-Initiated data collection techniques in order to gain standardized metrics of manufacturing processes-Maintained all FDA regulated documentation for Capital Value Stream and produced Manufacturing Procedures as needed-Worked with production employees to mitigate daily production issues and implement solutions to reoccurring problems -Implemented Lean concepts and techniques to maximize product flow and minimize non-value added tasks

-Used Visual Basic and Excel to create multiple applications to improve productivity by simplifying and/or organizing tasks and data-Updated Lens Division’s documentation per FDA regulations and improved techniques used to produce standardized documents-Assisting with process development and process validation of lenses provided by outside vendors which previous in house capabilities were unable to produce -Used Root Cause Analysis to solve problems that arose throughout daily manufacturing processes in order to provide continuous improvement and cost reductions

-Worked with Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic to improve raw material stocking system-Provided recommendations based on quantitative analysis of data gathered-Implemented a survey system to easily gain feedback from manufacturing workforce

-Learned and used ArcView GIS to produce maps for the public-Assisted a licensed surveyor and learned surveying techniques-Laid out roads, fields, grades, and accomplished benchmark runs

-Constructed pre-engineered buildings based on blueprints and when necessary produced custom fabrication fixes for unexpected issues arising-Assisted in the interior and exterior construction of residential housing-Instructed and supervised other workers’ tasks