In collaboration with the CEO, I work on developing an application aimed at gamifying the tracking and logging of the user's mental health. I actively participate in the preparation of various startup materials and attend networking events focused on finding seed investors for the project.Key Responsibilities:• Establish and nurture relationships with industry experts, building a strong network of potential contributors and advisors.• Lead brainstorming sessions to create innovative mental health solutions, leveraging gamification and AI personalization.• Monitor KPIs and implement strategic tracking to ensure alignment with company objectives.• Demonstrate effective management of deliverables to uphold project timelines and milestone achievements.

I oversaw the operations of a project aimed at reforming the way small business owners and entrepreneurs access gig services. The project's primary objective is to create a user-friendly platform where individuals can input their business problems, and our AI system determines suitable solutions, generates Statements of Work (SOWs), and facilitates the hiring of qualified candidates from the gig economy.Key Responsibilities:• Create comprehensive process flow diagrams and wireframes to document the system's workflows.• Manage day-to-day operations of the system, ensuring its smooth functionality.• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Project, Zapier, Excel, and Word to streamline project management, automate processes, and improve efficiency.• Collaborate with the CTO to outline the system requirements for the landing page.Oversee the candidate selection and hiring process, ensuring the fulfillment of tasks by qualified professionals.

Worked as a Contractor leading innovative projects at a Fortune 500 company. The project focused on harnessing new and existing technologies to revolutionize information gathering and management for employees. Collaborating with Boeing on an open contract with ATT Metrology Solutions, the project aimed to streamline processes around information management and access. The ultimate goal was to optimizing work instructions on an individualized level, empowering employees by improving the processes by which they learn. Key Responsibilities:-Pioneered the evaluation of cutting-edge technologies to capture, organize, and store information, using a unique nomenclature system for efficient sorting and categorization.-Investigated the potential of AI in transcribing audio and extracting insights from images, laying the groundwork for potential future implementations.-Enhanced work instructions for employees by identifying missing details, clarifying steps, and incorporating visuals such as images and area maps for optimal comprehension.-Oversaw the selection of a project facility, conducting research and facility tours to ensure it met project requirements.Achievements:-Lead the procurement of essential equipment for the project.-Conducted comprehensive testing of equipment, evaluating cameras for effective text extraction and audio tools for precise transcription and information extraction.-Designed a specialized program to extract key targeted phrases from content, providing a dynamic tool for swiftly identifying and managing deliverables from audio recordings.-Delivered valuable feedback on documents, significantly improving onboarding processes and work instructions. Proposed gamification strategies, fostering interactive learning experiences for new employees.

Led operations at a steel drum and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) reconditioning facility, driving $16M in annual revenue. Key Responsibilities:- Managed a diverse team including two production managers, a maintenance manager, mechanics, administrative assistants, and operators.- Enhanced safety and environmental culture through strategic implementation of EHS tools such as CAPAs, work observations, and comprehensive audits.- Orchestrated daily production and freight scheduling, aligning with customer orders. Conducted regular inventory counts and performed monthly financial reviews to identify cost optimization opportunities.- Oversaw the submission and execution of site Capex projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation.Key Accomplishments:- Spearheaded documentation and resolution of over 100 Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) within the initial six months, significantly enhancing site safety standards. This led to a remarkable reduction of the site's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) score by 51% and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) score by 71%.- Achieved an impressive site EBITDA of 18.5%, demonstrating exceptional financial stewardship and operational efficiency.- Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in reduced on-hand inventory levels and improved lead times for customer orders.- Innovated a trailer management system, optimizing logistics operations and enhancing overall efficiency.- Successfully supervised the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives projected to generate annual savings of $100,000.

