-Engineered construction projects on 12 kV to 500 kV substations from conceptual design stage through construction. -Developed one-line diagrams, layout plans, sections, ground grid layouts, grounding details, conduit & cable routing plans and details.-Designed buswork with proper structural and mechanical characteristics.-Considerations taken for loading resulting from short circuit forces, dead loads, vibrations, thermalexpansion, and wind and ice loading, and minimum phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground clearancedistances for the common operating voltages in our region.-Developed the ground grid layout which consists of a buried mesh of cables, connected, with risers of copper cable tied up to all structures and equipment.-Created conduit and trench layouts to eliminate cable loops in which surge voltage can be induced onconductors from lighting or switching surges

-Designed and implemented commercial HVAC and building automation systems. Developed custom control programs and sequence of operations within the scope of the contract and in alignment with customer expectations.-Applied engineering principles and practices to design cost effective control solutions to meet project requirements.-Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications in order to develop and provide engineered equipment submittals in compliance with contract drawings to aid in installation.-Worked directly with consulting engineers and sales engineers to develop new or replacement commercial HVAC control systems, troubleshoot problems, advise on repairs, or train customers on how to use their HVAC system controls.-Completed major commercial HVAC and automation projects on local schools, universities, hospitals, and corporate buildings. Project budgets ranged upwards of $2 million for solely for controls work.

Masters in Engineering Management

Managed process and quality controls for the efficient procurement of material flow of goods, services, and information between point of origin through customer placement in order to meet customer requirements. Demonstrated expertise in life-cycle planning, cost control, scheduling, and management in efficient movement of material from receiving to the end user.

-Responsible for recruiting highly qualified candidates into the Navy’s premiere Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program.

-Responsible for 50 sailors, primary mechanical systems, and damage control equipment associated with the nuclear reactor plants on the US Navy's only Forward-Deployed aircraft carrier, USS George Washington-Commended by inspection teams for calm response and leadership during complex casualty situations. Hand selected to stand Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, by the ship’s Reactor Officer, during an intense Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination. Chosen to stand General Quarters Propulsion Plant Watch Officer during heightened security/tactical situations.-Qualified Propulsion Plant Watch Officer. Led teams of 22 nuclear trained mechanics, electricians, electronic technicians, chemists, and conventional mechanics in the safe operation, maintenance, and casualty response of a critical or shutdown nuclear reactor.-Orchestrated Semi-Annual Reactor Fill Testing which assesses the most critical system involved in Reactor safety. Incorporated over 80 sailors across both Propulsion plants while integrating electrical distribution systems, electronic control circuitry, chemistry and radiological systems, and high energy fluid and mechanical systems to achieve a successful project.

Received hands on training in operation, maintenance, and supervision of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants.

-Trained in the science and engineering fundamental to the design, operation and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants. -Graduated with distinction

-Motivated the largest division onboard USS Vicksburg, successfully leading a Combat Information Center team of 32 sailors through a challenging certification cycle and NATO deployment while managing the Defense Readiness Reporting System to ensure top military officials and the President remained cognizant of the ship’s operational capabilities-Ranked #1 of 9 Ensigns onboard. Qualified Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) within a year of being on board; voluntarily developed and maintained SWO and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) training increasing divisional qualifications by 10% and Junior Officer qualifications by over 50%-Selected to represent the USS Vicksburg at multiple planning conferences across the continental United States to promulgate ship’s scheduling and asset availability-Served as Assistant Coordinator for the 2011 Board of Inspection and Survey Assessment, helping USS Vicksburg set the new standard for ships fleetwide scoring over a 90%

Designed, executed, and trained the system owner on a maintenance program for the entire Bounty module to optimize conveyor reliability and equipment life. Developed plan to improve the effectiveness of the current wrapper changeover procedures to deliver vertical start-ups after changeovers. Trained technicians on system improvements to increase output by 10%.

Huge cost savings project involving Scope and Crest Pro Health Rinses investigating the most efficient format for bottles to be received from suppliers based on damage to bottles during shipping utilizing different pack-out options. Saved company $100K/yr.

Communicated effectively with customers, entered orders, and gave quotes for aluminum sheets and extrusions, gained extensive knowledge of anodizing aluminum and project management skills to oversee orders from start to finish