TAMMY S.

BROOKS
150 Churchill Drive
Rochester, New York 14616
(585) 865-9055 (H) / (585) 749-6272 (C)
tb6a2004@westpost.net

DESIGN TECHNICIAN / MECHANICAL- MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

Motivated professional with recently completed degree in Engineering Technology
with over 15 years of hands-on experience as an Engineering Technician and Instr
ument Maker. Seeking to leverage education and experience into a design / techni
cian role that will capitalize on broad knowledge in areas of prototyping and va
lidating new mechanical designs, and supporting product development activities.

EXPERIENCE:
Arnprior Rapid Manufacturing Solutions, Inc; Rochester, NY Jun. 200
8 - Jan. 2010
Project Coordinator / Engineering Technician
-Identify and implement production environment improvements that enhance process
flow and lean manufacturing.
-Assist in training / mentoring team members to broaden their understanding of p
roject objectives and product flow considerations.
-Successful execution and relocation of entire manufacturing cell from one compa
ny to another without end-user interruptions.
Eastman Kodak Company; Rochester, NY Oct. 1995 -
Jun. 2008
Consumer Digital Group (2001 - 2008)
Engineering Technician
-Support engineers in implementing design changes to development stage products.
-Variety of testing for pre-engineering models through production stages.
-Develop relationships with vendors and customers to advance project goals.
-Utilize a variety of software applications and machine shop equipment to modify
designs and fabricate prototype parts.
-Visit customers on-site to address operational issues of equipment in service.
-Developed and prototyped automated material feeder to replace ergonomically inc
orrect and operationally inefficient manual feed system.
Rapid Prototyping Center (1995 - 2001)
Journeyman Instrument Maker
-Interpreted blue prints and fabricated parts for prototype machines.
-Worked with various metals and plastics.
-Maintained familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
-Provided coaching and mentoring to co-workers.
-Participated in Junior Achievement program for junior high school students, and
provided mentorship training to Youth Apprentices.
-Completed four-year instrument maker apprenticeship program (10/99).
The Riverside Group; Rochester, NY April 1995 - Oct. 1995
Folder Set-up Person/Operator
-Set-up Stahl and MBO folders to run printed material.
-Ran folding jobs to precise quality and production standards.
-Performed routine maintenance on machines; advised mechanic of major malfunctio
ns.
-Operated saddle-stitchers and guillotine cutters.
Richardson Foods; Macedon, NY Feb. 1994 - April 1995
Machine Operator
-Set-up packaging line that formed and filled plastic bags with dessert toppings
.
-Configured piping and pumps to carry product to machine.
-Programmed temperature and timing of heat-sealing apparatus.
Wegmans Food Markets; Rochester, NY Mar. 1990 - Feb. 1994
Front End Coordinator
-Assigned personnel to Service Desk, Accounting Office, Cash Registers.
-Monitored customer volume and re-deployed personnel to meet demand.
-Worked at Service Desk, Cash Registers, and in Accounting Office.
-Handled large sums of cash and prepared large bank deposits.
Monroe Reprographics, Inc.; Rochester, NY 1988 - 1990
IMPCO; Rochester, NY 1984 - 1988
Second Shift Group Leader/Folder Set-up Person
-Supervised four employees, scheduled work, and monitored quality of work.
-Approved first item.
-Set-up and Operated three-knife trimmers, collators, guillotine cutters, and st
itchers.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Technology 2007
Rochester Institute of Technology; Rochester, NY
Course Sampling: Electrical Machines & Transformers; Controls for Manufacturing
Automation; Product Design; Robust Design; Production & Operations Management (I
& II); Electrical Principles; Mechanical Engineering Lab; Materials Technology.
Associate of Applied Science, Instrument Making 1998
Monroe Community College; Rochester, NY
Machine Shop Training Institute; Buffalo, NY
Intensive six-month, 40 hour/week, diploma program in machine shop theory and te
chniques.

Extensive additional training in a broad array of technical, managerial, quality

, safety, and teamwork skills. Complete list available at interview.