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II am a manufacturing engineer/product designer with over 30 years of experience with a global company that is the world leader in street casting manufacturing. My professional experience includes designing products and tooling for fire hydrants, manhole covers, curb water inlets, tree grates and several other types of municipality infrastructure. I possess complex problem-solving skills, am detail oriented and can grasp information quickly. I take a lot of pride in providing you with an accurate and manufacturable design in a timely manner to help you save time and money. I possess a high attention to detail, great communication skills, and am very easy to work with. With my extensive experience, expertise, and exceptional communication skills I am confident that I can meet and exceed your expectations in providing you with a quality final product in a timely and accurate manner. Product Design – I am able to create a product that meets your criteria and is also manufacturable. I will treat your project with a sense of urgency, and I understand that it is YOUR project and will give you what YOU want. I enjoy working with clients to take their product from an idea to a CAD model to a prototype to manufacturing - starting or ending anywhere in that process that meets their need. Manufacturing/molding – I have over 30 years of experience in the molding industry. Designing the product, patterns and other tools required for manufacturing the products. My experience also includes research and development, part and equipment design, reverse engineering, and patent drawings. I am Lean Manufacturing certified which enables me to bring my clients higher quality products faster and more economically. I am an expert in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) specializing in solid modeling design, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings. I can provide you with fully dimensioned drawings and accurate 3d models that are suitable for constructing your product. I look forward to hearing from you.

If you are looking for an Expert in 3D Design, Look no Further! With my experience of over 30 years I can provide everything you need to get your product idea on the market. Whether its a simple iPhone case or a complicated piece of equipment I welcome the challenge. I have a proven track record and i have helped 100's of my clients bring their product to the market. My #1 goal with every project is to achieve 100% satisfaction with every project I complete.

🌐 wwwㆍRappaportDesignsㆍcom 「 AVAILABLE NOW 」 🚗 30+ successful launches across automotive, medical, and industrial sectors 🛠️ CAD & DFM expert focused on high-precision, production-ready design 📐 SolidWorks and engineering tool proficiency for mechanical accuracy 📊 Technical lead coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers 🏭 Experience with injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, and die casting 📉 Reduce lead times with proven vendor networks and agile workflows 📋 Medical device know-how with FDA and ISO compliance awareness With 10+ years in full-cycle product development, I specialize in CAD modeling, DFM, and manufacturing for products ranging from consumer electronics and medical devices to automobiles and bioreactors. I've helped companies reduce time to market while maintaining high-quality, compliant designs. From sourcing parts to coordinating manufacturing bids, I make sure every step is optimized for efficiency and success. Let's work together to bring your product to life! As a multi-company founder myself, I recognize the critical importance of execution and can help bring your product vision to life. Let's work together to bring your product to life! Thank you for considering my services. I believe in transparent communication, honest feedback, and building relationships based on trust. Your support means everything to me as I continue to grow my business. I'm committed to delivering exceptional value and look forward to potentially collaborating with you.

Hello! I am a passionate and experienced engineer with over a decade of expertise in the field. As the founder of Rapids 3D, LLC, I specialize in harnessing my team’s engineering skills to transform innovative concepts into tangible, successful projects. My commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives our ability to deliver high-quality solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. Rapids 3D expertise includes: - 3D Printing - Plastics - Design - CAD (Fusion 360, Solidworks, CATIA) - Engineering Consulting - Collaboration Based in the EST timezone, I am detail-oriented and committed to delivering top-notch solutions that exceed client expectations. My work spans from 3D printed prototypes to robust intricate designs and models, always with a focus on quality, precision, and creativity. I pride myself on clear communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. I typically respond within the hour, ensuring that your projects receive the attention they deserve. If you're looking for an expert who can bring your ideas to life with precision and passion, let's work together to turn your vision into reality! Feel free to reach out to discuss your project needs. I'm excited to help you achieve your goals!

