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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Coordinated internal resources and third parties/vendors to execute projects.• Lead efforts and worked with technical staff to develop winning, and highly detailed, engineering proposals.• Developed Federal Services Project Work Plans, Risk Management Plans, Communication Plans, Work Breakdown Structures and Dictionaries.• Supervised subcontractor personnel, and communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.• Managed matrixed technical staff to… Show more • Coordinated internal resources and third parties/vendors to execute projects.• Lead efforts and worked with technical staff to develop winning, and highly detailed, engineering proposals.• Developed Federal Services Project Work Plans, Risk Management Plans, Communication Plans, Work Breakdown Structures and Dictionaries.• Supervised subcontractor personnel, and communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.• Managed matrixed technical staff to ensure client deliverables meet quality standards, schedules, and technical requirements.• Utilized complex scheduling tools such as primavera p6 to track earned value on projects.• Utilized Unanet software to track project financials, status, and overall project performance.• Fostered and maintained working relations with assigned clients, act as a single point of contact for assigned projects.• Identified new opportunities, marketing efforts proposal preparation and follow-up.• Planned, implemented, and managed Federal DOE Contracts. Show less

• Planned and managed the installation and commissioning phases in the North American plants, distribution centers and offices, while ensuring that the corporate health and safety standards are observed.• Utilized excellent oral and written communication skills to provide project status updates to Upper management and Key stakeholders.• Developed Comprehensive capital project proposals for facility modifications and equipment purchases.• Developed scope of work, resource cost… Show more • Planned and managed the installation and commissioning phases in the North American plants, distribution centers and offices, while ensuring that the corporate health and safety standards are observed.• Utilized excellent oral and written communication skills to provide project status updates to Upper management and Key stakeholders.• Developed Comprehensive capital project proposals for facility modifications and equipment purchases.• Developed scope of work, resource cost estimates project metrics, and communication cadence for overall project management to meet objectives• Streamlined manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.• Designed innovative engineering solutions for complex problems.• Collaborated with plant management on the continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, equipment, and techniques.• Delivered formal presentations and briefings to senior management officials. • Lead efforts to define project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility. Show less

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

• Integrated new inspection and manufacturing equipment into production by leading verification and validation activities and providing training and start-up assistance to operations.• Developed inspection methods that ensure quality standards are met while productivity impacts and spoilage costs are minimized.• Troubleshoot unique or novel problems with production equipment and ensure sustainable solutions are put in place.• Proposed and planned new scopes of work to support… Show more • Integrated new inspection and manufacturing equipment into production by leading verification and validation activities and providing training and start-up assistance to operations.• Developed inspection methods that ensure quality standards are met while productivity impacts and spoilage costs are minimized.• Troubleshoot unique or novel problems with production equipment and ensure sustainable solutions are put in place.• Proposed and planned new scopes of work to support customer and company product and process objectives.• Developed engineering estimates based on customer RFQ's and other technical documents.• Planned and analyzed space requirements, and equipment layouts to maximize process workflow and workspace efficiency.• Supported shop floor development operations, resolved fabrication issues, and generated process improvement concepts. • Prepared standard operating procedures, drawings, and electronic shop floor routing documents.• Utilized manufacturing technical principles, theories and concepts to apply manufacturing technology on existing or advanced designs, concepts, processes, systems and tools • Worked through a disciplined approach in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing tasks to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria.• Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects from inception to completion including managing cost, schedule and milestone achievement.• Provided technical and organizational support for projects including documentation, specifications, and specification review, coordination of design and procurement activities, and procedure preparations. Show less

