My original role as President of Brute Force Designs, LLC, was to engineer protection equipment and oversee testing, manufacturing, and implementation of all our products. I also handled communications with other companies for manufacturing and contract services. I utilized SolidWorks daily and still keep up to date with the continuous advancements in CAD technology. As President of Brute Force Designs, LLC, I must be proficient in multiple areas of engineering, as well as communications and logistics. My position also requires that I be familiar with patent processes and patent laws.My position with BFD currently serves as an engineering/manufacturing/research consultant, as well as a director for critical business decisions, as the daily operations are now handled by other management.

As Director of Pricing Strategy for Roadrunner, I am responsible for the assessment, plan development, and execution of all Pricing Department and yield functions for the company. My responsibilities require that I create and execute strategies which produce results in line with the executive leadership’s vision for profitability, as well as develop advanced analytical tools and processes which create efficiencies and foster good decision-making habits for Pricing and Sales leaders. I directly influence the cultivation of a valuable team culture daily and have championed the transformation of this historical shortcoming into a valuable asset for retention in our department and company.I manage a department of 17+ and am responsible for determining how company resources need to be best utilized to recruit top talent, develop innovative tools, and promote meaningful partnerships with our customers. I am responsible for the evaluation, creation, and implementation of various pricing programs and tools, and directly manage programs which optimize margin and fill our network.My position requires that I be a master communicator, negotiator, and utilize advanced data analysis techniques to present "the story" told by the information to make the appropriate strategic business decisions. I have significant experience working closely with C-suite executive leadership teams and IT/Tech leadership to develop strategies and tools which properly prioritize initiatives which best utilize resources to maximize ROI in the most efficient timeline.

As a Lead Operations Strategy Engineer for ABF Freight, my responsibilities revolved around the analysis of company assets, as well as operations science analysis for current and projected business levels. I created and presented mathematical models and engineering tools to executive and c-suite teams which are utilized to assist leadership in making evidence-based decisions to improve efficiencies and reduce costs for ABF Freight operations. Additionally, I led the research on how we would evaluate and implement transformational future-technologies into a very structured, asset-based LTL network.

As a Lead Pricing & Supply Chain Engineer for ArcBest, I am responsible for interpreting all relevant cost, market, and value-added information in order to analyze complex supply chain solution opportunities that meet our customer's needs. Some of my contributions are:• Advising internal and external customers on desired pricing and marketing approach.• Determining cost projections and/or potential efficiency improvements on both new and existing business.• Develop, negotiate, and implement rate increases for ArcBest customers.• Provide rate proposals in order to evaluate and analyze single and multi-subsidiary transportation bids.• Negotiate and interpret contractual agreements for ArcBest customers.• Direct Profit and Yield Improvement Programs while incorporating unique value-of-service, cost and market based objectives.• Execute initiatives to penetrate and monitor business in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) market and serve as a primary point of contact for select 3PLs.

As a Pricing & Supply Chain Engineer for ArcBest, I am responsible for interpreting all relevant cost, market, and value-added information in order to analyze complex supply chain solution opportunities that meet our customer's needs. Some of my contributions are:• Advising internal and external customers on desired pricing and marketing approach.• Determining cost projections and/or potential efficiency improvements on both new and existing business.• Develop, negotiate, and implement rate increases for ArcBest customers.• Provide rate proposals in order to evaluate and analyze single and multi-subsidiary transportation bids.• Negotiate and interpret contractual agreements for ArcBest customers.• Direct Profit and Yield Improvement Programs while incorporating unique value-of-service, cost and market based objectives.• Execute initiatives to penetrate and monitor business in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) market and serve as a primary point of contact for select 3PLs.

As a Non-Commissioned Officer team leader, I was responsible for training and leading the operations of an Infantry Fire-team.My experience in the Marine Corps expanded my leadership abilities and decision making skills.

I had the pleasure to work in the Nuclear Services and Technology group at Merrick & Company as a Mechanical Equipment Engineering Intern. During my time at Merrick, I was given the opportunity to:-Utilize programs such as Pro-E/PTC Creo, AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite-Perform extensive research on the radiation resistance of custom elastomer compositions for nuclear hot cell applications-Assist in the design and development of nuclear gloveboxes-Work with WindChill file management system on a daily basis-Construct and modify complex assembly layouts, models, detailed drawings, and bill of materials-Work on DoD and DoE nuclear projectsWork and consult with engineers, chemists, physicists, and manufacturers in various countries

As a Design Engineering Intern, I assisted in the design process and troubleshooting of seats, HVAC systems, plumbing, framework, safety systems, fasteners, and body/frame connections specific to customer specifications and the "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards" requirements. I also executed customer-requested customizations to specified vehicle designs, using UG NX and AutoCAD.