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Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

Mokena, Illinois, United States

ITW Body and Fuel NA - Program Manager (GM, EV)- Leading all Sales and Engineering activity for key growth customers in Fuel Housing, Charge Port, and Door Handle product lines- Delivering organic growth by leveraging value proposition and driving refocused product marketing strategy in dynamic Electric Vehicle market- Managing key accounts and customer relationships with constructive collaboration and a customer-back mindset

Mokena, Illinois, United States

ITW Body and Fuel NA - Mokena Plant Production Manager- Led production manufacturing of Fuel Doors and Fuel Housings and ensured safety, quality, on-time delivery, and inventory KPI’s were consistently achieved

Mokena, Illinois, United States

ITW Body and Fuel NA - Program Manager for Locking Push-Push Actuator- Managed a product line of plastic actuators for ITW’s North American Fuel business, marketing LPP’s to target customers and providing technical expertise to expand adoption and protect current business - Developed strategy for localized manufacturing to achieve annual material savings of over $2M

Mokena, Illinois, United States

ITW Deltar Fuel Systems - Responsible for all engineering activity for FCA Fuel Filler Housings, Charge Ports, and Fuel Doors

Auburn Hills, Mi

- Lead the prototype part engineering development process for Mule and Prototype vehicle builds for Front Suspension Components- Prevent and resolve build issues related to part fit, form, or function using root cause analysis during fast paced prototype vehicle builds in a production-like manufacturing environment - Manage part ordering process including design completion, quote and cost analysis, supply chain, and logistics to ensure part delivery meets prototype vehicle build timing- Interface closely with external supplier and internal functional group business partners to identify potential barriers to meeting aggressive part and vehicle delivery deadlines - Maximize quality and ensure testing integrity by delivering production-intent prototype parts to builds- Develop vehicle build process sheets and documentation- Contributed to a Design for Six Sigma project developing a prototype cost analysis tool concept

- Analyzed vehicle joint stiffness using modeling and finite element techniques in accordance with a “Design for Six Sigma” project and provided vehicle comparisons, contributing to a push for more efficient design - Evaluated geometric and structural properties of various parts on vehicle Body-in-White by performing cross section analysis- Identified opportunities to optimize vehicle sections for weight reduction while maintaining or increasing load capacity

- Assisted as a customer in testing the impact of various menu options, service platforms, and equipment configurations on restaurant operational performance at test kitchens located in McDonald’s Corporate Innovation Center- Provided leadership and training to new hires- Demonstrated the testing process for McDonald’s corporate and international market visitors

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Notre Dame Men's Boxing Club - 2012 Bengal Bouts Boxing Tournament Champion (2013 Finalist, 2011 Semifinalist.

Integrated Engineering And Business Fundamentals; Patent Law

Summer Study Abroad Engineering Program

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, Captain - Varsity.