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San Francisco Bay Area

• Manage high volume custom audio speaker programs for a key Silicon Valley customer, ensuring alignment with New Product Introduction (NPI) build timelines and project milestones• Communicate with customer’s engineering program management team to define project scope, drive program deliverables, and coordinate resources to mitigate any schedule delays• Foster and maintain relationship with customer’s global supply management team to discuss commercial topics such as quotes, purchase orders, and invoices• Organize and lead customer’s visits to our manufacturing facility in China to review the automated manufacturing process, discuss program Capital Expenditures (CapEx), and investigate cost saving opportunities

• Developed an innovative cooling system design in under a year through efficient weekly meetings, leading to a successful new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) program launch with minimal issues• Led multiple global cross-functional product development team (PDT) meetings to document action plans, track deliverables, and provide a forum for stakeholders to establish effective communication for issue resolution• Mentored 4 newer Design Release Engineers to advise and ensure multiple program milestones are met• Identified and root caused manufacturing issues at the Battery Plant, resulting in creating a new validation test to quickly identify suspect coolant hoses with retention issues, providing higher quality components • Delivered clear, concise, data-driven presentations to executive directors and leaders, effectively escalating urgent issues to secure support and resources for timely resolutions• Supported the development of DFMEAs to define design requirements and failure modes

Warren, Michigan

• Coordinated with engineering colleagues from China and South Korea to source, develop, and launch Lighting components for sedans, SUVs, and BEVs at global assembly plants• Facilitated technical reviews with suppliers during the sourcing process to evaluate engineering capability and budget with intention to support Purchasing discussions for supplier selections with the best quality and cost• Collaborated with interfacing component engineers and suppliers to identify any potential risks and ensure proper vehicle design integration during sourcing, launch, and current production• Supported the validation team in preparing the analysis, development, and validation plans and reports (ADVP&R) for Lighting components and assisted in the production part approval process (PPAP)• Created sections and manipulated CAD using Unigraphics NX to support technical reviews with program team and management

• Multitasked by recording and photographing the machining and welding processes of military test vehicles• Worked with mechanics, technicians, and other personnel to complete tests on time and on budget• Defined and oversaw the installation of instrumentation packages for data acquisition in compliance with the test plans• Completed durability field tests to define the performance characteristics of the vehicle • Researched, updated, and archived documents with the intent to develop the final engineering report

University Of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nv 89557

- Tested and documented designs for trapping and staining microalgae on a microfluidic MEMS device - Developed stronger written communication skills through technical reports using Microsoft Office- Designed a new sketch for the device that allows 5 experiments on one device, saving time and supplies

University Of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nv 89557

- Tutored college level Math and Engineering courses- Explained difficult concepts to students with various levels of understanding- Conducted tutoring session ranges for up to five students at a time

University Of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nv 89557

- Maintained and updated high school student records- Adhered to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) codes and regulations- Provided walk-in and phone assistance to parents- Conducted group tutoring sessions for 20+ high school students per session

632 E Prater Way Sparks, Nv

- Provided high level customer service in a fast-paced environment- Served as receptionist, cashier and custodian when needed- Assisted, trained, and offered guidance to other team members

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Robert E. McNair Scholars, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, E-Scholars, and Student AmbassadorsAcademic.

High School Diploma