
Mike Loftus - Designer - Engineer - Consultant - Creator
Employment History
With over 30 years of experience in design and manufacturing, I have contributed to industries such as furniture, offsite construction, machinery, and vehicle trailers. My expertise encompasses both standard and bespoke product ranges, tailored to various shop floor and machinery setups.
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Professional Experience:
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Design & Manufacturing: Proficient in guiding projects from initial concept proposals and visualizations to detailed production drawings, facilitating both in-house and subcontracted fabrication and assembly.
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Project Management: Experienced in overseeing projects, conducting contract reviews, and leading departmental teams. I have presented solutions and demonstrations at the board level and directly to clients, often on-site.
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CAD Proficiency: Transitioned from traditional drawing methods to advanced CAD technologies. Since 2001, I have been utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD software, achieving certifications such as SolidWorks Certified Professional, Expert, and Elite Applications Engineer. I have also developed and implemented CAD strategies across multiple organizations.
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Multimedia Production: Skilled in creating rendered visuals, graphic designs, and portfolios for sales and media support. My experience includes producing videos, instruction manuals, training materials, conducting weekly webinars, and authoring blogs to support marketing efforts.
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Software Proficiency:
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SolidWorks 3D CAD
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Microsoft Office
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Camtasia
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Summary:
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Over three decades of experience in design and manufacturing.
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A diverse portfolio that includes furniture, buildings, machinery, vehicle trailers, and patented designs.
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Developer of bespoke automated systems to enhance design efficiency and quality.
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Continual advancement in 3D cutting-edge technologies.
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Certified SolidWorks Elite Engineer.
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Provider of CAD consultation and mentoring services.
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Experienced in multimedia and graphics production and presentation.
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Designer of instructional manuals and training courses.
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Facilitator of training courses across various disciplines.
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This comprehensive background underscores my commitment to delivering innovative design solutions and my dedication to continuous professional development.
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