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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Lead the quality team in China to develop and implement protocols for factory audits and pre-shipment inspections.oversaw certification and compliance testing for US market and ensure updated compliance testing for international growth into CA, MEX, EU, UK, UAE, AUS, and Korea.Oversaw supplier development for facilities to uphold standards required to become part of the supply chain for Wal-Mart, Target, QVC, HSN, and Costco.Operated as key point of contact between manufacturers and customer for Continuous Improvement and New Product Development.Lead new product development as platform expanded from bikes and rowers into treadmills and strength training. Product lines include TV Shopping, Mass Retailers, Commercial Gyms, and D-2-C online sales.Supported Customer Service, Commercial Installations, and Studios on day-to-day problem solving and tech related questions.

Dayton, Tennessee, United States

Developed a documented Quality management System and established the Quality Manual.Implemented improved metrics to establish and track quality metrics and allow for instant analysis for KPI trends.Oversaw quality aspects to develop assembly lines to bring assembly process of products into house from China (gas powered griddles), Italy (drop-in sinks/ stoves), and our US sister company (air conditioners).

Kunshan, China

While maintaining the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Quality position, Suzhou Honbase expanded customer range to offering direct import quoting for air compressors, cast iron pumps, high-pressure washers, and outdoor power equipment. Since previous Sales and Marketing operations were through MAT US, a new department was created to develop market competitive units and handle all customer relations with new cliental purchasing directly from Suzhou Honbase. Created 7 new product lines for Direct Import Business and oversea development from conception to production. Attend international meetings and expositions to expand market research and acquire 5 new customers, including Wal-Mart and The Harbor Freight. Ensure products and Product ID for MAT, Suzhou, and customers’ brands remain to standards the consumer demand. Develop standards with both customers and supplier for aspects including packaging, performance, noise level, color.  Working with Sales Management to create quotations, supplier profiles, and product presentations for Suzhou Honbase Direct Customers.

Kunshan, China

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking quality department initiatives, including operating under quality systems ISO9001 and TS16949 in the production of air compressors, cast iron pumps, high-pressure washers, two-stroke engines, outdoor power equipment, and machined aluminum components for the automotive market, as well as a biological digestant kitchen composter. Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of 26 quality engineers and inspectors tasked with supplier development; die casting; machining; ASME pressure vessel fabrication; assembly; inspection; and performance, packaging, endurance, and life testing. Oversee all facets of Honbase marketing to uphold a quality focus that begins from initial product development. Improved defect tracking to develop new, automatically updating reports. Serve as point-of-contact for U.S. customers and U.S. manufacturing counterparts. Spearheaded the seamless relocation and development of state-of-the-art inspection labs. Established a joint venture with a French manufacturer to produce hydraulic cylinders for mobile equipment; handled sub-supplier qualifications and equipment set-up and inspections.

Kunshan, China

Primary point of contact for quality and engineering discussions/ issues.Communicate with both management and line workers in the China facility to promote clear understanding and importance of product and production changes.Conduct Consumer Experience Audits and drive continuous improvement opportunities from issues found. Track warranty and repair service claims to drive continuous improvement opportunities.Rapid response Leader for other MAT divisions’ manufacturing facilities and suppliers throughout China. Developed first pass yield tracking and reporting process in China to drive production improvement.Developed, commonized, and facilitated systems of best practices to be used for US and China manufacturing facilities.o Supplier Developmento Consumer Experience Auditso Corrective Action Report/ Supplier Corrective Action Reporto Engineering Change Requests/ Engineering Change Notificationo Purchased Part Approval Processo Deviation Submittal Approvalo New Product Development Evaluation/Release Processo Global Test Standard

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Primary point of contact for new projects for USA customers.Identified and improve manufacturing processes for the new manufacturing facility.Bridge between USA customer engineers and Alton engineers for quality related issues.Drive closure for all quality related SCARs for USA customers.

Martin, Tn

Enforce traffic laws (parking) on university property and aiding campus police with traffic control.Provide event security, assisting police department as needed.

Chongqing City, China

Worked with a variety of electric car manufacturers to create a product that is street legal in America.Served as translator and representative for all contracts and negotiations between KSR Incorporated and Kedao Electronic Car.

Chongqing City, China

长漂壮歌 (Long Rafting Song of Strength) - Cast Member Reoccurring cast member in the 40 episode drama depicting the first rafting of the Yangtze River. (Ron (罗恩)).

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate