Richard Cook Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Consult with clients to assess technical requirements of RFQ/RFPs and conceptualize projects. Leverage sales and engineering experience to liaise with client technical team and internal project team members. Major focus on objectively understanding the needs in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors and discussing the value add of our services.🔹 Developed a software solution in VBA to automate 70% of all proposal and quote generation 🔹 Grew territory revenue by 60% in 2023 by handling all technical conceptualizations for 5 states (TOLAM)🔹 Engage directly with clients to understand their needs, deliver tailored presentations of our services, explain our complex processes in a simplified way, and be a trusted advisor with their best interests in mind🔹 Over $11M in revenue contribution from August 2022 through July 2024🔹 Developed a sandboxed LLM chatbot in Python to quickly reference internal documents, procedures, and other technical data as well as quickly parse technical specifications to identify requirements

Addison, Tx, Us

Lead the development of strategic plans for capital projects from defining scopes of work to commissioning and start-up plans for the manufacturing of consumer-grade chemicals, cosmetics, and OTC pharmaceutical products. Primarily support lean operations of product manufacturing, production timelines, purchasing and inventory management, quality control, and production line development within a single high-production facility in Lewisville, TX while, additionally, supporting a national engineering team with strategic business initiatives. Identify operational priorities for process flow and process design by performing feasibility studies and assessing objectives such as efficiency, cost reduction, automation, operator convenience, safety improvements, and environmental stewardship. 🔹 Supported and provided technical leadership to a team of 10 engineers and additional contractors to facilitate production of 150M finished goods per year🔹 Managed a multi-million dollar annual budget with individual projects ranging from $40k to $450k 🔹 Led annual direct labor savings of $600k in 2021 by implementing automation technology🔹 Developed the automated collection of data used to measure CO2 and water usage to quantifiably track environmental impact🔹 Developed dozens of Standard Operation Procedures to streamline operations and engineering tasks🔹 Led process redesign that significantly improved efficiencies in testing processes; saved $50k/year – implemented new test equipment to mitigate costs associated with halting a production line for testing 🔹 Implemented a cloud-based SaaS EDMS for non-quality documents, reducing approval and update times by >80% and streamlining document management across 7 cross-functional departments without impacting FDA-compliant processes

Addison, Tx, Us

Consulted with management on the commissioning of processing equipment to create 22,000 liters/day of volatile product. Identified mission-critical points of failure, risk, then developed commissioning test scripts with adherence to FDA regulations for compliance, then collaborated with the Validation department to help create test scripts. Ensure both physical and virtual functionality of existing systems by partnering with the operations engineering team to create documentation for deviations in the expected system processes.🔹 Led all commissioning and validation activities for pharmaceutical production equipment🔹 Managed contractors and trade labor for construction and installation of equipment🔹 Developed project roadmap and KPIs with executives and directors to track performance and present progress🔹 Completed commissioning and validation on all equipment in 50% of the time previously estimated by management🔹 Delivered framework to make process repeatable by client’s employees for future expansions🔹 Wrote and compiled all documentation needed for future audits by the FDA

Private STEM tutor to over 50 high school and college students specializing in math, science, and standardized test preparation.

Dallas, Tx, Us

🔹 Project: Energy Harvesting Materials and Devices, Solar Garden for St. Philip’s Elementary School Designed and installed a $1k easy maintenance system of solar panels and battery power storage to power St. Philip’s Elementary aquaponics garden.🔹 Project: Department of Energy Research Funding Co-developed a custom, thermal HALT test apparatus in conjunction with Sandia Labs for the Department of Energy. 🔹 Project: Low-Cost E-Reader – Senior Design Project, SMUSuccessfully executed a proof of concept for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – Designed, sourced materials, and delivered a BOM for a conceptual E-Reader with an 18% lower production cost than the Amazon Kindle.

Assisted in directing, supervising, and supporting a small team of ranch hands and game guides to manage the property, livestock, wild game, and hunter outings for a private 45,000-acre game and cattle ranch near Falfurrias, TX that has been in operation for 110+ years. Provided operational improvements and applied engineering expertise.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Drove optimal team performance for the operations of a 50,000 sq. ft. area in a fulfillment center by communicating goals, defining success, and planning labor. Utilized real-time analytics tools to drive and influence long and short-term goals throughout many interdependent departments. Collaborated with field service engineers and other departments to coordinate research and deliver consistent and efficient operations. Heavy focus on fostering a friendly and inclusive work environment to improve associate morale and productivity while training and mentoring employees for professional development.🔹 Led and supervised a team of ~40 direct reports to meet multiple stringent daily deadlines🔹 Planned labor allocation across 350 laborers throughout the production facility🔹 Mentored and trained direct reports to properly prepare them for specialized roles; facilitated the daily training of 10 workers over 2 months 🔹 Collaborated with the transportation operations center to revise poorly scheduled departure times resulting in approximately 30% fewer delays🔹 Partnered with controls engineers to mitigate sources of high-jam potential, resulting in 50% less downtime and 20% more throughput due to complete shutdown avoidance🔹 Implemented manual sorting stations for flat packages that increased throughput by 15%

Dallas, Tx, Us

Served as lead tutor for 5 students on a weekly basis, covering a variety of subjects and levels including: Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Circuit Analysis, Guided Waves, Antennas and Radiation.

Co-designed client-specific industrial systems for a private 70-year-old company which designs and installs bulk handling systems for dry & wet bulk storage. Supervised a sales team and managed new and incoming business leads totaling $2M.

Harlingen, Texas, Us

The summer program at Marine Military Academy is beyond compare and excels in building young leaders for tomorrow. As a cadet instructor for the summer term my job was just as demanding as the confidence and skill building courses that the campers experienced.My main job duties included the following:Organizing and supervising my platoon of 25 young men at all hours of the dayDirecting and leading my platoon in activities and coursesDelivering first aid to any injuries in my presenceProviding rudimentary counseling for homesicknessIdentifying leaders within the platoon to delegate authorityCommunicating with Operations to play for prior day playOrganizing the training scheduleBeing the example and guide for the campers in how they should behave

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates