SHAWN SPERDUTI

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Spokane Valley, WA | 702 553 5848 | Me@shawnsperduti.com | Portfolio: www.shawnsperduti.com


SUMMARY

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Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Offers a positive and efficient contribution in team-based settings. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.


SKILLS

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  • SolidWorks

  • Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/Premiere

  • Blender

  • Working within little to no supervision on multiple projects

  • Working in a shop environment

  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings

  • Team leadership

  • Excellent interpersonal communication

  • Analytical and problem solving


EXPERIENCE

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Self-Employed 7/2024 - Current

  • 3D Modeling

    • Creating 3D assets and textures for games such as Arma Reforger

  • Scripting and Coding

    • Modifying games and creating new features via custom scripts and modifying existing code

  • Discord Creation and Moderation

    • Utilizing 3rd party tools to create a clean and aesthetically impressive Discord server

    • Using custom scripts and web hooks to provide real time data from game servers to the Discord server

    • Moderating, posting, and providing support for Discord server


Prototype Technician II 12/2014 - 5/2024

HCT PACKAGING INC

  • Manufacture rapid prototypes of extremely high aesthetic and functional quality

  • Expertise in operating and maintaining the following prototype and production equipment

    • SLA, Polyjet, and FDM 3D printers; 3D print processing and cleaning machines; Laser cutters and engravers; Vacuum forming machines; CNC machines; Drill press and woodworking equipment; Airbrush and model making tools

  • Select and source prototype materials to best match design and engineering needs


Personal Assistant / Client Liaison 1/2010 - 12/2014

JOHN CASSESE THE DANCE DOCTOR STUDIO

  • Schedule and arrange meetings, travel, itineraries, events, and client appointments

  • Handle confidential documents with discretion when requested by the owner

  • Communicate with clients regarding sales and services

  • Prepare expense reports, budgets, and client invoices for owner

  • Provided assistance in resolving customer complaints or issues escalated by owner

  • Screened phone calls and emails to prioritize requests from clients or colleagues

  • Reviewed and edited documents, contracts, and presentations for the owner

  • Kept records of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of shipping and receiving

Dairy/Deli Clerk 05/2010 – 12/2014

Co-Opportunity Natural Foods

  • Received and processed shipments, stocked products, and organized back stock efficiently.

  • Managed inventory and ordered products through distributors like UNFI and Natures Best.

  • Provided customers with extensive knowledge of products and store layout for excellent service

Inventory Associate

Banana Republic 03/2010 – 07/2010

  • Processed high-volume shipments, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate in pricing.

  • Assisted and communicated with the sales team to provide customers with efficient service.

  • Kept three floor layouts stocked, aesthetically pleasing, clean, and organized.

Lumberyard Crew Member

J.C. Malone Staffing 08/2009 – 12/2009

  • Operated lumber manufacturing equipment and sawmill machinery with a focus on safety and accuracy.

  • Organized and processed lumber to meet production goals.

  • Practiced safety protocols when operating heavy machinery.

Landscaping/Masonry Assistant

Luttrell Investment 04/2009 – 08/2009

  • Assisted in designing and developing a 15' retaining wall, gravel parking lot, 4-tier stone garden system, custom waterfall, water- side deck, and plant system surrounding the property.

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Affinity Lifestyles 01/2008 – 01/2010

  • Oversaw receiving and shipping of all orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

  • Gained experience in an assembly line for Real Water manufacturing plant

  • Supervised a team of warehouse workers, ensuring efficient workflow and timely task completion

  • Developed an inventory system to maintain stock levels, reduce waste, and keep accurate records

  • Monitored freight carriers for compliance with safety regulations and cost efficiency

  • Negotiated shipping rates with suppliers to lower transportation costs

  • Established cost standards and economical shipping practices for the organization

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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Diploma 1/2006

Bishop Gorman College Preparatory Private High School


Mechanical Engineering 05/2015 to 05/2018

Santa Monica College

  • Member of the Scholars Program Higher Education Society

  • Recipient of the Scholars Program Grant


ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

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  • Homelab virtual machine environment for learning network security, programming, and OsInt

  • 3D printing personal projects

  • Training dogs as a novice

  • Building personal computers

  • Building custom gaming devices with RaspberryPi

  • Off-Road exploration

  • Modifying games via custom scripting and custom 3D assets


ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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  • Promoted 3 times in most recent employment:

    • Assistant Prototype Technician > Prototype Technician I > Prototype Technician II

  • Received the highest possible wage increase in most recent employment every year due to outstanding performance reviews

  • Pioneered 3D printing high resolution colorized graphics and textures capabilities within the company by obtaining a deep understanding of multiple softwares and developing protocols

  • Greatly increased the quality of 3D printed models by sourcing higher quality materials and learning new finishing techniques

  • Through my own research, I trained my rescued dog with severe anxiety and fear. Commands include sit, down, speak, heel, recall, and a release command which I use for his meals. He can successfully recall off leash now.


REFERENCES

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References available upon request