Dakota Garris
Garner
Summary
Experienced CAD Designer with 10 years of experience using Solidworks & similar applications. Skilled in 3D modeling, drawings, rapid-prototyping, and production-based design optimization. Over 7 years experience using CAM applications designed for wood CNC routers at a professional level. I am seeking new opportunities that will allow me to sharpen and grow my engineering skills within an industry that I am passionate about.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Development & Production Coordinator
Studio TK
Clayton, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for marker assignment for all orders
- Directly working with Textiles team to increase efficiencies and reduce processing times
- Responsible for creation of all "matching" markers for use with patterned textiles
- Responsible for textile stretch testing
- Leading an effort to reduce fabric usage; over $400k in material savings since starting position'
- Retained responsibility for all CNC router programming
- Support for Product Development team with engineering drawings
- Other manufacturing-related projects as assigned
CAD Technician
Studio TK
Clayton, NC
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Led an effort to transfer legacy 3D models from ProE into Solidworks
- Worked with Product Development team to establish a new drawing format with the move to Solidworks
- Worked directly with Industrial Designers to produce models and accurate drawings for both legacy and all new products
- Responsible for verifying manufactured part accuracy from vendors
- Oversight of company Engineering email account
- Provided information for any ECRs/ECNs
- Full responsibility of CNC router programming
CNC Work-Study
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for upkeep of school CNC mills and lathes
- Use of CAD/CAM programs such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, TorchMate, and MasterCAM to aid in teaching and assisting other students with completing projects
- Cutting bulk metal down to standard stock sizes for classroom use
- Occasional use of manual engine lathes to produce specialty parts
- Use of 3D printers for certain projects
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Engineering Technology
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05-2018
Diploma - Applied Engineering Technology - 3D Design Tech
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro05-2018
Skills
- 3D CAD Modeling
- Technical Drafting
- Design Optimization
- SolidWorks
- SolidWorks PDM
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- CAM Applications (MasterCAM, Alphacam)
- Product Engineering
- GD&T
- Rapid Prototyping
- Understanding of mechanical assemblies
Certification
- Certified SolidWorks Professional - Dassault Systèmes
- AutoCAD Certification - Autodesk
Timeline
Product Development & Production Coordinator
Studio TK
01.2024 - Current
CAD Technician
Studio TK
07.2018 - 12.2023
CNC Work-Study
Wilkes Community College
08.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Engineering Technology
Wilkes Community College
Diploma - Applied Engineering Technology - 3D Design Tech
Wilkes Community College