* STEAM (Science, Technology, Education, Art, and Mathematics) curriculum development and instruction* Continuous improvement consultation services

Support clinicians by providing safe and reliable operating room, sterilization, and disinfection equipment through inspection, maintenance, education, and notification activities.

Field Service support for Medivators DSD and Advantage Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) for clients in the eastern Michigan area.

Materialise is a global leader in Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions. As a Biomedical Application Engineer, I provided sales and technical support, training, and consultation services for the Mimics Innovation Suite. This specialized software imports DICOM imaging data and features segmentation, analysis, and CAD-like design tools used for creating patient-specific STL files.* Facilitated customer trainings, in-person and web demos utilizing GoToMeeting* Used proprietary Customer Relationship Manager to identify, qualify, and convert new leads to sales; provide technical support to maintain existing customers on maintenance contract* Provided technical assistance with workflows and licensing issues * Delivered Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME)-hosted webinar entitled Additive Manufacturing for Custom Implant Design

Parkview Health, northeast Indiana's largest healthcare provider with over 8,700 employees, offers healthcare services at eight hospitals, including a 450-bed revolutionary Regional Medical Center. As part of the Biomedical Services team, I support clinicians by providing safe and reliable medical equipment through inspection, repair, education, and notification.* Integrate a strategic mix of competencies including continuous improvement methodologies (Mechanical Engineering, Predictive Maintenance, SPC, Six Sigma, FMEA, QFD), and end-user education to maximize equipment and system reliability* Develop financially responsible spare parts inventory system, balancing equipment criticality, maintenance history, and costs for electromechanical medical equipment, devices, and systems* Partner with manufacturers, distributors, and clinical staff to provide exceptional support services for multiple locations, including Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Huntington Hospital, and associated clincs and physician offices* Recognized as Parkview Huntington Department of the Month (June 2014) and for Service Excellence, Flexibility, Teamwork, Bright Ideas, and Quality* Create Preventative Maintenance procedures for electromechanical medical equipment; oversee recall and urgent medical device corrections

Focusing on student-centered learning, Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne (IPFW) offers over 200 academic programs and broadens the educational experience of 14,000 students through diversity programs, international study opportunities, Division I athletics, and service learning projects.* Partnered and collaborated with IPFW academic units, community organizations, and industry to market and establish IPFW as a school of choice for prospective students.* Project management responsibilities (budgetary oversight, curriculum design, materials procurement, and coordination) for Summer Youth program, a four-week grant-funded summer program aimed at high school students* Awarded Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center’s (AHEC) Partnership Matters honor for development and training role in mathematics program that exposed 17 educators and 350 students, furthering AHEC’s mission of connecting mathematics to healthcare careers* As an academic resource for matriculating college students, provided supplemental instruction and tutoring sessions for engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and statistics courses

ARAMARK provides managed services for Lake Powell Resort and Marinas, including marina management, culinary operations, boat tours and rentals, boat maintenance, marine construction, lodging, transportation, retail, land and water-based fueling services, and Wilderness Adventures river tours.Managed proactive cost minimization associated with Workers’ Compensation, General and Marine liabilities, and regulatory fines. Directed and supported a seasoned staff of two Risk Managers, two nurses, and Transportation Director in providing a safe environment for 1,200 employees and 2 million guests. Key team accomplishments include:* Implementation of the Decision Matrix Monitor (DMM) real-time analytics system to manage and track key safety performance indicators and costs* Reduced injury incident rate and number of injuries year-over-year 30% and 9.8%, respectively* Achieved fleet and driver compliance property-wide, reducing Department of Transportation violations and fines

In addressing the United States’ STEM workforce shortage, the Department of Defense STARBASE program aims to increase student interest in STEM careers by employing a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum, leveraging strategic partnerships with military installations and personnel, industry, and educational leaders.* As Lead Instructor, managed daily activities, scheduling, and materials; design curriculum; communicate with management, staff, and guests to resolve conflicts and ensure program goals were met.* Increased student knowledge approximately 30% (pre-test vs. post-test) through strategic application of multi-modal instructional methods, manipulative aids, and technology usage* Facilitated 3D CAD software training for 160 STARBASE national staff members, providing the foundation for annual exposure of 60,000 students* Created custom Visual Basic classroom database application improved efficiency and reduced waste, approximately 75% and 100%, respectively* Designed and recommended solid modeling curriculum which significantly reduced modeling complexity, print time, and material consumption

Wayne Final Assembly Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) member and owner of interior trim assembly processes for Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition product line.* Six Sigma Green Belt contributor to three improvement projects: Driveline Angle Vibration Reduction, Secondary Weatherstrip Fit, and Headlamp Assembly* Collaborated with vendor to reduce ISD (in-system damage) for seat-decking operation* Managed transition of process sheets from MPPS to GSPAS; wrote accurate process sheets capturing essential part, tool, and operator information

NSF International is an independent, accredited organization whose mission is to protect and improve global human health. The NSF mark is internationally recognized and assures consumers, retailers, and regulators that products comply with standard requirements.As a Test Engineer in the Mechanical Plumbing program, manage and complete assigned jobs for testing of plastic piping, fittings, and plumbing product in accordance to ASTM, ASME, ASSE, IAPMO, CSA, and NSF standards.* Exceeded corporate on-time job completion rate of 95%* Conceptualized, designed, constructed, and programmed faucet life cycle test apparatus, which reduced set-up time and down-time 50% and 15%, respectively.​* Maintained test equipment, including centrifugal pumps, flow meters, and fusion welder

Manufacturing engineering support for product lines in Grand Rapids, MI, McAllen, TX, Port Elgin, Ontario and remanufacturing processes in Reynosa, Mexico.* Contributed to Kaizen project for Upright Deep Cleaner (UDC) product. Team acheived $2.12 cost reduction and increased production rate to 9700 units per week - approximately 20% improvements​* Employed lean concepts and AutoCAD, redesigned TVAC (McAllen) assembly cell layout; resulted in 10% production increase​* Cross-functional team contributor which successfully brought in-house brush manufacturing capability under budget and on schedule

A leader in the fire protection industry, Viking's product lines includes systems, valves, sprinklers, and foam equipment. * Developed Return & Rework database application, which provided the capabilty to easily track, follow-up, and compile and analyze product trends* Performed stress and hydraulic analysis to specify and validate material selection for foam chamber vapor seal application​* Collaborated with packaging supplier to design prototype shipping materials and configurations for increased shipping densities​* Participated in live fire testing of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) systems and devices according to NFPA, UL, and FM standards