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AutoCAD Training: Instructor Profile - CCAD inc.

Cindy Dunn, the lead trainer for CCAD inc., has been teaching AutoCAD to engineering professionals since 1986. Cindy learned AutoCAD while working as an industrial designer for a zero-clearance fireplace manufacturer. Cindy was instrumental in helping to integrate AutoCAD into the engineering department, taking a lead role in establishing practices and procedures that would take the company from a pencil and paper based system to fully using AutoCAD. Excited by the new technology, Cindy started CCAD inc. in 1986 to help companies make the same transition.

Initially, CCAD's training took place at the customer's location since usually the entire department was involved in the training and hardware could vary quite a bit. "At that time I didn't have a place to train people, so I used the customer's equipment and facility. It was cost effective for the customer and I was able to become familiar with each customer's unique situation. It helped me to personalize my training even more," says Cindy.

Personalized, practical training has always been the key to Cindy's workshops. As an industrial designer and AutoCAD user, Cindy is familiar with the needs of users. "As a designer, I was involved with a lot of different areas, sheet metal, furniture design, manufacturing…while I'm not an expert, I can understand a lot of different technical issues," explains Cindy. "Getting out and working with my customers also exposed me to different industries," she adds.

In 1993 CCAD acquired its own building with space to conduct training. Cindy saw the face of AutoCAD training changing as more and more students were being integrated into established CAD departments. Although classes held at CCAD frequently include students from different companies, the emphasis on personalized, practical training hasn't changed. Classes typically consist of 2-6 students and materials designed by Cindy address a variety of engineering disciplines.

Cindy continues to conduct training off-site as well. In recent years, she has traveled to a variety of locations in the US as well as Singapore, France, Switzerland and Germany.

Certifications

AutoCAD Certification - Level 1 January 9, 1993
AutoCAD Certification - Level 2 April 4, 1996

Project Highlights
Training

Guest instructor for AutoLISP at University of Akron (ATC).
Instructor for 3D Skills and Advanced AutoLISP for the Consortium for Advanced Technology at Lorain County Community College.
Instructor for various AutoCAD courses offered by Cleveland State University Division of Continuing Education.
Developed Intermediate and Advanced AutoCAD curriculums for the Unified Technology Center at Cuyahoga County Community College (ATC).
Developed and Implemented Energizer Battery Training Program

Customization

Developed comprehensive custom AutoCAD application implemented world-wide for Energizer Battery.
Developed a parametrically guided program to automate the creation of a full drawing package for the production of heat exchangers.
Developed automated setup, plotting and file logging programs for PPG Industries Inc., Coatings and Resins Division, Ansel Perry Medical, BF Goodrich ALTC and Armature Coil.
Developed automated illustrated process sheets for Hy-Level Screw, a high-volume turret lathe facility.
Developed a custom AutoCAD application for Sunsash, PPG Industries Inc. to facilitate the creation of profiles for window and door lineals and their associated manufacturing drawings.
Developed CustomPOP Menu System and Utility Program containing numerous drafting tools from various disciplines.
Developed automated drawing program for Celluar One that generates 5000 drawings per year.
Developed SmartScaf for Waco Industries which assists in the placement and take-offs of scaffolding equipment.
Developed SmartForm for Waco Industries which assists in the placement and take-offs of concrete forming equipment.


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