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New Prague, Mn

● Responsible for the day-to-day leadership of Project Engineers in the bulk storage group.● Design custom multi-million dollar bulk storage solutions for customers worldwide and analyze sales schematics for complexity.● Execute process development, technical support, training, workload management and staff development daily.● Develop and implement department goals, policies, standards and procedures to improve quality and efficiency.● Deliver comprehensive performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to employees.

Brooklyn Park, Mn

● Responsible for the day-to-day leadership of 50+ employees including 7 unique positions: Team Leaders, Engineering Technicians, Analysts, Training Leaders, SMT Machine Operators, Electronic Soldering Assemblers and Material Handlers.● Evaluated daily/weekly/monthly performance to meet production and quality goals while coaching employees to improve yield.● Facilitated kaizen activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and remove waste throughout the Brooklyn Park facility.● Collaborated with cross functional teams and facilities to resolve unique customer problems.● Developed and executed plant productivity and quality improvements using lean and 5S practices.● Delivered comprehensive performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to employees.● Created a culture in which employees feel empowered and comfortable offering continuous improvement solutions.

Plymouth, Mn

● Responsible for the day-to-day leadership of twelve CAD Design Engineers and one Principal Design Engineer● Developed lean improvements and sustainable continuous improvement methodologies to produce optimal results on quarterly projects.● Executed process development, technical support, training, workload management and staff development daily. ● Collaborated as a technical liaison for engineering, manufacturing, & software development to improve processes.● Performed HR tasks such as performance management, recruiting, training, recognition, and corrective action. ● Represented the Protolabs Plymouth facility on the Protolabs Foundation committee.

Plymouth, Mn

● Educated 40+ CAD Design Engineers using advanced CAD techniques while identifying training and competency gaps.● Developed & managed 200+ SOPs pertaining to manufacturing technology.● Instructed Application Engineers on engineering system updates and process updates.● Represented the Technical Operations department on the Protolabs Culture Team.

Plymouth, Mn

● Designed 300+ 3-D CAD models using Solidworks, Spaceclaim, and proprietary manufacturing technology for quality operations.● Developed & maintained knowledge of 25+ unique processes to convey benefits & respond to inquiries.

Elk River, Mn

● Customized a STEM curriculum to meet the individual needs of diverse learners in middle school math. ● Advised teachers on various technology services and applications as a member of the Technology Committee.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics And Education, 3.83 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List and Christensen Scholar Nomination.

Associate'S Degree, 3.85 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Dean's List