CYNTHIA D.

CHAVEZ
chavezd.cynthia@gmail.com

Encinitas, CA 92024 (267)872-3616

Dynamic mechanical engineering professional with a proven track record of performance in the field of engineering, possessing strong interpersonal and client relations skills is seeking opportunity with a progressive organization that will encourage and enable my professional growth while helping drive organizational objectives.

SUMMARY:

Process Implementation Ability to anticipate unique requirements or potential roadblocks, experience in developing back-up plans to minimize non-productive time, experience in streamlining communication and implementation channels to effectively meet client needs. Multi-Tasking Skills Ability to manage diverse tasks, with varying degrees of complexity, within fast paced environments. Project Management Ability to adapt to emergent situations, directing resources where required to meet organizational objectives. Skills in organizing teams and providing cross training of staff. Cultivate awareness and self-actualization of personnel. Consulting Experienced in assessing clients needs and expectations, and in building lasting professional relationships. Determine appropriate, cost effective, and practical solutions to meet diverse project needs and deliver results on time.

EDUCATION:

Miami University, Oxford Ohio

Received Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Co-Founder/Publicity Co-Chair/Secretary Society of Women Engineers, Member Teaching Assistant, within the Engineering Dept. Design Projects o Senior Design Project: Worked with Siemens Motors in Cincinnati, OH to design a prediction tool for determining natural frequencies of induction motors. Researched causes of shaft-rotor core system vibration. Machined shaft and collected experimental data. Performed NX modeling and analysis. o Manufacturing Processes: Designed a mold for implementing robot gripper pads. Applied machinery knowledge of vertical mills, CNC machines, and injection molding machines. o Computer-Aided Experimentation: Contributed to design and implementation of pass-code protected locking system. Researched control systems and PBASIC coding.

Conferred 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DP TECHNOLOGY Applications Engineer

2008 to Present

Support customers in utilization of DPs CAM software (ESPRIT). Responsible for understanding the inner-workings of company post processor language for all machine tool types. o Conduct client software trainings, covering all aspects of machining from 2D to complex simultaneous 5-axis machining o Gained understanding of Visual Basic to aid customers in customization of software to meet their needs Collaborated on implementation of 5-year partnerships with this machine tool manufacturer, one of the largest in the world. Provided ESPRIT support to Mori Seiki, their distributors, and customers. Conducted software training for Mori Seiki/distributor engineers, customers and sales staff o Selected as one of only 8 engineers globally to be stationed at Mori Seiki offices. o Provided exercises and ESPRIT tests, preparing Mori engineers to enhance comprehension. o Traveled to various locations, training Mori Seiki application engineers/distributors. o Strengthened machining knowledge via hands-on programming and experience on the shop floor to facilitate customer projects and trade shows. SolidWorks (CSWA) Excel MS Word o o o ESPRIT CAM PowerPoint Visual Basic o Proprietary Software o NX-3D Modeling

Mori Seiki (Client of DP Tech)

2009 to 2012

COMPUTER SKILLS:

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