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Lowell, Ma

Salem, New Hampshire

Concord, Nh

As VP of Engineering, turned around a dysfunctional department leading to numerous new products in the first three years. Implemented a gated design review process and other Lean Six Sigma tools for this market leading, multi-million dollar international company. • Launched new products and product enhancements for key, international customers resulting in record sales every year after the first. • Managed multiple product brands covering fryers, griddles, charbroilers, ventless equipment and outdoor cooking equipment. • Introduced Lean Six Sigma tools including 8D analysis, value stream mapping, FMEA, 5S, value analysis/engineering and a gated, design review process for new product launches.• Restored cross functional team support, resulting in numerous efficiencies throughout the organization.• Support sales team by routinely providing technical seminars for visiting customers, dealers and principals.• Resolved numerous quality issues which not only dropped several hundred thousands of dollars to the bottom line annually, but also protected the brand names.• Oversaw engineering functions such as New Product Development, Legacy Product Support, Reliability and Quality, Value Analysis/Engineering, Product Testing, Product Safety Certification, Intellectual Property Management, Hiring, Training and Evaluating staff.

Cleveland, Oh

As VP of Engineering working closely with Manufacturing, Operations and Sales, reversed a five year flat revenue trend by supporting growth initiatives with new products, product lines and product enhancements, driving net sales 76% higher in first six years for this international manufacturing company. Most recently, developed novel product features (patents granted) resulting in net $2 million sales to key, international customer. Managed departments with 17 personnel and combined annual budgets of $3.35 million for this $130 million company. • Successfully developed new product lines, both domestically and internationally, driving sales to record levels. • Oversaw engineering functions such as New Product Development, Legacy Product Support, Reliability and Quality, Value Analysis/Engineering, Product Testing, Product Safety Certification, Intellectual Property Management, Hiring, Training and Evaluating staff.

Seattle, Wa

As VP of Engineering worked closely with Manufacturing and Operations. Promoted to interface with key executive-level decision makers, develop and execute strategic planning, and direct the day-to-day engineering resources for this $20 million international manufacturing company. Managed a department of 12 personnel and a budget of $800,000. • Generated nearly a million dollars in revenues with one key customer within the first two months. • Facilitated the ready development of a custom product for Wal-Mart that generated $200,000 in the first year. • Instrumental in achieving a nearly 40% gross profit margin in a very lean production environment.

Seattle, Wa

As Senior Project Engineer working closely with Manufacturing and Operations:• Reduced downtime by over 60% by overhauling and improving production and problem-solving procedures • Implemented processes and equipment modifications that reduced labor by almost 15% • Instrumental in driving sales per man-hour 25%, from $80/hour to $100/hour. • Designed electrical control systems ranging from small countertop devices to large capital projects with enviable margins• Managed and improved certifications for UL, NSF, CSA, AGA, BISSC for all food equipment• Managed capital projects with great success including plant improvements and custom equipment for customers

Seattle, Wa

• Assist manufacturing supervisors in optimizing production flow and resolving production problems• Investigated and implemented a new packing method that reduced freight damage from 20% to 0% while reducing labor and material costs• Set up assembly cells that increased throughput on final assemblies nearly 600%• Specified, negotiated and planned installation of approximately $750K of new capital equipment

Seattle, Wa

• Establish and execute day to day production schedules• Plan and supervise physical inventories, reducing time from 5 to 2 days• Create customized reports on IBM system 36 (W/Mapics)• Implement JIT quality system

Hill Afb, Ut

• Developed software to automate maintenance records management to replace manual system• NCO in charge of 2701 EODS Squadron Computer Section• Locate and render safe conventional, nuclear & chemical ordnance• Supervise 5-10 person teams on operations