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Cocoa, Fl

• Plan and coordinate with corporate management all phases of projects to include detailing, engineering, material acquisition, fabrication, delivery, and installation.• Review and analyze blueprints and specifications to determine project requirements and to prepare estimates; provide value engineering recommendations to achieve budget objectives.• Manage project approvals and coordinate work with contractor to include phasing, staging and site logistics.• Prepare and maintain construction schedules working with field operations to ensure timely completion of projects.• Consistently prioritize tasks in order to ensure successful delivery of quality projects on time and within budget.• Ensure the timely close-out of projects including completion of punch list and final submission of all close-out documents.

Cocoa, Fl

• Assisted operations manager in oversight and coordination of all stages of steel fabrication & erection projects from inception through completion, to include estimating, bid preparation, contract award, submittals, detailing & engineering, fabrication, and installation.• Coordinated all deliveries and field installations with customers and contractors.• Participated in weekly review of budget and operational needs of active projects; consistently contribute to on time and under budget completion of project goals and milestones.• Subject-matter expert and primary point of contact on $2 million miscellaneous steel fabrication for $100 million NASA VAB High Bay 3 renovation project with 2 year life-cycle. Largest project in company's history.• Managed daily shop operations of 26+ direct reports while company was without a Production Manager.

• Supervised and monitored performance of 14+ direct and indirect employees spread over a 300,000 sq ft facility.• Promoted increased productivity and machining efficiency of employees through training and performance appraisals, while constantly emphasizing the importance of safety.• Analyzed demand, WIP, manpower, and equipment capacity to effectively forecast, develop, and execute the production schedule.• Directly influenced a 26% (35 day) reduction in lead time over 2 years through various lean initiatives and the development of production tracking and forecasting Excel models that improved scheduling capability.• Researched and provided technical process and equipment data to support engineering, maintenance, and capital expenditure decisions.• Contributed to a 51% ($120,000) reduction in annual scrap material costs over 2 years utilizing trend analysis, increased in-process quality inspections, prompt implementation of corrective actions, and redesign of machining processes.• Supported implementation of new contracts by determining resource requirements, forecasting impact to production schedule, and drafting detailed technical procedures.• Key contributor in departmental implementation of Meggitt Production Systems, a lean manufacturing initiative utilizing 5S and Kaizen principles.• Developed techniques used in tracking key performance indicators for presentation on department SQDIP board.

• Assembled, disassembled, and reworked various aircraft wheel and braking systems at both subassembly and final assembly level.• Performed quality assurance and functional testing, including run-out testing and hydraulic pressure testing.• Inspected components per in-process quality control specifications in compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 and other regulatory standards.• Completed work in adherence to technical drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures.• Trained and educated new employees in aircraft assembly operations; managed numerous small groups of temporary laborers.

• Performed quality control inspections and maintenance under strict schedule restraints in new construction condominiums.• Resolved customer complaints by completing warranty repairs in occupied units.• Monitored and updated progression of unit completion daily using Microsoft Project.• Coordinated subcontractors on job site in absence of site foreman.

• Scored 92nd percentile on Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT).• Graduated technical school 96th percentile with honors.• Trained in service, maintenance, and inspection of a variety of field communications equipment.• Learned Army core values; discipline, decision making, performing in stressful environment.• Led teams of soldiers, ranging in size, through various areas of military training as both a squad leader and a platoon leader in Basic Training.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management, 3.2

Relevant Coursework: • Strategic Project Management • Mastering Project Management • Cases in Applied Project Management • Corporate.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Double Major In Finance & Business Management, 3.1

Relevant Coursework: • Operations Management • Business Policy and Strategy • Total Quality Management • Financial Accounting • Financial.