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 - Alan J. Terhark
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Cover Letter
- Alan J.
Terhark
- 296 Carver
St.
- Winslow,
IL 61089
- 608-214-1361
- E-Mail: alanjt@mchsi.com
- http://alanjt.home.mchsi.com
- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alan-terhark/40/70a/572
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- Dear Sir
or Madam:
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I have
over 20 years experience in Mechanical Design using AutoCAD and 6 years with
Solidworks. In most of my
design positions I took a hands on role. I have always worked closely with
all departments. I spent much of the time in the shop with the crew at the
site of fabrication and assembly. I
have actively assisted in assembly. Working side by side with shop personnel
and created a bond between the design function and fabrication.
It was this approach that provided me with great success. I worked
closely with vendors during part and material selection. I was responsible
for the selection and order of long lead-time components such as electric
motors and special fabrication pieces like cam rings and bearings. I was
responsible for maintaining BOM and manuals as well as all documentation for
each project. In most cases I
had multiple projects going simultaneously while working under deadline
conditions.
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addition to drafting and design, I also have a strong computer networking
background. I can troubleshoot, maintain and repair PC’s, and NT networks,
printers, plotters and other hardware.
I have also a very strong background in MS Office applications.
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- Why so
many jobs?
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It is called Contracting. I worked through temporary agencies to gain
the much-needed experience that I lacked in the beginning. Everyone around
me told me just how valuable this experience was going to be someday.
Keep in mind; I have learned Machine Design from as many perspectives
as the number of companies listed on my resume. It is for this reason that I am intensely
creative, conceptual, intuitive, and innovative as a mechanical designer.
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- During
the 90’s it was called the “Downsizing of America”. Companies were
laying off two employees and replacing them with one. I was part of the
replacement group. It meant that I had to come in and get up to speed fast.
After the contract ended I was in the market for that permanent job again.
Before it presented itself another contract was available. I figured it to
be better to be working than looking for work. The truth is my temporary job
was at least as secure as that of the permanent employee considering I was
usually brought in to fill a void created by a layoff. I have always desired
the full time permanent position. However; the contracts were there when I
needed work, and have been paying my bills, and putting me through college
to this day.
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- I would be
pleased to work for a company that fosters high standards. If chosen for
this position I would be relocating to the area.
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- Thank you
for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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- Regards,
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- Alan J.
Terhark
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