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Fort Collins, Co, Us

Responsible for leading, planning, and managing all aspects of the operations, global supply chain and logistics to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve business operations.

Founded a consultancy to drive business growth and profitability through expert advisory in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, New Product Introduction, and Product Development. Specialize in Plastic Injection Molding, Supplier Sourcing and Development, and CAD design.

Longmont, Colorado, Us

Focused on high-tech surface coatings, including Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Sputtering, and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). Enhanced tool and machine life, significantly reducing maintenance and downtime for industrial clients.

Fenton, Michigan, Us

Collaborated with Wind Energy Turbine manufacturers to supply composite core materials. Led the team in implementing Continuous Improvement using Lean principles, supported plant expansion by qualifying 20 new products which increased revenue by 60%, and managed preventative maintenance and repairs.

Boulder, Co, Us

While at PopSockets I worked cross functionally with the design engineering team to launch new products.• Managed on time delivery of NPI’s, from concept, launch.• Relationship management of Chinese and Korean suppliers.• Coordinated quality operations with third party global fulfillment and logistics centers.• Implemented Supplier Continuous Improvement system using Statistical Process Control data.• Reduced defective parts by 1000% after implementing Continuous Improvement system.• Oversaw in house 20-person B2B and B2C custom decoration and order fulfillment team.• Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to standardize production and shipping process.• Staffed and developed Product Data Management and Document Control team.

Fort Collins, Colorado , Us

Managed dual roles in engineering and supply chain management, significantly doubling New Product Introductions with reduced headcount and managing successful projects for the US Department of Defense

Fort Collins, Colorado , Us

I led the acquisition and integration of a ballistic technology company, focusing on:Conducting due diligence and overseeing the integration of all product data into our Product Lifecycle Management system.Developing and implementing Lean manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency of the acquired product lines.Building a global network of over 50 customers, suppliers, and third-party agents, expanding our market reach.Managing compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, serving as the main contact for the Bureau of Industry and Security and the US State Department, ensuring all international trade operations adhered to legal standards.This role significantly advanced my expertise in strategic supply chain management within the defense sector.

• Led small team to launch startup and Guru brand rapid tooling product line. • Supervised material processes and chemistry to support new composite tooling applications.• Managed Global Harmonized System (GHS) of materials safety compliance.• Conducted technical business development and market testing.

Small Beginnings is a business incubator with a focus on enhancing life with intelligent solutions. There were two startup LLC's Small Beginnings was incubating during my tenure. Angel Armor and Soul Composites. See the Angel Armor and Soul Composites specific job sections in my profile for more details on my role.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Managed supplier relationships to execute supply chain strategy and meet operational goals.• Created supplier scorecard to measure quality, responsiveness, delivery, cost, environment and social responsibility.• Planned and conducted quarterly business reviews to increase supplier performance.• Sourced tooling, plastic injection molding and assembly for mechanical and electrical products.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Proposed, organized and staffed this brand-new team in rapidly growing company. • Managed teams of tooling engineers and supply chain resources to support NPI by identifying and clearing bottlenecks.• Allocated >$40M annually in global tooling spend.• Resolved manufacturing related issues with product development and supplier resources.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Materials management with team of three people planning and buying.• Managed costs by negotiating tooling and RFQ for turn key assembly.• Started global SQE team from ground up based in Singapore, China, Mexico and USA. • Implemented Quality Control and Quality Assurance into product development process.• Performed Root Cause Analysis and implemented corrective and preventative action.• Managed quality issues with key customers such as AT&T, Verizon and Best Buy.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Utilized SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD software to design and launch more than 15 products.• Designed flagship Defender Series Product line, Utility Patent US7933122.• Assigned five additional patents related to protective technology for consumer electronics.• Performed on-site visits with manufacturing based in Asia and North America.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

In this role, I led product design and development initiatives, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Key contributions included:Developed and implemented rigorous design verification and validation protocols to meet regulatory requirements.Utilized advanced SolidWorks modeling to create innovative product designs and manufacturing/test fixtures.Collaborated closely with vendors and internal manufacturing teams to ensure efficient production of tooling and fixtures, streamlining the path from concept to mass production.This position enhanced my technical expertise in medical device engineering and reinforced my ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

- Assembled, tested and repaired electronic circuit boards for electronic road signs.