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Natalie K. M. Nelson

Accomplishments

• Promoted to Sr. CNC Programming Specialist, May 2011

• Over ten years of experience in programming, mechanical drafting and

scheduling

• Proven leader with 8 years of training and ongoing coaching of new employees

in the programming, drafting and scheduling departments

• Certified ISO 9000 internal auditor

• Lean Manufacturing and Kaisen event team member

• Activities Committee member at both Iowa and Kentucky Divisions

• Recipient of the Olympic Steel Flawless Execution Award in 2008

• Iowa Division Olympic Steel Staff Information Exchange internal webpage

Content Manager 2008-2010. Kentucky Division 2011.

Professional Experience

Sr. CNC Programming Specialist – Olympic Steel, Mount Sterling, KY, May 2011 – Present

• Supervises the development and implementation of daily production schedules

• Responsible for the programming of computer numeric controlled (CNC)

production equipment using ProNest and Omni Bevel nesting software

o CNC equipment includes: MG Oxy Alpha Torches, MG Hi-definition

HPR400XD Plasmas, MG Hi-definition HRP400XD Plasma Global Rotating

Bevels, and Trumpf 4030 Laser

• Inspects, maintains and modifies cutting programs

• Works with maintenance manager to schedule preventative maintenance of

equipment and machinery

• Determines what grade and size steel to use for production jobs based on

customer specifications

• Focuses on movement of aged inventory

• Responsible for training and ongoing coaching of new programming and

scheduling employees

• Reviews, draws and approves computer aided blueprints using AutoCAD

• Works directly with the quality department to troubleshoot problems and

determine root causes

• Contact person for inside and outside sales personnel regarding capabilities and

lead time of equipment

• Monitors incoming orders

• Uses customer forecasting and stock level reports to maintain adequate

material levels for upcoming orders

• Works with production staff to improve efficiencies

• Contact person for inquiries from sales, inventory and machine operators

• Communicates directly with customers and outside processors regarding

delivery and processing capabilities

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CNC Programming Specialist – Olympic Steel, Bettendorf, IA, November 2004 – May 2011

• Responsible for the programming of computer numeric controlled (CNC)

production equipment using ProNest nesting software

o CNC equipment includes: ESAB 8 Station Avenger Oxyfuel System, MG Dual

Bevel Head HPR260 Plasma, HyPerformance Alltra HRP400XD Plasma Bevel

and Trumpf 4030, 6030, and 4050 lasers

• Determined what material to use for specific orders based on the chemical

requirements of the customer

• Responsible for correcting program code errors and troubleshooting cutting issues

• Facilitator of training for new programming and drafting employees

• Contact for all machine operators and sales personnel with questions regarding

program issues or machine capabilities

• Contact for Corporate offices regarding programming software issues and updates

Other Skills

• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled at programming plasma, oxyfuel, laser and plasma bevel cutting

equipment

• Skilled at 2D mechanical drafting using AutoCAD, some experience in 3D

• Skilled with SEMS, Steel Enterprise Management System

• Skilled with the CDS Business system

• Knowledgeable of the Microsoft Dynamics AX system

Programming and Software Skills

• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, 2007

• Microsoft Excel, some Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Picture

Manager

• Lotus Notes

• AutoCAD 2000 – 2013

• ProNest 2009 – 2012

• Omni Bevel 2.5

Education

Associates of Occupational Studies in Computer-Aided Drafting Technology

Hamilton Technical College, Davenport, IA

Classes taken towards Business Management Associates Degree

• Quality Management Principles

• Introduction to Business

• Intermediate Algebra

• College Algebra

Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, KY