SAMUEL W. SETTERLUND

P.O. BOX 24457 
OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124
(402) 960-7496
sam@setterdesigns.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an internship that leads to a rewarding career by applying my skills as a designer and craftsman in a professional environment. 

EDUCATION

BFA: Furniture Design (Graduate Spring 2007)
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis MN, 55404

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Sketching, Drawing, Welding, Joinery, Fiberglass, Fastening, Sewing, Casting, Finishing

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Artpath, Matthew Color System, Xenetech Graphic Work Station, FormZ, Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, Flexiexpert, Word, Excel, Powerpoint  

EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE 

Gerber Sabre C&C Router, Xenetech Engraver, Roland Vinyl Cutter, Apex Engraver, Vacuum Bag, MIG/CO2, TIG, Roll Bender, Cold Saw, Kalamazoo, Sandblaster, Gas Torch, Drill Press, Plasma Cutter, Metal Brake, Panel Saw, Table Saw, Band Saw, Miter Saw, Jointer, Router Table, Chop Saw, Planer, Belt Sander

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Designer – Paid Internship
National SignEdge Inc. Fridley, MN 55432, September 2006 – May 2007
8290 Main Street NE, Suite 2, Fridley, MN 55432
Design assistant and builder of office directories, plaques, graphics, decals, & vinyl lettering.
Installation, operation and maintenance of heavy equipment including CNC Router & Spray Booth

Self-Employment – Lawn & Landscape Contractor/Worker
S&A Lawn and Landscape Founder/Owner, Omaha, NE 68124, Spring 2002 - Present
Create & maintain a business identity, business cards, literature, invoices, signs, & t-shirts
Manage business finances, workers, clients (over thirty served 2006 season)
Service and operate tools & equipment, including a Bobcat Mini Track Loader, Bucket Lift, Dump & Flat Bed Trailer, Industrial Lawn Mowers, Trimmers, & Blowers etc. 

Front End
Baker’s Supermarkets, Omaha, NE 68102, April 2001 - February 2003
Customer service and setting up sale displays.

HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

3.5 GPA
Helped finance educational expense through self-employment, paid internship and scholarships
2007 Fall Semester Deans List (Top 10 percent of my class)
2005 Fall Semester Deans List (Top 10 percent of my class) 
2003 Friends of MCAD Scholarship
Eagle Scout (Senior Patrol Leader for group of forty-five)
Designed Westside High School Class of 2003 50th Anniversary T-Shirt & Tassel

EXHIBITIONS

2007 Senior Show, MCAD (Furniture)
2007 MADE @ MCAD Exhibition (1) Piece (Furniture) - Opening Front & Center
2006 MADE @ MCAD Exhibition (2) Pieces (Furniture) - First Piece Opening Front & Center
2006 Junior Review, MCAD, (Furniture)
2005 Junior Mafia, MCAD, (Furniture)
2005 Theater of Time, MCAD, Gallery 148 (Kinetic Art) 
2004 International Market Square (FormZ)
2003 (2) Scholastic Gold Keys (Sculpture and Painting)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 552, Omaha, NE, 2002 - Present
Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament, Omaha, NE, 2002 - Present
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Tournament, Omaha, NE, 2006
Westside Alumni Golf Tournament, Omaha, NE, 2006

References and Portfolio available upon request.
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