My story begins with an education from Grand Valley State University (GVSU). From here I gained valuable experience as a manufacturing engineer at a local company in Spring Lake, Michigan. While working I obtained a management minor from GVSU. On the job I have gained experience with regards to supplier quality, product design, project management, machine building/development, cell improvements, quality standards, and much more. While working as an engineer, I was offered the option to assume engineering program management functions and excelled at them. I was then promoted to engineering program manager in hopes of increasing my positive impact on the company. As time progresses I become increasingly comfortable with my abilities to perform in the workforce regardless of the task at hand. I seek to continuously improve and broaden my experiences so that I can be capable of helping any company to succeed. My resolve is to persistently strive for excellence in not only my personal performance but also the performance of the company.

Proven Sales & Lead Generation Strategies for B2B Brands (Industrial, SaaS & Manufacturing) Most companies don’t actually have a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. Your messaging may be too technical, too product-led, too service-focused, or too close to what everybody else in your industry is saying. And in today’s crowded marketplace, you only have a few seconds to capture attention before prospects move on. If potential clients can’t quickly understand: • what you do • who you help • why you’re different • and why they should care you lose them fast. That’s where strategy changes everything. Whether your business needs stronger positioning, better lead generation, trade show strategy, LinkedIn visibility, email campaigns, case studies, branding direction, website improvements, sales enablement tools, or a more cohesive marketing strategy overall, the goal is the same: Create momentum that drives measurable business growth. 🐝 ME: Are you ready to work with a strategic marketing partner who understands how to connect sales strategy, messaging, branding, lead generation, and marketing execution into one cohesive growth system? For close to 20 years, I’ve helped companies strengthen positioning, improve messaging, increase visibility, support sales growth, and create marketing systems designed to generate real revenue momentum. This work goes far beyond basic marketing execution. It’s where sales consulting meets marketing strategy and execution. My expertise often includes: • Trade show and experiential marketing strategy • Booth engagement campaigns and lead generation concepts • LinkedIn thought leadership and content strategy • Messaging and positioning refinement • Email marketing campaigns • Website conversion strategy and direction • Customer case studies and testimonials • Brand development and strategic direction • Sales enablement tools and one-pagers • Interactive marketing concepts and campaign development My campaigns and creative concepts are often copied by my clients' competitors after they gain traction in the market, especially within niche B2B and industrial industries where standing out is difficult and truly differentiated marketing is rare. When your messaging, branding, campaigns, and customer experience are strong enough to influence the market, competitors eventually start following your lead instead of setting it. I’ve also helped clients earn recognition and top rankings in independent industry magazine advertising studies, proving that strong creative and strategic messaging still influence buyer attention and purchasing behavior. 🐝 YOU: Would you like someone on your team who is strategic, creative, highly responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in helping your business grow? The best partnerships happen with companies that are growth-minded, decisive, open to creative thinking, and ready to build momentum instead of continuing to throw money at disconnected marketing tactics. Because finding the right strategic partner is not easy. Many of my clients stay with me for years because my approach is highly collaborative, fast-moving, and focused on creating real-world business results instead of vanity metrics. If I don’t believe I can create strong results for your business, I’ll tell you honestly upfront. 🐝 US: When strategy, messaging, branding, marketing, and sales alignment finally start working together, everything becomes easier: • sales conversations improve • lead quality improves • visibility grows • referrals increase • momentum compounds 🏆 A FEW RECENT CLIENT WIN$ 🏆 ⭐ Helped develop trade show campaigns that increased booth engagement and lead generation ⭐ Created high-conversion messaging and sales materials for industrial and energy companies ⭐ Built LinkedIn and email campaigns tied directly to revenue opportunities ⭐ Helped companies refine positioning to compete more effectively in crowded B2B markets ⭐ Created interactive marketing concepts designed to educate prospects while capturing qualified leads ⭐ Helped businesses strengthen messaging so prospects immediately understood their value and differentiation ⭐ Helped clients earn recognition and top rankings in independent industry advertising studies for standout print advertising campaigns Because the companies that stand out are rarely the companies doing the most marketing. They’re the companies communicating the clearest value with the strongest strategy behind it. Many of my clients tell me they wish they had hired me sooner because once the messaging, positioning, and strategy finally align, growth starts feeling far more natural and far less forced. If you’re looking for a highly strategic creative partner who understands both sales and marketing, thinks beyond disconnected tactics, and knows how to turn expertise into compelling campaigns that create measurable momentum, let’s connect soon. To Your Success, Cheryl Heppard (rhymes with Leopard)