OBJECTIVE

My career goal is to attain gainful employment. In furtherance of

this goal, I will continue my education and obtain my Masters degree

to become more competitive in the job market. My plans are to seek a

challenging position as an employee in a well-reputed company that

will utilize my technical and professional skills gained so far.

EDUCATION

Tennessee State University (TSU) - Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering,

Grade Point Average: 3.0/4.0

Graduation Date: May 2010

EXPERIENCE

NTN BOWER - Hamilton, AL 11/2012 - Present

Process Engineer/Mechanical Project Engineer

. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the crew supervisors engaged

in the production and processing of can/end production.

. Read and analyze charts, work orders, maintenance, and production

schedules in order to meet customer requirements.

. Confer with supervisors to coordinate operations and activities

throughout the operation.

. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences

to meet daily goals.

. Drive product/process quality, cost, delivery improvement

. Optimize plant Client-out and equipment usage

. Ensure manufacturing readiness and launches at plant level

. Drive suppliers performance improvements

. Review schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning

inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty

assignments while considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.

. Provide direction, development and leadership to production

supervisors/leaders

. evaluating departmental training needs and working with Corporate to

create and implement development plans

. Assist the GM in developing annual department goals, and reviewing and

following-up on the status of achieving those goals.

. Evaluated performance and functionality - devised ways to improve

performance when appropriate.

. Prepared scope of project, proposals and presented contract to

appropriate vendor.

. Provided necessary support to manufacturing process, prepared plans to

improve efficiency and reduced costs.

. Documented electrical specifications and made single line diagrams.

. Performed preventative maintenance on electrical distribution system.

. Supplied technical support to plant to improve production rate, first

quality production, as well as reduce waste.

. Implemented process and equipment modifications to obtain continuous

improvement and ease of operations.

. Implemented conduct experiments involving additives, modifiers to develop

new products.

. Initiated, led and executed projects from conceptual level through

economic justification, design, development, as well as implementation.

. Facilitated technical support in process calculations and equipment's

sizing, development of site, permits, training and outsourcing.

. Understand the budget and an overall sense for the requirements of the

facility

. Key player for increasing production efficiency through utilization of

kaizen techniques, optimizing production schedules, and focused reduction

of downtime.

. Excel at creating and implementing technical and operational plans and

strategies

. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

. Result producing management/engineering career that demonstrates

improvements regarding Quality, Cost, and Delivery function.

. Takt time reduction through "Pulling instead of pushing", single piece

flow implementation, and lot size reduction for required set-up times

. Decreased stop levels by 43%

. Decreased off quality numbers by 35%

. Implemented Lead/Supervisor responsibilities/accountabilities.

COMMAND ALKON - Birmingham, AL 11/2011 - 11/2012

Field Service Engineer/ Control Automation Engineer

. Responsible for designing, programming, simulating and testing

automated machinery and processes.

. Responsible for maintaining existing automation systems both,

software and hardware.

. Responsible for insuring Controls interface between mechanical and

electrical/automation groups.

. Implemented and designed complex customer services such as

automated room call services.

. Resolved unusual cases involving lock up of databases.

. Provided on-site support for all company related software and

hardware located in companies internal offices and at clients

sites.

. Experience sizing and automating process equipment, pumps, control

valves, and relief valves

. Knowledge of interpreting schematic diagrams, planning maintenance

activities and in operating standard tools and equipment.

. Responsible for analyzing and evaluating complex issues in electrical

systems to meet standard operating requirements.

. Handle responsibilities of providing support in the construction

activities of electrical and control systems.

. Installed maintained and repaired the equipment purchased by the

customer.

. Trained engineers and technician for equipment maintenance and

operations.

. Improve machine uptime by developing statistical studies and

maintenance action plans.

. Prepared reports, design plans and specifications, bid documents

and contracts for construction projects.

. Providing on-site assistance during startup.

. Providing on-call coverage to clients as required.

. Providing technical guidance to less experienced engineering

personnel in the department.

. Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the

discipline lead.

. Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins

and provide construction support.

. Configuring control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of

maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the

client.

. Programming experience with Programmable Logic controller (PLC), and

Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment.

. Experience troubleshooting communication networks such as Ethernet IP,

Remote I/O, DeviceNet, ControlNet, RS-232, RS-485

. Experience in creating installation and support documentation (special

configuration documentation), programming special reports and data

exports.

PEAK 10 DATA CENTER - Nashville, TN 01/2011 - 11/2011

Facility Engineer / Support Associate

. Responded to requests for assistance from customers experiencing

problems with Peak 10 Solutions via telephone or electronically.

. Documented customer's problems as required in the service request

system and provide appropriate details/information.

. Escalated calls to appropriate teams and individuals if resolution

is not imminent.

. Performed electrical load calculations, sizing equipment, and performing

computer economic analysis of alternate systems.

. Responsible for the ongoing effectiveness of all control systems,

including hardware, software, and instrumentation while monitoring

performance and identifying improvement needs.

. Experienced with short circuit, coordination, load flow and power quality

analysis.

. Experienced with reliability issues including HVAC operation,

emergency generators, UPS, switchgear, and other power distribution

equipment.

. Troubleshoots system problems not resolved by routine maintenance or

surveillance activities.

. Possessed knowledge to manage required repairs and maintenance on

commercial HVAC systems (including chillers, pumps, motors, air

handlers, automation/controls systems), data center electrical

infrastructure (UPS, PDU, switchgear, generators) using industry

standard tools and in accordance with all codes, laws, and

regulations.

