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Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Va, Us

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Plan, organize, and control product line from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives by: - Managing overall product strategy including R&D, market research analysis, and manufacturing coordination - Gather VOC as an integral part of market analysis- Coordinate and develop marketing, sales, engineering, and financial plans for product line- Maintain communications to collect and analyze technical, financial, marketing, schedule and sales information for product line.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

•Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and evaluating manufacturing methods and equipment.•Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.•Assures product and process quality by evaluating test methods and testing process capabilities.•Prepare and perform validation activities through the generation of protocols and preparation of technical reports. •Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating applicable costs and estimating future requirements.•Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.•Leads and/or facilitate cross-functional teams to implement improvement initiatives.

Gordonsville, Va

- Support technical functions of customers to define win-win technology-driven commercial opportunities. - Drive the innovation process for development new products and capabilities that integrate existing competencies and relationships with market needs. - Coordinate strategic initiatives of key customers, advancing necessary joint development activities by providing customer development support and alignment of specifications.

Gordonsville, Va

- Led a global cross-functional team to address critical quality issues in China, Thailand, Germany, and US- Coordinate lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizen events, and others to continuously improve manufacturing facility and process- Lead and facilitate projects using statistical, rational and systems thinking to reduce waste and improve quality with innovative solutions - Implement manufacturing process improvements including change management, process control systems, and commissioning new technology.- Specialized project management with cross-functional team to build top-line growth and acquire new business.

Christainsburg, Va

Participated in a clinical experience focusing on application and innovations of advanced medical technology; Reviewed medical equipment patent law to further understand technology development requirements

Blacksburg, Virginia

Supported Professor Douglas Holmes in the conduct of research on soft mechanical structures, mechanics of cell membrane expansion and contraction via polymer composites, and bending and twisting of soft materials via non-homogeneous swelling

Arlington, Va

Conducted identity management research on the ability to verify life with biometric technology (fingerprint/iris scans, facial recognition programs, etc.); Participated in and supported client conferences to facilitate client communication; assisted in conference documentation

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Engineering Science & Mechanics, Projected Cumulative Gpa: 3.0

Activities and Societies: Triathlon Team (fundraising officer), Cycling Team (fundraising officer, women's liaison)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biotechnology, 3.2

Activities and Societies: Member of Hutton Honors College, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Indoor Track & Field, Varsity Outdoor Track &.