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Texas, United States

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

- Supporting a joint-regional project effort, directly managed a team of 50+ engineers to secure the quality and punctual engineering and construction of Entergy FLIP projects, totaling 10,000+ circuit restoration locations spanning across the state of Louisiana. - Facilitated weekly meetings with engineering and quality control teams, construction personnel, and client leadership to ensure deadlines are maintained, quality standards are upheld, and areas of potential risk are remedied. - Curated and developed a team of quality control engineers to support program wide quality initiatives to guarantee client satisfaction.- Served as an effective liaison between client, construction, and engineering teams by maintaining direct contact with all parties involved to facilitate appropriate cradle-to-grave project implementation. - Actively involved in the development of and adherence to an ambitious, dynamic project schedule while accounting for client deadlines, potential shifts in project scope, budgetary restrictions, and labor management. - Maintained, organized, and curated accurate program data for weekly and monthly reporting.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

- As a principal engineer for Entergy’s 2022 FLIP program, quickly developed comprehensive knowledge of a previously unknown industry and software to design, analyze, and audit reports of feeder-level circuit restoration (pole replacements, reliability upgrades, routine maintenance) projects to client’s and NESC standards.- Delivered engineering drafts, analysis reports, and bills of materials in a timeframe that meet and exceeded deadlines while upholding a second-to-none standard of quality. - Within three months of start, shifted roles to Quality Assurance and Control engineer by demonstrating an unparalleled understanding of electrical distribution engineering principles and quality standards. - For both Entergy’s FLIP and 2022 DA programs, lead, managed project timelines, and maintained quality control for a team of upwards 20 peer engineers to ensure that projects are delivered to client in such a way that exceeds quality expectations. - Directly responsible for the successful and timely completion of 45 DA and 25 FLIP work orders totaling 1,000+ circuit restoration and distribution automation locations as both an engineer and QAQC.

Houston, Texas, United States

- Facilitated the successful launch of a 1 million square foot fulfillment center to support an increasing business need in the greater Houston area by strictly adhering to network operational standards and an unprecedentedly ambitious ramp-up plan. - Managed the onboarding, training, day-to-day operations, and career development of a team of 100+ direct reports. Of said direct reports, specific responsibilities include timesheet audits, human resource documentation, professional development guidance, post-injury reporting, and performance recognitions and corrections. - Collaborated with peer outbound operations managers within the region to identify and amend areas of improvement within the startup.- Leveraged Amazon-wide best-practices and local root cause analysis to oversee site and network-wide initiatives to improve system productivity by upwards of 30%. - Directly responsible for outbound supply chain management and real-time operational flow adjustments to ensure the timely and efficient shipment of 15,000 units daily. - Oversaw week-over-week improvements in shift quality and productivity KPIs by developing operational standards and building a comprehensive support system.

Lubbock, Texas Area

- Streamlined production processes by developing clear operational procedures and eliminating inefficiencies – leading to a 35% increase in productivity when compared to previous quarter. - Quickly developed a keen understanding of the industry while operating in a dynamic, attention-demanding, and hands-on work environment. As a result, made responsible for the training new employees with varying levels of work and life experience. - Collaborated with and supported a diverse team of technicians to deliver product in an efficient, timely manner while maintaining unprecedented standards of production quality. - Successfully balanced performance expectations while studying as a full-time engineering student.