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Newport News, Virginia, United States

Leading the development, evaluation, management, and measurement of operational performance—including driving cross-functional accountability for outcomes, managing relevant processes/protocols to accurately track progress, milestones, and key performance indicators, developing insightful analysis on performance drivers, and communicating out in a timely manner.

Managing the interconnectivity of business operations and process improvements in order to maximize enterprise value. Leading a team analysts and engineers leveraging data-driven insights to guide strategic business improvements.

Newport News, Va

Team lead focused on the integration of business processes and technology innovations, evaluation of process changes against company strategy, and cross-functional integration of processes. Implemented data-driven strategies for process evaluation and performance assessment.

Newport News, Virginia

Provided engineering oversight of our digital shipbuilding solutions. Managed a company-wide effort to update and develop processes and procedure in support of execution on multiple programs. Developed a process architecture framework for developing and managing product designs. Assisted in identifying and communicating the company's vision for the digital disclosure of design products. Coordinated with engineering and planning on the resolution of model fidelity issues.

Newport News, Virginia

Helped with implementing our company's next generation construction management tool, Visual Build Management (VBM). Collaborated with engineering, planning, and production to develop robust project plans using critical chain project management methodologies. Developed program plan for the phased implementation of VBM in a specific manufacturing area. Planned, created, and executed a design thinking workshop to develop innovative construction management application solutions.

Newport News, Virginia

Rotated through our company's Leadership Development division. Assisted in standing up our company's Culture and Engagement team. Created the standard for comparitive metrics, analyses, and reports using Gallup engagement data for use by senior management throughout the organization. Developed a team of Culture and Engagement Specialists in the areas of employee engagement, data analysis, effective communication, and executive coaching.

Newport News, Virginia

Rotated through the company's Small Business Office. Assisted in onboarding prospective suppliers across the industrial base. Developed, tracked, and reported on our small business subcontract performance.

Working in the Program Management office for new construction aircraft carriers, overseeing the final construction, testing and delivery of the USS Gerald R Ford, CVN 78. I analyze and develop manning profiles and estimates, interface with the US Navy and other government entities, and provide support to the various trade and engineering groups involved in the construction process.

Newport News, Virginia

Submarine design engineer working on new system development, including collaboration with a partner company, core system development, engineering calculations, materials selection and overall system design.

Worked as a fluid systems lead engineer with experience in design changes, drawing reviews, construction support, cost estimation, equipment development and vendor collaboration.

Worked as an intern under project engineers, assisting with project scopes, contractor management, pricing, bid selection, and assisting with construction and upgrade projects.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma SigmaCompleted the MBA program at The College of William and Mary in January 2014

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME, Student Engineering CouncilASME Secretary, 2005. ASME President 2006.