- Design and manage construction of new and renovated structures (Manufacturing/Office/R&D/Warehouse) - Manage multiple facilities and construction projects from concept design through completion - Identify/schedule required upgrades, modifications, resources for buildings/utilities, and personnel relocation - Modify shop floor layouts to improve utilization of manufacturing space - Design/develop standards for future office space renovations - Maintain and update manufacturing drawing archives and facilities portfolio/library - Provide construction cost estimates and budget proposals - Prepare and present capital justifications for internal customers - Manage project expenditures within authorized budgets - Monitor and evaluate contracted design engineering

- Designed custom engine components for the high end wakeboard / ski boat industry- Create prototype parts using Creo Parametric 3D modeling software- Built prototype plastic models on Dimension SLA machines- Troubleshoot and analyze engine data alongside engineering technicians and vendors- Train operators on the proper and safe assembly of components on the production line- Generate and maintain process change requests and material change request documentation

- Designed and managed construction of the customer service department, compliance office buildings renovations, new maintenance shop, and wax injection area renovations- Managed multiple facilities and construction projects from concept design through completion- Identify/schedule required upgrades, modifications, resources for buildings/utilities, and personnel relocation- Modify shop floor layouts to improve utilization of manufacturing space- Design/develop standards for future office space renovations- Maintain and update manufacturing drawing archives and facilities portfolio/library- Provide construction cost estimates and budget proposals- Prepare and present capital justifications for internal customers- Manage project expenditures within authorized budgets- Monitor and evaluate contracted design engineering (Pickering, Renaissance Group, Allen & Hoshall, Inc.)

- Designed and managed construction of Smith-Nephew Beijing, China manufacturing plant $27M (2008-2010)- Designed and co-managed construction of Smith-Nephew Global Distribution Center (2007-2008)- Managed multiple facilities and construction projects from concept design through completion- Managed 531,000 ft2 of manufacturing space with a total of 955,000 ft2 of combined space- Co-managed $10M departmental budget- Identify/schedule required upgrades, modifications, resources for buildings/utilities, and personnel relocation- Coordinated utility service connections, emergency services, compliance safety inspections - Modify shop floor layouts to improve utilization of manufacturing space- Design/develop criteria for clean rooms, chemical floors, and sterilization/dust collection systems- Maintain and update manufacturing drawing archives and facilities portfolio/library- Provide construction cost estimates and budget proposals- Prepare and present capital justifications for internal customers- Manage project expenditures within authorized budgets- Monitor and evaluate contracted design engineering (Pickering, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR), Belz Enterprises, etc.)- Evaluate contractor workmanship (clean rooms, chemical floors, sterilization systems, dust collection systems, HAZMAT)

- Provided technical support for remanufacturing of OEM diesel engine parts/stress testing- Performed Project Team Lead duties for Green Belt projects to lean out manufacturing processes and develop metrics to drive reduction of product cost, direct cost, cycle time, and waste - Designed and maintained work cell layouts- Designed, fabricated, and installed plant tools and fixtures using 3D CAD and AutoCAD software - Taught in-house AutoCAD classes- Prepared manufacturing process mapping and documentation models- Developed SPC charts, process flow documentation and diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Conducted time studies and quality inspections using gauges and various quality tools and techniques (SPC)- Solved ergonomic problems; personally designed and fabricated in-house fixture which saved over $40,000 in new equipment cost avoidance- Collected safety data and produced monthly statistical safety reports for 15 plants (MS Office Suite) - Researched manufacturing equipment and products to prepare equipment acquisition documentation and solicit requests for proposals (RFP) and request for quotes (RFQ)- Prepared Requests for Appropriations (RFAs) with accompanying budget proposals for corporate presentation and capital funding/justifications- Corrected environmental issues with ISO 14001 Environmental Implementation TeamManaged engineering projects using MS Project

- Engineering Design (CAD) and Layout to Installation for "build to order" scaffolding structures, concrete shoring systems, concrete forming systems, including swing stage layouts and construction elevators- Designed, fabricated, and assembled custom parts and mockups- Planned logistics, material flow and production scheduling for 10-20 projects a week- Prepared cost and pricing documentation eliminating waste, meeting critical engineering specifications while maintaining material and structural integrity and crew safety - Calculated structural calculations for steel beams- Managed short and long term construction and installation projects (supervised 12-15 person crew)- Prepared and presented construction and engineering bids and technical documentation - Performed field measurements with electronic measuring devices and digital imagery to facilitate CAD drawings- Worked creative projects: Volunteer Designer for construction of St. Jude Guinness Book of World Record Gingerbread House and on local facilities: Univ. of Memphis FEDEX Emerging Technology Center, FEDEX Forum; local churches, water treatment and power plants, hospitals, and reconstruction work at Pyramid, Liberty Bowl, and numerous, smaller industrial maintenance contracts

- Produced technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models (AutoCAD) for electrical and mechanical departments (power circuiting, lighting, ductwork, piping, details, diagrams, and schedules) - Designed and specified climate control equipment and industrial lighting- Maintained product catalogs, engineering drawing library and electronic files, including computer system backups, and electronic data transfer - Performed engineering analysis, product research, and specification matching - Designed renovations for Memphis City Schools, Federal Express, Peabody Place, churches and regional schools, and industrial sites

- Produced and updated AutoCAD drawings and blueprints for both mechanical and structural engineering departments - Specialized in design and specification of climate control/ HVAC equipment and components- Performed on-site measurements and calculations, QA inspections with engineers - Researched/analyzed original drawings to create engineering change designs and proposals to meet customer requirements- Assisted in engineering bid preparation, technical support, and customer service