Patrick Clippinger Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• In my time as part of FORTNA’s Leadership and Development Rotational (LADR) program, I served in a variety of roles including as a Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager, and Solution Design Consultant.
• Led client facing communication/collaboration efforts on a daily basis to facilitate on-time, in-budget delivery of promised services throughout ~$45,000,000 project lifecycle
• Managed multiple contractor teams to strategically plan and optimize the installation/commissioning of ~16,500 feet of conveyor and other industrial equipment
• Collaborated with procurement and supplier teams to identify over $1,000,000 in potential cost savings across multiple projects
• Performed various Mechanical Engineering functions including aiding in design of ~$42,000,000 material handling system, drafting installation/approval/permit drawings in AutoCAD, procuring necessary parts/equipment.
• Led team of four LADR Analysts to provide guidance on project work and facilitate communication with company leadership

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Supervised 30 hall staff employees, including selection, training, evaluation, and reviewing/approving employee time
• Instructed ELPS 350 leadership course for 18 Resident Assistant candidates
• Served on Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection Committee to recruit, interview, and select from 250-person candidate pool
• Collaborated with multiple campus partners including UT Police Department, Office of Student Conduct, and Dean of Students to ensure safety and well-being of 710 students

Knoxville, TN

• Supported 680 residents yearly through building relationships to ensure resident success in classes and campus involvement by serving as a resource and providing information about campus offices and organizations
• Promoted sense of community among residents by organizing 15-20 programs each year
• Enforced policy by confronting disruptive student behavior in a positive and educational manner
• Monitored and organize building reports, post office, keys, and other administrative duties to serve residents
• Represented and advocate for the needs of 22 other student leaders to upper-level administration on campus

Knoxville, TN

• Served as resource for 35 first-year business students to enhance students’ college experience
• Cooperated with primary instructor to plan lessons and grade assignments for students

La Vergne, Tennessee, United States

• Developed automated forecasting tool in WMS to assist procurement team with inventory management
• Streamlined product ordering process by enhancing efficiency of pre-established business procedures
• Assisted Director of Operations in setup of directed putaway function to increase product storage efficacy
• Designed warehouse map to improve productivity and accuracy of inventory tracking system
• Communicated progress and findings of work to company employees and management team on daily basis

Nashville, TN

• Led team of 5-7 lifeguards per shift to ensure safety and security of patrons
• Allocated job tasks to other lifeguards to maintain efficient functioning and cleanliness of facility
• Developed emergency response skills to provide quick, effective treatment to victims