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Portland, Me, Us

Bath, Maine, Us

Bath, Maine, Us

Plan, develop, and lead Lifecycle Services QA program. Direct Information System’s global asset infrastructure, and spearhead process improvement initiatives by leading a team of six-sigma greenbelt lean project coordinators. Serve as departmental lead for internal procedural compliance, and EAR/ITAR regulatory adherence. Represent the Lifecycle Services department in ISO 9001 audit and standardization efforts.• Build meaningful, actionable KPI metrics through which the engineering and design departments gather data to accurately forecast the quality of the products produced• Routinely lead and engage interdivisional QA discussions and develop departmental goals and mandates• Created a system of reporting and accountability that increased departmental QPI scores from 70% procedural compliance to 98% procedural compliance in key quality metrics across the department• Manage collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders including Program Office, Program Controls, Database Administration, Information System and Technologies, Design, and Engineering• Present Lifecycle Services’ QA metrics and technological innovations to the customer through informal monthly discussions and formal bi-annual presentations• Provide quick-turnaround IT infrastructure and support to emergent waterfront services such as PSA, planning yard design, and overhaul activities• Principal project lead over the planning yard LiDAR scanning development and implementation team. The team is responsible for acquiring, developing, and integrating LiDAR scanning and point-cloud technology into the design and engineering process for Lifecycle Service

Bath, Maine, Us

Supervise a team of skilled designers to meet customer quality, cost, and scheduling mandates utilizing the EVM system to maintain transparency and trackability throughout the workflow process. Issue and review GAFs and ROMs, ensuring that increased work scope is capitalized. Recently selected to lead a team in acquiring, training, and implementing 3D imaging technology throughout the Lifecycle Engineering department.

Bath, Maine, Us

Create new designs and modify existing designs for the DDG Modernization group. Perform ship checks at various Naval ports while ascertaining engineering and spatial consideration for items and components to be installed. Most recent responsibility includes being selected for waterfront and final design duties for hull and structural support to the severely damaged USS McCain Destroyer (DDG 56).Selected Highlights• Lead structural designer on DDG 70, DDG 77, and DDG 86 access cut project• Hull outfit & foundation designer for DDG 56• Answer and resolve design issues identified by waterfront OSR’s• Review and identify problems in previous and current ship alteration drawings• Efficiently design structural members and foundations to accommodate a variety of electronic and HVAC components.• Utilized broad knowledge of AutoCAD and design processes to insure accuracy and timely delivery of all design work

Summerville, South Carolina, Us

The Sustainment Panel focuses on reducing the cost of ship logistics and sustainment activities, and increasing operational availability, with a focus on improved technologies, processes and procedures that realize greater efficiencies in lifecycle sustainment of Navy, other Federal government agency, and commercial ships. The Sustainment Panel also researches and evaluates opportunities for digital tools, new technologies, and processes improvements with the goal to reduce costs and reduce time spent in availability.

2013 – 2015 Sales/Applications Specialist Joined the MRS team in October of 2013 to establish a field-office in the central Texas market encompassing the greater Austin and San Antonio markets. Built a solid customer-base by providing superior tooling methods and updated tooling technology. Identified and eliminated inefficient customer manufacturing processes and programming, which in turn increased sales numbers. Specialized in representing IMC Group branded cutting tools. Customers included Texas Heat Treating, Varco/National Oilwell, Underground Tactical, Jesse James Firearms, and Basler Electric to name a few.Selected Highlights• Setup and maintained central Texas sales territory• Responsible for the targeting and acquisition of new business through prospecting and cold-calling• Identified and corrected inefficiencies in customer tooling and processes to maximize their productivity and increase product sales • Steadily increased sales and customer acquisition numbers through the first quarter of 2015• Utilized broad knowledge of materials processing and product procurement to insure customers received the best product for their application in a timely manner• Setup tooling inventory monitoring and controls to help customers better understand their tooling usage and reduce unnecessary inventory reduction

Dripping Springs, Texas, Us

Member of senior management responsible for all design, engineering, IT, and front-end manufacturing aspects for the world’s foremost personalized jeweler. Managed a team of designers, engineers, programmers, IT professionals, and machinists to provide backbone infrastructure and to produce made-to-order customized jewelry in a quick-turnaround, high-volume environment while ensuring a very high level of quality. Designed and implemented quality assurance and manufacturing standards. Responsible for ordering and maintaining all IT assets, tooling, and monitoring inventory levels.Selected Highlights• Personally responsible for all management functions of the design, engineering, and IT departments, including hiring, training, and day-to-day operations • Discovered, developed, and introduced laser cutting technology into the manufacturing process allowing for the introduction of products that would eventually account for half of the company’s total revenue• Personally handled the most complex customer design work, NC programming, as well as all fixture designs and implementation• Promoted to company partner for outstanding contribution in management, product design, & process development • Ensured project timelines, goals, and budget requirements were consistently met by spearheading multiple design projects in collaboration with numerous departments and vendors• Served as go-to-person to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues supporting new process optimization projects and product development.

Certification - Data Analysis And Visualization

Bachelor Of Theology, Ministry