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Charleston, Sc, Us

Boeing South Carolina

A member of the 787-10 Business Operations team, responsible for executing seamless introduction of the 787-10 into the fastest wide body aircraft production system in the world.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Lean Manufacturing Specialist on temporary assignment to accelerate the project management process at Boeing South Carolina.

Final Assembly

Industrial Engineering Project ManagementProject Manager 737 MAX. Driving cross functional team enabling on-time 737 MAX introduction and future rate increases.

787 Final Assembly

Supply Chain ManagementEmergent Buyer for 787 Final Assembly Structures, Systems and Interiors with relationships developed with Alenia, Jamco, Zodiac Seats UK, Boeing Canada, BAA, FACC, Mitsubishi, Spirit and numerous other business partners.

Founded Thistletorr Engineering, an operations research, business development and project management company. Under contract with Venture Aerobearings. Developed & implemented customization of API Pro Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure a zero down time for several Computerized Numerical Controled (CNC) production lines producing all main bearings for the GENex ,GE 90 & CFM 56 turbo fans for 787, 747,& 737 propulsion. Conducted water usage study for Wofford College under contract to Ross-Bain Green Building as part of their efforts to improve sustainable operations on campus.

Responsible for leading K-12 school through massive construction project to expand the school facilities by almost 50 % while conducting seamless operations of a non-profit organization with more than 650 students and 178 faculty, staff and contract laborers. Challenges overcome to achieve this included demolition and heavy construction coordinated and executed within inches of college preparatory classrooms filled with students. By developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers (students), stakeholders (parents), peers (engineers, project managers, architects, CEOs), partners (general contractors and subcontractors) and direct reports (maintenance managers and foremen for subcontractors), I achieved the objective of commissioning an award-winning LEED Building with no lost time injuries. Responsibilities span strategic facilities planning, construction project management which requires coordination with General Contractor and numerous subcontractors, city, county, and state regulatory offices as well as the Charleston Board of Architectural Review. Risk management and safety, security and crisis planning for a campus located in an urban setting.

Responsible to the Board of Directors for the profitable operation of an international textile manufacturing corporation with multimillion dollar annual sales. Led all aspects of new product and business development, business negotiation, and successful execution of product manufacture and delivery. Maintained a constant stream of product development and process improvement. Specified and acquired resources from around the globe to pull in raw materials required for new products. Conducted cost analysis, market research and assigned pricing to all products to ensure maximum profit. Successfully identified, pursued and landed new business opportunities for textile products in a wide range of industries including aviation carpet and seating, aerospace composites, transportation, health care, automotive, apparel, sporting goods, architectural, military, and contract fabrics markets. Managed all in house sales accounts and directed commission sales force. Conducted all direct sales and purchasing negotiations with customers and vendors. Achievements : + Negotiated and finalized the exclusive North American partnership with Trevira, the European company that has North American market dominance for flame retardant polyester fabrics for aircraft and cruise ship markets. + Successfully spearheaded program to develop alternate manufacturing procedures for a first tier automotive supplier requiring developing new production plans and procedures allowing speedy delivery of product during a spike in demand. + Spearheaded development of cradle to cradle recycling program of Zeftron Upholstery fiber with BASF Corporation that led to a revitalization of a product line in jeopardy of becoming unprofitable. Fiber was subsequently used in fabrics that won several Gold Awards at NeoCon World's Trade Fair and showcased in bags by Timbuk2 at TED 2006.

Led a sixman department tasked with maintenance and improvement of all power distribution and electrical systems, process control systems, production equipment, electrohydraulic systems, steam systems, material handling systems, plumbing and waste water systems. Owner of energy and water consumption and efficiency, setting goals and submitting monthly milestone reports to corporate engineer. Completed 8 projects with budgets totaling over $200,000 on time and under budget. Responsible for writing clear work specifications, comparing work proposals, awarding contracts. Achievements: + Design and implementation of a reverse osmosis waste water filtration process. + Creation of Federal Major Source Air Permit and Oil Spill Prevention, Countermeasure and Control Plan for Avalon I and Avalon II Plants. + Creation and implementation of Calibration and Instrumentation programs that received Underwriters Laboratories ISO 9000 registration and OSHA's Voluntary Protection Plan Star Certification.

Promoted from Training Officer. While leading three officers and 57 men, received U.S. Navy's Meritorious Unit Commendation for development and implementation of Atlantic Fleet weapons training strategy. Responsible for operation and maintenance of computerized combat systems simulation equipment and a fleet of eleven trucks used to transport and support these training simulators.

Managed 60 man department in the operation and maintenance of GE LM2500 gas turbine propulsion plant and auxiliary equipment including electrohydraulic steering system; electrical generation and distribution system; heating, ventilation and airconditioning systems; fuel/lube oil transfer and service systems; seawater distillation plants and compressed air systems.

Drafted and finalized all legal documents and correspondence on board TAYLOR for all courtsmartial proceedings, investigations, disciplinary actions, and legal assistance cases.

Received Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding performance of duties including training a 200 man crew in fire fighting and damage control techniques and supervising nine men in the maintenance of all fire and safety equipment. Responsible for machinery parts manufacturing, pipe fitting and all shipboard welding including critical hull welding.

Received Atlantic Fleet AntiSubmarine Warfare Award supervising a twelve man department in operation and maintenance of AntiSubmarine Warfare electronics and weapons systems.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: USC Rugby Sigma Chi Mechanical Engineering, Navy ROTC, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Rugby '86

Education record

Professional Development

Activities and Societies: Crisis Communication, Dale Carnegie Public Speaking, Labor Law, Environmental Regulations and Compliance.

Professional Development

Activities and Societies: SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS SCHOOL TACTICAL ACTION OFFICER SCHOOL ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE OFFICER SCHOOL LEGAL.