Michael Austell has over 15 years of experience as a mechanical designer and drafter with skills in CAD programs like Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and ProEngineer. He has designed parts for automotive and motorcycle companies, as well as lighting, power, HVAC, and plumbing systems for commercial buildings. Michael holds certifications in project management and Autodesk Revit MEP and has an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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FOCUSED SKILLS
CAD Designer, Autodesk Inventor, Engineering Design, Solid Modeling, HVAC, Piping, Sheet Metal,
Power Distribution, Manufacturing, Mechanical Drafting, Architectural Drawings, Geometric
Dimensioning, Project Management, Determined, Self-Sufficient, Organized, Timely, Reliable,
Experienced
Computer Software Skills: Pro Engineer 5.0, CATIA V5r20, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical
Desktop 4.0, Autodesk Land Desktop 2005, Microstation, Revit MEP, PTC Creo, ANSYS, AutoCAD
2011, AutoCAD R14, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Visual Basic, MS Word
HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Designed parts for suppliers of General Motors, Ford and Harley Davidson including cams, gears
and shafts using pro engineer software
 Constructed both 3D and 2D component, sub-assembly, and assembly drawings from sketches or
redlined prints using Auto-CAD or Autodesk Inventor
 Designed lighting and power distribution in electrical system for large and commercial projects
 Planned and drafted electrical, HVAC, and plumbing system for large and commercial projects
 Responded actively to change with the ability to solve situational problems
 Degreed Designer with over 15 years of progressive experience
EDUCATION
Morrison Institute of Technology, (Morrison, IL) Associates, Mechanical Engineering
American Institute of Drafting (Chicago, IL) Mechanical Drafting
 Certificate in Autodesk Land Desktop (2005)
 Seiler Instrument
Certifications:
 Project Management Institute - Project Management Best Practices Applied (March 2015)
 IMAGINiT Technical Training Services - Autodesk Revit MEP Fundamentals (March 2015)
MILITARY EDUCATION
Fire fighting training - VA
First aid - VA
Boat driving - VA
Crane operator - VA
MILITARY EMPLOYMENT
1977 - 1978 (Dunoon, Scotland)
Coxswain
 Maintained desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids
 Followed safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels
 Directed safety operations in emergency situations
 Operated engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses
M ICHAEL AU S TELL
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 428-1833
michaelaaustell@yahoo.com

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 Oversaw operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers,
harbors, lakes, and coastal waters
CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT
GE (Chicago, IL)
2012 - 2014
Cad Designer
 Constructed both 3D and 2D component, sub-assembly, and assembly drawings from sketches or
redlined prints using Auto-CAD or Autodesk Inventor
 Corrected and/or revised drawings by incorporating specific drawing changes, Engineering change
notices (ECN), checkers notations, and related information
 Responsible for revisions including dimensioning and scaling
 Updated ERP system information as it relates to the drawing revisions and releases
 Interpreted and utilized Engineering Drafting Standards and Document Control practices
appropriately
SRI Technologies (Schaumburg, IL)
2008 - 2011
Pro Engineer Designer (Contract Position)
 Designed parts for suppliers of General Motors, Ford and Harley Davidson including cams, gears
and shafts using pro engineer software
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Inc. (Orlando, FL)
2007 - 2008
Electrical Designer
 Designed lighting and power distribution in electrical system for large and commercial projects
 Produced and sized lighting and power panels, sized over-current protection and branch circuits
 Developed building risers and performed photometric studies for the project sites using the visual
photometric software
Ingenuity Engineers (Orlando, FL)
2006 - 2007
HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical Designer (Contract Position)
 Planned and drafted electrical, HVAC, and plumbing system for large and commercial projects
B&A Consulting Engineers (Decatur, GA)
2005 – 2006
Auto Cad Designer (Contract Position)
 Designed systems related to HVAC & piping including layouts, ductwork, & ventilation systems for
commercial and industrial projects Pro Engineer Designer
SRI Technologies (Schaumburg, IL)
2004 - 2005
Pro Engineer Designer (Contract Position)
 Designed parts for suppliers of General Motors, Ford and Harley Davidson including cams, gears
and shafts using pro engineer software Auto Cad Designer-Civil and Electrical