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•Purchase, deploy, and upgrade office and production computer assets.•Software license maintenance.•Troubleshoot data abnormalities to maintain consistency within the company's Enterprise Resource Planning software (IQMS/DELMIAWORKS).•Design and program custom SQL reports for data analysis.•Manage user security roles.

•Coordinated production workflow for assigned product lines.•Planned and prioritized operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.•Determined manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover production demand.•Assigned workers and other staff to particular production operations.•Scheduled shift according to production needs.•Monitored jobs to ensure they would finish on time and within budget.•Addressed issues when they arose, aiming for minimum disruption.•Obtained output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives, etc.).•Prepared and submitted status and performance reports.•Collaborated with quality control, warehouse, and other staff.

Alma, Michigan, United States

•Coordinated all environmental, health, and safety activities and training for the manufacturing facility.•Scheduled, conducted, and maintained documentation of EHS training.•Coordinated, prepared, and submitted regulatory reports (Waste Reports, Air Emission Summary, Storm Water, DOT, etc.).•Led safety initiatives within the plant and coordinated the Safety Committee activities.•Tracked all safety incidents, safety observations, and suggestions to provide analysis on current and potential risk.•Facilitated incident investigations to identify root causes and feasible corrective actions to prevent future incidents.•Recommended workplace changes to improve health and safety using Job Safety Analysis, Ergonomic Studies, Safety Observations, and suggestion data.•Collaborated with Human Resources on all Workers Compensation initiatives.•Recommended and completed projects related to Continuous Improvements, Cost Savings Initiatives and Process Improvements as related to EHS.

Alma, Michigan, United States

•Scheduled shipments of finished goods, returnable containers of consumable materials, production tools for repair, and various other outgoing items•Received production materials into inventory•Determined appropriate inventory levels for production efficiency and on-time delivery•Maintained shipping material storage area cleanliness for improved safety and organization•Trained new forklift operators and re-certifed experienced drivers•Backup liaison for customer scheduling activitiesAludyne purchased the CastLight Division from Shiloh Industries in April 2021.

Alma, Michigan, United States

•Scheduled shipments of finished goods, returnable containers of consumable materials, production tools for repair, and various other outgoing items•Received production materials into inventory•Determined appropriate inventory levels for production efficiency and on-time delivery•Maintained shipping material storage area cleanliness for improved safety and organization•Trained new forklift operators and re-certified experienced drivers•Backup liaison for customer scheduling activitiesAludyne purchased the CastLight Division from Shiloh Industries in April 2021.

Alma, Mi

•Guided a team of data specialists in implementing and maintaining the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning software (IQMS/DELMIAWORKS)•Trained sales, production, and administrative personnel in software use•Designed and programmed custom SQL reports for data analysis•Maintained test server and periodically backed-up primary server•Managed security roles

Alma, Michigan

•Assessed production lead-time•Prioritized and scheduled work orders for production•Communicated any scheduling changes to other departments•Compiled production reports of completed work orders•Received production materials into inventory•Assisted the company president in various supplemental projects

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Part-time supplemental - 16-20 hrs/wk•Greeted members, prospective members, guests, and callers•Admitted active members and enrolled new members•Closed out the business day with a bank deposit•Maintained club cleanliness•Merchandise salesAccomplishments•CPR/AED Certified•Shift Lead

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Part-time supplemental - 25 hrs/wk•Greeted members, prospective members, guests, and callers•Admitted active members and enrolled new members•Closed out the business day with a bank deposit•Maintained club cleanliness•Merchandise salesAccomplishments•CPR/AED Certified•Shift Lead

Kalamazoo, Michigan

•Scheduled television commercials and programs for air on WWMT and CW7•Ensured receipt of commercials from clients for daily broadcasting•Maintained inventory of media files, instructions, and tape library•Communicated regularly with account executives and advertising agencies

Kalamazoo, Michigan

•Monitored on-air video and audio transmission of WWMT, WLAJ, CW7, and CW5•Maintained discrepancy reports detailing changes in programming•Tuned and recorded satellite feeds for live air and playback from servers and tapes•Converted file formats of syndicated shows via digital media delivery systems•Updated video file servers by segmenting shows and dubbing promotional materialSinclair Broadcast Group purchased Freedom Communications Inc. in December 2011.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

•Monitored on-air video and audio transmission of WWMT, WLAJ, CW7, and CW5•Maintained discrepancy reports detailing changes in programming•Tuned and recorded satellite feeds for live air and playback from servers and tapes•Converted file formats of syndicated shows via digital media delivery systems•Updated video file servers by segmenting shows and dubbing promotional materialSinclair Broadcast Group purchased Freedom Communications Inc. in December 2011.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Part-time•Audio Operator for on-air morning and noon news broadcasts•Floor Director for on-air morning and noon news broadcasts•Teleprompter operator for on-air morning and noon news broadcasts•Camera Operator for on-air morning and noon news broadcasts

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Part-time•Ordered, packaged, and invoiced industrial and construction supplies•Delivered orders to hundreds of customers in several counties•Answered incoming phone calls and assisted walk-in customers•Kept precise count of items in inventory and organized showroom

Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Broadcast & Cinematic Arts

Activities and Societies: Producer/Director - Moore Hall Television (2002-2003), Communications Coordinator and Parliamentarian.

Education record