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Ocala, Florida, United States

Taking care of elderly patients that need minor care in their home.

Greater Ocala Area

Ocala, Florida, United States

Responsible for supervising, controlling, and planning the day-to-day activities in a residential property. Involves overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of property facilities and surroundings.

Ocala, Florida, United States

Utilize basic measurement and team tools for continuous process improvementUse Sales Force software, time management, organizational and follow-up skillsManage competing priorities and assignmentsReview coding and make payments of marketing invoices and receivable accounts

Ocala, Florida, United States

Responsible for establishing the production plan for the department and for developing the schedule and daily load to support the Sales and Operations Plan, inventory and customer service objectives. Developed and maintained a stable production schedule by interpreting customer forecasted demand and backlog, considering the available site capacity and resources. Ensuring revenue targets are met. Responsible for defining, executing procedures and techniques, that develop best-practices for scheduling products, while also balancing operational execution and contractual requirements.

Ocala, Florida Area

Created processes and methods that improve quality, productivity and lower costs. Utilized the following tools: LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 6S (5S and Safety), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Time Studies.• Completed LEAN Cost Reduction projects, which improved productivity, increased efficiency and cost savings for year 2018 of $148,093 and for year 2019 of $189,501• Designed a Hardware Clip to replace a zip tie and modified an existing end cap• Suggested a Universal Bag for similar SKUs with like parts, which resulted in labor savings of $4,125 per year• Proposed with Package Engineering one box instead of two for Tag Line for a $12,677 cost saving per year• Proposed a Material Hot List, which will eliminate clip board for requesting items from Receiving for Packaging Department• Created SOPs for Manufacturing Production Lines in Packaging Department• Performed several Task Based Risk Assessments • Completed Appropriation Requests for LED Lighting and Wood Machinery software• Created and supported all OEE Reporting for Wire and Wood Facilities

Ocala, Florida Area

Assigned to Material Planning, where requirements dealt with raw materials, consumables and other materials which determined production plans for a certain period. Factors considered were forecasting, inventory levels and present business trends. Planning worked closely with Customer Service and Procurement.

Ocala, Florida Area

Managed 40-50 employees by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, enforcing policies and procedures.

Loxley, Al

1) Supervised, planned, directed and coordinated all activities for Manufacturing2) Implemented and executed iPad solution with IT Manager, which executes the workflow process eliminating paper Work Orders. The results were 50% reduction of labor with 30% increased productivity3) Coordinated and facilitated several Work Orders4) Assisted with Shipping and Receiving iPad solution5) Implemented LEAN, Industrial Engineering, Six Sigma principles throughout Manufacturing6) Designed new parts and redesigned them with AutoCAD 2D, so sheet metal parts could be designed using GPuncher, a sheet metal program

Bremen, Al

Project Manager and Design Engineer for CAD Migration and Engineering Design Projects with onsite and offshore teams. Assisted Product Specialist with a prototype design of a FAB FG Shutter for submitting a patent. 1) Completed CAD Migration Proposal2) Translated MicroStation sheet metal 2D parts to Creo 2.03) Researched bend allowance issues for resolution4) Designed sheet metal parts which verified bend allowance and K-factor5) Redesigned drawings using Creo 2.0 for Product Specialist6) Verified Bill of Materials with Engineering Drawings and Manufacturing utilizing MAS 200 and SAP

Gadsden, Alabama Area

As a Project Engineer: LEAN, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, Safety and Design principles were applied.Primary project: Executed an iPad solution with IT department, which enabled 3D models of all garments, work instructions(make sheets) and videos to be displayed on one screen. This solution has enabled the company to enhance training and employee retention. 1) Implemented a 3D Modeling program for Manufacturing, Machine shop and R&D 2) Converted Rhino and BobCAD 3D models into 3D printed models3) Researched and considered SolidWorks and 3D Apparel software for improving work instructions4) Researched green solutions for converting garment scraps into liquid fuel and recyclables5) Initiated and implemented a Recycling program 6) Revealed safety concerns in the R&D Lab7) Identified single point failure in Machine shop8) Discovered and reported inefficiencies in Manufacturing9) Eliminated inefficiency of CAD Drawings

