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Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

I lead NA Engineering, focused on redefining manufactured systems in the material handling industry. Our team is responsible for new product innovation, existing product customization, manufacturing communication, process optimization, quality management, database management, customer service, and estimation inquiries. My team has the benefit of career development opportunities across a broad range of engineering skill sets and each individual can pursue projects at the intersection of their individual interests and the current business needs. The projects led by my team have a clear business impact and positively shape our work environment. Does this sound fulfilling to you too? Keep an eye open, because we're poised for growth in 2024.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Led a department of 8 engineers in designing and manufacturing material-handling systems - Initiated and managed a cost reduction effort that yielded 10%+ savings per year - Led the Safety Committee in building a culture of safety with a focus on hazard awareness, 5S, and recognition - Inspired a culture of operational excellence through continuous improvement, root cause and corrective actions, and cross-department collaboration- Fostered an environment of employee engagement and recognition to improve talent retention and promote a collaborative culture- Coached engineers to develop business-critical skill sets with an individualized career development plan- Managed collaborative, cross-department projects that streamlined and standardized critical business processes- Optimized our ERP system to improve inventory visibility and reduce the unnecessary management burden- Ensured projects met deadlines with budget-conscious results

Burleson, Texas, Us

Designed, manufactured, and installed industrial conveyor systems - Mentored engineers to develop business necessary skill sets with a career development focus- Initiated team-building activities to build a caring culture and help retain engineering talent- Modeled and managed projects through engineering - Designed explosion-proof conveyor systems optimized for safety, longevity, and performance- Optimized manufacturing through root cause corrective actions, and tooling design- Ensured Projects met projected timelines and stayed within budget- Developed procedures for installation of equipment on customer site - Directly supported customer installation and system startup on location

Houston, Texas, Us

Designed, manufactured, and tested tools to meet API 11PL and API Q1 standards- Optimized testing equipment, processes, and training to reduce the cost of testing- Designed pressure testing bay and kinetic energy testing bay to qualify parts to API standards- Created tooling to improve manufacturing throughput by 60%- Created templates for streamlining calculations and work throughput for department-wide use- Dispositioned manufacturing defects and created quality standard documents to prevent quality escapes - Created a tiered system for part traceability requirements that weighed the quality risk and safety risk- Approved designs were manufacturing-ready for the engineering department

Decatur, Ga, Us

Served as a technical expert for spring design, 3D modeling, quality assurance, and failure analysis- Designed a range of products that meet customer-specific needs- Utilized GD&T to comply with industry standards and customer-specific quality programs- Generated 3D models and engineering prints for manufacturing- Dispositioned manufacturing defects - Led the shipping department and improved on-time shipments by over 50%

Sourced products internationally and shipped them to local markets, managed the creation of a brand, labeling, and marketing, optimized business metrics to compete on a global scale, maintained a steady flow of inventory in a dynamic, global arena- Oversaw procurement and logistics of goods on a global scale- Ensured a steady flow of inventory in the face of global holidays, natural disasters, and multinational regulation

Managing Business Relations through the development of database software for a growing business.Assists with critical business decisions, inventory management, accounting, and software optimization. Identifies market opportunities and minimizes costs to maximize revenue.- Achieved 5% inventory overhead reduction- Enabled company-wide distribution of relevant data

Houston, Texas, Us

Designed systems for oil field completions with a focus on Sand Control and Intelligent Completions- Mentored engineers to develop technical talent- Worked with customers to develop design criteria that were appropriate for their needs- Modeled downhole assemblies with SolidWorks to ensure layout compatibility with multiple sealing surfaces- Designed materials and elastomers for high-pressure, high-temperature downhole applications with considerations for environmental and chemical concerns- Performed calculations relating to oil field completions including burst/ collapse, Tensile/ Compression, and thread strength for both ACME and premium threads- Conducted tool investigations on both internal and external quality concerns via Root Cause Analysis Methodologies- Worked with customers and technicians as a technical expert to answer questions relating to tool portfolio, API/ ISO compliance, assembly, installation, and operating processes

Houston, Texas, Us

Developed solutions for multiple projects with a detailed eye for quality assurance and process management. Communicated customer needs to development engineers and balanced technical requirements with customer expectations. Served as an expert communicator for the functions and capabilities of a tool inventory exceeding 200 tools spanning two product lines.Began as an Associate Technical Professional, learning the skills and earning the certifications necessary to perform the role of Technical Professional and maximize customer service. Broke out as a Technical Professional in 12/14.Accomplishments- Led a Behavior Based Performance (BBP) team to record and communicate hazard observations for the development of a culture of safety in and out of the workplace- 100% of the engineers mentored passed the technical assessment with their managers

Performed inventory management, accounting, and software optimization. Conducted regular sales visits to local retailers to develop market and maintain active business relationships based on customer service. Communicated key selling points of inventory to retailers and distributors. Participated in wine tastings from Burgundy France.

Lafayette, Louisiana, Us

As an intern, I shadowed consultants through real-time troubleshooting and management at over 15 different wells on and offshore that were in various stages of drilling, completion, production, and abandonment. When not in the field, I would assist consultants by independently performing offset research, creating stick drawings and drilling charts, and preparing reports for prospective wells.

Dublin, Ie

Interned Summers of 2008, 2009, and 2010 (Total Experience: 9 months) Maintained and managed a rental inventory for over 300 different tools spanning multiple product lines. Troubleshot incompatible assemblies by verifying design acceptance criteria and fit, form and function for Tubular Running Service tools and Decommissioning Service tools.Worked with a team to assemble and disassemble a state of the art decommissioning rig.