As the OE Parts Procurement Analyst, I am responsible for the oversight of Supply Chain functions, which includes, but is not limited to Supplier relationship management, purchasing, material requirement planning and inventory management. In this role, I:- Manage relationships with supply base ensuring quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met.- Collaborate with cross functional teams to forecast and plan assigned commodities at the SKU level.- Analyze messages from the MRP system and place orders in a timely manner.- Manage inventories to ensure high same-day fulfillment rate while maximizing turns.- Monitor and action key performance metrics, including on time delivery, inventories, shortages, supplier performance, and purchase price variance.- Monitor, manage, and report out on parts order backlog health.- Communicate with production to complete assemblies, kits, and transfers from production warehouse to fulfill parts orders.- Interpret drawings and communicates with engineering to develop aftermarket solutions for machines up to (and often older than) 10 years old.- Issue quotes, manage quoting database, track, and report quote conversion rates.- Triage parts inquiries to find shortest lead times and/or optimal pricing, while analyzing market for pricing optimization and strategic sourcing.- Identify optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation.- Develop working knowledge of all purchased commodities and associated supplier base- Negotiate material prices and implement actions to offset increases.- Act as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.- Participate in Value Added and Value Engineering projects with suppliers and cross functional team.- Participate in strategic department and company projects and initiatives driving continuous improvement.

Coordinator of Bell Facilitators / Engineer- Performed project management duties to lead cross-functional teams of industry-experience engineers and academicprofessors to accomplish enrollment initiatives and develop solutions to enhance the learning environment forstudents, provide access to the latest technology, and support student mental health.- Scaled and executed the organization’s vision, used professional communication to coordinate internal teams andboth internal and external stakeholders to develop the program, and held accountable for compliance with theprogram budget.- Created program budget and enrollment forecast to determine key indicators of optimal recruiting times andlocations.- Organized, lead, and provided feedback to a team of 9 facilitators, 12 professors, and 80+ student engineers onday-to-day operations, educational instruction, and recruiting initiatives with limited supervision/direction workingcompletely remote from my home office since March 2020.- Facilitated team meetings to develop undefined processes, determine project budgets, and create cost estimates foroperational processes and projects.Minnesota State University, Mankato

Bell Program Facilitator / Engineer- Partnered with ~130 student engineers, hundreds of industry professionals, and ~160 educational specialists tostrengthen methods and contribute to program evolution and was able to react to changes in the environment.- Provided coaching to students in technical learning, engineering project development, and applying fundamentalengineering principles to open-ended problem solving using advanced technology, dedication, integrity, and care.- Directed and led 100+ professional development workshops and podcast episodes, developed resources and learningmaterials, and evaluated students' progression in these areas.- Assisted and mentored teams in new product development: Defined roles and responsibilities, scoped, planned,managed, mentored, and coached student design projects, and performed design reviews on large capital projects formanufacturing firms in MN, WI, and ND.- Connected project team members to appropriate personnel to achieve project goals.- Focused on adding value and fostering a value-added culture in engineering projects and teams

As a Mechanical Engineer at AMI, I:- Reviewed, authored, and deployed Standard Operating Procedures. - Conducted Quality Control and Design of Experiments. - Developed and implemented specialized equipment.- Initiated oral communication and written communication with ship owners, port authorities, vessel crews, scientists, clients, and governing authorities.- Troubleshot and repaired mechanical and electrical systems.- Undertook project management duties and site supervision.- Transformed the process for methamphetamine remediation services.- Conceptualized layout drawings, detailed fabrication drawings, cut lists, and BOMs.- Conducted myself in a self-motivated and entrepreneurial-minded manner.- Expanded my abilities to work independently or on teams.Highlights- With process refinements, our organization reduced residential methamphetamine remediation time by 25%, increasing profitability, improving job quality, and reducing worker fatigue while boosting job site health and safety.- Using probability and statistics and MathCAD, I validated deviations from an SOP to the USCG and IMO, which upheld a scientific trial and saved a developer a potential $1.3M in additional testing costs for a ballast water management system developer.

Tricopter Ultralight Our team conceptualized a working, single-occupant rotorcraft. This aircraft needed to meet or exceed Federal Aviation Requirements for experimental aircraft. In this engineering experience, I: - Conducted cost and weight studies for necessary components and instrumentation.- Designed the chassis and layout of mechanical and electrical systems necessary to ensure safe, stable flight.- Collaborated with a diverse, integrated team.- Gained a greater understanding of mechatronics, programming, and aerodynamics. - Became more confident and adaptable as an engineer.Custom Motorcycle Frame DesignOur student engineering team designed and prototyped a completely bolt-together, fully customizable motorcycle frame for Malicious Cycles, Inc. of Virginia,MN. As the document manager and lead design engineer, I: - Fostered design, fabrication, and machining skills.- Flourished as a teammate and leader.- Created accurate, professional CAD models and drawings - Gained experience in product development and patent application. - Evolved into a more efficient and influential designer.

CARQUEST is a small, locally owned and operated business. As first,a delivery driver, and then a salesperson, my responsibilities included: - Merchandising and marketing. - Forming relationships with new vendors and customers. - Building spreadsheets to track and manage inventory. - Sales forecasting - Customer service, safety, and ethics. - Problem-solving and troubleshooting. - Self-Directed Learning. - Accounting duties.Highlights- In this position, I understood the costs of doing business, how to reduce these costs, and how to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.- This business experience trained me to value people, improve my interpersonal skills, see the big picture, and to value truth over profit in the short-term to increase revenue in the long-term.

My task was to design and build portable, physical models of the proposed mine site and plant site for PolyMet's NorthMet mine in Hoyt Lakes, MN. The models illustrated three different states of the locations; the current conditions, the conditions at full operation, and the closure conditions. As an engineering intern, I: - Investigated effective methods of creating models, - Increased my understanding of the differences between GIS formats and how to convert between them.- Communicated with other engineering firms to collect information.- Manipulated CAD drawings and mesh files.- Programed and operate CNC machines.In this experience, I: - Improved time management skills and project planning strategies to keep self-motivated and self-directed.- Produced dynamic, accurate models to communicate information.