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Bonham, Texas, Us

Professional (GLG network member) and informal consulting on manufacturing operations topics while on sabbatical after a decade of leadership in high-pressure environments.

Waukesha, Wi, Us

Directed sourcing operations for power conversion and energy storage products, achieving over 650% annualized growth in volume and reducing TCO by 40% during pandemic-induced supply chain volatility.Coordinated the outsourcing and offshoring of complex box-build manufacturing, expanding spend by 2,000% over three years while ensuring continuity and cost optimization.Managed RFx projects for EMS and contract manufacturing, negotiating supplier agreements that aligned with long-term strategic sourcing goals and cost management initiatives.Led the transfer of all technical specifications and processes to low-cost regions, qualifying CM operations and driving process control across IQC, subassembly workflow, and functional testing, while onboarding CM functional leaders to rigorous quality standards.Decreased manufacturing costs through process yield analysis, with RCA and CAPA tracking.Modernized EMS commercial models, optimizing order flexibility while balancing financial exposure to CM contracts with third-party suppliers.Spearheaded mitigation of geopolitical risks and leveraged domestic manufacturing incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for renewable energy products, enhancing risk-balanced sourcing strategies.Oversaw a team of 20 across engineering, quality, NPI program management, and supply chain, driving operational excellence in manufacturing and new product introductions.Ensured compliance with UL 1741-SA, UL 9540A, and UL 94, coordinating factory inspections and CDR changes in collaboration with engineering and the NRTL.Managed urgent and logistically complex remanufacturing projects with domestic CMs, implementing post-production design changes while maintaining quality validation standards.Drove cross-functional SIOP processes for a $300M+ revenue plan, addressing real-time supply constraints and demand fluctuations through data-driven decision making.Presented strategic updates and key performance insights to C-suite.

Westbrook, Maine, Us

Oversaw the transfer of manufacturing processes to Tier II and Tier III EMS partners, implementing comprehensive commercial and operational validation protocols.Coordinated the outsourcing of internally manufactured products to regional EMS CMs, including BOM and approved sourcing data, design documentation transfer, and assembly/test process qualification.Owned the commercial relationship with multiple CM program management teams to scale production and sourcing for residential solar power conversion and storage products (7.6kW inverter, solar optimizer, DC/DC converter/BMS, battery storage cabinet, and PV rapid shutdown device).

Westbrook, Maine, Us

Oversaw in-house manufacturing of a 1.8-kilowatt residential wind turbine.Managed Kanban production flow and validation testing of all system subassemblies. Led package design development and ISTA testing for all products.Maintained all custom tooling and production equipment.

Coordinated water quality testing volunteers and designed environmental education programs for youth.Awarded EPA grant for leading a phased watershed protection project.

Led federally funded urban and environmental planning initiatives with member municipalities. Coached municipal government in the development of regional groundwater protection ordinances.

Master'S Degree Candidate, Urban And Environmental Planning And Policy

Ba, Geology

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology