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Medina, Oh, Us

Medina, Oh, Us

Beachwood, Oh

Project manager for an oil & gas division of a company specializing in corrosion inhibitor solutions for above ground storage tanks, pipe lines, off-shore rigs, and various other vessels. Responsibilities include the coordination of both internal and third-party (contractor) resources for the execution and completion of projects, drafting of project SOWs, establishing budgets and constant analysis of the efficiency of implemented projects.• Time management for the execution of on-time projects, ensuring projects reside within the scope of work and assigned budget• Coordination of internal and external (contracted) employee job tasks• Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility• Development of project timelines through the use of Microsoft Projects• Performs risk management to minimize project risks• Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties/contractors• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation

American Axle Manufacturing, Three Rivers, Mi

Chemical program manager at automotive powertrain facility. Provided on-site technical support for all chemicals used during the manufacturing process. Development and implementation of process engineering changes leading to OEE and OEM process improvements, reduction in waste and scrap costs, improved tool life, and minimization of down times.• Management over a $3.5 million account. Generated more than $200,000 in project savings by implementing projects that included the installation of advanced technology for improvement in fluid performance• Responsible for all aspects of program projects from start through completion, including finances, technical support, and quality and process improvement• Worked with environmental and waste water treatment to address environmental concerns and to help provide chemical processing solutions and disposal• Management over on-site technical support team, providing innovative and sustainable technical fluid solutions for manufacturing processes. Direction over testing used to improve production efficiency through increased productivity and decreased chemical costs• Daily involvement with cross-functional team to define goals and strategies for projects to meet company initiatives. Team includes members from process engineering, quality control, health & safety, manufacturing, purchasing and finance• Primary contact for all vendors and suppliers of manufacturing chemicals, monitoring of adherence to project scopes. Prepares detailed budget forecasting sheets for proposed projects and products• Participated and lead quarterly customer and management reviews. Reviewed supplier materials for cost saving initiatives, ability to aid in best in practice modules and for comparison to related vendors

Ford Motor Company, Brook Park, Oh

Responsible for chemical technical support and program launch. Design, engineer and help to implement processes to help improve machining performance and production quality. Worked directly with technical specialists on start-ups and trials. Managed over technical team to ensure quality specifications are met for all washer fluids, coolants, oils and lubes used during the manufacturing experience.• Metallurgical testing for heat treatment processes, chemical testing for qualification of in-use fluids, and sediment analysis for washer system efficiencies• Constant on-call support for any technical issues arising at the manufacturing site and project management over black belt projects addressing manufacturing fluid issues• Alterations of system fluid makeups by addition of specialty additives to address various issues, including oil levels, bacterial growth, production of entrained air, etc.• Assistant to the technical program manager; responsible for technical and quality improvement projects, defining goals and strategies for each and ensuring proper implementation• Member of cross-functional team, including technical service, finance, manufacturing, assembly, etc. Acted as primary contact on project status’ and their adherence to projected goals**See attached file for a copy of a best in practice award received for dedication to the quality of the work provided during a black belt project in 2014

Cleveland, Oh

Developed a microfluidic device capable of incorporating multiple 3D matrices, signaling molecules, and heterogeneous cell types for studying glioma cell migratory behavior in response to diffusive chemogradients.• Studied the interaction of glioma cells with various extracellular matrix signaling molecules over a defined period of time• Developed a microfluidic platform capable of incorporating various extracellular matrix parameters onto a dime-sized device that could then be loaded with cancer cells in order to study their interaction with a multitude of signaling molecules• Responsible for technical testing and project analysis. Established performance milestones that were reported and presented on a weekly basis to department manager

Ford Motor Company, Brook Park, Oh

Chemical quality support for all in-process fluids used during the manufacturing process. Program management of smaller scale projects that lead to process improvements and enhanced quality control. Job duties included heat treat analysis, analysis of metallurgical grain structures, Vicks & Rockwell hardness testing, stress/strain analysis of forged steel alloys, part contamination, etc.• Measured and recorded coolant and washer system parameters to qualify in-process fluids to meet OEE and OEM specifications.• Prepared daily reports for the site manager and for subsequent shifts to communicate testing results• Direct liaison between fluid program and plant management for any changes in fluid parameters so that actions can be immediately acted upon

Garfield Heights, Oh

Selected as intern for the college student co-op program within the manufacturing shipping and receiving department. Provided support to the department by assisting with the logging of order shipments electronically, arranging the shipment of daily truck loads, and by providing other daily routine shipping and receiving functions.• Pulled orders from electronic data bases, prepared proper shipping paperwork, contacted vendors for shipment pickups and assisted with the load of orders onto tractor trailers upon arrival• Verified and enter receipt of incoming orders. Delivered orders to appropriate departments around plant and kept billing logs of receipts with appropriate signatures• Prepared outgoing shipments to include shelf pick paperwork, packaging, labeling and processing of shipment paperwork

Bowling Green, Oh

Chosen by department supervisor to work on projects incorporating forensic testing techniques into the classroom. Research is currently ongoing and up for publication in the forensic field. Work included ABO blood typing and chemiluminescence for identification of blood stains. Received the Hypercube scholar award for this work and was inducted as a presenter for the Women in STEM program.

Streetsboro, Oh

College summer job, working with the industrial engineering team as a welder on the sliding door window line. Job tasks on this production line not only included welding windows, but wrapping shipments, drilling fastenings, and painting trim.

Bowling Green, Oh

College internship within the education administrative department. Assisted students by attending class daily, holding study sessions twice a week, and having a weekly office hour. Prepared practice exams, homework problems, and study sheets

Bowling Green, Oh

Facilitated study sessions, prepared practice exams and helped students with research on debate projects. Supervised trips to campus activities such as sporting events and movies.

Garrettsville, Oh

Assisted with deli sales, department maintenance, stock & inventory control, etc.

Streetsboro, Oh

Worked with the sales & marketing team on various projects, including market research, sales trends, etc. Tracked sales status’ through internal programs and sat in on marketing development strategy meetings to assist with record keeping and customer presentations.• Worked daily with the marketing manager to analyze market trends and sales quotas. Generated reports for weekly team meetings with the sales force to discuss product sales sheets, customer reviews, and future sales directions• Called customers on a daily basis to check on sale opportunities and track the status of current orders. Assisted with order issues and provided information on upcoming sale opportunities

Ravenna, Oh

Responsible for booking appointments, calling patients daily and checking insurance eligibility. Helped patients back to the appointment room, pulled patient files, took payments and provided receipts. Aided with inventory week by taking count of stock in the front and by updating the records of patients recently seen.

Master'S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Student

Activities and Societies: Research fellow in co-culture microfluidics lab, Engineering Across the Pipeline scholarship recipient, FRD.

Project Management

Completed the BW Project Management Certificate Series, including the following courses: 360 Communication for Project Managers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Pre-Med / Chemistry, Biology, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Mortar Board, Veritas, Catholic Newman Club, Creed on Campus, St. Thomas.

High School Diploma, Graduated #12 Out Of 200+ Students

Activities and Societies: National Honors' Society, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band