Jake Davis

Purpose

I decided to add this online resumé to provide further background information to prospective customers and employers.

Basics

Design and problem solving are the framework of my education and experience. Out of college, I went to work in the building components industry where I quickly became a sought-after top designer. When the building component industry started to quickly decline in 2006, I started training myself in the art of Web coding as a "plan B." My ability to learn new software, coding languages, and systems made for an expedient transition into a full-time self-employed web designer by the spring of 2007.

Education

B. S. Mechanical Engineering - Virginia Tech

  • Mini Baja - Designed and fabricated the brake systems
  • Mini Formula 1 - Co-designed and fabricated custom turbo system
  • Nautilus Project - Designed and fabricated an exercise equipment system which used the person's own weight as resistance

Machine Technology - New River Community College

Machinist courses to increase my productivity in the rapid prototyping sector.

Drafting Advanced Studies Diploma - Mathews High School

Experience

WEB DESIGNER | Speed Star Web Design | Ruckersville, VA

(August 2006 to Present)

  • Uses table less modern CSS coding practices for clean code
  • Primarily use Notepad++ to write HTML/CSS, PHP and Java Script by hand
  • Specializes in business web solutions with SEO as a primary focus
  • Completely self taught

Multiple Rolls | Speed Star Enterprises, LLC | Ruckersville, VA

(1996 to Present, Incorporated August 2006

  • Still camera modification for remote shutter release
  • Computer repair service
  • Video editing services
  • Photographic Services
  • Custom electronics and controller building
  • Motorcycle repair and customization
    • Off-road vehicle conversions to DOT street registered
    • Custom wiring harnesses
    • Stator/lighting coil design and winding
    • Motorcycle, ATV and small engine complete rebuilding
    • Aftermarket equipment installations
  • Automotive services
    • Performance parts installation
    • Custom electronics
    • Audio equipment installation
  • Handy-Man Services
    • Home wiring - 120V and 240V
    • Framing
    • Plumbing - copper and PVC
  • Efficiency and process consulting

SKYDIVING | Skydive Orange | Orange, VA

(September 1996 to Present) - Freefall positions no longer apply

  • FAA certified Senior Parachute Rigger
  • Skydiving Videographer and Photographer
  • USPA Tandem Instructor Rating
  • USPA Skydiving Coach Rating

ENGINEER | U.S. Components | Moorestown, NJ

(October 2006 to March 2007)

  • Worked independently to provide roof and floor engineering and quotes for The Contractor Yard in Charlottesville
  • Trained a number of Outsource Engineers in India to perform my position

ENGINEER | Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Earlysville, VA

(September 2004 to September 2006)

  • Used CAD based design software as well as hand calculations
  • Designed roof and floor truss systems for the most complicated residential and commercial structures
  • Managed troublesome $1.5 million dollar account
  • Assisted in build up of a new design facility from the ground up
  • Assisted in creating policy and design procedure for new facility
  • Helped in training of new designers

ENGINEER | Timber Truss Housing Systems | Charlottesville, VA

(November 2002 to September 2004)

  • Used Layout One (CAD) and Tee-Loc Engineering (DOS based Command line Analysis Software)
  • Doubled the design quota's given by management
  • Low error rate
  • Performed satellite office networking, PC repairs, upgrades, and configuration.

SALES ENGINEER | S. Ramsco, Inc. | Frederick, MD

(August 2001 to August 2002)

  • Sold building components and learned the basics of the building sector
  • Performed basic designs to ease engineering department backups
  • Implemented an instant quote system with on the spot designs and quotes.

Army National Guard - Richlands, VA

{1992 to 2001)

  • Initial MOS - 77F = Petroleum supply specialist
  • Secondary MOS - 12B = Combat Engineer
  • Learned to work well under pressure
  • Headed a squad of eight solders for a number of missions
  • Learned to drive/operate a variety of construction equipment and vehicles
  • Honorable discharge after 9 years of service

Software

Web Design and Graphics

Dreamweaver CS3, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, NotePad++, c-Panel, WordPress

Structural Design Software

Mitek software including: Layout One, Engine One, e-Frame, 2020 Engineering
T.J. Beam, GP Beam

Coding languages

HTML/CSS, PHP, Java Script, C++, Fortran

CAD

CADKEY, AutoCAD, Layout one, e-Frame

Productivity Software

Microsoft Office - Excel, Powerpoint, Word

Server and Computer Support

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 2003 Server

Heavy Equipment Trained On