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Milpitas, California, Us

 Educating Students. In addition to educating students in grades K-12, this function may include operation of preschool, lifelong education, adult education, community education, training, enrichment, and recreation programs for other persons. Served in many capacities including holding office as President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Trustee.  Providing for the safety and welfare of students while at school or at a school-sponsored activity or while en route to or from school or a school-sponsored activity. Acquiring, constructing, maintaining, repairing, renovating, disposing of, or conveying school property, facilities, equipment, technology, or furnishings. Hiring, contracting for, scheduling, supervising, or terminating employees, independent contractors, and others to carry out District powers. Receiving, accounting for, investing, or expending District money; borrowing money and pledging District funds for repayment; and qualifying for State-School Aid and other public or private money from local, regional, State, or Federal sources.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Member of the Business Transformation Group, which provides Project Management services required to execute large scale regional & global projects (highest value opportunities) identified by the Leadership Team. Managing various projects which contribute substantial additional value to SRG Global and Guardian Glass, across the globe.Key Accomplishments: Building the Business Transformation brand which has resulted in developing relationships through successful project execution leading to management of over $13.5M in spending for optimization projects. US Regional implementation (6 facilities) of Asset monitoring project leading to over $800K in savings and cost avoidance, in about 1 year.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Lead, plan and manage cross functional teams to ensure program activities are executed in accordance with established contractrequirements, budgets, and schedules to achieve a successful product launch on time and within budget.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

 Responsible for managing 30 total tools for eight different customers from the quoting phase to production launch.  Lead a cross functional team from both North America and China to transfer business from one partner to another.  Ensure assigned projects meet timing, cost, quality objectives while maintaining customer confidence  Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed timing, and open issues lists to ensure all key dates are satisfied and the stakeholders are informed of status of assigned projects  Bid preparation and contract negotiation. Utilize available information to make informed decisions and direct manufacturing partners / team as it relates to achieving the goals of assigned projects  Understanding of, and participation of VAVE activities  Coordinate the APQP process from concept through launch relying on support from the respective core team members  Interface with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers and take the lead on technical / timing related items  New business development by leveraging existing network and customers Report out project status to senior management through program review and gate review processes  Manage program risk proactively, identify program risks and coordinate meetings with the core team and multi discipline functions to address risks before they become issues.  Accountable for ensuring communication of the customer requirements within the organization and interface with multiple groups to ensure the customer's expectations are being met

Troy, Mi, Us

Program ManagerMay 2013 - June 2016 Lead an international cross functional Product Development Team (PDT). Responsible for the design, development and manufacturing of the instrument panel, floor console, front doors, rear quarter trim which led to the "flawless launch" of the Cadillac ELR.  Ensure all aspects of the customer development processes are followed, ensuring that the project is executed and launched successfully. Develop and maintain the project plan in accordance with internal corporate Product Development Process (PDP). Prepare, maintain and track project imperatives and targets. Maintain accurate project schedules; project status reports and present project status. Prepare risk management plan, manage risk, and escalate when appropriate Manage the customer relationship for the project; including the customer communication, coordination, and issue resolution.Design Release Engineer/Senior Project EngineerFeb 2012 – May 2013 Console design engineer for Tesla Model S program (2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year).  Developed correction plans of action for individual parts & module assemblies to achieve craftsmanship/fit & finish targets as well as verification deliverables. Supported the customer by being the on-site engineer for vehicle launch. Successfully utilized off-shore / low cost country engineering with daily direction & communication. Benchmarking evaluation for console & door trim Used quality/reliability disciplines to ensure part quality improvements Utilized digital engineering to identify & resolve package issues, as well a customer virtual build reviews.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

 Create and develop the mission of the library; Select, hire and regularly evaluate a qualified library director; Secure adequate funding for the library's service program; Exercise fiduciary responsibility for the use of public and private funds; Adopt policies and rules regarding library governance and use; Regularly plan and evaluate the library's service program; Maintain a facility that meets the library’s and community’s needs; Promote the library in the local community and in society in general; Conduct the business of the library in an open and ethical manner in compliance with all  applicable laws and regulations and with respect for the institution, staff and public.

