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Directing critical integration activities on a major pharma client’s strategic capital project as liaison with management, manufacturing/operations, R&D, construction, and key contractors.

- Managed a variety of assignments/contracts from Facility & CAD layouts to process improvement, construction management, and equipment troubleshooting.

Deerfield, IL

- Management of strategic project, from project scope/funding through installation.Key skillsets: Project management, planning, collaboration, organization, communication, engineering principles, change management, process optimization, and facility layout

Lake Forest, IL

- Facilitation of monthly scorecard project reviews with site/engineering/regional leadership to ensure timely implementation of top 100 strategic projects.- Oversaw site master technical planning program as liaison between site engineering, management, global engineering, quality, EHS, IT, Finance, and senior leadership.Key skillsets: Organization.

Lake Forest, IL (with Pfizer Acquisition In 2015)

- Led planning, design, and execution of facility/equipment/process-related projects in support of multiple customers/sites.- Directed staff/contractors/engineering resources to efficiently manage projects at 95% budget accuracy.- Fostered trusted relationships with Operations/Management, EHS, QA, IT, Finance, Security, Procurement, Risk Management, A/P.

Abbott Park, IL (with Hospira Spin-off In 2004)

- Led planning, design, and execution of facility/equipment/process-related projects in support of multiple customers/sites.- Provided engineering guidance and maintenance support to DC management and staffKey skillsets: Project management, FDA compliance, organization, cost-estimating, negotiating, change management, curiosity, and resourcefulness

Elk Grove Village, IL

- Providing Industrial Engineering services to hub and gateway airports, resulting in identification of significant cost saving opportunities.Key skillsets: Process analysis, process improvement and optimization, IT application development, cross-functional collaboration, line balancing, and equipment troubleshooting

Lisle, IL

- Developed improved manufacturing processes.Key skillsets: Persistence, resourcefulness, and equipment troubleshooting

Northbrook, IL

- Managed wide variety of projects in support of multi-facility campus during tremendous corporate growth- Streamlined processes.- Expanded capacities.- Developed new plant proposals.- Planned and coordinated numerous office moves and renovations.Key skillsets: Innovation, project management, resourcefulness, equipment sourcing, negotiating.

Burr Ridge, IL

- Performed IE-related duties including process analysis, process improvement, data collection, and performance reporting.Key skillsets: Collaboration, curiosity, and relationship-building

B.S. Manufacturing Engineering Tech, Industrial Engineering Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Society of Manufacturing Engineers (CMfgT), Institute of Industrial Engineers

Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial Engineers