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Mckinney, Tx, Us

Dfw Airport, Texas, United States

• Coordinated Electrical Engineering resources in the creation of electrical designs, layouts, network and wiring diagrams, and documentation supporting installation and operation of high-speed sortation systems in the postal and parcel industry. • Managed teams in the creation and deployment of PLC software, HMI tools, emulation testing and commissioning activities. • Collaborated with Sales, Solution Development, and Test Engineering resources to meet client design requirements’ and product enhancements.

West Sacramento, California, United States

• Directed the utilization and management of 5 regionally placed skilled Field Service Technicians to provide exceptional service to a diverse client base for the installation, start-up, maintenance, and modernization of specialized equipment in food sortation.• Developed and executed initiatives to grow service and parts revenue by seeking out new opportunities and improvements for my territory P & L.

Plano, Texas, United States

• Orchestrated and directed a team of 13 experienced controls engineers in the successful design, programming, and commissioning of multimillion dollar material handling solutions for increased operational efficiency and throughput.• Guided risk mitigation measures by employing efficient project staffing strategies and enforcing rigorous quality processes; resulted in a 15% increase in on-time project delivery and a 20% reduction in costly rework.• Partnered with the Solutions Development and national sales account managers to deliver tailored material handling solutions to meet diverse client needs.• Coordinated with senior management to analyze labor costs and material expenses, resulting in the accurate preparation of budgets for upcoming projects, positioning the company for successful financial planning and execution.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Managed an organization of 40 field technicians in the successful installation, programming, and service of Wattstopper lighting controls products. Promoted best practices and standards, resulting in a 12% increase in project accuracy while ensuring compliance with local electrical codes and key stakeholder requirements.• Led cross-functional efforts to streamline field service operations with the implementation of Sales Force Lightning Dispatch; achieved 25 successful product rollouts and reduced time-to-installation by 10%.• Fostered strategic partnerships with key vendors and suppliers, driving a 25% increase in customer satisfaction and a 20% improvement in service delivery efficiency.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Streamlined operations and optimized team performance to achieve a new company milestone of 200 project submittals per month for Lighting Control Systems in the Western sales region, leading to increased revenue and market share.• Collaborated closely with Design Simplification teams to deploy new AutoCAD and Bluebeam tools that led to a 20% reduction in time required for executing product drawings, materially boosting overall productivity, and expediting project timelines.• Facilitated core engineering and manufacturing teams on successful rollouts of new product developments and enhancements to existing product functionality.

Austin, Tx

• Directed a high-performing team of 25 field technicians and 10 product specialists in the accurate installation and programming of Hubbell Control Solutions products in complex lighting control projects achieving a 25% expansion as a direct outcome of the team's accomplishments.• Pioneered internal productivity tools, including AutoCAD technology, a call center tracking system, and a quotation management system, which led to a significant 60% increase in project efficiency.• Collaborated with external vendors providing support services including negotiation of contracts and SLAs.

Circle 10 Council, Wisdom Trail District, Duncanville, Tx

District Vice ChairmanAssistant District CommissionerDistrict TrainerWoodbadge staff memberDistrict Award of MeritSilver Beaver

Dallas, Tx

• Led and mentored a cross-functional team of 6 project managers, drafters, and system engineers in driving the successful sales and implementation of Philips Controls lighting products, propelling the company to achieve an annual growth rate of 8%.• Supervised a team of 10 independent field technicians, overseeing the successful deployment of advanced lighting control and energy management solutions for industrial clients; established streamlined processes that accelerated project completion by 20% and reduced errors by 15%.• Engineered a transformative restructuring of the product and project teams, yielding a remarkable 50% increase in throughput and a substantial 40% reduction in erroneous quote submissions.