Not only does SpaceX design and build their own rockets, but they also design and build their own business software systems. I was fortunate to work with brilliant individuals from across multiple disciplines to make space transportation history. My group worked with personnel throughout the organization to produce reliable, repeatable, and reusable rockets. We designed software, managed large projects, and improved processes in the production, supply chain, finance, and configuration… Show more Not only does SpaceX design and build their own rockets, but they also design and build their own business software systems. I was fortunate to work with brilliant individuals from across multiple disciplines to make space transportation history. My group worked with personnel throughout the organization to produce reliable, repeatable, and reusable rockets. We designed software, managed large projects, and improved processes in the production, supply chain, finance, and configuration management areas. Show less

The week after resigning from my executive position with Accuride, I bought books on HTML, XML, SQL, Crystal Reports, and Visual Basic in order to launch my career as an IT professional with a broad operational and financial knowledge. My first consulting gig was landed within the year and from then on I never lacked for project work, frequently turning business down. My client list included Tickets.com, Targus, Memorex, The Irvine Company, Edwards Life Sciences, and SpaceX. Projects… Show more The week after resigning from my executive position with Accuride, I bought books on HTML, XML, SQL, Crystal Reports, and Visual Basic in order to launch my career as an IT professional with a broad operational and financial knowledge. My first consulting gig was landed within the year and from then on I never lacked for project work, frequently turning business down. My client list included Tickets.com, Targus, Memorex, The Irvine Company, Edwards Life Sciences, and SpaceX. Projects included database mining; report development (Crystal & SSRS), software implementation, process documentation, InfoPath form development, and general ledger design. Additionally, I acted as Controller for a small consumers receivable management company implementing and maintaining Great Plains (Small Business Manager) ERP system for several years. Show less

Responsible for supply chain including purchasing and logistics. Worked with our large customers to convert our deliveries to just in time. Negotiated transportation contracts with major trucking organizations. Successfully negotiated our worldwide chemical procurement contracts. Managed the purchasing team. Reduced our production buckets from weeks to days, increasing efficiency and reliability to our customers. Member of team that started a large maquiladora operation in Mexicali… Show more Responsible for supply chain including purchasing and logistics. Worked with our large customers to convert our deliveries to just in time. Negotiated transportation contracts with major trucking organizations. Successfully negotiated our worldwide chemical procurement contracts. Managed the purchasing team. Reduced our production buckets from weeks to days, increasing efficiency and reliability to our customers. Member of team that started a large maquiladora operation in Mexicali, Mexico. Show less

Responsible for all areas within the Accounting Department including AR, AP, credit, taxes, bank relations, cash management, financial reporting, software support, and general ledger. Worked on several operational projects in conjunction with JIT initiatives. Key member of the team to start up a large maquiladora operation in Mexicali.During 1998-2000 was Vice President of Purchasing and Logistics. At the time, Accuride was a $200 million international manufacturer of ball bearing drawer… Show more Responsible for all areas within the Accounting Department including AR, AP, credit, taxes, bank relations, cash management, financial reporting, software support, and general ledger. Worked on several operational projects in conjunction with JIT initiatives. Key member of the team to start up a large maquiladora operation in Mexicali.During 1998-2000 was Vice President of Purchasing and Logistics. At the time, Accuride was a $200 million international manufacturer of ball bearing drawer slides. Show less

Publicly owned distributor of consumer products.

(formerly Main Hurdman) Auditor for medium sized companies in various industries including manufacturing, distribution, health care, and service.