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Asheville, North Carolina

Nissha Co., Ltd., (based in Kyoto, Japan) is a world leader in printing and plastics decoration, capacitive sensor technology with processes such as In-mold decoration (IMD), In-mold labeling (IML) and heat transfer. These processes and components are used for user interfaces and controls which allow the consumer a unique user experience. We also imprint injection molded plastics with a myriad of colors, finishes and textures on consumer goods such as Appliances, Mobile devices, Auto… Show more Nissha Co., Ltd., (based in Kyoto, Japan) is a world leader in printing and plastics decoration, capacitive sensor technology with processes such as In-mold decoration (IMD), In-mold labeling (IML) and heat transfer. These processes and components are used for user interfaces and controls which allow the consumer a unique user experience. We also imprint injection molded plastics with a myriad of colors, finishes and textures on consumer goods such as Appliances, Mobile devices, Auto Interiors, Medical Devices, Sporting Goods, Smart Home Technology, etc. *Key contact, sales and program management for new product development while working with designers, engineers and procurement at many leading global companies. *Develop, coordinate and implement sales and marketing plans for new component/systems technology designed to maintain and increase existing business and capture new opportunities.* Prospect and support for new customers world wide who may benefit from our technologies and maximize customer potential.* Prepare quotations, deliver sales presentations, conduct seminars and lead meetings with customers and vendors.* Key point of contact with customer and "voice of customer" to internal teams. Regularly liaise with internal teams such as engineering, research/development, design, purchasing, production and quality, as well as senior managers. * Identify new technology trends by researching industry related events, publications and announcements.* Continually update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Show less

Austin, Texas (Nationwide Responsibility)

Taiyi Precision Tech is a Taipei based printing company specializing in printed plastics, in-mold labeling for injection molded and adhesive backed labels and insulators for the consumer electronics industry.* Managed Dell, HP and other North American accounts for in-mold decoration, computer labels and insulating films.* Worked very closely with customer design teams, engineering and procurement groups to define technology that met their design intent.* Grew business from $5… Show more Taiyi Precision Tech is a Taipei based printing company specializing in printed plastics, in-mold labeling for injection molded and adhesive backed labels and insulators for the consumer electronics industry.* Managed Dell, HP and other North American accounts for in-mold decoration, computer labels and insulating films.* Worked very closely with customer design teams, engineering and procurement groups to define technology that met their design intent.* Grew business from $5 million to $20 million in three year period Show less

Austin, Texas

* Worked closely with procurement and design engineering teams to audit process capabilities and financials to select plastic molders and mechanical suppliers to establish a worldwide supply chain for the first Dell-built notebook computers with companies including Jabil, Nypro, Acer, and SPM.* Performed audits and inspections at suppliers, developed process control methodology, determined conformance and nonconformance to specifications, determined acceptance criteria with engineering… Show more * Worked closely with procurement and design engineering teams to audit process capabilities and financials to select plastic molders and mechanical suppliers to establish a worldwide supply chain for the first Dell-built notebook computers with companies including Jabil, Nypro, Acer, and SPM.* Performed audits and inspections at suppliers, developed process control methodology, determined conformance and nonconformance to specifications, determined acceptance criteria with engineering teams.* Created sampling plans, guided corrective actions and process improvements. Implemented process capability, design of experiments, failure mode effect analysis and SPC at suppliers. * Tracked progress and monitored suppliers in effort to improve quality, efficiency and profitability.* Attained Green belt certification Show less

Austin, Texas

Siemens is a globally operating technology company with core activities in the fields of energy, healthcare, industry, and infrastructure. I worked in the division designing and manufacturing cellphones and desktop phones.* Worked closely with injection molders and hardware suppliers to solve any manufacturing or quality issues related to mechanical components or assemblies* Implemented statistical process control at suppliers.* Researched and sourced new suppliers for… Show more Siemens is a globally operating technology company with core activities in the fields of energy, healthcare, industry, and infrastructure. I worked in the division designing and manufacturing cellphones and desktop phones.* Worked closely with injection molders and hardware suppliers to solve any manufacturing or quality issues related to mechanical components or assemblies* Implemented statistical process control at suppliers.* Researched and sourced new suppliers for electromagnetic shielding for mobile phones.* Participated in the design and sourcing of production molding tools from US and Asian locations. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

WL Gore (inventors of Gore-Tex) is a diversified multi-national manufacturing company, active in consumer products, textiles, electronics, medical and healthcare, sealants and filtration. I worked in the electronics group for wire, cable and fiber optics.* Led team in sourcing entire extrusion lines for wire, cable and fiber optics.* Sourced and installed state of art fiber optic extrusion line and all ancillary equipment.* Managed team of technicians for trial runs, research… Show more WL Gore (inventors of Gore-Tex) is a diversified multi-national manufacturing company, active in consumer products, textiles, electronics, medical and healthcare, sealants and filtration. I worked in the electronics group for wire, cable and fiber optics.* Led team in sourcing entire extrusion lines for wire, cable and fiber optics.* Sourced and installed state of art fiber optic extrusion line and all ancillary equipment.* Managed team of technicians for trial runs, research and development.* Developed industry leading method of injecting air into fiber optic coating which greatly reduced signal loss and won company new customers.* Purchased real time, state of the art metrology equipment which improved yield significantly. Also installed ink jet marking system for wire, cable and fiber optics and color coding system for the same.* Performed process engineering duties like work instructions, efficiency improvements, finding new/better materials for manufacturing, supervised work force as needed. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Chemistry

Activities and Societies: - Springboard Diving Coach and team member; - Ultimate Frisbee intramural team

Master'S Degree, Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology