I have operated within the freelance arena since I completed my diploma with Art Institutes in 2015. My digital work has ranged from logo design, flyer design, web/media marketing elements, videography, and fine art. The extent of my clientele has given me the range and experience to perform and excel in a variety of different design areas which is why I am confident that I will be a valuable asset to your needs. I currently have revolving clientele whose workload consists of exactly what you are seeking. I provide multiple digital marketing designs for marketing on various media platforms as well as print elements on a weekly basis. I consider myself very proficient with the use of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Suite applications which is what I use to accommodate my graphic design and other media design projects.

Lee V. Hargrove, Jr.

I have operated within the freelance arena since I completed my diploma with Art Institutes in 2015. My digital work has ranged from logo design, flyer design, web/media marketing elements, videography, and fine art. The extent of my clientele has given me the range and experience to perform and excel in a variety of different design areas which is why I am confident that I will be a valuable asset to your needs. I currently have revolving clientele whose workload consists of exactly what you are seeking. I provide multiple digital marketing designs for marketing on various media platforms as well as print elements on a weekly basis. I consider myself very proficient with the use of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Suite applications which is what I use to accommodate my graphic design and other media design projects.

Available to hire

I have operated within the freelance arena
since I completed my diploma with Art Institutes in 2015. My digital work has ranged from logo design, flyer design, web/media marketing elements, videography, and fine art. The extent of my clientele has given me the range and experience to perform and excel in a variety of different design areas which is why I am confident that I will be a valuable asset to your needs.
I currently have revolving clientele whose workload consists of exactly what you are seeking. I provide
multiple digital marketing designs for marketing on various media platforms as well as print elements on a
weekly basis. I consider myself very proficient with the use of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Suite applications
which is what I use to accommodate my graphic design and other media design projects.

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Work Experience

Senior Engineer at Belcan
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Provided engineering support to Blue Origin for the New Shepard program and the Huntsville BE-4/BE-3U ground tooling teams. Constructed 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo to design tooling and support machining/assembly. Used additive manufacturing and 3D-printed designs to streamline tooling. Refined tooling through engineering change notices. Collaborated with Huntsville team to resolve workload challenges. Tracked projects with Jira and maintained data-controlled drawings in Windchill.
Design Engineer (Contractor) at General Dynamics Mission Systems
April 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Provided engineering design support across the subsea equipment design life cycle. Procured materials and delegated manufacturing processes to meet project demands. Coordinated with multiple disciplines to meet objectives and timelines. Assisted with CAD conversion from NX to Creo and drawing development/Windchill integration.
Structural Certification Engineer at Collins Aerospace
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Supported planning and execution of certification for premium first-class and business-class aircraft seats. Collected and reviewed design data and generated FAA-compliant certification data packages. Led tests supporting seat substantiation and coordinated changes with certification teams and customers to meet timelines.
Mechanical Engineer at NAVAIR, ISSC - Cherry Point MCAS
August 1, 2013 - April 1, 2018
Supported fleet maintenance and overhaul of Support Equipment tooling for the AV-8B platform. Provided on-site engineering support for maintenance, repair, and overhauls of vertical-lift aircraft with emphasis on quality, safety, and tooling integrity. Prepared temporary engineering instructions for artisans and used CAD modeling to develop tooling, fixtures, slings, and repairs. Assessed component criticality to safety of flight and mission capability, authored technical reports, and supported depot-level tooling and repairs.
Design Engineer at Apple Rock Advertising and Promotions, Inc.
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
Met with local/global clients to determine requirements for marketing exhibits and proposed creative, functional, safe, and reliable structural solutions. Led multiple projects with minimal supervision, managing timelines, budgets, and resources. Created exhibits and build drawings using CAD and AlphaCam, and produced assembly/packing instructions; contributed branding/design assets including logos, posters, and flyers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009
Digital Design at Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online
April 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Professional Studies Program in Guitar at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act – Systems Engineering Level II Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026
Aircraft Composite Structures Training
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026
Forging and Metal Casting
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government