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 More than 25 years of intense experience meeting the requirements of the Military, Aerospace, Alternative energy, Heavy equipment, and the first High Speed Rail transportation system in the USA. Team oriented! Developed training programs and authored training materials and training matrix for personnel.  Developed the training program and authored the training material and training matrix for the pre-paint preparation, such as, the abrasive blast cleaning operation personnel. Attained the distinction of becoming the second supplier for Caterpillar to complete all sections of their “Paint train the trainer program” allowing me to certify paint coating systems, and train and certify production painters for Caterpillar and their suppliers worldwide. Initiated the documentation and training necessary to raise inspection scores across the board for our various and diverse customer base by an average of more than 30%, allowing the employer to quote additional jobs and leading to improved cash flow and profitability. Initiated technology/methods improvements that reduced manhour expenditure by 20% overall for railcar refurbishment. Initiated vendor managed inventory that reduced consumable expenditure by 30+% (inclusive of manhour reductions}. Responsible for selection, evaluation, validation and testing of paints and adhesives (adhesives for high safety requirement of passenger rail}. Initiated, developed, and conducted monthly audits of all areas of responsibility in order to assure compliance. Authored the North American procedural manual for both the painting, and purchasing of painted parts for High Speed Rail.

Listed skills include Paint, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Coatings, and 23 others.