. Recorded and document in spreadsheet air conditioning units

temperatures, PDU's Amps and voltage, transformer KWD and KVA, and

generator VCD, fuel, and hot blocks temperature.

. Researched, developed, designed, and tests electrical equipment, power

distribution and systems.

. Worked with clients in a professional, courteous manner to promote

customer satisfaction.

. Received and track items shipped to the Peak 10 center for customer or

other use.

GTECH - Nashville, TN 01/2010 - 01/2011

Computer Operator

. Assisted in the daily operation of computer systems.

. Generated reports required. Assist in verifying the validity and

clarity of computer reports and other output before releasing it

from Computer Operations.

. Maintained integrity of the operating system environment.

. Performed system software upgrades including, testing, and

coordination.

. Provided accurate, timely and creative solutions to end user

computer and networking problems of moderate to complex nature to

ensure client productivity.

. Provided recommendations regarding hardware and systems software.

. Performed data backups and recoveries.

. Assisted in the recovery activities necessary to restore normal

operations.

. Followed the correct escalation procedures within Computer

Operations and other Departments who are inter-dependent.

. Ensured that supplies do not fall below minimum requirements.

. Maintained disk, tape and cartridge library to standards.

. Provided Software Hotline coverage

. Experience with Microsoft Office Software Applications (Access, Excel,

Word, PowerPoint). Application basic programming skills.

Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN 09/2004 - 05/2010

Computer Lab Tech / Lab Supervisor

. Proficiently and safely supervising the daily operation of facility

quality control laboratory in accordance with established school

policies, and safety procedures.

. Maintained inventory and orders supplies when necessary.

. Coordinated and schedules Computer Operators, directs work, and

evaluates operational performance.

. Ensured performance plans, memos, and reports are distributed,

understood, utilized and made available to all Computer Operators.

. Assisted in revising or establishing new systems to improve productivity

in computer efficiency. Develops procedures and control mechanisms to

improve operations and reduce operational errors.

. Efficiently cooperated with external as well as internal customers.

. Ensured daily production of systems to include software and hardware

changes and serving as client liaison.

. Defined and perform verification that the test process has been performed

correctly, analyze results and recommend test process improvements.

. Analyzed the accuracy and quality of the hardware and software products

through maintenance, attention to detail and work environment.

. Experience with Microsoft Office Software Applications (Access, Excel,

Word, PowerPoint). Application basic programming skills.

General Motors Dayton, Ohio 05/2004 - 09/2004

Engineering Intern/ Continuous Improvement Engineer

. Performed accurate controls hardware installation documents from

the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

. Program and configure PLC's. Working knowledge of multiple

platforms.

. Automation of an assembly line

. Program Robotics

. Working knowledge of company engineering design and CAD drafting

standards.

. Performed daily checks to assure control activities, including

testing and compliance.

. Demonstrated support, providing management assistance,

logistics/inventory, equipment forecasting, technical support,

staging and setup.

. Helped in fabrication of machines and equipment, procedures, and

conditions for testing and verification of operation

. Took part in Delivery/Product Team meetings representing Central

System Engineering

. Handled problems related to production by giving corrective action

for quality problems.

. Assisted and supported in structures and assembling and

installations.

. Performed trimming, altering, reforming and assembling of

structural parts.

. Assembled structural components as per specifications provided.

. Ability to troubleshoot I/O problems in the field using a

multimeter.

. Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Micro station or

both.

. Programming experience with Programmable Logic controller (PLC)

. Knowledge of industrial networking.

Post Office Dayton, Ohio 05/2006 - 05/2006

Clerical/Computer Operator

. A working knowledge of process improvementA working knowledge of

process improvementA working knowledge of process improvement in

equipment manufacturersequipment manufacturers.

. Possessed knowledge of the basic principles and procedures of

filing and record keeping.

. Estimated mailing flow projections.

. Possessed excellent time management, planning and decision making

skills.

. Worked with clients in a professional, courteous manner to promote

customer satisfaction.

. Proficient with word-processing and spreadsheet applications.

. Worked on assignments that are moderately difficult and have

overlapping timeframes.

. Worked successfully in collaboration with team members to reach and

execute solutions to common goals.

. Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for

obtaining solutions.

. Errors are limited and risks avoided. Makes an important impact on the

success of a project.

. Prepared computer input regarding newly acquired accounts.

. Performed related clerical duties.

. Experience with Microsoft Office Software Applications (Access, Excel,

Word, PowerPoint). Application basic programming skills.

Records daily utilizations; performs preventative maintenance

and makes minor repairs and adjustments, greases equipment and

attacTECHNICAL SKILLS

. Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP 2000/2003/2008/2010,

Macintosh, Linux, AIX, Fedora, Ubuntu.

. Programming Languages: Sun Java2 SDK, Microsoft Visual C++ / Visual

Basic 6.0 / Visual Studio.NET,

. Computer Applications: AutoCAD, PSPICE, MATLAB, PLC's, HMI's,

DCS's, SCADA, CML, Test Director.

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ACTIVITIES / INVOLVEMENTS

. Member - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2002-

2003)

. Member - NAACP TSU Chapter (2002-2007)

. Member - National Society of Black Engineers (2003-Present)

. Member - TSU Student Alumni Association (2002-2003)

. Participant - TSU College of Engineering Research Program (2003-

2006)

. President - Freshman Delegation (2002-2003)

. President - TSU Chess Club (2002-2003)

. Representative at Large - Student Government Association (2003-

2006)

. Member - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated (2004-Present)

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