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Glen Burnie, Md

• Create 3D models and drawings of guided / unguided rocket parts and ground support equipment using Solidworks. • Perform FEA analysis on designed parts using Autodesk Mechanical Simulation Software. • Assist shop supervisor in preparing rocket motor tail-cans for flight. • Analyze raw flight data and create charts comparing nominal predicted flight performance to actual flight performance.

Sultanate Of Oman

Supervise drilling and completion operations on land drilling rigs for the Khazzan gas project in Oman (Middle-East region). Lead multi-cultural team in delivering well program requirements in a safe and efficient manner.

Gulf Of Mexico

Supervise drilling and completion operations on 5th generation semi-submersible drilling rig and exploration drilling operations on 6th generation drillship. Coordinate with land-based engineering support team, logistics team, offshore drilling contractors, and service company representatives to efficiently plan rig operations and execute the well program. Mentor and train Well Site Leader trainees and aspiring drilling/completion engineers.

Gulf Of Mexico

Selected for competitive training program consisting of both classroom and field based training. Fast track program to become a Deepwater Well Site Leader. Graduated early and placed as a Day Well Site Leader on dual activity dynamically positioned Semi-Submersible drilling rig.

Wamsutter, Wy; Arkoma, Ok (Woodford Shale); Canadian, Tx

Day/Night Drilling Foreman. Supervise operations at drilling well site. Operational experience includes drilling tight sand directional gas wells and horizontal shale gas wells. Set strong safety culture with a boots on the ground/lead by example mentality. Manage all day to day logistics. Mentor and train Well Site Leaders of the Future and aspiring drilling engineers.

Wamsutter, Wy / Houston, Tx

Participate in accelerated Drilling Supervisor training program consisting of both classroom and field based training. Participate in daily planning and operational activities on the drilling rig. Complete DIMS/Openwells reports. Complete extensive series of written homework or “modules" relating to various drilling activities i.e. rig equipment, drilling surface hole, running casing, cementing, dealing with hole problems, well control, etc.

Columbia, Md

Work with COO & CFO on a daily basis to ensure that operations remain efficient as the company grows. Specifically, I oversee and operate the following departments and tasks.Procurement:• Administer all software, hardware, and supply purchasing for the company• Negotiate and decide all competitive vendor purchases keeping costs low while increasing gross profit for the companyInside Sales:• Manage and train inside sales team members• Support a four person outside sales team• Prepare all time and material proposals for customers• Work closely with customers to ensure their software/hardware and IT consulting needs are metScheduling:• Schedule all company contract work for a 15 person engineering staff• Coordinate all unscheduled priority customer support calls and dispatch qualified engineers to resolve their issuesEnterprise Resource Planning/Customer Relationship Management Software:• Company ERP/CRM software expert• Enter all projects and contracts into the ERP/CRM software• Train new users in ERP/CRM software functionality• Identify and correct invoicing errors saving the company thousands of dollars per year and ensuring that clients are not over billed• Create customized reports using the software to assist company executives and project managers in their decision makingHelpdesk:• Provide technical assistance to clients holding support contracts

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

B.S., Business Administration And Management

Associate Of Science - As, Engineering Technology, General

Graduate with Honors - Summa Cum Laude