Directed the operations department of a biodiesel manufacturing facility specializing in repurposing used cooking oil (UCO).Key Responsibilities:- Oversaw rigorous safety and environmental compliance measures, ensuring alignment with the site's BQ9000 quality standards.- Orchestrated comprehensive planning and scheduling of weekly maintenance activities, optimizing equipment uptime and process continuity.- Managed employee scheduling and logging of hours, effectively allocating resources for seamless operations.- Analyzed equipment and process breakdowns, implementing strategic resolutions to mitigate disruptions.- Facilitated prudent allocation of plant resources and capital investments, contributing to efficient performance and growth.Key Accomplishments:- Successfully executed a comprehensive quality control plan, enabling prompt response to upset process conditions and bolstering operational resilience.- Engineered a robust change management system, facilitating efficient documentation and risk assessments for significant process changes.- Oversaw the development of standardized operating procedures (SOPs), enriching operator training and refining plant task execution.- Pioneered a downtime tracker system, facilitating precise evaluation and reduction of plant downtime.- Instrumental in achieving remarkable production growth, with quarterly biodiesel production increasing by 34% by the close of 2019.- Spearheaded a significant reduction in recordable injuries, transforming the injury rate from an average of two per quarter in 2018 to just one incident across the subsequent four quarters.

Led root cause failure analysis to resolve reactive and chronic failure mechanisms of equipment at a gypsum wall board production facility consisting of dry additive feeders, wet additive skids, mixers, board forming equipment, various conveying systems, and industrial dryers. Investigative tools used during these assessments consisted of Kaizens, 5W1H, 5-Whys, Cause and Effect Analysis, 5G Methodology, Human Error Root Cause Analysis (HERCA), and ICE analysis. Additional responsibilities consisted of creating Standard Operation Procedures and Standard Maintenance Procedures for critical process tasks and designing troubleshooting guides and one point lessons to aid the production and maintenance teams in breakdown and quality investigations.

Supervised a team of three engineers to improve the yield and availability of the plant’s board line; achieving an annual savings of $1.9 million in improved availability and $1.3 million in reduced yield loss. The responsibilities of this position consisted of analyzing the loss data for both yield and availability to create a cost deployment matrix for prioritizing and allocating staffing to each project. Overseeing the execution of the continuous improvement projects to ensure successful implementation in a timely manner, while also balancing the day to day needs to address and resolve immediate reactive breakdowns. Providing support and coaching for the area team on World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodology used to investigate and solve equipment breakdowns and quality issues. Lead the preparation, submission, and execution of capital projects for new process equipment. Additional responsibilities included coordinating and supervising trials for new product development, equipment optimization, reductions in raw material usage, product speed increases, board core optimization, and energy reduction.

Performed thorough investigations on yield and availability breakdowns using tools based off of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodology such as Enhanced Work Order (EWO), Quick Kaizens (QK), Focused Improvements (FI), and Standard Kaizens (SK). Effectively lead continuous improvement projects by managing project deadlines and coordinating project responsibilities through a team of engineers, mechanics, and contractors. Collaborated with the company’s technical service team during the recommissioning of line #1 to identify process and mechanical issues, formulate viable solutions, and oversee their successful implementation. Performed evaluations of employee’s safety behavior and plant conditions through the use of tools such as Safety Management Audit Techniques (SMATs), Observational Safety Audits (OSAs), and Near Misses.

Managed the implementation of a new spray drying process for improved product quality and pressing efficiency. Tasks included using project management skills to define the critical paths necessary to meet program deadlines and coordinating various departments to meet these deadlines, conducting trials to optimize process yields and run rates, research and purchase new equipment, modify existing equipment to meet process needs, update P&ID/Process Flow drawings and develop work instructions, training manuals and checklists for the production process. Additional responsibilities include using Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve production rates and reduce scrap, teaching new engineers on proper tank farm protocol, conducting trials on new products, troubleshooting process equipment, sketching and designing three dimensional engineering drawings of new and existing process equipment, presenting project proposals and results to management, and performing Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)/Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) studies on existing and future production processes.

Instructor of classes varying in size from 15 to 25 students. Classes consisted of teaching basic self-defense and karate techniques.

Worked as Intern Process Engineer on various paper plant projects. Primary tasks performed were data collection, process simulations, research of equipment, line tracing, and updating mill process design and constructed isometric drawings based on installed chemical lines.

Worked as Intern Process Engineer on various paper plant projects. Primary tasks performed were data collection, process simulations, research of equipment, line tracing, and updating mill process design and constructed isometric drawings based on installed chemical lines.