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Avon, Ohio, United States

Dublin, Ohio, United States

• Lead a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project at Sutphen Corporation, strategically aligned with the overarching objective of increasing the production output of the Aerial SPH 100 Platform. • Employing a DMAIC framework using a variety of Lean Six Sigma Statistical and Quality tools to achieve standard workflow and layout efficiencies.• Automated work processes and created standard work to achieve 35% decrease in production time.

Dublin, Ohio, United States

• Led a Kaizen event to reduce waste with detailed process mapping and optimized layout utilizing MOST analysis to reduce operator motion waste from 1 hour to 15 minutes.• Created an automated closed-loop feedback system for kanban inventory. Optimized task completion and addressing additional inventory requests for enhanced overall process effectiveness and visual management.• Automated repetitive manual email follow-ups from a Power BI purchase orders report with a Power Automate… Show more • Led a Kaizen event to reduce waste with detailed process mapping and optimized layout utilizing MOST analysis to reduce operator motion waste from 1 hour to 15 minutes.• Created an automated closed-loop feedback system for kanban inventory. Optimized task completion and addressing additional inventory requests for enhanced overall process effectiveness and visual management.• Automated repetitive manual email follow-ups from a Power BI purchase orders report with a Power Automate instant flow, eliminating waste in the Purchasing team's daily follow-up time from 1 hour to seconds.• Employed 5S methodology of kanban inventory system to create an efficient work area, and reduced costs by conducting economic calculations in Dynamics 365 for Reorder Points, Order Quantities, Safety Stock, and Lead Time strategies.• Spearheaded the development of a streamlined Total Quality system reducing information setup time and minimizing downtime-related issues for production. Show less

West Jefferson, Ohio, United States

• Successfully led change management initiatives toward a previously failed implementation of an Enterprise Asset Management, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduction in machine downtime and breakdowns across 9 sites.• Analyzed factory line efficiencies using visual set indicators to enhance understanding and drive informed decision-making.• Provided comprehensive training to Maintenance teams and spearheaded the development of standardized procedures for preventive… Show more • Successfully led change management initiatives toward a previously failed implementation of an Enterprise Asset Management, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduction in machine downtime and breakdowns across 9 sites.• Analyzed factory line efficiencies using visual set indicators to enhance understanding and drive informed decision-making.• Provided comprehensive training to Maintenance teams and spearheaded the development of standardized procedures for preventive maintenance best practices. Show less

Boardman, Ohio, United States

-Operated individually and in teams to monitor trampoline courts by assisting customers.-Organized and implemented new efficient process to eliminate errors in laser tag system.-Handled money and processed payments directly with customers.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial And Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Theme Park Engineering Program, Diversity, Intercultural.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian, National Honors Society, Spanish National Honors Society, Spanish Club, Basketball Team, First.