-Leads the Regional Part Quality Engineering team of 5 engineers responsible for all South region suppliers and associated Part Quality Concerns, PSW's, Control Plans, PPAP process, Continuous Improvement Activities, and implementation of Countermeasure and Hard to Fail processes-Leads the Plant Support Engineering team of 6 engineers responsible for all parts quality issues for non-JIT suppliers for the Nissan Canton, MS plant -Performs root cause analysis, containment, and quick countermeasures for day to day concerns.-Works with Nissan global supplier base and regional engineering teams on immediate actions for any parts quality concerns-Manages the PQE Metrology lab consisting of 3 metrology technologists employees to support dimensional analysis for individual parts / assemblies / complete modules utilizing 3D scanning, CAD comparison, CMM measurement, electrical troubleshooting, and tolerance stack up calculations-Member of Fit and Finish cross-functional task force-Member of ECL (Engineer Career Ladder) committee-Canton, MS assembly plant PQE representative for GSA (Global Skill Assessment) activities

Sr. Analyst and Sr. Planner within the SCM Material Handling / Internal Logistics / New Model Strategy team.Key Responsibilities:-Current and Future Model space planning and optimization-Plans material flow strategy and headcount for new model parts including DTL, Kitting, PTB, or Batch-Optimizes current and creates new layouts for T/C parts for warehousing, kitting, PTB, sub assembly areas, or part/process relocations.-Maintains and updates LCCN’s in CICS mainframe system and in iKanban to define material flow and decrementation points-Set’s up new pick to sequence processes for complex multi-pick and sub assembly operations-Designs internal pick racks / packaging -CFT member for Line 1 Value added Kaizen Activity / Rebalance project

Lead Pkg Engineer responsible for the Canton, MS assembly plant.-Oversees in-house prototyping/repair team of 1 supervisor and 9 technicians responsible for all in-house part transportation racks -Trained new packaging engineers and managed workloads among the team of engineers.-Manages and defines data points within Nissan mainframe system for all packaging specifications, minimum and maximum order quantities, and unit load quantities-Works in conjunction with 3PL logistics partners to optimize trailer cubing ratios-Developed outbound logistics flow for returnable containers from plant to 4 external cross docks for both USA based and international suppliers for L12F Sentra program-Lead Canton Plant Packaging Engineer on the 2013 New model Altima, Frontier/Xterra, 2014 New model Sentra, 2015 New Model Murano, and 2016 New Model Titan-Simultaneous engineering activities utilizing DSVR and CAD studies for part assembly level and disassembly recommendations to optimize inbound logistics-Works with In/On-Site logistics team to bring supplier parts and processes closer to production for greater efficiencies and logistics cost per unit reductions

Packaging Engineer for the Canton, MS Manufacturing Plant within SCM / Logistics Engineering and Strategy.Current responsibilities/Roles:-Managing all prototyping, sourcing, fleet fabrication, modification, and maintenance of internal use racks for stamping, body assembly, and fascia for all Canton models-Future Model Programs RFQ pkg / cost / m3 analysis -Packaging improvements to new and current model programs-Capital and PIC budget creation-Approving supplier packaging for all new model programs including:~Stamping Parts /Body Shop Assemblies / Paint / Fascia / Trim packaging-Updating and maintaining CICS database for packaging information -New Model Murano Launch team -New Model Titan Launch team

Packaging Engineer for the Canton, MS Manufacturing Plant within SCM / Logistics Engineering and Strategy.Responsiblities:-Frontier / Xterra Smyrna to Canton Transfer launch team-New Model Altima Launch

With over 50 years of experience, Robinson Tape & Label has been providing Product Identification Labeling and Engineered Packaging solutions to our national and international clients. We specialize in customized solutions designed for the Medical, Electronics, Manufacturing & Industrial, Distribution & Logistics, Military Spec. and Food & Beverage industries.I specifically worked on projects for companies including Medtronic NPD, Champion Brands, Tervis Tumbler, SAFT Batteries as well as others.

Member of the 1 year (Fall & Spring semesters) UF Integrated Product and Process Design (IPPD) Co-Op program for the Fall 2010-Spring 2011 school year working with Kraft Foods. During this project I was part of a cross functional team tasked with developing and prototyping a heat sealing machine to seal non-uniform surface thickness in flexible packaging applications.

UF Gator Tennis Camp runs for five individual week long sessions each summer and has 150+ campers with ages from 7-17 years old. Roles included training new counselors, acting as a floor supervisor for the night staff responsible for two counselors and 40+ campers each week