• Partnered with manufacturing leadership to develop Annual Production Operating Plan goals; tracked KPIs and managed technical progress towards strategy. Facilitated alignment of projects for 7 engineers in concert with APOP/business goals and associate development needs.• Conducted meaningful Performance & Development for 5 engineers to meet business objectives and achieve their career aspirations.• Subject matter expert for both internal and external audits. Provided technical review in change order process.• Provided direction regarding appropriate testing/inspections, manufacturability, product/process changes, equipment/process validations, design control, submissions, risk management, and non-conformances.• Hands-on approach as point person for daily manufacturing and project issues requiring engineering escalation.

• Managed a manufacturing line move to facilitate the on-time launch of a new product (includes intercity move, facility infrastructure changes, new equipment introduction, cleanroom and process qualifications). • Developed detailed project plan involving 20+ cross-functional associates. Enabled team collaboration and an inclusive environment via use of JIRA software and scrum methodologies to plan, coordinate, and execute work. • Performed engineering review/approval of technical documentation and changes through change control systems.

• Led 30+ cross-functional associates through implementation of a Camstar Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as a project champion and process engineer. Successfully delivered an electronic device history record solution which increased direct labor productivity by 2.3% and capacity by 8.5%, and reduced lead time by 44% (2 days). Successful project set the divisional standard for execution of digital transformation projects.• Instrumental in sustained 10% manufacturing cumulative yield increase; provided direct leadership/guidance to operators on all shifts, clarified criteria in procedures, and urgently resolved process/equipment issues.• Assisted with evaluating and increasing the manufacturing and technology readiness level (MRL/TRL) for a next generation product. Developed and tested prototypes to advance project to new product development.• Designed and implemented automated machines to increase manufacturing capacity/yield and reduce risk to include laser cutting and dimensional inspection, stent crush, and raw material storage and release machines.• Western Cluster Veteran’s Business Network Leader for two years (Diversity Network).• Provided review of local and divisional technical documentation/changes through change control systems.• Led development and optimization of manufacturing processes and procedures via feasibility work, material selection, and creating user and functional machine specifications.• Implemented equipment qualification (IQ and OQ) protocols, software validation protocols, and process validation protocols (process characterization, and PQ). Executed protocols, and documented results via reports.• Led and provided support to quality processes (non-conformance, CAPA, field events, audits, etc.).

• Assisted pulmonologists and gastroenterologists performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for ~5k patients. Provided ambition to design, patent, and actively license foreign body extraction device to a leading producer of endoscopic medical devices (Patent Application US20200360032) to fulfill an unmet clinical need.* Maintained inventory and equipment. Managed infection prevention program of 36 endoscopy scopes.

* Full Time Process Engineering Intern for an engineering team which supports and continuously improves the manufacturing processes that produce unique, best in class devices to improve each patients' quality of life.* Validated and implemented critical manufacturing equipment: executed installation qualification, operational/software qualification, and documented results; machine increased daily production by 112 devices, reduced device cycle time by 1.75 minutes and risk of manufacturing downtime. *Consolidated and standardized all maintenance and calibration procedures for production equipment: Implemented 22 quality system procedures, reducing labor time; allows Associates to make repairs without prior knowledge.

Surgical/Neurological Intensive Care Unit• Supervised medical operations for 63 staff providing critical care for 823 wounded warriors/civilians annually. Directly supervised 8 medics. Managed a $800k annual operations budget and 300 equipment items ($1.8M). • Successfully completed the Air Force Critical Care Medical Assistant Training Program• Trained and adept at prioritizing medical care for adult patients experiencing acute trauma or injury, or post neurosurgery equivalent to LPN nursing duties.• Provided general nursing care and assisted professional staff with highly technical invasive therapies and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Performed intra-hospital ACLS transfers of critically-ill and injured patients for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.• Competent in using Essentris, ALHTA, and CHCS computer charting systems• Obtained, documented and reported all patients’ physical and emotional conditions, vital signs, and hemodynamic measurements to ICU nursing staff. Monitored patient trends, obtained EKGs, collected and labeled lab specimens from venipuncture and central lines, set up and maintained sterile fields for procedures, aided physicians with central and arterial line placements, monitored mechanical ventilators. Effectively started, maintained, and discontinued IVs and sterile urinary catheters optimizing infection control.

Family Health Clinic• Led 4 family practice teams for 2 years: coordinated daily assignments/schedule for 42 staff, directly supervised 6 medics, and provided clinical/administrative support for 3 physicians providing care to 16k beneficiaries.• Organized, administered, tracked training programs for 22 medical assistants. • Reviewed medical records, measured vital signs, documented patient medical history and chief complaint, submitted patient referrals. Maintained exam rooms and equipment.

Flight Medicine Clinic and Ambulance Services* Case Manager: monitored and tracked 300 aviation personnel that required continuous evaluation for flying safety; coordinated care and verified medical standards per regulations to maintain war time readiness• Managed annual review and maintenance of 248 aviation personnel’s medical records• Provided clinical and administrative support to six flight surgeons in healthcare of flying and special operational personnel. Reviewed medical records, documented patient history and chief complaint, measured vital signs, and submitted patient referrals. • Provided acute and routine care for 500 patients monthly.• Performed paraprofessional portion for 395 annual preventative health assessments, occupational health exams, and physical exams. • Primary Emergency Ambulance Response EMT for flight line emergencies and annual Aviation Festival.

• Successfully established a level 3 trauma hospital for the Afghanistan National Army with a team of 5 U.S. military personnel.• Awarded Army Achievement Medal For Meritorious Service For Actions In Afghanistan As Combat Medic• Sole Medic for daily humanitarian and combat missions. Provided emergency and medical aid to military service members and Afghan civilian population.• Provided medical treatment to over 700 military personnel in an urgent care clinic.* Trained 25 Afghan medics and soldiers emergency medical techniques