Gerg A. Odom

Resume

Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, May 1997, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.

Employment
Experience:    Boing North America, WSTF, Las Cruces, NM
                        June 1997 - Present
                       Mechanical Engineer

Pressure vessel certification on many systems
Produce work authorizing documents to perform different projects
Organize and work on special projects
Design and re-design systems to be more efficient
Supervise technicians during hazardous operations
Communicate and interact with co-workers and management

                       Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC), New Mexico State Univ. Mechanical Engineering
                        January 1996 - May 1997
                       Manufacturing

Designed and fabricated prototypes for industry as part of a team
Interpreted drawings in AutoCAD and Anvil 5000
Used mig/tig welders, oxygen acetylene torch and other fabrication tools
Used Bridgeport and Jig Bore milling machines as well as lathes
Supported Total Quality Management
Worked as a team member exercising communication skills

Major projects included:

Truck mounted tumbleweed collector ($40,000 Project)
Novel kinetic gum ball machine ($16,000 Project)
Pulverizes for one ton tractor tires ($268,000 Project)
Interior framework for the Odyssey balloon powered spacecraft

                       Cummings Natural Gas Engines, Clovis, New Mexico
                        May 1995 - December 1995
                       AutoCAD Specialist Co-op Experience

Created parts books for several engines using AutoCAD
Created engine assembly drawings using AutoCAD
Produced Engineering Job Requests and submitted them for approval
Updated the Bill of Materials for engine product lines as needed
Interacted with mechanics and other engineers while inspecting engines
Worked as a team member designing and assembling a prototype engine

                       SWAT Lab, Agronomy and Horticulture Dept., New Mexico State Univ.
                        January 1992 - May 1995
                       Student Laboratory Aide

Performed tests on soil and water and entered the results in a database
Packaged and shipped work orders to meet deadlines

NMSU Special Events, Las Cruces, New Mexico
September 1991 - January 1995

Assembled trusses, complex stages, lighting, lasers and sound equipment
Worked with many team members, which enhanced my leadership skills

Volunteer Work:

Coached a youth soccer team, January 1990 - May 1992
Counselor at Pine Springs Summer Camp for several weeks each summer, 1989 - 1994 & 1996

Professional
Societies/Awards:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Dean's Honor Roll - Spring 1995, Fall 1996

Organizations:

President, Conquerors for Christ, 1993 and 1994

Skills/Interests:

Computer: AutoCAD, Pro E, CADkey, Excel, SigmaPlot, MS Word
Team Sports: Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Football
Miscellaneous: Skiing, Backpacking, Water-skiing