Douglas J.

Gulbranson
133 S. Cooper Ave.
Ottumwa, IA 52501

(641) 680-7697
djgbuzz@gmail.com

TECHNICAL SKILLS/ ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

General Electronics
AC, DC, Digital Circuits, Analog.
Robot Programming
Seiko RT Series, IBM, Adept One, Accusembler, Fanuc ArcMate 120i, ABB IRB1400, Motoman K6.
PLC Programming
Allen Bradley (Micrologix, PLC 5, ControlLogix, SLC 500), Basic GE/Fanuc 90-30 Series.
Automation
Industrial Electronics, Industrial Motor Control, Stepper System, AC Freq. Drive.
Theory and Software
3 Phase Power, Fluid Power, visual basic, Lab View, PID, Safety, Troubleshooting.
Software
Microsoft Software systems: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, including version 2010.
Marketing Software systems: Corel, QuarkXpress, Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator.
Computer aided design: AutoCAD, 3D Modeling / Imaging, Inventor, Solid Works.
Movie Making Software systems: Pixela Image mixer, Windows Movie Maker, Dazzle.
CD/DVD Burning Software systems: Nero, Power DVD, Speedway, WinZip.
Printing Software Programs: Poster Artist, Pixela, Sharpdesk, Neato.
Welding and Fabricating
Welding and Metal Fabricating.
EDUCATION
1981-1983
Indian Hills Community College,
Associate of Arts Degree
2009 2011 Indian Hills Community College,
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Robotics /Automation
1998
Indian Hills Community College,
Refrigeration Service, RSES Certified

Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA

Continuing Education: Team Building, AutoCAD/Inventor (2005), Renegotiating with integrity (2006),
Microsoft Excel (2006), Autodesk University (2006), Adobe Photoshop Conference (2006).
Lean Manufacturing ISO 9001 overview (2002), Kaizen Event (2007).
Community Events Great Ottumwa Duck Race (1993 2003), Sand in the City (2005 & 2006).
EMPLOYMENT
Buzz Graphixs, Tucson, AZ and Ottumwa, IA (1985 Present)
Free Lance Commercial Artist

Computer Graphics & Design.

Logos, brochures, corporate images, cartoon and technical Illustrations.
Custom painting: Sign painting, air brushing, lettering, graphics and pin striping.

Display design: welding, sculpting, molding, modeling complete build.

Photography: aerial, studio, action, and editing.

Al-jon Manufacturing LLC, Ottumwa, IA (1997-2009)

Art & Service Coordinator (2003 2009)

Professional Photographer: Photo Shoots, Editing, Design and layout.

Video Graphic Design: ads, brochures, promotional and special event items.
Designed, built, and set up trade show displays.
In house production: Product graphics, Printing, layouts, brochures, and table top displays.
Developed product parts technical manuals: Design, layout, printing and collating.

Engineering/Drafting and Technical Illustration (1997 2003)

Drafting & Technical Illustration.

Product design & design engineering. Product improvement and New Product development.
Product graphics and layouts, Developed product manuals.

Pyramid Graphics, Ottumwa, IA (1993 1997)

Graphic Designer / Commercial Artist

T-shirt design: Logos, cartooning & creating cartoon characters, special events, stockcar and
car show designs, and illustrations.
Computer graphics, sign painting, and displays.

Larson Company, Tucson, AZ (1991 1992)

Welder / Sculptor / Painter

Welded, Sculpted, and painted the Zoo Exhibits. Fabricated, trees, rocks and complete zoo
exhibits. Developed efficient fabrication processes.

Chip Travers Graphic Design, Tucson, AZ (1986 1991)

Graphic Designer / Commercial Artist

Design and produce logos, brochures, ads, programs, special event displays, and set design.
Production manager: delegated responsibilities, supervised studio projects and annual reports.
Image Resources (part of C T graphic design) designed Subdivision sales office layouts
furniture, displays, house renderings, and plot maps /floor plans.

Sharp Structural Steel, Tucson, AZ (1985 1986)

Iron Worker / Fabricator Welder
Continental Steel, Tucson, AZ (1983 1985)
Truck Driver / Fabricator Welder
REFERENCES
References and / or portfolio furnished upon request.