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Osceola, IA, US

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States

PEM- Processing and Packaging Design & Execution; Project Maya1.Managing Overall MAYA Design Process from 30% IFA (Issued for Approval) to 90%IFB (Issued for Bid) and 100% IFC (Issued for Construction). 2.Design Coordination and leadership for NPE Discipline Design Engineers and 3 Large Design firms for CSA, Packaging, and Process/Utilities3. Leading 5.

Working to provide Technical Advisory and Consultation for Food Manufacturing and CPG clients. -Optical Sorting and Vision Equipment-Equipment Reliability Methodologies-Lean Manufacturing Methodologies-CAPEX/SUM Methodologies-Food Safety -Ergonomic and Human Safety

Chief Executive Member of an international multi-member LLC focused on delivering Web3 (EVM Blockchain) business solutions for small businesses, non-profits, creators, and artists.Key Initiatives:Project Nektr-Polygon Blockchain Ecosystem with a token and dAPPs geared towards business solutionshttps://nektr.co/

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

• Served as a vital member of the Plant Leadership Team and as the department head ofEngineering/Maintenance of 15+ individuals (directly managed a Controls Engineer, Systems Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, Maintenance.
• Implemented Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies and revamped Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) toenhance equipment reliabilitv/availabilitand improve CAPEX execution.

Othello, WA

• Served as a vital member of the Plant Leadership Team and as the department head of Engineering/Maintenance of 90+ individuals (directly managed a Maintenance Manager, Reliability Engineer, Environmental Engineer.
• Transitioned three hourly technicians into full supervisory roles for electrical, mechanical, and B&Rmaintenance, resulting in 100% retention within each sub-department and improved performance overall.
• Implemented a $1.5M+ project from inception to completion, upgrading the starch recovery system withadvanced automation controls to optimize efficiency and achieve a 30.5-million-gallon annual water savings.
• Surpassed water savings sustainability goals, boosted corporate starch business margins, and realized a 30%increase in starch recovery, equivalent to $65K+.- Realized a +2% decrease in maintenance-related downtime by.

Surtevant, WI

• Led a team of 46 individuals, including 3 team leads, and took ownership of production for four out of the six lines in Liquids Manufacturing at the flagship Wadale facility. Drove lean manufacturing and autonomous.
• Enhanced production efficiency and line reliability by conducting a collaborative speed study across three shifts to optimize the run rate for 32oz gel SKUs, addressing issues stemming from a procurement-led.
• Implemented program change post-procurement box supplier change, allowing cases to continue indexing and be corrected off-line, resulting in a 64% reduction in minor stops, elimination of ergonomic risks, and.

Omaha NE

Served as Assistant Project Manager on a $150M expansion project at the flagship Russellville Arkansas Facility. I directed over 90+ contractors daily and enforced remedial actions for degraded process piping, including new piping, daily welding inspections, and orbital welding to ensure quality and mitigate food safety risks, resulting in $100k contractor.

Waterloo, Iowa Area

• Served as the Plant Focused Improvement Pillar lead driving Cost Savings Initiatives through operational efficiency measures and collaborative problem-solving. Served as Engineering Project Manager under mentorship of.
• Drove a $600k or.6% yield loss reduction (FY12-6.0% to FY13-5.4%)
• Drove a 60% reduction in minor stops resulting in a 2% OEE improvement for product line S2 through the DMS Process.
• Led Pudding Over-fill Reduction initiative, $220k+ in annual savings, FY13P1
• Coordinated/Led Yield Separations Project (product reclaim) with 4 process technicians, $84k in annualized savings, FY13P6-
• Packaging yield loss reduction, $35k in annualized savings through AMD process, FY13P8-

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Scholarships -George Washington Carver 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship recipient-2006-2010; Engineering.

Spanish Language Career Professional Major, Spanish Language And Literature

Spanish Language Study Abroad, Spanish Language And Literature

Iowa State Valencia Summer Abroad May through July 2010. Completed a Spanish History/Culture Independent Study, Bio-Renewable Association.

Honors And Ap Programs, College Prepatory