Clay Modeller - Sculptor

Gerald Cekala

Westland, MI

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I enjoy modeling in clay at work and at home, from cars and trucks to cats.
Education
- Metallurgy Theory and Practice, Machining Operations, Precision
  
  Course sampling
- References Available upon request
  
  training courses for Romer Laser and GOM optical scanning equipment
  
  2012
- Certificate General Motors Design
  
  Tarus Milling Machine Operations training program
  
  1998
- Metallurgy and Manufacturing Materials
  
  Henry Ford Community College
  
  1983
Experience
- Clay Sculptor - Volvo - Mack Truck
  
  Greensboro, United States
  
  3 D Clay Modelling on full size and 3/8 scale large trucks, prototype build work on Grilles and other body parts. Aided other modelers in finishing presentation models for Senior Designer styling refinement reviews. Learned Romer Articulated Arm Laser scanning and GOM Blue Light Optical scanning.
- Physical Clay Modelling
  
  Clay Sculptor - S.V.E. Development Center
  
  Troy, United States
  
  on full scale pickups.. Fabricated small parts from aluminum. Worked with Di-Noc, aluminum foil and other graphic materials to finish models.
- Clay Sculptor - Ford Design Center
  
  Dearborn, United States
  
  3D Clay Modeling for full size interiors including Instrument panels, door panels, center consoles, steering wheels, most parts built up from wood, foam and clay. Modeled many full sized interior and exterior models incorporating Management's Design intention.
- Clay Sculptor - General Motors Design Center
  
  Warren, United States
  
  Worked in the Chevrolet, Pontiac, Cadillac and Oldsmobile Design Studios on many different scale and full size interior and exterior models. Operated Tarus milling center.
- Please visit my Portfolio at www.Coroflot.com/Gcekala
- Clay Sculptor - Saleen
  
  Troy, United States
  
  other contract positions. Sculpted clay Aerodynamic aids on Saleen Mustang bodywork. Clay Modeled at various Prototype shops in the Detroit area.
- Clay Modeler, Model Maker
  
  J.T. Prototype
  
  Jun 2013 - Oct 2017 (4 years 4 months)
  
  Clay sculpting and prototype assembly builds.
Awards

Certificate of Achievement from General Motors.
Skills
- 3D Modeling
- Industrial Design
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Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer