Hi, I'm Keith. With over ten years of engineering experience and a newly obtained Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Design, I'm excited to transition my career into the creative world of visual design. I enjoy combining my analytical skills with my passion for creative expression to deliver impactful and innovative design solutions. Outside of work, I like engaging with tabletop games, painting, and music and video production, including dabbling in stop-motion animation. I'm eager to bring my diverse interests and skills together to create meaningful design work that stands out.

Keith B. Gawelek

Hi, I'm Keith. With over ten years of engineering experience and a newly obtained Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Design, I'm excited to transition my career into the creative world of visual design. I enjoy combining my analytical skills with my passion for creative expression to deliver impactful and innovative design solutions. Outside of work, I like engaging with tabletop games, painting, and music and video production, including dabbling in stop-motion animation. I'm eager to bring my diverse interests and skills together to create meaningful design work that stands out.

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Hi, I’m Keith. With over ten years of engineering experience and a newly obtained Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Design, I’m excited to transition my career into the creative world of visual design. I enjoy combining my analytical skills with my passion for creative expression to deliver impactful and innovative design solutions.

Outside of work, I like engaging with tabletop games, painting, and music and video production, including dabbling in stop-motion animation. I’m eager to bring my diverse interests and skills together to create meaningful design work that stands out.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Engineer at Cleveland Controls
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2024
Designed, reviewed, and improved engineering, production, instructional, and training documentation. Created and presented testing and analysis reports, including statistical gage repeatability & reproducibility and evaluations of new, existing, and returned products. Improved engineering and production processes and functionality. Produced, created, and edited product instructional videos. Maintained product calibration parameter database. Designed and built product samples.
Engineer at Red Dot Ohio (formerly JBAR A/C Inc)
July 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Redesigned HVAC units for heavy-duty machinery equipment. Assisted senior engineer with various IT tasks. Continued previous responsibilities from Assistant Engineer position.
Assistant Engineer at Red Dot Ohio (formerly JBAR A/C Inc)
August 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Performed 2D/3D modeling and improved modeling design processes. Set up and improved manufacturing processes. Initiated and oversaw eBay retail sales program. Handled customer warranty issues. Gained hands-on experience while being a full-time engineering student.
Assembler at Red Dot Ohio (formerly JBAR A/C Inc)
February 1, 2006 - July 1, 2008
Performed manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse duties.
Design Engineer at Cleveland Controls
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2024
Designed, reviewed, and improved engineering, production, instructional, and training documentation. Created and presented testing and analysis reports including statistical gage repeatability & reproducibility and evaluated new, existing, and returned products. Improved engineering and production processes and functionality. Produced, created, and edited product instructional videos, maintained product calibration parameter database, and designed and built product samples.
Engineer at Red Dot Ohio (formerly JBAR A/C Inc)
July 1, 2012 - October 31, 2014
Redesigned HVAC units for heavy-duty machinery equipment. Assisted senior engineer with various IT tasks while continuing responsibilities from Assistant Engineer position.
Assistant Engineer at Red Dot Ohio (formerly JBAR A/C Inc)
August 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012
Performed 2D/3D modeling and improved modeling design processes. Set up and improved manufacturing processes. Initiated and oversaw eBay retail sales program. Handled customer warranty issues. Gained hands-on experience while being a full-time engineering student.
Assembler at Red Dot Ohio (formerly JBAR A/C Inc)
February 1, 2006 - July 31, 2008
Performed manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse duties.

Education

BSME at Cleveland State University
January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
AS at Cuyahoga Community College
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2009
AA at Cuyahoga Community College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
BSME at Cleveland State University
January 1, 2008 - May 31, 2012
AS at Cuyahoga Community College
January 1, 2007 - May 31, 2009
AA at Cuyahoga Community College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Certificate of Proficiency Graphic Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Certificate of Proficiency Graphic Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail