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Berkeley, California, United States

Set up and run in-house prototype shop, including manual machining, laser cutting, 3d printers. Worked with EH&S to guarantee employee safety and accountability in the shop. Designed and fabricated test fixtures and work stations in support of manufacturing staff. Designed and fabricated test stands in support of test and validation staff. Interfaced with equipment manufacturers and commissioned new equipment, trained manufacturing staff on proper use. Generated, revised, and maintained part drawings in support of engineering staff.

Berkeley, California, United States

Responsible for scaling bench-level prototype iron-air battery design into a production test vehicle for validation. Helped design and set up new production line for turning raw materials into subassemblies and delivering the final product to the Test group. Provided guidance and training to junior technicians.

Owner and lead technician of an instrument and electronic repair facility, providing personalized audio-musical technical consulting, routine maintenance, and custom upgrades to private clients. PCB and component-level diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair; bespoke manufacturing of instruments and electronics, including custom in-house jigs, fixtures, and tooling. Managed all purchasing, business development, marketing, and client contact.

Vallejo, Ca

Supported College of Engineering curricula (Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology) by maintaining machine shop and welding lab, repairing machine tools and classroom fixtures, performing all departmental purchasing, and overseeing new installations including mills, lathes, CNC centers. Managed all recurring suppliers, including welding gas and supplies, machine tooling, raw materials, parts and supplies.

San Leandro, Ca

Scaled the organization from functional bench-scale prototype to shipping production systems. Trained and managed contract manufacturer line staff to produce a 10kW hybrid battery/inverter energy storage and power management system. Maintained BOMs and subassembly documentation. Performed lab work, R&D testing, shipping/logistics functions, facility upgrades and other project management.

San Francisco, California

Large scale corporate event planning and management. Pre-production, client-facing design and execution, union and non-union labor coordination, on-site technical and staff management, installation and dismantle of AV, computer, mobile, staging, scenic, and marketing collateral assets.Responsible for installations up to 90,000 square feet, including experiential marketing, trade show, and third-party display and technology assets; vendor sourcing and specification; RFQ and budget review; CAD management; union labor scheduling; general contractor oversight. Areas of focus included: rental contracts; computer and mobile device specification; truss, lighting, and A/V installation; staging; technical detailing of custom fabricated properties and scenic set pieces; event power, network, and wireless infrastructure; union labor and jurisdictional oversight; trucking and shipping.

San Carlos, California

Managed on-site logistics, freight scheduling, labor planning and coordination (union and non-union), client and vendor project management/technical team supervision.

Burlingame Ca

Managed all construction planning and new equipment purchases for a 65,000 sqft special events warehouse. Systems planning including dish line, laundry, security, phone and data, electrical, office layout, material handling, warehouse racking, propane storage. Co-ordinated architect, general contractor, structural engineering, landlord, and city and state permitting offices.

Oakland, Ca

Production and pre-production of corporate events. Managed delivery and setup of event equipment and custom-built branded staging and presentation installations. Client management, vendor selection, sourcing, budget management. Onsite and union labor crew oversight.

San Francisco Bay Area

Managed (15) staff and a 60,000 square foot special events warehouse. Worked with Dispatch and Sales departments to load and deliver furniture, dish, linen, decor, and subrented order packages. Managed daily inventory transfers between (2) regional locations. Oversaw all product department heads, all equipment repairs, purchasing, staffing levels, and facility maintenance, including alarm, door access, security camera, plumbing, electrical, recycling.

Burlingame, Ca

Supported Sales staff in producing and installing private and corporate events with budgets up to $200K. Interfaced with client before and during event, and oversaw all installation staff and coordinated all onsite activity, including outside vendors and counterparts. Responsible for site planning and CAD diagramming, and revision and document control. Responsible for site safety, traffic closure, and city/county permitting to comply with CA Fire Code.

New York, New York

Responsible for developing and managing BMP artist endorsement accounts. Supported Music and Production departmental requirements through strategic specification and purchasing of musical, instrument, and audio equipment. Managed vendor relations, including shipping and logistics, industry accommodations, and strategic PR. Worked with suppliers and production partners to promote mutual brand visibility; Helped generate promotional content for print and video, in coordination with suppliers and BMP Marketing direction. Responsible for instrument and audio technical oversight during new show load-ins; hired, trained, and managed technical and maintenance staff. Purchased and maintained instrument inventory for recording and rehearsal facilities; managed BMP recording studio facility, including move-in, inventory purchasing, contractor hiring, repair and modification of in-house instruments and electronics, shop maintenance and intern training. Managed special project/R&D efforts internally and with suppliers, including custom instrument design and upgrade, custom audio installations, in-ear monitor specification and employee hearing safety test and measurement.

San Francisco, California

Performed in- and out of-warranty repairs on bipolar transistor power and preamplifiers. Carried out manufacturer upgrades and modifications on returned units, per schematics and assembly drawings.Maintained test bench, schematic library, and parts inventory.Responded to all customer calls, maintained repair database, and performed phone technical support.

Brisbane, California

Responsible for new product lifecycle management and documentation, including: initial definition and specification, vendor selection and management, prototype and sample review, marketing collateral and packaging oversight, manual and technical specifications, Bill Of Material creation and maintenance, cost and margin analysis, finished goods release, defect and failure review, engineering change order generation, all applicable certification and standards compliance. Product areas included Pro/Musical, AC power filtering and distribution, European audio/video, wireless lighting and remote control devices.

Responsible for: test and measurement of incoming new product samples, including electrical function, build quality, regulatory compliance; writing test procedures, building test fixtures, training production staff in QC procedures and basic test methodology; support engineering staff with product revisions, quality control, documentation, and vendor management with respect to manufacturing issues.

San Francisco, California

Responsible for construction, repair, and upgrade of professional sound system speakers and enclosures. Performed new driver testing,woodworking, inventory control, and custom modification of driver diaphragms. Performed component-level electronic repairs, including power amplifiers, mixers, equalizers, signal processors.

Responsible for warranty repair of high-current multichannel home theater ampli ers. Maintained test bench and parts supply. Performed all day-to-day bookkeeping, including A/P and A/R, dealer support, and tech support. Managed customer database.

B.A., Music, American Studies

Activities and Societies: Music DepartmentMusic/American Studies major

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Took classes in manual machining, GD&T, Solidworks. Achieved NIMS Level I credentials in Machining, Job Planning, Benchwork, Layout.

Hs Diploma, Hs Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Government