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Abrams, Engineering Product Manager  Manages cost and schedule for several concurrent projects totaling in labor budget for over 70 employees and material budget over $6 Million. Completing a Six Sigma Green Belt project with estimated company savings of $250K. Responsible for managing the development of source data and delivery of technical manuals and training to support the M1 Abrams Family of vehicles. Represents the organization as a prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Manages work directives utilizing Earned Value Metric System.  Monitors product design and engineering activities of both supplier and internal engineering representatives for multiple Requests for Engineering Services Projects. Develops engineering estimates, schedules, and project plans. Creates and presents management updates to communicate project status Managed a team to redesign hardware that has resulted in over 50% reduction of peak stress. Designed, built and installed hardware for major customer concern in less than 14 weeks. Implemented rapid corrective actions for engineering and production issues that were encountered during vehicle upgrade assembly and build process.Future Combat Systems, Engineering Product Manager  Ensured integrity of project/program schedule for $8 Million Firing Platform/Firing Test Rig Implemented Baseline change requests Participated in Incident Screening Team meetings Documented/Tracked/Updated open issues for Firing Platform Lead tag-up activities and status at customer facility. Ensured integrity of project/program schedule  Supported Integrated Production Team in preventing/reporting late start and late finishes Supported Integrated Production Team in preventing/reporting variances Assisted with Preliminary Design Review artifact delivery

 Managed 8 programs simultaneously with varying customers, suppliers and products which resulted in more than $1,500,000 in total company sales. Re-designed the GMT-355 manufacturing area to improve efficiencies by 25% ($80,000 annually). Collaborated with other team members to provide more than $500,000 in cost reductions company wide. Develop and maintain over $1,000,000 in budgeted program cost for new program launch in Greenville, SC and Monterrey, Mexico. Facilitated the start up of company’s Mexican Operation in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon (Monterrey). Manage external suppliers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the United States. Held responsibility for Plant Manager of 72 employees during management restructuring. Trained candidates for Plant Manager and Production Manager after restructuring.  Served as IT support for wireless and local area network issues.  Negotiate finished product pricing with customers and raw material pricing with suppliers. Evaluate current and potential suppliers for new and existing program requirements.  Establish and maintain budgets to meet program imperatives. Engineered a new process to apply a sewn stitch to a door bolster using PVC Vinyl and PUR adhesive. Oversee issue resolution protocol to ensure continued program success.  Developed manufacturing processes and tooling to ensure that company quality standards are maintained. Define process/part specifications for new programs. Administered the revamping of the manufacturing department’s communication system used company wide. Audit manufacturing programs to ensure profitability. Assisted with the implementation of the TS16949 Certification (American Auto Industry Quality System Standard). Develop and implement Master Program Timing.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Mercedes Benz W164 and W251 SUV Program installation and management for cladding operation  Supported 2005 launch for floor console. Single point manufacturing contact for manufacturing facilities in Gadsden, Alabama; Matamoras, Mexico and Puebla, Mexico. Actively managed suppliers in Mexico, Korea, Germany and the United States, by developing good working relationships, developing and maintaining timing and setting priorities. Engineered equipment and process specifications for new manufacturing system in Freilassing, Germany. Developed and maintained seven-figure budget for facilities and tooling. Managed and tracked customer design request and develop cost and timing to meet program imperatives. Created and maintained open issues tracker for program and design issues, many of which require interaction with the customer, suppliers and other engineering staff. Installed equipment and defined processes for new manufacturing system.Product Engineer – Mercedes Benz W163 SUV Customer Liaison for Engineering issues Led a Six-Sigma project that resulted in cost avoidance of $750K in warranty claims by eliminating the mold release and modifying the manufacturing process of the floor console armrest. Developed robust understanding of component interface design, tolerances, stack-ups, gap and flushness. Participated in team to collect $1.5M in open tooling purchase orders in light of dynamic customer requirements. Streamlined the Production Part Approval Process for Delphi’s Customer Technical Service Center. Assisted Design Engineers to create new components and improve current component design.Cooperative Education Student Completed 9 Cooperative learning sessions

Master Of Science - Ms, Operations Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Manufacturing Management

Bachelors Of Science, Electrical Engineering