Joel Abrams

Background

About Joel Abrams

More than 25 years of mechanical and manufacturing engineering experience as a designer, checker and installer **CAD Design Expert **Hands-on manager with strong leadership, creative, motivational and analytical abilities **Mastery of interpersonal and communication skills (e.g. written and verbal)**History of personal advancement and solid ability to adapt to new situations and change **Proficiency with AutoCAD 2014, MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Photoshop **Familiarity with SolidsWorks, Powerpoint, MS Project **Working knowledge of Brightree System (e.g. accounting, ordering, inventory control and retail sales), as well as ISO 9001 Standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and other standards ADDITIONAL SKILLS Photography/Graphic Design Product photography used for corporate catalogs, product advertising, technical manuals and product/machine instructions Background/stock photography creation for use on indoor/outdoor signs and in brochures, and other marketing materials Proficiency utilizing Photoshop in digital photo retouch and manipulation Graphic design creation of various marketing tools, including: advertisements, flyers, mailers, brochures, logos, signs, coupons, posters, business cards, etc. CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION General Motors Institute, Flint, MI – CADDS 4 and Applicon Bravo systems (earned certificates) Mott Community College, Flint, MI – Drafting and Design Technology Genesee Area Skill Center, Flint, MI – Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T)(earned certificate)