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Oskaloosa, Iowa

Lead the internal (6 member) and oversee external (24 member) sales teams generating 2013 sales of $160M, develop specifications, submit bids, conduct contract reviews, and bind company to contractual agreements as a duly authorized representative. Resolve complex customer issues, authorize returns, and approve the issuing of credit. * Enhanced customer service levels successfully capturing 1% market share exceeding $1M in sales.* 32 consecutive quarters exceeding company set response… Show more Lead the internal (6 member) and oversee external (24 member) sales teams generating 2013 sales of $160M, develop specifications, submit bids, conduct contract reviews, and bind company to contractual agreements as a duly authorized representative. Resolve complex customer issues, authorize returns, and approve the issuing of credit. * Enhanced customer service levels successfully capturing 1% market share exceeding $1M in sales.* 32 consecutive quarters exceeding company set response rate goals on ISO Customer Satisfaction Surveys.* 20 consecutive quarters exceeding company set performance goals on survey responses. * Proactively contribute to developing strategic sales and marketing plans and decisions. Show less

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Planned, directed, and coordinated production activities, conferring with management to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and identify and obtain key performance indicators. Established production priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Matched production decisions to activities in procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize the utilization of personnel and equipment.* Key in improving the… Show more Planned, directed, and coordinated production activities, conferring with management to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and identify and obtain key performance indicators. Established production priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Matched production decisions to activities in procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize the utilization of personnel and equipment.* Key in improving the organization’s safety culture and the company being awarded OSHA VPP status.* Lowered melt deck emission levels, ensuring 100% compliance with environmental exhaust standards. Show less

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Culminating position in Management Trainee executive level training program. Managed 10 production supervisors and 190 hourly union employees in 7 production departments performing manual and CNC machining, painting, assembly, and test operations. Responsibilities included production targets, safe plant operation, employee performance, job bidding, and 2nd Step employee grievance resolution in 24/7 operation. Initial training included supervisory roles in brass and iron foundry operations… Show more Culminating position in Management Trainee executive level training program. Managed 10 production supervisors and 190 hourly union employees in 7 production departments performing manual and CNC machining, painting, assembly, and test operations. Responsibilities included production targets, safe plant operation, employee performance, job bidding, and 2nd Step employee grievance resolution in 24/7 operation. Initial training included supervisory roles in brass and iron foundry operations followed by machine shop supervision over small valve assembly, powder paint, and maintenance departments. Extensive project management work included standard cost generation, equipment justification, machining cell optimization, safety projects including machine safeguarding and Hazardous Energy Control programs, and successful pursuit of ISO certification.* Rapidly increased daily plant production by 4%.* 2 record setting $14M shipping months during first 3 months in position.* Increased daily valve production from 900 to 1000 pieces significantly improving on time delivery while reducing overtime.* Represented company during successful collective bargaining negotiations and 4 year contract agreement.* Researched, devised and implemented lean manufacturing initiatives.* Increased daily brass shipments from 36,000 to 40,000 pounds resulting in $900,000 increased annual production credit.* Rapidly improved the Clow Hazardous Energy Control program resulting in highest auditor rating in McWane organization. Show less

Production Supervisor - Supervised and directed all 2nd shift CAC fabricating operations, including welding, assembly, test, quality, training, safety, and discipline. Received training in lean manufacturing concepts. • Developed and certified skilled, 24 union member workforce, cross trained in multiple welding applications that significantly enhanced 2nd shift production performance• Experience in numerous Kaizen projects, producing multiple work station enhancements

Pre-Load Supervisor - Supervised all shift operations including production, quality, training, safety, and discipline.• Decreased excessive employee absenteeism of 15 Teamster employees to rate less than 3%• Increased shift performance level from 78% to 92%, significantly decreasing labor costs • Pre-Load Champion - #1 ranked employee and award winner

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Financial Planner - Independent contractor and small practice owner responsible for all facets of business operation - strategic business planning, training and licensing, budgeting, marketing, lead generation, employee payroll and tax, and ultimate profit and loss.• IDS Mercury Award winner - Top performer during training period

Stateside And Overseas

Captain - Leader and role model. Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer, and Pilot of Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft based stateside and overseas. • Rapidly surpassed senior officers, progressing from Tactics EWO to Assistant Chief Scheduler and ultimately Combat Planner• Successfully competed for selection to Undergraduate Pilot Training – Chosen as top 5% from pool of 400 junior officer candidates

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Operations Management And Supervision

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Industrial Engineering