Gregg Richie
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) (610) 823-7755,
Objective
I am seeking a position where I can develop my skills while providing my best for an employer. I am a friendly, dedicated individual who is capable of teaching and leading, as well as, following instruction. Constantly learning, I love to share, guide, and educate.
Work Experience
Journeyman Wood Pattern Maker (06/10/1970 – 08/15/1985)
I have experience in all phases of patternmaking and foundry work, including but not limited to blue-print reading, pattern layout, pattern making, office work, payroll and general office work, core making, grinding and polishing, expediting, sales, and supervising/assisting.
Last Employer: Foundry Pattern Service, Inc.
Contact Person: Company is under new management now..
Responsibilities: Wood Pattern Maker Office Secretary/Pay-roll Core Maker Casting Grinder/Polisher Expeditor/Shipper Sale Representative (saddle/harness hardware)
Accomplishments: Redesigned the break knuckle for coal mining cars, thus making their manufacture easier and cheaper. Was given Power of Attorney and ran the patternshop and foundry for three months while the owner was off on a business trip.
Wood Pattern Maker (03/01/1979 – 09/13/1979)
Wood patterns for bronze plaques.
Last Employer: East Point Foundry Atlanta, GA.
Contact Person: Unknown
Responsibilities: To create wood paterns of plaques and awards for bronze castings.
Accomplishments: Time spent there was to learn another approach to the plaque making process
Wood Pattern Maker (02/01/1976 – 03/01/1977)
Wood Patterns for the aircraft industry.
Last Employer: Taylor Pattern Works, Marietta, GA.
Contact Person: unknown if still alive
Responsibilities: Creating wood patterns for the aircraft industry.
Accomplishments: Gained a deeper understanding of pattern construction.
Education
Education Period: 11/30/-1 - 11/30/-1
Establishment: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN.
Degree: Bachelor's
Education Period: 08/15/1982 - 08/09/1985
Speciality: Philosophy/Anthropology
Average Grade: 3.5
Establishment: UCLA Los Angeles, CA.
Degree: Master's
Education Period: 09/01/1985 - 03/15/1988
Speciality: Folklore and Mythology
Average Grade: 3.5
Skills
Blueprint reading, Supervising, Teaching, Assisting, Demonstrating technique, Expediting, Writing, Imaging, Leading, Visualizing,
Computer Skills: Familiar with both PC and Mac computers.
Foreign Language Skills: Scottish Gaelic--advanced level
Interests
Woodworking, general construction, home improvement, gardening, landscaping,