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Apply mechanical, systems, and process engineering principles to lead strategic initiatives that enhance operations in producing Nobel Prize-winning technologies. Collaborate across disciplines—bridging biology, chemistry, and engineering—to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver innovative, practical solutions. Prioritize safety, minimize environmental impact, support human well-being, improve product quality, and enhance business efficiency to ensure sustainable operations and meaningful scientific progress.

Transformed a founder-funded startup specializing in deep-foundation systems into a market-ready engineering firm. Led junior engineers on projects across four states and 35 jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with state, local, and International Building Code standards. Collaborated with senior engineers to deliver solutions prioritizing safety, environmental stewardship, and human well-being. Operational Efficiency: Restructured operations to increase resource capacity and reduce fixed asset demands. Developed a scalable market-costing model for sustainable growth. Implemented process improvements and automation using Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel, enhancing business efficiency. Innovation in Information Management: Designed and deployed an automated information management system with interactive dashboards, streamlining workflows and improving decision-making. Received a 'Superstar User' award from Smartsheet for creating automations that reduced email correspondence and data entry. Cross-Functional Leadership: Oversaw human resources, accounting, finance, sales, marketing, business analysis, and supply chain management. Demonstrated diligence, discipline, and intentionality to ensure operational excellence. Utilized QuickBooks and Microsoft Teams to coordinate efforts across departments. Collaboration and Communication: Fostered strong relationships with leadership and colleagues based on authenticity, reliability, and clear communication. Lauded for attention to detail and organizational skills. Commitment to Sustainability and Equity: Integrated safety considerations and environmental stewardship into engineering solutions, aligning projects with the mission of enhancing community sustainability and promoting equitable outcomes.

Advanced through multiple roles at 9Wood, culminating as a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Technician. Demonstrated adaptability and technical expertise across mechanical engineering, product design, process improvement, and project management. Mechanical Engineering & Design: Led mechanical design for custom wood ceiling systems using Autodesk, SketchUp, CNC technologies, and Bluebeam. Designed fastening solutions, selected materials, and assessed manufacturability to ensure product integrity. Enhanced efficiency by implementing advanced CAD tools. Process Improvement: Applied mechanical engineering principles to lead continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Theory of Constraints, and 5S methodologies. Optimized manufacturing processes, equipment layout, and tooling design. Product Development: Assisted in new product development and R&D projects focusing on wood grain, color, and strength, influencing material selection and product durability. Quality Control & Customer Satisfaction: Managed technical, field use, and product-based customer complaints, working directly with clients to address concerns and ensure products met rigorous quality standards. Operational Excellence: Ensured continuous production by resolving mechanical issues and proactively mitigating obstacles. Utilized mechanical troubleshooting and manufacturing automation to enhance effectiveness. Training & Mentorship: Mentored team members and interns in mechanical design principles and CAD software, enhancing skills and promoting departmental growth. Fostered cross-departmental collaboration to improve overall performance.

Building out BOMs and generating production tasks

Played a pivotal role at 4myBenefits, a leading platform for corporate HR departments to manage open enrollment. Excelled in project management, client relations, and technical solutions, driving company growth and enhancing client satisfaction. Salesforce Implementation Lead: Spearheaded the internal implementation and integration of Salesforce, successfully launching it to over 200 internal users. Streamlined workflows and enhanced data management, significantly improving operational efficiency and user adoption. Key Account Management: Managed 16 high-profile client accounts, each with hundreds of employee users. Served as the primary point of contact, providing exceptional support and clear communication. Fostered strong, long-term partnerships and contributed to a high client retention rate. Client Platform Interaction Management: Oversaw clients' interactions with the web platform, ensuring accurate setup and functionality for their employee users. Conducted audits for accuracy and compliance, enhancing user experience and satisfaction across large employee bases. Advanced Data Analysis: Developed sophisticated Excel tools for data interpretation and reporting. Transformed complex datasets into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making for both clients and the company. New Product Launch Contribution: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch a new software product integrated with the 4myBenefits platform. Enhanced functionality and expanded service offerings, contributing to increased client engagement and satisfaction. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with sales, development, and customer support teams to align client needs with company capabilities. Facilitated effective communication and coordination across departments to deliver seamless solutions.Skills and Tools: Project Management, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, Client Relations, Data Analysis, Communication, Strategic Planning.

Roadtrippers is a startup roadtrip planning website that plots unique destination points and allows users to build itineraries, filter interests to see relevant destinations, and leave reviews for locations. My role included conducting research on assigned destinations to identify photos, hours of operation, and reviews in order to write blurbs for users. I also contributed blog articles and built trip guides for addition to the site with destinations and routes.

At AmeriCorps I supervised a team of 12 young adults during an 11-month, full-immersion national community service program, directing logistics of travel, schedule, resources, team management, and deliverables for five non-profit improvement projects across five U.S. states within an allocated budget of $90,000. I also earned the Congressional Award for Public Service after completing 1,700 hours of community service.

Balluff is an industrial equipment supplier. As an intern my work included resolving errors (PLC, application, product) and representing the company at trade show events in a sales and technical support capacity. I also oversaw and initiative related to a supplier change for connector products that included inventorying all connector products, renaming products, attaching paperwork and feeder data for product (pricing, AutoCAD drawings), cross-pairing SKUs to ensure seamless transition, and building a new marketing strategy for a new product line.