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Waukesha, Wi

Laser Cutter Operator▪ Performed final cuts on processed plastic sheets.▪ Grouped defects to reduce waste generation.▪ Packaged sensitive materials to prevent exposure.Tinting and Quality Control▪ Ran batches of cut sheets through a dye bath to obtain desired optical qualities▪ Scanned finished batches on spectrograph to confirm specifications against a sample.Laminated and packaged finished sheets for shipping.Resized containment clips to specification between production runs.

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Warehouse Refined inventory management system to keep 257 different raw materials in stock. Managed backroom staff to maintain ready-to-ship inventory of 236 active SKUs. Ran industrial laser cutter to meet demand on both in-house and contract jobs. Increased efficiency of laser cutter files to optimize material usage and throughput.• Shipping Updated shipping strategy from a manual entry system with a two-week backlog to an automated system integrated with the ecommerce platform that shipped 92% of packages within two business days. Saved 5 minutes of processing time per package on over 1600 shipments per year. Adjusted shipping and handling estimates to cover costs and improve profitability. Maintained a greater than 95% on-time purchase order delivery SLA across all quarters of 2018, where purchase orders make up three-quarters of all revenue.• Trade Show Exhibit Manager Collaborated with management on trade show exhibit design. Organized and packaged event materials to ensure timely arrival. Worked booth setup and tear down Manned a booth at events ranging from 50 to 20,000 attendees.• Design Led the design team through the creative process to produce product, event, and marketing materials.  Implemented a new type of production packaging from prototype to final design to solidify the branding message and save packaging costs. Collaborated in the design process to bring a product to market.

• Worked with customers to find solutions fitting their style, needs, and budget. • Managed multiple quotes for large orders covering 15 to 20 windows.• Trained with manufacturers to stay up to date on changes and updates to available products.

Cordova, Ak

• Facilitated the weekly PWSSC Community Lecture Series, contacted guest lecturers, set up A/V equipment, and recorded and archived each talk.• Co-ran environmental science programs covering water quality, salmon life cycle, and local geology.• Managed travel, lodging, and food logistics for a 15-person multi-day backcountry trip.• Presented the Remote Operated Vehicle build challenge to students in three communities across Alaska. Standardized build materials to ensure fair competition between teams. Redesigned control boxes to add variable motor speed control. Introduced over 100 students to physics, robotics, and engineering concepts.

Novi, Mi

• Tutored students in math and science course work, both current and remedial.• Helped with test prep for ACT, SAT, and state tests.• Sourced new computer equipment to run brain training programs.

Ames Iowa

My duties included selling concessions to customers, tearing tickets, and cleaning up theaters between shows.

Ames Iowa

Tutored chemistry students for a semester, developed communication and teaching skills.