Challenge Island is a whimsical, wildly popular enrichment program that promotes creative and critical thinking skills in children. Loosely based on a well-known reality TV show, Challenge Island has kids dividing into cooperative tribes and taking on a vast array of exciting challenges set on action-packed thematic “islands”. Our innovative programming reinforces STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and core language arts skills. I am currently responsible building Challenge Island in the Chattanooga area.

Bricks 4 Kidz is an educational service that uses LEGO® Bricks to teach kids the basics of engineering, architecture, science, math, technology, and more. Currently responsible building the franchise in the Chattanooga area.

Responsible for analyzing and reporting the cooking category's quality metrics. Completed Operational Excellence (OpEx) Master Black Belt certification in August 2012.

Responsible for the early development of the console module set for the slide-in range platform.

Master Black Belt Candidate and Development Engineer in the Product Approval and Lab Operations Group

Built-in Wall Oven Platform Integration

Commercial Style Ranges & Cooktops

The Whirlpool Technical Excellence Program (WTEP Program), was a three year rotational program for engineers. Through the WTEP program, I completed four 6-month assignments and a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. My four rotations included:1) GPO Cooking - Mechanical Structures2) GPO Refrigeration - Ice & Water Technologies3) GPO Dish - Wash & Dry Systems4) Cooking Business Team - Product Development Manager, 20" Ranges