Timothy Mckenzie Email & Phone Number

United States

As a Research and Development Intern at Edspired LLC, I play a key role in developing prototypes and user flow diagrams to visualize and iterate on design solutions. I assist the curriculum developer in creating research goal articulation documents for an elementary-level curriculum targeting Pre-K to Grade 3 students. My responsibilities include collaborating to define the scope, research questions, objectives, outcomes, and feasibility of the curriculum. I contribute to outlining overarching goals and specific research areas to guide the development process, participate in discussions to ensure alignment between research goals and educational objectives, and utilize research methodologies to analyze educational trends, student needs, and suitable pedagogical approaches. Additionally, I support the development of a comprehensive roadmap for curriculum development, including milestones and deliverables.

As the owner and operator of Life Made Easier LLC, I conducted user research to source popular and in-season products, leveraging customer feedback to launch and improve branded products, enhancing user satisfaction. I automated bookkeeping processes to recapture valuable time for research and development, optimizing overall business efficiency. I utilized Microsoft Excel for comprehensive inventory management, Quickbooks for accurate financial reporting, and Amazon Ads for effective marketing campaigns. I developed the company brand and marketing campaigns, ensuring standout listings and competitive pricing on the Amazon FBA platform. Additionally, I managed shipping, receiving records, and vendor accounts, improving packaging processes based on user feedback to enhance customer experience. Collaborating with a business partner, I spearheaded business growth, stability, and daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and strategic decision-making. I also sourced products, negotiated prices with manufacturers and distributors, and maintained comprehensive records to ensure efficient supply chain management, while preparing and reviewing financial reports for informed financial planning and stability.

In my role at Comar, I played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining quality standards. I participated in usability testing of vision-based software, ensuring accurate printed line measurements on products through redundant checks. Additionally, I led a team of three to improve daily workflow and product consistency, resulting in a 10% increase in production output. Operating injection molding and ancillary machinery simultaneously, I diagnosed and resolved issues to minimize downtime. Utilizing established documentation and quality concepts, I set up and operated packaging machines, ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in operating assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment, consistently achieving and sustaining optimal production rates and quality standards. In addition, I optimized efficiency and productivity by establishing process parameters and promptly addressing mechanical issues. Committed to a clean and safe work environment, I adhered to plant health, safety, and quality guidelines while promoting a culture of continuous improvement through active participation in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Expertly assembled a diverse array of retail products, encompassing furniture, grills,exercise equipment, and bikes, enhancing in-store visual displays and customer purchaseexperience.• Conducted service calls for a prominent office supply retailer, performing essentialmaintenance and assembly repairs, showcasing attention to detail and problem-solvingskills.• Managed customer relations and record maintenance, including scheduling andconfirming appointments, while ensuring accurate reporting to the corporate office.

Managed effective resolution of hardware, software, and networking issues, includinguser access and component configuration, ensuring seamless operations.• Collaborated with technical teams to guarantee system connectivity and compatibility,documenting problems and resolutions for future reference.• Contributed to system design and integration, administered servers, and facilitatedend-user testing to successfully implement proposed systems.

Counseled students on admission and degree completion prerequisites, facilitatingenrollment in suitable programs.• Devised comprehensive academic plans for degree and certificate attainment, directingstudents towards achieving their educational objectives.