Brian Blackford

*** ************ *****, ******, ** 30157

770-***-****

aboezv@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Southern Polytechnic State University, 3.32 GPA

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology

Concentration in Quality Concepts, Green Belt Certification

Minor in Business Administration

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Studied Horticulture

Scholastic Projects

Time Study and Simulation: Determined the time customers spent at a

“Freestyle” fountain dispenser. Using the data collected, the team ran a

simulation of a single queue in a fast food restaurant with several registers and

an unknown arrival rate to determine if the time spent at the beverage

dispenser would cause delays.

Senior project: Designed a manufacturing plant to produce furniture with an

increasing demand in each succeeding year. The project included the

completion of a business plan based upon actual time studies, SAMs,

amortized loan schedules and forecasted demand. The end result was an ROI

of 30% over a five year period relative to actual and comparable products.

Related Coursework

Six Sigma Concepts NRC Co-sponsored, 10 CFR 50

Statistical Quality Control Engineering Graphics, CAD

Operations Management Manufacturing Process

Project Management Systems Simulation (ARENA)

Work Experience

Suggs Construction, 2008 – Present

Place bids, prepare employees and suppliers for demand and forecasted work

Determine scope and resources needed for the timely completion of projects

Complete quality inspection and punch list

All Crane, Inc., 2004 – 2007, Salesman

Developed new business opportunities and clients

Visited worksites, chose appropriate and safe equipment for the lifts

Produced work orders and rendered site drawings

Prepared bids for rentals and sales of cranes and aerial equipment

Fostered professional relationships with customers and companies

Met and exceeded all yearly goals for sales and equipment rentals

Creekside Golf and Country Club, 2001 – 2004, Assistant Superintendent

Hired, trained and managed up to 26 employees

Planned and forecasted maintenance, fertilizer, and pesticide needs

Implemented planned maintenance procedures

Devised and adhered to an annual budget of $500,000

Obtained Skills and Workshops

MS Office, Management Scientist, Visual Basic, Solidworks CAD

Understanding of 10 CFR 50 appendix B, NQA-1, Excel, Conversational Spanish

Concepts in Nuclear Plant Construction and Power Generation: A five week

workshop given by the SPSU Continuing Education Department, which

was developed with the support of the US NRC (Nuclear Regulatory

Commission) to provide training in the field of Nuclear Power Plant Engineering,

Construction and Operations.

Nuclear Quality Assurance: A workshop given by the SPSU Continuing

Education Department, which consisted of an overview of the applicable quality

assurance rules and regulations in the nuclear industry. This workshop provided a

comprehensive look into 10 CFR 50 and the 18 criteria for the Nuclear Quality

Assurance Program established by the NRC.

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