Skills Profile

Experience with the design and manufacture of new and remanufactured hydraulic components and assemblies for heavy equipment originally manufactured by Caterpillar and John Deere

Trained in multiple Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques: Kaizen, 6S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, PDAC boards

Experienced certified welder/fabricator trained in multiple technologies including GMAW, SMAW, oxy-fuel, plasma cutting and a wide array of machining operations from CNC to conventional.

Certified in advanced drafting design using AutoDesk AutoCAD 2008-16, Inventor and SolidWorks with the following techniques: Solid modeling, Industrial detail, wiring diagrams, single line, topographic mapping, pipeline and production working drawings

Microsoft Office Suite expert skill level: focus in spreadsheet, database design and programming

Versed in complete electrical system design, automation, and installation of electrical systems for the coal and aggregate industries from concept to completion

Experience with complete coal plant builds, upgrades, overland conveyor systems, MCC's and PLC programming of AB products

Lead Project Manager and Designer of Australian Mining Division responsible for multimillion dollar monorail utility delivery system projects tasked with keeping current with Aussie mining safety regulations and coordinating with production and manufacturing team leaders

Employment History

Rental Property Manager/Caretaker Manager Romney, WV

Family Property Rentals October 2015 – Current

Preform/contract general maintenance on rental properties and bookkeeping

Advertise on internet, local newspapers and billboards.

Obtain referrals from current tenants and show units to attract perspective tenants

Follow-up on tenant applications, references and background checks.

Coordinate 11 employees into 3 eight hour shifts daily 7 days a week to care of an elderly patient with rapid onset dementia.

Setup interviews, review background checks, contact references and train new caretakers

Created a custom payroll system with Microsoft Access to track and calculate employee's pay and generate paychecks and end of year 1099 forms for taxes.

Design Engineer Morgantown, WV

Swanson Industries April 2015 – September 2015

Lead Designer/Project Manager from concept to completion of domestic and international customer orders of underground monorail systems costing upwards of 2 million USD

Research using mathematical modelling to determine if new developments and innovations will work and be cost effective.

Turn research ideas into technical plans for prototypes using AutoCAD 2015, Inventor, Vault and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software according to local safety regulations.

Manage 10-15 member cross-functional teams to mock-up, test and analyze prototypes.

Create PowerPoint presentations containing prototype test results for team design review.

Senior Drafting Engineer Morgantown, WV

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. June 2014 - October 2014

Perform engineering design and drafting using AutoCAD 2014 and SolidWorks software for new and retrofit installations, and ongoing maintenance for a broad range of engineering disciplines: architectural and layout; civil, structural, site, site utility; mechanical, HVAC, PLCs, etc.

Lead maintenance and engineering projects from conception through completion keeping abreast of and considering requirements due to: production requirements; need for operational and efficiency improvements; technological advancements and increased GMP requirements.

Provide all project management requirements and decisions as needed to deliver projects within cost, schedule, and performance demands.

Insure, oversee, and/or carryout, the maintenance of controlled drawing system, including SOP's, policies, and remaining in a state that continually and at all times depicts the current state of the systems these drawings represent.

Electrical Drafter/Designer Fairmont, WV

Rogers Electrical Contracting Company May 2013 - May 2014

Arrange rough sketches by studying design specifications; creating a picture of the system, components, and parts

Produce final drawings using AutoCAD Electrical software by reviewing design sketches, specifications, and supporting documents; develop a layout of the system, components, and parts; drawing multiple views of the system, components, and parts; depicting relationship of components and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials

Identify and verify specifications by examining design documents and performing calculations

(Next Two Positions are Within Same Company)

Logistics Coordinator Morgantown, WV

Swanson Industries May 2012 - May 2013

Coordinate inventory of stock and ensure product adjustments are properly applied

Construct reports and graphs using Excel, Word and PowerPoint to support production planning

Monitor and adjust production according to customer demand and material availability

Create John Deere hydraulic component and assembly production working blueprints to be used for remanufacture division using AutoCAD Inventor by reverse engineering physical product line

Lead 10-15 person cross-functional teams in various Kaizen events e.g. 6S projects, Rapid Improvement Workshops, set-up/changeover reduction, root cause analysis and time studies

Record, analyze, and report Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) using a self designed networked Microsoft Access database and helped to improve factory OEE to 75% from 30%

Mechanical Drafter/Designer

Swanson Industries, Inc. Aug 2011 - May 2012

Prepare complete detail and layout drawings from instructions, specification, and solid models for longwall mining roof supports using AutoCAD Mechanical 2011 and Inventor software

Design equipment modifications and correct existing drawings

Create detailed machining, fabrication, and assembly drawings

Help engineers identify sources of material and machining services

Create cost analysis and parts requisitions summaries using Excel and PowerPoint

Work on the concept and development of original designs by collaborating with machinists and welders

Education and Training

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV

Graduated May 10, 2014 Magna cum Laude GPA 3.9

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

DeVry Technical Institute, Columbus OH

Completed 32 Credits GPA 3.75

Associates of Applied Science in Business Technology

Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV

Graduated May 10, 2008 Magna cum Laude GPA 3.85

CAD Skills Certificate in Drafting/Design Engineering Technology

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Graduated May 10, 2008 Magna cum Laude GPA 4.0

Honors and Awards

The Consol Energy Inc. Scholarship

The Superior Achievement in Mechanical Engineering Technology Award

The West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship

The West Virginia Desk and Derrick Scholarship

The West Virginia Higher Education Grant

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