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Logistics review conducted of Ground Support Equipment drawings. Parts list analyzed to identify Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). Spare parts list designated for Activation/Validation of new design implementation. Subsystems supported were the Environmental Control System, Thermal Control System,Telemetry Systems Radio Frequency and Hazardous Gas Leak Detection System. Design reviews emphasized standard components within subsystems. Optimized maintenance and minimized life cycle costs. Participation in GSE design meetings and engineering design reviews. Logistics Support Analysis documents met deadlines. Achieved and contributed logistics data for several design reviews. Pre-design information was determined, which allowed cost reduction. Pro/Engineer software was utilized for pneumatic valve designs and several schematic drawings. Edited and revised documentation Level 4 and 5 requirements.

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Participated on a Lean Six Sigma project team evaluating Safety Assessment Data. Documented a streamlined process, which was presented to Management. Assessed Shuttle Procedures concerning Foreign Object Debris and Task Team Lead responsibilities on an Operational Audit Team. Performed several Risk Assessments and Safety Document Reviews. Produced several Payload Hazard Reports for Shuttle Missions, which met deadlines. Conducted a Risk Assessment for Beryllium contamination, which can cause pulmonary disease. Completed a sample test plan for conducting tests of possible contamination.System Analysis Assessments were completed for hydraulic equipment, chain hoists, sky lifts and igniters. Developed Fault Tree Analysis with Relex Software for safety accident or system level failure. Conducted FMEA aimed at analyzing the effects of single component or function failures on equipment or subsystems. Updated structural and mechanical Shuttle drawings utilizing MicroStation software.

Cape Canaveral Afs, Fl

Administered and designed Documentum files as a Project Lead. Facilitated several Launch Preparation Reviews. Created and edited graphics and images for Launch Preparation Documents utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, Photoshop, Illustrator and Visio. Several MicroStation 3D models were designed for interference checks of facilities.

Port Canveral, Fl

Company web page was developed with HTML, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Paint Shop Pro. Maintained computer support for Windows 2000 Server.

Stennis Space Center, Ms

As a Lead Project Engineer, supported the Pro/Engineer Modeling Development Project. Defined, prepared and coordinated the subsidiary plans. In preparation of 3D modeling activity, quantities and costs of hardware were estimated. In addition, Lead System Administration was provided for Pro/Engineer, Pro/Intralink, UNIX and NT Systems. Engineering Cost Estimates and Quantity Distance Evaluations were completed. Designed several models of facilities, vessels, and pipes using Pro/Engineer.

Birmingham, Al

Supervised the Software Testing Department, as the Lead Test Engineer. Implemented staff roles for software testing. Group coordination and work distribution was coordinated with developers. Developed several test cases, which enhanced software testing for a web interface.

Avila Beach, Ca

Supported Windows NT Project as a Lead Analyst and performed hands-on solutions for a wide range of user problems.

Avila Beach, Ca

Conducted UT measurements and documented results for Pipe Engineering. Analyzed data, which identifed a thinning pipe for replacement. Integrated 3D models for piping analysis and updated several AutoCAD pipe drawings.

Avila Beach, Ca

Trained and supported resellers with software sales for Western Region of United States.

Avila Beach, Ca

Supported and trained personnel in Design, Electrical and Mechanical Departments with MicroStation software. Created 3D models of pipes, which were used for Finite Element Analysis.

Marshall Space Flight Center, Al

As a Systems Engineer provided software application support for MicroStation, EE Schematic, and EMS. Modeled a 3D hydraulic robot. Trained personnel in MicroStation and Workstation. Completed a program and manual for a menu-driven interface, which printed area maps of MSFC.

Guntersville, Al

Conducted time-motion studies on surface mount equipment for optimization and organized a filing system for surface mount programs.

Bachelor Of Science, Industrial Engineer

Activities and Societies: Theta Tau, Society of Women Engineers, Industrial Institute of Engineering

Lean Enterprise

Six Sigma Green Belt