Darren A. Oeschler
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9700 Almeda Genoa Road, Suite 106
Houston, Texas 77075
(713) 910-9776
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Education
Houston Community College Trade School

Employment History

1985-Present
Darren’s Custom Motorsports                                                                                                         Houston, Texas
Began Sole Proprietorship in 1985 focusing on both the study and development of cutting-edge designs in drag racing.
Gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from Don Ness - a Master in the field. Built more than a dozen,
tube-framed chassis cars using state-of-the-art techniques for clients both international and domestic. Possess an
extensive background in road and drag race geometry combined with artistic engineering assuring that each undertaking
attains the highest quality.
Manual skills include a proficiency in MIG, TIG, plasma-cutting, tube-bending, and exotic English wheel work.
Innovative skills include the development of a highly effective method for compound curve sheet metal fabrication and
production. Complicated replacement body panels as well as “ground up” complete cars are crafted to design
specifications or are generated from in-house renderings.

1978-1985
Gerald 0. Hines Interests                                                                                                                  Houston, Texas
Completed Stationary Engineering Apprenticeship program with simultaneous on-the-job training.
Attended night classes for three years to learn engineering and air conditioning.
Received highest licensing — first grade. Promoted to Chief Engineer of seven office buildings at age 21.
Assigned to Galleria I as Head of Special Projects.
Developed innovative engineering systems that increased efficiency and improved safety by reducing malfunctions.
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Accomplishments
• Graduated high school early and joined Houston’s #1 real estate developer, Gerald D. Hines
• Hand built Pro Street Twin Turbo car at age 18, ran mid 9’s in 1978
• Awarded Best Competition Car- Bryan. TX— 1981
• Won 1st Place — Houston Autorama —2 consecutive years. 1982 & 1983
• Graduated Apprentice of the Year” at HCC Trade School in 1982
• Achieved Highest Score in company-wide engineering test administered by Gerald Hines in 1985
• Developed an extensive knowledge of sheet metal forming into intricate and challenging designs
• Crafted countless tube-framed race cars and custom street cars
• Designed custom high-end contemporary furniture, art and ornamental ironworks as sole proprietor of NUVO Designs - 1990-1993