New product design (SolidWorks, Creo 2), R & D, testing and FAI, ECO processing / document control, manufacturing and sales support, BOM creation and revision, part and assembly drawings, collaboration with vendors, RFQ / cost analysis and purchasing recommendations, development of fixtures, tools and instructions and some light manual machining.• Invented a new indexing mechanism to expand the size capability of our model 65.• Completely redesigned our inspection conveyors including new high contrast belting, new wash down motor and redesigned the controls to provide safer work conditions.• Redesign a chain drive meat picker system for specialized processing requiring path specific travel and created a multi-lobe cam to guide the cutter mechanism in this special cut.

Primary build technician for PLC and/or pneumatically controlled liquid packaging machinery. Products include: Various pump assemblies, continuous and indexing conveyors, bucket crimpers, presses, glycol top off systems, PLC and pneumatic logic circuits, control cabinets and electronics, safety guarding with controls, fill heads and their carriage assemblies, automatic lid placers and rotary in/out feed tables.• Ground up construction and testing of all products.• Assembly of conveyor motors and drive systems, net weight scales and associated controls. • 3-D drawing and detailing using Autodesk Inventor 2009 (some Solid Works training).• Installation of HMI and PLC logic programs on Allen Bradley 1500 and 1100 PLC’s.• Documentation of design issues for continuous improvement of the product line. Immediate feedback and solution development with other team members• Development of products through initial concept, drawing, detailing, quoting and purchasing.• Customer support via telephone or onsite.• Field installation of equipment and upgrades to older machinery.• Bill of materials/inventory reconciliation• Training and coaching of other technicians.• Facility maintenance and equipment purchasing responsibilities

Effectively built / lead team and achieved P & L goals by focusing on unit objectives, building positive customer experiences, controlling expenses, maximizing productivity, coaching, training and follow up. • Accountable for P & L analysis, HR / staffing / training, merchandising, inventory control, asset protection, shipping / receiving and marketing. • Served as the store link for corporate directives and worked hand-in-hand with district level managers. Through this ongoing communication / analysis of daily reports and updates, I guided the team through various internal and external changes in our business.

• Collaborated with Full Line Store Manager and District Level Managers to effectively lead the automotive team resulting in increased sales and field productivity. Primary Customer Service Manager handling workflow, customer issues and interpreting daily reports.• Responsibilities include: Merchandising sales floor to match marketing plans, building commercial account business, coaching and training associates in professional selling process, review and analysis of local purchases, reconciliation and tracking of special orders, examined and improved inventory control process. Human Resource responsibilities include: interview, hiring, reviewing and scheduling using traditional and web based applications.• As the Assistant Manager, I partnered with the Store Manager to increase sales by 40%. Responsibilities include: setup market plans, wholesale and retail sales, parts procurement, inventory control, bill processing, maintain safety standards, employee training and scheduling.

• Alignment Team Leader role included working with team members to achieve and exceed productivity goals, working as a liaison between back shop and sales team. Responsible for new hire training, technician performance review and employee scheduling. • ASE Certified Wheel Alignment, Brake, Electrical and Air Conditioning/Heating Technician responsible for automobile diagnosis, customer consultations, maintaining vehicles safety standards and supporting sales. Competencies include hydraulic, heating/cooling, electrical system diagnosis and repair. Additional responsibilities include technical support, supply purchasing, inventory control, maintenance of all shop equipment/tools, completion of reports and tracking of work flow.