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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Greenville, North Carolina Area

*Taught courses in logistics, transportation, global sourcing, research, technical presentation and writing* Served on various committees for the implementation of college and university procedures including Graduate Faculty and Faculty Senate*Coordinated with student food bank in creation of a operational inventory and distribution system* Consulted with local and national companies regarding inventory management and supply chain issues* Developed several research projects regarding SCM and work force issues with findings presented at national conferences

Greensburg, Indiana, United States

*Worked with global suppliers to ensure on-time delivery*Created SOPs for production protocol*Created forecasts for material demand of product in facility use*Conducted on-floor studies and research to improve operation efficiency * Used statistical analysis for quality control of product* Research engineer for trial materials * Coordinated in cross-functional teams for new project implementations * Used Lean Six Sigma and 5W2H in daily operational practices

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

*Lead cross-functional teams in standardization of company policies*Updated and rewrote department Standard Operation Procedures*Collected and analyzed data for monthly KPI metrics *Evaluated current workflow processes and incorporated improvements using DMAIC*Data tools used included Excel, PowerPoint, SAP

*Used process improvement methods to increase reliability of indexing international student applications*Document processed student applications to completion*Worked with teams in different areas of Purdue Admissions Office for efficiency in application process

Lexington, Kentucky Area

*Operated as point of contact between Lexmark and cartridge supplier for North America*Helped ensure delivery times were met through forecasting with Customer Operation Managers and suppliers*Organized financial reconciliation meetings for suppliers to ensure contract guidelines were met related to pricing and payment*Worked on cross-functional teams within the organization for resolution toward supplier problems such as inventory stock, payment, and cartridge issues*Completed assignments in data analysis using Excel, SAP, BEX, Siebel, Google Drive, and Lotus Notes*Prepared findings and presentations for executive levels of management using PowerPoint

IT 104 Intro to Industrial Organization:• Developed syllabi and course schedule that included group projects and online interaction through Blackboard • Recorded and managed grades and interactions for over 60 students per class • Introduced students to topics such as: management theory, marketing, human resource issues, lean and sustainable supply chains, inventory control, and six sigma concepts • Created group project to enhance learning where students created a product and was responsible in creating a presentation that showed all steps involved in bringing the product to market from raw materials to a finished good. Such steps included the use of flow charts of processes, surveys for marketing, and justifying location selection and customer demographics • Lead classroom discussion through PowerPoint as well as weekly online discussion from BlackBoard Learn and Vista• Used Microsoft Project and Visio to develop project management skills that included flowcharts and critical path methodsIET 451: Engineering Economics*Developed syllabi and course schedule that included group projects and online interaction through Blackboard*Recorded and managed grades and interactions for over 60 students per class*Provided instructive feedback to students*Lead classroom instruction through PowerPoint and Excel* Sections covered in class included: present and future value analysis, discount rates, and buyback analysis*Developed group project that focused on students purchasing stocks and explaining their choice for stocks as well as an in-depth analysis on their portfolio performance at the end of the semester

Knoy Hall

Design for Sustainability Certification: • Co-designer of College of Technology’s Sustainability Certification • Wrote proposal to receive funding from both Purdue and the College of Technology • Assisted in research of material and frameworks (LEED, LAC, ISO, UN, ASHRAE) regarding sustainability on a global scale • Assisted IT faculty and chair with developing course syllabus, content, and instructional design for courses • Obtained guest lecturers for course from industry to discuss problems regarding sustainability in manufacturing • Created marketing plan to reach broad base of students from within and outside the College of Technology IT 104 Redesign: • Worked with faculty in revamping setup for IT 104 to make course more student friendly • Contacted members of the local community to establish networking opportunities for students • Created online weekly discussions where students were encouraged to tie the weekly readings together with real world examples • Used Skype and Adobe Connect to conduct classes in online format

*Evaluated potential and existing customers using financial reports* Assisted in the development of new employees through weekly coaching* Created daily P&L reports* Generated business plans to promote customer growth and retention* Serviced hundreds of accounts on daily basis

Ph.D, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Mastery: supply chain management, quality control, statistical analysis, sustainability, and manufacturing Dissertation: Identification.

Master Of Science, Industrial Technology

Mastery: Project Management, Strategic Planning, Scanner Technology, ISO, Six Sigma, Quality Control, Completed directed project in fuel.

Bachelor, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Member of Sigma Nu fraternityCompleted Associates Degree in English

Bachelor Of Science, Political Science

Mastery: Strategic Planning, International Relations, Grant Writing