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Mesa, Arizona, United States

• Manufacturer of Safety Systems for the Automotive Industry.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising Research and Development, Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Test, and Purchasing members to drive new product development initiatives and expand business revenue.
• Identify opportunities for growth and expansion by incorporating standard automotive technology into non-standard applications in the fields of Law Enforcement, Medical, Safety, and Commercial Power.
• Manage the entire program lifecycle, from discovery phase through concept, design, and product validation, to start of production, customer interface, and end-of-production service support.
• Ensure successful program launch by strategically planning material and equipment acquisition, facilities layout, and personnel staffing and training.
• Monitor and report on team performance through regular meetings and presentations to senior staff, including the CEO and Vice Presidents.

Phoenix, Arizona

• Provider of Innovative Electronics and Structures Solutions.
• Oversaw Integrated Product Teams and ensured program goals and metrics were met or exceeded.
• Orchestrated all New Product Introduction projects, managing them from concept to delivery.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for customer interaction, problem resolution, and issue escalation.
• Fostered a culture of Operational Excellence and encouraged a forward-looking mindset within program teams.
• Collaborated with site leadership to develop and implement customer strategy aligned to long-term objectives.

Tempe, AZ

• Contract manufacturer of precision machining technologies for the aerospace and defense environment.
• Led multiple teams responsible for new product introduction, continuous improvement, and contract management.
• Achieved a 99% on-time delivery and 100% quality for Aerospace and Defense customers.
• Served as the central point of contact between the Aerospace Program Team and the customer base.
• Coordinated internal and external stakeholders, including quality, engineering, materials and operations.
• Conducted business reviews with customers, identified sales opportunities, and developed pricing strategies.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Manufacturer of complex technical mechanical products for the aerospace industry.
• Managed relationships with four Fortune 500 aerospace customers in domestic and international markets.
• Key customer accounts included Honeywell, Hamilton Sundstrand, Sikorsky, and Rockwell Collins.
• Directed Integrated Product Teams consisting of purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and finance personnel.
• Established a wire harness product line in the company's Thailand facility for next-generation commercial aircraft.
• Led technical teams to meet complex customer requirements, ensuring competitive quotes and gross profit optimization.

Tolleson, Arizona, United States

• Oversaw all operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery to 500 stores across 11 states, multiple times per week.
• Directed all aspects of a 380,000 sq. ft. distribution center, including transportation, receiving, stocking, selecting, shipping, returns, recalls, maintenance, quality control, and customer relations.
• Led a team of 300 employees, increasing productivity from 250 pieces per hour to 500 through process improvements.
• Implemented a new inventory system as the Inventory Control Manager, to more effectively manage a $24M inventory.
• Streamlined the Distribution Center's layout and staffing, resulting in a 37% reduction in labor hours while improving efficiency and accuracy.

Great Falls, Montana, United States

• Commander and Instructor of Missile Operations – Top Secret ClearanceLaunch Control Officer for an ICBM Minuteman flight comprised of a missile alert facility, a launch control center, and up to 50 nuclear missiles.
• Awarded “Professional Performer” recognition by the AF Inspector General for demonstrated abilities on the job.
• Project manager for all crew activities during critical cryptographic change, updating launch codes in minimal time.
• Recognized for excellence by senior staff for writing command post shutdown procedures to guide crew operations.
• Developed and implemented squadron mentor program to professionally “grow” younger airmen.
• Consistently achieved “highly qualified” ratings, Space Commands best, in all evaluations.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Commander and Staff Instructor of Satellite OperationsDirected training for 190 personnel. Led 18 staff and 29 line instructors in qualification training. Used computer-based simulators for recurring, additional.
• Operations Director for satellite launch and early orbit testing, ensuring on-time delivery of advanced spacecraft system.
• Authored detailed procedures for new operations center, creating back-up facility for future launch missions.
• Initiated a 14-day planning process for satellite operational requirements, saving $350,000 in contractor support.
• Supervised team of 10 controllers during satellite anomaly, identifying a critical flaw in data upload methods.
• Conducted satellite repositioning maneuvers ensuring 100% communication capability for US forces.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Management Information Systems, General

Bsba, Management Information Systems