online resume: https://gist.github.com/4069984
email: barnes7td@gmail.com
phone: (317) 670-0850
twitter: @barnes7td
github: github.com/barnes7td
- Programming in rails for 1 year on side projects and through Bloc.io curriculum and Bloc.io mentoring.
- Programming Autolisp to script Autocad for 6 years, with 40+ automation scripts that are used by multiple Autocad users. (Tuttle, Blue Metal)
- Programming with Ruby for Windows scripts for excel, outlook, and standalone application. Created "Release application" for counting parts for projects. (Tuttle)
- Created 10-20 Excel calculation sheets, templates, and VBA scripts. (Tuttle)
- Developed, gathered, and created UIs for most math formulas used in the construction of welded handrail. (Tuttle)
- Finished 4 years of art eduction through High School and 2 years of College "Graphic Design" education. (Arkansas State)
Mentor for Ruby on Rails course at Bloc.io
March 2013 - Present (12 week contracts)
- Guide Students through curriculum including, ruby, rails, git, javascript, html, css, sinatra, rspec, etc.
- Answer Programming questions through chat, skype, pair programming and email.
- Guide Students through ruby and rails setup on any Operating System
- Create extra curriculum specific to class and help update core curriculum
- Lead and participate in group discussions through google hangout.
Project Manager/Detailer/Programmer/C.A.D. specific I.T. at Tuttle Railing Systems
July 2008 - Present (4 years 10 months)
- Create detailed drawings of handrails for shop fabrication.
- Work with customers to develop rail designs.
- Create excel sheets/Ruby scripts/Autocad Scripts to assist Engineering department in calculations.
- Setup and facilitate Autocad Setup/I.T. and manage Autocad settings.
- Organized large projects and prioritize action steps.
Co-owner/Management/Tech Support at Horses in Education
October 2010 - Present (2 years 2 months)
- Collaborate in website design and graphic design.
- Collaborate with wife in communication, hiring, facilitating of riding lessons, contract negotiations, customer service, etc.
Project Manager/C.A.D. Manager at Blue Metal Works
May 2006 - July 2008 (2 years 3 months)
- Design, estimate, detailed and managed ornamental steel handrails and structural steel drawings.
- Developed C.A.D. standards
- Managed installation and setup of C.A.D. software.
- Created Autolisp programs to assist in Autocad detailing.
- Trained coworkers in Autocad techniques.
- Assisted in printer and computer troubleshooting I.T.
Bloc
Ruby on Rails training/mentorship, September 2012 - November 2012 www.bloc.io
Lincoln Technical Institute-Indianapolis
Associate of Applied Science, Architectural Drafting and Design & C.A.D. Technology, 2005 - 2006
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 1996 - 2002
National Kitchen and Bath Association Student Design Competition
First Place for Lincoln Technical Institute
Arkansas State University Beebee High School Art Contest
Second Place
Barrett Hamilton Foundation Young Arkansas Artists Competition and Exhibition
Award of Recognition