About
Born, raised, and educated in Portugal, Europe. Emigrated to the United States in 1985, now an American citizen.
Married, two daughters, two grand-daughters.
Experience
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President/Owner
Manufacturing Solutions, LLC ·
Oct 2017 –
Present
7 yrs 3 mos
Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
Providing manufacturing consulting and CAD/CAM services as an independent contractor.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Tessler & Weiss, Inc ·
Oct 1986 –
Jul 2018
31 yrs 9 mos
Union, NJ, USA
After having worked at this company, a jewelry manufacturer, as a tool & die maker for about 5 years I was promoted to tool-room supervisor, then to toolroom manager, and ultimately to the position of Manufacturing Manager/Engineer.
Extensive involvement in product development decisions, manufacturing practices, hand-on involvement in strategy execution.
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Architectural Draftsman/ Assistant
Manuel Rodrigues Gouveia ·
Oct 1982 –
Oct 1984
2 yrs
Portugal, Europe
At this company I was the person creating architectural drawings for government approval, as per architects’ specifications. This job required very fine communication skills and it led me to the need to learn mechanical engineering, which in turn led me to my present professional career
Education
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Escola Tecnica de Seia, Portugal, Europe
Certificate , Architectural and Construction Drafting and Design
1982 – 1984
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Escola Tecnica de Seia, Portugal, Europe
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL , Did not complete course due to a immigration timing.
1982 – 1984