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Denver, Colorado, US

Denver, Colorado, US

Loveland, CO, US

Project Self-Sufficiency's mission is to assist low-income, single parents of Larimer County, Colorado in their efforts to achieve economic independence and become free from community and government assistance while building and maintaining strong, healthy families. Currently working to build partnership between PS-S and Woodward to provide informational.

Fort Collins, CO, US

Leading cross-functional team through re-design, qualification and FAA approval of Thrust Reverser Actuation System for Boeing’s new 777-9 airplane

Fort Collins, CO, US

Identified and Implemented ways to promote leaning out processes and creating standard work in our PLC process for better efficiency, to enable delivery of timely solutions to our customers.

Fort Collins, CO, US

- Led the Global Large Engine Program Management team, with responsibility for mentoring and guiding team to deliver customer valued products, on time and within budget.- Sponsored, implemented and executed a new Project Management system, worked with our corporate IT department for evaluation into other Woodward Business Units.- Co-led new Risk Management.

Fort Collins, CO, US

Project manager in the Loveland Engine Systems Group. Worked with a variety of worldwide customers and suppliers to bring quality products to market.

• Created 12 new requirement specifications for a wide variety of wire-free charging solutions, delivered to a broad range of customers and partners. Currently wearing many hats to orchestrate product development, rapid.
• Developed a product lifecycle management process, using a phased approach, to more quickly get products to market and create better cross-functional understanding of development and launch schedules.
• Developed competitive analysis of all wire-free charging technologies.
• Completed company-wide pricing and worldwide exclusivity licensing agreement models for ease in developing customer quotes.
• Worked with Apple to gain product acceptance into the “Made for Ipod” program and finalized testing with the National Analysis Center to allow Wireless Carriers access to Pure Energy Solutions product’s test results.

Palo Alto, CA, US

• Translated customer needs and tasks into product offerings and took products from concept to market while making appropriate portfolio tradeoffs. Led multiple market research projects.
• Defined and took to market 26 scanners that met schedule and financial goals, enabling HP to regain worldwide market share leadership.
• Delivered product in 2001 that captured #1 market share position worldwide for price point. In 2003, updated and refreshed product for six years continued life in a market that normally demands bi-annual product.
• Led market research that validated a customer need requiring the use of new HP-patented technology. Created two new products based on technology.
• Conducted sales visits with top seven North America retail accounts to secure channel placement; increased HP shelf share from 40% to over 55%.
• Collaborated with regional partners to ensure placement of new products.

Palo Alto, CA, US

• Translated customer needs and tasks into product offerings and took products from the Investigation phase to the Manufacturing Release phase while making appropriate cost tradeoffs.
• Worked with worldwide partners and supply chain to understand customization process and opportunities to drive profitable customization strategy. Drove buy-in with Scanner Business Team, allowing Europe to increase.
• Documented Early Marketing Unit (EMU) process so all functional areas understood and incorporated timely EMU’s into product lifecycle. Distributing EMU’s to the worldwide press, Channel, and Strategic software partners.

Palo Alto, CA, US

• Defined and procured the bundled software solution for all Scanjet office products designed and developed for scanner business.
• Created and implemented market segment strategy for office-focused scanner market. Developed strategy using cross-divisional contacts and software vendor input as well as primary and secondary market research. Reduced.
• Initiated and built relationships with emerging technology software vendors.

Started mobile auto servicing business. Created business plan, purchased equipment, hired/managed two employees, and developed co-marketing/purchasing plan with a Denver-based oil company. Reached break-even profitability within six months.

• Managed engineering project in partnership with Digital Equipment Corporation, to co-develop new X-Windows Ada-based Graphical User Interfaces.
• Held secret clearance
• Led 6 engineers through product development, design, and implementation phases for the Graphical User Interfaces utilized in the Air Mission and Missile Warning Systems.
• Handled day-to-day supervisory responsibilities, annual performance evaluations, and personal growth and development plans.
• Managed all software deliverables and project timeline commitments

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelors, Computer Science