Project Manager and engineer for Sylvania's local park system. Duties include the design, planning, and supervision of facilities improvements for the park system. Other duties include managing all IT assets / phone system and providing in-house tech support. Responsible for writing grant applications to obtain outside funding. First Aid/CPR/AED trained. Red Cross Lifeguard Certified (2/2019) and Lifeguard Instructor (3/2019). Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor (2020). Wilderness First Aid Trained (2020).Currently serve as the Park's representative to:Toledo Lucas County Sustainability Commission (2018- present)TMACOG Active Transportation Committee (2018 - present)Active Transportation Education and Data subcommittee (2018-present)Sylvania Sister City CommissionSylvania Bikeways Initiative

Responsible for all aspects of design and development of industrial electrostatic atomization equipment including spraying devices (bells, rotary atomizers), controls, and assorted accessories.Implemented new 3D Printing technology to organization. Became a knowledge center within the company, advising upper management on capabilities and usefulness.

Product Design Engineer for products related the the automotive refinishing market. Primary duties include design of high and low volume machined metal and injection molded plastic components, Bill of Material creation and editing, and product testing for both performance and regulatory compliance. Several patent applications currently pending with the USPTO. Author of numerous quarterly technical articles for the company's marketing newsletter.

Product Design and Project Management for all Business Groups of The Andersons Inc. agribusiness. Primary focus on capital project planning and implementation. Performed process design and product design for material handling systems. Key member of the Green Team with responsibility for energy and utility efficiency improvements and alternative energy sources.

Family-owned company with a focus on Combustion, Controls, and Web Guiding Products and Services. I was the lead engineer for multiple projects ranging from initial product design conceptualization through prototype testing and product manufacturing. Maintained CAD/PDM proficiency using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 and Pro/Intralink 3.3. Served on advisory team for Pro/INTRALINK 8.0 implementation.

MMC was a sole source supplier of control rod drive mechanisms to the U.S. Navy Nuclear Program.In this position, I was responsible for product design and drawing maintenance using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire and Pro/INTRALINK 3.3. Performed linear and non-linear static finite element (ANSYS) analyses. Conducted detailed, substantive mechanism design reviews. Analyzed and determined the disposition of discrepant parts during manufacturing. Specific tasks and projects included:- Spearheaded lengthy and detailed review to ensure design integrity, reliability, and performanceaccording to stringent Navy/DOE standards.- Performed computer-simulated product tests for critical components using ANSYS FEA software.- Led company-wide initiative to upgrade Pro/ENGINEER modeling software to the new Wildfirerelease including research, testing, implementation, training and mentoring, and problem solvingof user issues.- Obtained DoD Confidential level security clearance for work on Navy projects.

Allied Construction Products designs, manufactures, and distributes specialty products for the construction and mining industriesAt Allied, I led the design and development effort for the Hole-Hog® product line, including product field testing and customer support. Performed FEA for all of Allied’s product lines, as needed. Served as the administratorfor all CAD/CAE software with responsibility for installation, upgrades, training, and in-house support. Specific projects included:- Performed failure analysis of returned units for repair disposition.- Redesigned the Model 310 Hole-Hog® tailpiece for increased strength and durability,subsequently lowering warranty costs. This new design is currently patented underInternational Patent No. WO/2006/047386 (searchable on http://www.wipo.int).- Helped to originally implement and champion the use of Pro/ENGINEER 3-D CAD.- Contributed to the implementation of the Mfg/Pro ERP system; responsible for checking andsetting up many bills of materials for existing product lines.