Cody Trent

(219)-246-8958 | catrent@purdue.edu

EDUCATION
Purdue University Fall 2020 – May 2024
Bachelor of Science West Lafayette, Indiana
Virtual Product Integration Major
▪ Acquired a working knowledge of programming languages to develop materials for the web.
▪ Developed simulations and visualizations to demonstrate and validate how products function.
▪ Defined, created, and visualized models to identify how products are constructed, serviced, and supported.
▪ Obtained an understanding of product lifecycle management and a hands-on experience with the latest tools.
Design and Innovation Minor
▪ Continuously refined prototype components and their functions to perfect the design.
▪ Immersed in the process of new product development from concept to commercialization.
▪ Worked in collaborative design teams to address challenges and create innovative solutions.
▪ Engaged in ethnographic studies of human and technology interaction to identify opportunities for innovation.

WORK HISTORY
Portage Carwash Dec 2013 – July 2020
Automotive Detailer Portage, Indiana
▪ Worked as Lead Detailer to accommodate the needs of customers on a daily basis.
▪ Aided co-workers in other areas of the business when help was needed.
Launch Social Living June 2021 – June 2022
Community Assistant West Lafayette, Indiana
▪ Leasing and renewing unit rentals.
▪ Scheduling resident activities
▪ Customer service and conflict resolution
Liquid Spring May 2023 – Dec 2023
Associate CAD Designer
▪ Wrote and processed ECR’s.
▪ Updated models, drawing and prints for ongoing product maintenance.
▪ Conducted design reviews for project launches.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
▪ CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Fusion 360, Etc.)
▪ Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Etc.)
▪ Product lifecycle management systems (Aras Innovator and Siemens Teamcenter)
▪ Subtractive and additive manufacturing with a kaizen (continuous improvement) approach
▪ Programming languages (HTML/CSS, PHP, and C++) and Oracle MySQL database management system

CERTIFICATIONS
▪ Autodesk Certified Professional
▪ Solidworks CSWA Certified
▪ NIMS Certified – Measurement, Materials, and Safety
▪ MSSC Certified – Manufacturing Processes and Production