• Design initial configurations of new installation centrifugal turbo-fans, working directly with customers and vendors. Use aerodynamic calculations and material properties to determine optimal designs to meet the customer’s needs. • Create proposals and work up cost estimates. Specify lube systems, motors, and instrumentation to submit RFQs to vendors based on machine needs and customer specifications.• Participate in sales initiatives and provide sales support.

• Leverage key business contacts to conduct discovery investigations and develop database maps for system integration and automation of global databases. A key link between Alstom and GE engineering databases.• Selected by management to be one of four representatives for North America to determine how Alstom engineering roles and responsibilities would be integrated into the GE structure.• Designed and continue to support an automated Excel tool that analyzes and transforms raw data into usable information in the format required by the reliability engineering teams. This tool is designed to bridge the gap during the database integration so the business can continue productivity programs while the main tools are unavailable. • Lead the training initiatives in Richmond for the new engineering roles developed for legacy-Alstom projects. Provide training on methodologies, tools, and databases, as well as coordinate training sessions from other subject matter experts. • Continued supporting all duties as Technical Advisor (previous role) during integration

• Identified full parts scope for multimillion dollar projects, specifically relating to industrial gas turbine maintenance and repair• Interpreted mechanical drawings, specification sheets, and engineering standards to provide technical support to customers and project management relating to part identification, replacement, and substitutions.• Developed an excel tool for planning and tracking parts. Coordinated with and sought input from all departments and stakeholders. The tool became the master list, and was used in all stages of the three-year project planning cycle, from initial scope to execution. • Expanded role by quickly becoming the technical point of contact for in-house SAP modules, supporting all engineering users in North America

• Recruited and managed multiple cross-functional teams across all three shifts to develop and execute projects• Created a calibration program for a chemical applicator which reduced downtime and improved application• Developed and piloted a plant-wide program to reduce and collect one of the waste products in the plant. Identified and connected with an external company that removed the waste and recycled it into new consumer products. Resulting in a cost-neutral program that reduced landfill waste by 1000 tons annually

• Voted Employee of the Year 2009 by management based on customer reviews and service record• Interpreted blueprints to build and install cabinetry and trim in kitchens and bathrooms• Coordinated with other trades to eliminate scheduling conflicts and ensure timely job completion• Maintained face-to-face relationships with the customer and provided daily status updates

• Promoted to supervisor after 7 months of employment• Rehabilitated homes after Mold, Biohazard, Water, and Fire Damage • Certified in mold abatement- Resident expert on mold treatment and identification • Worked regularly in conditions requiring personal protective equipment- Respirator, Full-body suit

• Built homes for the less fortunate, side-by-side with the future homeowners• Learned and adhered to the strictest building codes in the country• Motivated, led, and educated groups of 5-15 unskilled volunteers in home building• Played an active role in all aspects of residential construction- Foundations, Framing, Finish