DAVID CALDWELL

345 Dakota Cir., Grand Junction, CO 81507970-256-9621 davcal@bresnan.net

http://www.visualcv.com/davcal

Employment Presentation

Experienced Management ProfessionalOperations, Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering

Accomplished management leader with over 15 years experience leading many types of projects from concept to completion, as well as technical and non-technical personnel.

•Possesses extensive experience in R&D, manufacturing, industrial and construction environments.•Experienced with leading design teams and manufacturing groups, as well as hiring and training or mentoring employees.•Adept at implementing process improvements and change initiatives and working closely with other functional areas for optimal organizational goals. •Excellent written and verbal skills at all organizational levels, as well as communication skills with customers, vendors and subcontractors. Also excellent organizational, planning, problem solving and technology skills.

Managed higher end design–build projects, at a variety of locations in the local area. Directed project design and schedule, procured all materials and fixtures, managed all subcontract crews and applied natural sense of attention to detail for highest quality product and customer satisfaction.

•New homes built set a standard for quality construction and distinctive architectural style.•Personally designed some homes and worked closely with several architects on others. Managed customer’s budget until project completion and responsible for own company’s P&L.

RED ROCK CUSTOM HOMES, LLC, Grand Junction, Colorado, 12/2001-PresentOwner – Home Builder, Construction Manager, Real Estate Investor

•Negotiated many real estate transactions for homes, as well as development land. Negotiated and managed subcontractor agreements.•Sole manager of all construction & daily operations.•Sole schedule and budget manager.•Routinely made daily, on-site decisions.•Performed miscellaneous construction tasks as needed.

"As proud owners of our new home … we wanted to tell you how satisfied we are with the way our home was built. … your commitment to detail in addressing warranty concerns is second to none.“

Joe and Lili Anderson

"All in all our experience with David's house was excellent. …an awesome home by an awesome builder.“

Joe and Trish Marak

Manager of engineering department engaged in product design of fiber optic transmission equipment for cable television.

•Redesigned electro/mechanical packaging of company’s previous product line. This included all mechanical and electrical parts and assemblies, along with complete documentation. •Selected and managed all fabrication materials, processes and vendors.•Interviewed, hired and supervised 3 mechanical design engineers for design of companion products.•Implemented designs for new complimentary products. •Worked closely with marketing, manufacturing and other engineering staff members. •Efforts led to subsequent successful sale of company to C-Core Electronics (subsequently sold to ARRIS).

SILICON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, Santa Clara, California, 10/97-10/98Manager, Product Design Group

CALDWELL PRODUCT DESIGN, Sunnyvale, California, 10/96-10/97Independent Consultant

Consulted in the area of product & industrial design for several of the area’s technology companies. Member of PATCA - Professional and Technical Consultants Association.

• Assisted several companies with their special product design needs.• Affected design, selected fabrication

methods, materials and vendors.• Provided full documentation and release to

manufacturing support.

HARMONIC LIGHTWAVES, Sunnyvale, California, 2/90-10/96Senior Product Design Engineer, Project Manager

Responsible for all phases of product design of fiber optic transmission equipment for cable television, from concept to production.

•Designed electro/mechanical packaging for company’s first product line offering, in company’s start-up phase. Was a key contributor to laser transmitter product that launched the company.•Directed efforts of various contract engineers and designers.•Involved in many areas of the business, including R&D, manufacturing, operations and purchasing.•Produced production drawings and documents. •Specified components, materials and fabrication processes. •Worked closely with outside parts vendors and fabrication shops.

“David Caldwell's unique combination of electronic and mechanical engineering knowledge was a key contribution to the laser transmitter that launched Harmonic Lightwaves. He managed all aspects of the project - fromlayout, user aesthetics and detail design, to vendor selection, fabrication, test, documentation and release to manufacturing. He brings solid product design knowledge and a professional approach to every project he undertakes. “

Frank Yashar, Manager, Mechanical Engineering

MEGA TEST, San Jose, California, 3/89-2/90Independent Contractor, Mechanical Design Temp Position

Engaged in various design projects for company’s line of semiconductor test equipment.

•Redesigned backplane system for lower cost and improved thermal efficiency.•Designed card rack system for a new product. Identified new fabrication processes and vendors.

TELESCIENCES TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS (Formerly Avantek), Fremont, California, 8/82-3/89Senior Product Design Engineer

Managed product design projects for microwave radio systems.

•Designed new mast mounted radio/antenna system. Designed many aspects of rack mount radios, including card racks, waveguide runs, power supplies, etc.

•Closely interfaced with marketing, manufacturing and other engineering staff members.

•Specified components, materials and fabrication processes.

•Worked closely with outside parts vendors and fabrication shops.

MESA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, Grand Junction Colorado, 2/2000-1/2004Planning Commissioner

Attended land use and zoning hearings, rendering judgments on petitioner's requests for zoning changes, land splits, subdivisions, etc.

•Worked closely with Mesa County Commissioners, Grand Junction City Council and the local county and city governments in general.•Participated in many planning hearings, citizen workshops and community development task forces.•Interacted with a number of county and city employees, as well as local elected officials.

“David served Mesa County well in the extensive time he spent as a volunteer on the Planning Commission.” “Interaction with citizens and developers and subsequent decision making required knowledge of design principles, County regulations and policies, transportation, irrigation systems, utilities and many other matters. Of course, consideration of area residents’ concerns was also important in his position as well.”

Linda Dannenberger, AICPDivision Director – Mesa County Land Use and Development

Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Ground Instructor

Education

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Bachelor of Science, Electrical Electronics Technology