Newport News

• Proactively evaluate Component & Assembly Reactor Plant and Steam Plant major assemblies and other production work for potential issues concerning manufacturing design, quality, and material, working in conjunction with Trades, Planning, Lead Design Yard, Inspection, and others.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including shop personnel, quality assurance, and engineers, to gather input, identify bottlenecks, and develop effective process improvement strategies.• Oversaw the… Show more • Proactively evaluate Component & Assembly Reactor Plant and Steam Plant major assemblies and other production work for potential issues concerning manufacturing design, quality, and material, working in conjunction with Trades, Planning, Lead Design Yard, Inspection, and others.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including shop personnel, quality assurance, and engineers, to gather input, identify bottlenecks, and develop effective process improvement strategies.• Oversaw the on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables for United States Navy’s Aircraft Carriers.• Applied engineering design and analysis knowledge to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies.• Shared manufacturing technology with teammates and colleagues.• Developed, evaluated, and improved manufacturing methods for current and future Aircraft Carriers.• Apply research, analysis, problem solving skills and broad understanding of engineering and production processes and products to identify and mitigate quality, technical, cost, and schedule risks and to optimize production.• Analyze engineering specifications and drawings: confer with quality, material, manufacturing and subcontractors to provide and obtain technical information.• Investigate reports of defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems: and review production schedules and orders. Show less

Newport News, Virginia

Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the construction process for Propulsion plant spaces including defining the project scope, goals and deliverables that support build strategy and key event schedule.Manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders to ensure quality and safety standards are met and that work is being performed as scheduled within contract specifications.Identify and expedite the resolution of design, material, grouping, scheduling… Show more Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the construction process for Propulsion plant spaces including defining the project scope, goals and deliverables that support build strategy and key event schedule.Manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders to ensure quality and safety standards are met and that work is being performed as scheduled within contract specifications.Identify and expedite the resolution of design, material, grouping, scheduling, manpower, or other problems that could risk accomplishment of critical path work.Assess all growth work and/or contract funded point changes are evaluated to ensure funding is authorized and work is integrated and achievable within schedule. Perform inspections including, but not limited to, preliminary structural inspections, tank/void inspections, yard final inspections, inspection to support release of concealing materials, compartment and system turnover inspections and test inspections. Document discrepancies and issue to responsible party for corrections. Assess safety risks within Propulsion plant and develop mitigations plans as appropriate. Show less

Virginia Beach, Va

Assisted in preparing project status report, and participated in project status meetings for Joint Manufacturing Assembly Facility(JMAF) at Newport News Shipyard.Prepared drawings and sketches in Auto CAD and BlueBeam Revu to support construction work, change orders and estimates.Tested various types of concrete for maturity and temperature data, which was used to determine schedule and concrete orders. Completed weekly jobsite photographs to ensure quality and project… Show more Assisted in preparing project status report, and participated in project status meetings for Joint Manufacturing Assembly Facility(JMAF) at Newport News Shipyard.Prepared drawings and sketches in Auto CAD and BlueBeam Revu to support construction work, change orders and estimates.Tested various types of concrete for maturity and temperature data, which was used to determine schedule and concrete orders. Completed weekly jobsite photographs to ensure quality and project schedule progress and design.Assisted in project close-out activities (e.g. invoicing). Show less

Solicit potential customers regarding heating and cooling products and servicesProvide information to potential customers to assist them in their purchasing decisions for company products and servicesCommunicate with Supervisor daily regarding leads, customer traffic and new promotionsTrained new employees on the policies and procedures of the Company

Promote kitchen refacing and closet organization leads by approaching customers within the store and introducing them to the HDI business, qualifying them and arranging for a free in home consultation.Provide accurate product information to the customer.Set up and break down store displays in locations that allow it and help maintain the selling center with needed brochures and materials.Attend home shows and store events and promote the HDI business to attendeesWork with the… Show more Promote kitchen refacing and closet organization leads by approaching customers within the store and introducing them to the HDI business, qualifying them and arranging for a free in home consultation.Provide accurate product information to the customer.Set up and break down store displays in locations that allow it and help maintain the selling center with needed brochures and materials.Attend home shows and store events and promote the HDI business to attendeesWork with the Home Depot store associates and management to maintain a positive working relationship. Show less

Old Dominion University

Performed inventory and managed assigned areas in libraryMaintained and arranged university text books in library of congress call number orderAssisted library patrons and coordinators in locating various books.Trained new employees on the policies and procedures of the library.Implemented innovative ideas of how to maximize space for incoming and outgoing books