Bruce D. Willey
908 S. Winthrop St. 503-347-9022
St. Paul, MN 55119 brucewxyz@gmail.com
I am a maker with over 20 years of education and experience in manual and digital fabrication. As a prototyper I’ve collaborated with students, designers, engineers and inventors to develop products and environments. As a manager I ran effective, safe, accessible and responsive shops.
Professional Experience
Data Recognition Corporation St. Paul, MN April 2016 - present
Reading and scoring essays and arithmetic for standardized tests.
Independent Consultant Birmingham, AL March 2015 - Nov 2015
Provided consulting services for individuals and organizations concerning prototyping of products, the fabrication of art installations, and the development of makerspaces.
Christensen Shipyards Ltd. Vancouver, WA June 2013 – July 2014
www.christensenyachts.com/ Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturer
CAD specialist, CNC programmer and operator, production coordinator
Drafted fabrication-ready parts in CAD from AutoCAD files, sketches or verbal descriptions. Programmed CNC routers using Alphacam to produce fiberglass molding forms for ship’s hull and superstructure, as well as decorative hardwood interior features and mechanical fittings. Coordinated a 5-person team programming parts and running two CNC routers.
ADXPortland Portland, OR Sept 2012 – June 2013
www.adxportland.com/ Makerspace and Contract Fabrication Facility
Digital Fabrication Lab Manager, 3D Printing Services Provider, Instructor, Consultant
Introduced and conducted in-house 3D printing services; managing both clients and vendors, as well as operating equipment. Provided instruction and consulting services on prototyping and fabrication.
ZIBA Design Portland, OR Jan 1995 – July 2012
www.ziba.com/ Product Development and Branding Firm
Model Maker, Manager: Models and Prototypes
As a model maker, drafted parts in CAD/CAM from 3D and 2D files or written/verbal instructions, and used CNC machinery, shop equipment, 3d printers, thermo-formers, RTV molding, HVLP painting equipment etc. to make presentation models, functional prototypes, and retail environment components.
As the Shop Manager, directed a staff of up to 6 model makers and dozens of vendors. Quoted and scheduled project work, often in excess of $100K. Purchased fabrication equipment and supplies for the entire company, managed the proper disposal of hazardous waste and adherence to paint booth operation and dust management regulations.
Clients included Intel, KitchenAid, Panasonic, Nike, P&G, Costco, and many more. Details on some of these projects are on my website, www.brucedwilley.com
Education
Technical Training – Mastercam X9, Alphacam 2012, some Solidworks, AutoCAD, Arduino
Industrial Technology - 2-year curriculum – Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
B.A., Geology – Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
Other
Association of Professional Model Makers www.modelmakers.org
Member since 1993, Secretary 2014-2018, Conference V.P. 2008-2012
www.linkedin.com/in/brucedwilley/ www.brucedwilley.com
908 S. Winthrop St. 503-347-9022
St. Paul, MN 55119 brucewxyz@gmail.com
I am a maker with over 20 years of education and experience in manual and digital fabrication. As a prototyper I’ve collaborated with students, designers, engineers and inventors to develop products and environments. As a manager I ran effective, safe, accessible and responsive shops.
Professional Experience
Data Recognition Corporation St. Paul, MN April 2016 - present
Reading and scoring essays and arithmetic for standardized tests.
Independent Consultant Birmingham, AL March 2015 - Nov 2015
Provided consulting services for individuals and organizations concerning prototyping of products, the fabrication of art installations, and the development of makerspaces.
Christensen Shipyards Ltd. Vancouver, WA June 2013 – July 2014
www.christensenyachts.com/ Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturer
CAD specialist, CNC programmer and operator, production coordinator
Drafted fabrication-ready parts in CAD from AutoCAD files, sketches or verbal descriptions. Programmed CNC routers using Alphacam to produce fiberglass molding forms for ship’s hull and superstructure, as well as decorative hardwood interior features and mechanical fittings. Coordinated a 5-person team programming parts and running two CNC routers.
ADXPortland Portland, OR Sept 2012 – June 2013
www.adxportland.com/ Makerspace and Contract Fabrication Facility
Digital Fabrication Lab Manager, 3D Printing Services Provider, Instructor, Consultant
Introduced and conducted in-house 3D printing services; managing both clients and vendors, as well as operating equipment. Provided instruction and consulting services on prototyping and fabrication.
ZIBA Design Portland, OR Jan 1995 – July 2012
www.ziba.com/ Product Development and Branding Firm
Model Maker, Manager: Models and Prototypes
As a model maker, drafted parts in CAD/CAM from 3D and 2D files or written/verbal instructions, and used CNC machinery, shop equipment, 3d printers, thermo-formers, RTV molding, HVLP painting equipment etc. to make presentation models, functional prototypes, and retail environment components.
As the Shop Manager, directed a staff of up to 6 model makers and dozens of vendors. Quoted and scheduled project work, often in excess of $100K. Purchased fabrication equipment and supplies for the entire company, managed the proper disposal of hazardous waste and adherence to paint booth operation and dust management regulations.
Clients included Intel, KitchenAid, Panasonic, Nike, P&G, Costco, and many more. Details on some of these projects are on my website, www.brucedwilley.com
Education
Technical Training – Mastercam X9, Alphacam 2012, some Solidworks, AutoCAD, Arduino
Industrial Technology - 2-year curriculum – Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
B.A., Geology – Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
Other
Association of Professional Model Makers www.modelmakers.org
Member since 1993, Secretary 2014-2018, Conference V.P. 2008-2012
www.linkedin.com/in/brucedwilley/ www.brucedwilley.com
