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High Point, North Carolina, United States

High Point, North Carolina, United States

Greensboro, North Carolina

Responsible for defining the scope of work and preparing construction cost proposals through interpretation of CAD drawings, specification review, site visits, and solicitation of subcontractor estimates. Build and maintain business relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and engineers/architects.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Responsible for managing all technology solutions and data integration initiatives supporting Global Quality. Directed all design, development, testing, deployment, and support activities for three custom built web-based applications. Collaborated with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to identify opportunities to optimize the user interface, expand application capabilities, and interface with ERP systems. Oversaw team of two in-house/contract programmers and two helpdesk analysts.► Consistently resolved underlying system/process issues by leading problem resolution for operational matters and conducting root cause analysis► Led redesign of Quality Control application for mobile platform (iPad) resulting in improved audit efficiency and reporting lead times► Oversaw helpdesk activities for QA systems supporting 10,000+ registered users internationally.► Trained production associates, vendors, and agents on Global Quality policies and procedures via on-site presentations at multiple international locations► Provided design leadership to architect and execute custom surveys in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission, and Consumer Product Safety Commission reporting requirements► Collaborated with Business Intelligence team to establish quality related Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Vendor scorecard► Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during company’s transition to SAP and PLM systems

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Responsible for operational oversight of two custom built web-based applications managing all raw material/product testing, color management, knit fabric development, wet processing research, and label inventory management activities. Oversaw team of one contract programmer and one Project Manager.► Designed a solution to ensure product compliance with international regulatory requirements ► Developed online training strategies, schedules, and documentation for on-boarding new users► Actively participated on the Corporate Safety Committee charged with defining company policies in regards to global regulatory compliance requirements

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Partnered with corporate quality team to establish global testing standards and quality guidelines in accordance with rapidly evolving regulatory requirements.► Designed a solution to manage the creation of General Certificate of Conformity documents in accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)► Designed a solution allowing laboratory partners to receive test requests and report testing results directly in a custom web-based application providing immediate visibility for global business units

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Provided technical guidance to corporate design teams on new woven product developments. Evaluated new wet processing chemicals and techniques for manufacturing potential.► Designed a solution ensuring proper care instruction translations and symbols used globally

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Responsible for defining woven fabric testing requirements and quality guidelines. Researched new and evolving technologies in support of business objectives. ► Developed and implemented proprietary technology used to defend brand against counterfeiting► Led the design, development, and deployment of a custom software application used to control chain of custody of proprietary raw materials shipped globally

Siler City, Nc

Oversaw production quality at three manufacturing facilities producing 220,000 yards of woven fabric per week, and guided management in resolving product deficiencies. Provided technical guidance to product development team regarding the manufacturability and application of new products.

Siler City, Nc

Evaluated all non-conforming raw materials and customer returns for technical explanation and resolution. Led implementation of ISO 9000 process including all aspects of quality auditing, corrective action, procedure development, and management review process. Oversaw internal audit team of 25 associates.

Siler City, Nc

Analyzed production work flows and machine/labor allocations to optimize process efficiency and reduce raw material waste. Conducted training for management and associates on procedural changes. ► Engineered new warp change process reducing manufacturing downtime 140 hours/week