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Hamptonville, NC, US

Haarlem, NH, NL

Haarlem, NH, NL

• Exceeded revenue goals by 70%
• Led business development in the Southeast

Haarlem, NH, NL

• Created automation roadmaps to navigate companies through the cost and application of automation.
• Designed and animated automation concepts to provide customers with a clear, visual representation of how automation could enhance their processes.
• Managed projects to gross margin targets throughout their lifecycle
• Led regional business development

Auburn, Washington, US

• Managed financial oversight of cost control and profit margin optimization for new ventures, product innovation, and legacy product portfolios.
• Led the introduction of new products and directed the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) of CO2 product concepts for standardized CO2 equipment.
• Successfully launched Pro's inaugural contract production line.

Auburn, Washington, US

• Established and led cross-functional teams to drive the design, sourcing, and support of new products.
• Directed interdepartmental efforts to optimize cost reduction, streamline production planning, and safeguard revenue streams.
• Built a versatile engineering team adept at supporting manufacturing operations across two locations.
• Conducted comprehensive cost impact analyses related to tariffs, supplier price increases, and labor cost efficiencies.
• Partnered with the Supply Chain team to enhance supplier price negotiations.
• Strategized business initiatives to drive profitability.

Auburn, Washington, US

• Persuaded management to allocate resources for tools enhancing communication between engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Introduced product family concepts specifically designed for the dairy market.
• Engineered and designed a compact, remote refrigeration chiller unit.

Auburn, Washington, US

• Championed the adoption of standardized products and drawings to streamline processes.
• Achieved labor cost reductions by integrating CNC equipment into production.
• Successfully redesigned the largest unit in Pro’s product catalog.

• Increased annual revenue from $0 to nearly $1 million over a three year period in conjunction with business partner.
• Supervised all manufacturing operations, including the introduction of eight livestock feeds.
• Managed four new equipment installation projects.

Pensacola, Florida, US

• Managed new product introductions
• Facilitated all design projects through 3D modeling.
• Pursued new business development.

London, GB

• Worked as a liaison between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Programming, and Production.
• Proficient at SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and CAM software.

Vocational Diploma, Civil Drafting

Vocational Diploma, Autocad Customization

Vocational Diploma, Engineering Graphics