Daniel P. Bertschi 330.990.1344 db13e30e2@westpost.net http://www.linkedin.

com/in/danbertschi CAREER SUMMARY Product Designer and SolidWorks Expert experienced in providing technical support and training. Capable of seeing the big picture regarding 3D model use across the organization. Successful in streamlining design, engineering, and business processes while reducing manhours. Internal entrepreneur, building new & useful relationships at all levels of an organization to accomplish strategic goals. Reduces product cost through efficient designs and improved manufacturing techniques. Key skills include: * * * * * * * * * * SolidWorks 3D Modeling, CSWP Plastic Product Design Mold & Machine Design CAD Administration OEM Vehicle Component Design Sheet Metal Design Customized SolidWorks Training Tooling & Fixture Design Rubber & Silicone Product Design Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Babcock & Wilcox, Barberton, OH 2005 - 2011 B&W is a leading international provider of energy products and services. CAD Support Specialist - Internal SolidWorks Technical Support Provided desk-side and remote technical support to engineers and designers. Created product specific model templates and design tools. Developed best practices & training solutions. * Initiated Models to Manufacturing process that uses design CAD models in manufacturing. This reduced modeling manhours 30-50%, depending on the product. * Conducted Product Data Management (PDM) solution study & provided recommendations. * Optimized computer hardware specifications, greatly reducing designer 'wait times' and saving thousands of manhours during the year. * Introduced 3D Model tools & benefits to purchasing department & suppliers. CAD Central, Hartville, OH 2005 - 2007 Product design firm, specializing in new product development. Owner & Chief Product Designer Designed new products / inventions based on customer needs & ideas. Managed product development with local fabricators until working prototypes were complete. * Created new product designs using SolidWorks and Design for

Manufacture processes. * Invented Balloon Weight product for novelty balloons. US Patent 7,850,506. * Managed all elements of business, including accounting, marketing, sales & purchasing. Weatherchem Corporation, Twinsburg, OH 2002 - 2005 Closure manufacturer that originated the innovative Flapper dispensing closure. Sr. Product Designer - Plastic Product & Mold Design Applied product and mold design skills to create living hinge closures with dispensing options. Created 3D CAD models used for process analysis, mold creation, and marketing literature. Managed products entering production and verified integrity of product & processes. * Co-invented a one-piece liquid dispensing closure, the LiquiFlapper. US Patent D476,892. * Devised a product inspection method that reduced mold certification time by 30%. * Published 3D product library CD used by Marketing to partner with container manufacturers. Lexington Technologies, North Canton, OH 1998 - 2001 Rubber / Silicone seal manufacturer serving the automotive and medical industries. Design Engineer - Rubber / Silicone Product & Mold Design Designed molds with a specialty for 3D design of all surfaces to be CNC machined. Optimized OEM automotive and medical product designs for efficient tool design and part processing. * Improved mold designs and saved $75K per year and shortened mold design time by 50%. * Simplified mold concepts, designed stronger plates, and standardized mold designs. * Created Engineering Standards System and Engineering Change Request Database that led to successful ISO 2001 Certification. Air-Maze Corporation, Stow, OH 1997 - 1998 Air filter manufacturer serving many OEM and consumer equipment industries. Product Engineer - Sheet Metal, Plastic, and Paper Design Designed, tested, and improved new and existing air filtration products, which included agricultural, locomotive, compressor intake, and precision HEPA exhaust filters. * Refined product designs and material selections to reduce overall cost of manufacturing. * Prototyped new product designs & conducted accelerated, destructive testing. Volvo / GM Heavy Truck Corp, Orrville, OH 1992 - 1997 OEM manufacturer of Class 8 heavy trucks for on / off road use. Design Engineer - Mechanical & Electronic Components Designed truck components and electrical / pneumatic systems &

schematics. Created engineering drawings and documentation required for manufacture and assembly. * Designed custom vehicle components & systems using ComputerVision CADDS 4 & 5. * Developed informational tools and reference documents for the engineering department. EDUCATION & TRAINING Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Management, Malone College, Canton, OH, 1997 Lean Six-Sigma Yellow Belt Training, Babcock & Wilcox, Barberton, OH, 2009 Certified SolidWorks Professional - CSWP, SolidWorks Corp, Concord, MA, 2001 PATENTS Liquid Dispensing Cap (Patent No.: D476,892) July 8, 2003 Balloon Weight (Patent No.: 7,850,506) December 14, 2010 SOLIDWORKS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT NEOSWUG (NE Ohio SolidWorks User Group) 2005 - Present Founder and President of local CAD software user group dedicated to member education and career development. * Coordinate five meetings per year with varied topics, guest speakers, and catering. * Manage all group communication, website, outreach, and relationships with SolidWorks corporate officers and local software resellers. * Contributed to growth of group from 11 attendees at the first meeting to an average attendance of 45, with a record attendance of 108, and membership greater than 250. SWUGN (SolidWorks User Group Network) 2005 - Present * Presented 'A Look at SolidWorks Labs' at Cincinnati, OH, SWUGN Summit, 2010. * Presented 'Hands-On 3D Input Devices' at Columbus, OH, SWUGN Summit, 2009. * Received the SWUGN Lifetime Achievement Award at SolidWorks World, 2009. SolidWorks World Conference Presenter 2010 Authored and presented a paper at the SolidWorks World Conference in 2010 that demonstrated how 3D CAD Models are used in today's manufacturing environment to save money, reduce error, and get products to market faster.