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Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Partner with senior management of both medium-sized privately-held firms and Fortune 500 companies to solve business-critical strategic challenges. Challenges involve strategic planning for growth, operational improvement, and new product launch strategy. Responsibilities include:- Conducting market research, leveraging expert interviews, scientific studies, and market data, to develop insights and recommendations.- Creating data-driven P&L forecasts in collaboration with client and project team members.- Developing and present project deliverables.Completed projects include four Strategic Plan documents, one P&L forecast for North American launch of a growing business unit, and one comprehensive new product launch recommendation.

Deer Park, Il

Lead and design manufacturing strategies for production of electronic control modules for 4x4 truck transmissions. Manage planning and execution of new product launches, and drive process improvement activities for programs in serial production. Plan and adapt line capacity to optimize floor footprint for projected order volumes.Vitesco Technologies was formerly Continental Automotive Powertrain and was rebranded in October 2019.

Deer Park, Il

Led launches of two new electronic control units at Continental production plant in Cuautla, Mexico. Improved output of existing manufacturing equipment and developed new tools to manage capacity planning and line loading.

Pasadena, Tx

Lead reliability program implementations at petrochemical, specialty chemical, and mining facilities to reduce risk of failure, optimize inspection resources, and increase compliance. Main point of client contact at individual project site. Directly responsible for delivering projects on time and on budget and ensuring client satisfaction. Coordinate and manage resources from multiple departments to efficiently deliver project work. Develop and coach newly hired Asset Integrity Analysts.

Pasadena, Texas And Beaumont, Texas

Organized and analyzed facility data to model corrosion and generate inspection recommendations. Led data acquisition phase at phosphoric acid plant in Convent, LA. Led and supported team based in three states. Phase completed two weeks early. Phase was 15% over budget when I assumed leadership and finished just 4% over budget. Led several concurrent project phases at aniline plant in Beaumont, TX. Deliverables were presented to client on schedule. Based full-time at client sites in Beaumont, TX. Directly responsible for ensuring client satisfaction. Client has recommended Pinnacle to sister sites. Led and facilitated several important Data Validation meetings with clients.

Skokie, Il

Used SPEED software to predict brush motor performance. Performed fatigue testing and analysis on a slip clutch for an autopilot application.

Skokie, Il

Modeled unique Sine Cam Actuator and worked with machinists to develop actuator prototype. Developed and built organizational system for stamping room based on 5S methodology.

Northbrook, Il

Sold premium brand CutCo cutlery through personal appointments.

Master Of Business Administration, General Management

Activities and Societies: Developed new product concept for Mars-Wrigley. Concept handed over December 2019.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering; Minor In Business

Activities and Societies: Illinois Institute of Aviation -- Earned FAA Private Pilot Certificate; Interfraternity Council -- Vice.