• Created a logistics company from the ground up by utilizing the internet to expand my knowledge of market conditions, industry regulations, and equipment specification in a field where I had no experience.• Studied federal rules and regulations, developed a market plan, ran profit assessments and sensitivity analyses, built the brand, obtained funding from investors, specified and purchased appropriate equipment, personally operated and maintained assets, and built a team hired to fill specific roles in the company

• Worked directly with a Research Engineering Administrator to setup and manage laboratory facilities to support research activities• Used Solidworks (CAD) and finite element analysis to design and build a replacement part on a biofuels gasification system at Auburn University. • Performed tensile strength testing according to industry standards and prepared technical reports to advise customer.

• Managed all operations necessary for business to run smoothly. This included dealing with the additional challenges of COVID-19 hitting America just months prior.• Created a computer program using MATLAB to optimize data processing. This led to a 75% reduction in processing time and improved the morale of the processing department at Pine Cove Outback.• Duties included the training and management of 15-30 new employees each week, procurement of supplies and equipment, logistical planning and scheduling, overseeing maintenance of facilities, and design/optimization of business processes and equipment.

• Served as a personal mentor and guide to 6-8 new guests each week.• Duties included maintaining group unity and teamwork, staying on schedule for events, and encouraging personal development in the guests.