D. Brian Boone Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Kentucky

• Calculates OSHA required capacity information for forklift data plates according to ANSI standards.• Tests forklifts according to ANSI standards to establish capacities.• Tests burden carriers according to ANSI standards to determine compliance.• Learning about all aspects of forklifts and their innumerable attachment configurations particularly focusing on safety.• Researching and developing an OSHA required program in-house that currently is distributed across North America.• Creates calculators to make job more efficient.• Continually accepting additional responsibilities to further learning and experience.

Nicholasville, Ky

• Operated multiple fermentation vessels in a responsible and time sensitive environment.• Monitored screens and gauges and made adjustments to valves and controls to ensure quality product. • Verified and corrected fermentation procedure Standard Work instructions.• Assisted in all other duties in the Solid State Fermentation department including filling, loading, unloading, and cleaning.

• 6-Sigma Yellow Belt• Designed improved parts inspection table.• Submitted approved new layout for employee temperature control unit placement, which reduced housekeeping and improved gauge reliability.• Submitted approved conveyor adjustment that significantly increased production and reduced operator wasted movement.• Standardized tub tilt controls throughout work area.• Operated three parts polishing machines in a “safety first” environment.• Performed changeovers, troubleshoots and corrects mechanical problems, and performs quality checks.• Successfully proposed a tooling modification to eliminate 8 steps and 30 minutes of work during each machine setup.• Regularly suggested ideas for quality and process improvement, several of which were implemented. • Routinely exceeded expected performance goals.• Selected to participate on RIW (Rapid Improvement Workshop) committee in the Finishing area.• 6 Sigma DMAIC methodology used during RIW.• Cross-trained in other areas including Mazak and Kinefac CNC lathe operation.

Selected as "Outstanding Student Employee" from among all student library workers at the University of Kentucky's 13 libraries April 2010.Assisted patrons with books, computers, and copiers/printersHelped train new workersAccurately shelved booksOther duties as needed.

Verified software installation proceduresPerformed computer hardware maintenance

Retrieved and delivered parts from receiving area to multiple assembly line locations in a time-dependant, fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment.Performed daily safety checks on equipment

Worked in machine shop using mechanical drawings, lathe, mill, drill press, and TIG welder (stainless steel), modifying, creating, and designing parts for probes and sensors. Corrected and verified electronic assembly procedure manualsBuilt transducers and thermistors for ultrasonic sensorsSoldered electronic components

Operated several different multi-million dollar printing presses (flexographic and rotogravure) for the largest producer of gift wrap in the world. Developed process which reduced set-up waste by more than 75%Trained operators, assistants, and helpersDesigned tool to more efficiently change over printing pressOperated multiple printing presses remotely at the same timeUsed knowledge of inks and tinting to match colorsPerformed continuous quality control.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

FE (EIT) certified

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