Terrence Ward
Los Angeles
Summary
Accomplished concept and showcar builder with significant experience at General Motors, excelling in CAD design and fabrication. Proven track record of merging engineering and design to ensure exceptional quality. Expertise in CNC machining and collaborative teamwork, delivering innovative solutions in fast-paced environments. Focused on maintaining safety and operational efficiency in all endeavors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Concept/Showcar Builder and Custom Fabrication Specialist
General Motors
Pasadena
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Solutions expert (bridging the gap between engineering, design, and fabrication).
- Part design.
- Siemens NX 3D modeling is used to create part files and/or update existing part or assembly files.
- Proof of concept.
- Bamboo Studios 3D print/slicer software.
- Flowpath waterjet toolpathing software.
- ProtoTRAK RMX CNC
- Advanced Lathe and Mill Operations
- Fixturing and workholding.
- Sheet metal shaping.
- Armature, frame, and structure fabrication.
- Wire, cable, and plumbing management.
- Composite parts
- Body assembly and fitment.
- Surfacing
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment daily.
- Operated machinery to support production line efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and supplies routinely.
- Followed engineering specifications to ensure product accuracy.
- Maintained inventory by providing accurate count of products.
- Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment.
Collaboration partner, Fabrication expert, rigging, transport, delivery and setup
Stefano Novelli Designs
Los Angeles
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Design and build structures, stages, mutant vehicles, and immersive art installations for the largest events, festivals, venues in western United States.
Design Partner/Lead Fabricator/Shop Manager
Imagine Vehicles International
Vernon
02.2013 - 09.2019
- Design and build motorcycles for pro builder competition and short run production.
- To view images, Google search - IVI CBX
- Design, build, and or modify classic cars for owners private collection.
- Purchase, set-up and maintain machinery, equipment, and tools
- Purchase, organize, and maintain inventory of materials, hardware, and supplies needed
- Establishing relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Hiring and managing employees
- Work in collaboration with the design team
- Produce CAD files for parts and assemblies - Solidworks
- Prototyping
- Further develop accepted prototypes and produce part designs that were repeatable and practical to manufacture
- Fabrication
- Detailed assembly
Service Writer
RODZ
Burbank
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Restoration and modification of classic cars, collector cars, and hot rods.
- Greet clients and determine scope of work
- Write quotes
- Receive deposits
- Order parts, materials, and schedule any outside services (Topcoat, upholstery, etc.)
- Scheduling and timeline
- Delegate and manage shop personnel
- Progress reports
- Final inspection and quality checks
- Billing
- Vehicle delivery
Fabricator
RODZ
Burbank
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Fabrication
- Machining
- Welding
- CAD modeling
- Electrical integration and component selection
- Map and route vehicle wiring and plumbing. Properly secure and protect from heat and road hazards producing a professional and aesthetic appearance
- Mechanical (Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Driveline, Engine)
Education
Industrial Design -
Pasadena City College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Automotive diagnostics
- Automotive repair
- Blueprint reading
- Brake repair
- CAD
- CNC
- Digital design
- Electrical Experience
- Equipment repair
- Fabrication
- Hydraulics
- Industrial equipment
- Layout design
- Lean manufacturing
- Low voltage
- Machining
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical design
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechanical knowledge
- Mechanic experience
- Oil Change
- Organizational management
- Programmable logic controllers
- Purchasing
- Sales
- Service technician experience
- Service writing
- Sheet metal
- SolidWorks
- Suspension
- Welding
Certification
- Motorcycle License
- Driver's License
- Forklift
Accomplishments
Best of Show (Fast Dates Calandar Motorcycle Awards)
Timeline
Concept/Showcar Builder and Custom Fabrication Specialist
General Motors
05.2025 - 11.2025
Collaboration partner, Fabrication expert, rigging, transport, delivery and setup
Stefano Novelli Designs
01.2019 - 05.2025
Design Partner/Lead Fabricator/Shop Manager
Imagine Vehicles International
02.2013 - 09.2019
Service Writer
RODZ
01.2010 - 12.2013
Fabricator
RODZ
01.2010 - 12.2013
Industrial Design -
Pasadena City College