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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.• Develop, manage, and maintain customer master schedules from development to launch and steady state operations.

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.• Managed customer contracts, schedules, and financial performance, with a focus on Gross Profit & Operational Income.• Maintained and tracked schedules to ensure successful execution for both customers and internal stakeholders.

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.• Managed all business and technical aspects of customer accounts, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.• Resolved customer concerns, implemented corrective actions, and facilitated issue resolution.

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.• Provided regular analysis and briefings on labor efficiencies and material costs to senior management.• Played a key role in contract negotiation, proposal writing, and contract condition management.• Ensured adherence to master plans, meeting customer On-Time Delivery requirements and maintaining 100% quality.• Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices and procedures.• Prior to becoming the company’s Program Manager, I served as Facilities and Materials Control Manager, as well as their Environmental Health & Safety Manager.

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 valued in excess of $1.25 billion. Responsible for operations, equipment, proficiency, career progression, and mission effectiveness of 10 officers and 8 enlisted personnel.• 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.• Recognized for excellence by wing executive command for leading safety program to 600+ days without incident.

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, corrective, and refresher training of all flight commanders. Supervised spacecraft command and control functions including short-term planning, spacecraft information analysis and malfunction resolution.• 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.• Planned emergency payload reconfiguration guaranteeing communications in support of Somalian hunger relief effort.• Computerized testing methods, creating test databases to reduce exam construction time from weeks to days.

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

Bsba, Management Information Systems