements of the customer
• Responsible for correcting program code errors and troubleshooting cutting issues
• Facilitator of training for new programming and drafting employees
• Contact for all machine operators and sales personnel with questions regarding
program issues or machine capabilities
• Contact for Corporate offices regarding programming software issues and updates
Other Skills
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at programming plasma, oxyfuel, laser and plasma bevel cutting
equipment
• Skilled at 2D mechanical drafting using AutoCAD, some experience in 3D
• Skilled with SEMS, Steel Enterprise Management System
• Skilled with the CDS Business system
• Knowledgeable of the Microsoft Dynamics AX system
Programming and Software Skills
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, 2007
• Microsoft Excel, some Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Picture
Manager
• Lotus Notes
• AutoCAD 2000 – 2013
• ProNest 2009 – 2012
• Omni Bevel 2.5
Education
Associates of Occupational Studies in Computer-Aided Drafting Technology
Hamilton Technical College, Davenport, IA
Classes taken towards Business Management Associates Degree
• Quality Management Principles
• Introduction to Business
• Intermediate Algebra
• College Algebra
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, KY