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Diamond Bar, Ca, Us

Global industry wide reach with a non-profit association to have a wider and more substantial impact to the automotive industry. ● Transitioned to a non-profit organization (NPO) which required a new approach to problem solving thatcan benefit the membership. Reduced project cycle time by approximately 25% and increased ROI tomembership.● Managing a new program to facilitate compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) andCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB). Developing processes to improve efficiency and increase thenumber of new projects. Increased projects rapidly from 15 to over 260 projects, representing over $2Min revenue.● Becoming a subject matter expert to advise members on technical approach and drive change to CARBon procedures based on testing and research of self derived theories.● Managing a cross-functional team across two regions to exceed first year project completion targets by12%. Providing mentoring and training to staff, as well as assigning and evaluating tasks.● Creating technical reports for products that include test procedures and reviewing product data anddocumentation for compliance approval.● Utilizing industry trade shows to connect with a large network of customers, including direct interactionwith OEMs and C-suite executives, to introduce the new program.

Itasca, Illinois, Us

Gained experience understanding Asian (Japanese) corporate work culture from one of the largest organizations to be able to learn their best practices. Tier-1 supplier to better understand the supply chain.• Extended responsibilities to sales and marketing of aftermarket products by presenting a product sales strategy pitch to executive management.• Implemented new distribution partners (B2B) and social media marketing to increase targeted reach, reduced marketing costs by 68%, increased segment revenue from $0.3M to over $2.2M. Increased profit margin by 15%.• Initialized data-driven internal metrics and competitor benchmarks new to the company to grow product market share by 7%. • Lead an engineering team for OEM programs on traditional powertrains and advanced clean technologies, including sister manufacturing and engineering facilities in Asia to deliver on time.• Created relationships with prospective OEM clients to initiate sales on new advanced powertrain technologies.

London, England, Gb

New product and production vehicle development using OEM processes and standards within a cross functional environment. Gained experience in an American working culture at one of the largest OEM manufacturers.• Brought a fresh perspective to develop new aftermarket products for production vehicles using OEM processes and standards within a cross functional environment. • Initiated a 57% cost and 90% time reduction in crate engine development, which carried over to future programs.• Implemented new marketing strategy for high profile product launch events, including being live on stage, resulting in product demand exceeding planned targets. • Managed development of several high exposure powertrain products including Dodge Demon Crate and HEMI crate engines such as 6.2L Supercharged Hellcat, 426 Supercharged Hellephant and CARB EO kits• Responsible for the meeting production release timing of, including creation of sourcing packages with statement of work to source capable suppliers.• Responsible for engine calibration and diagnostics evaluation and testing for emissions compliance, for CARB EO submissions including CAN bus communications and OBD function.

Joined during the start-up period to develop the business direction of the company and gain start-up organization experience and working culture. • Leadership extended beyond project and production management to managing fabrication shop personnel.• Implemented Kanban card system process, which reduced cycle time by approximately 50% and increased customer satisfaction.• Created innovative D2C aftermarket product designs with new technical CAD processes (CFD, FEA) to optimize design.• Expanded operations to outsource product lines beyond in house manufacturing capabilities to global suppliers.• Operated and maintained vehicle test equipment such as chassis dynamometer and CNC manufacturing equipment.

Toronto, On, Ca

• Instructed up to 20 students in laboratory environments on how to operate industrial automated robotic/PLC systems.

Toronto, On, Ca

• Manage project account budget of $1M, to supply new facility expansion project with electronic test equipment for labs.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.) Honours, Automotive Engineering