ZAQORAE BROWNHOPKINS

**** ******* *** **, *******, WA 98115 206-***-****/ 202-***-**** aco7il@r.postjobfree.com

E D U CA T I O N B ACK G R O U N D P R O F E SS I O N A L C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

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Projected Aug 2015

Pursuing M aster of Science in Technical Management ; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

U niversity

Projected Aug 2015

Pursuing M aster of Business Administration (MBA) ; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

U niversity

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering ; Howard University

P roject Management Certificate ; University of California, I rvine

P M P: P roject Management P rofessional (P MP No. 1654705) ; Project Management

I nstitution (PMI)

Certified Lean Six Sigma: Black Belt; U niversity of Washington

Certified Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt; U niversity of Washington

E MPLOYMENT H ISTORY

New Store Openings (NSO) Release M anager M icrosoft (Insight Global), Redmond, WA April 2014 –

M arch 2015

Notable Contributions:

Managed the openings of over 60+ new Microsoft stores worldwide.

Established appropriate IT solution lifecycle methodology and project governance in planning and execution to

ensure on-target outcomes.

Managed a team of technical project managers who operated the build and launch of new Microsoft Retail

Stores worldwide.

Accountable for new technology implementation and build execution processes for the opening of over 80+

M icrosoft Retail stores worldwide

Responsible for driving all technology related releases and activities during new store builds.

Successfully launched retail experiences in several Chinese cities with assistance from key partners and in-

country staff.

The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA Positions Held Nov 2006 – April 2014

Configuration Change Manager

Notable Contributions:

Successfully identified and eliminated process f laws and ensure streamlined procedures.

Devised and launched successful airplane product options catalog for external customers geared towards

optimized service delivery, reduce support costs and build a better rapport with the end user community.

Designed a cost impact analysis chart for internal customers to evaluate and analyze their changes and assess

effects of the airplane program.

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Z A Q OR AE B ROWN H O PKI NS

Product I ntegrator

Notable Cont ributions:

Fostered scope development process to ensure completeness of the basic engineering and looks for

opportunities for added value through application of Value Improving Practices through Lean and cost savings

exercises.

Conceptualized and launched new mitigation strategies to minimize impact on the customer, suppliers, factory

and delivery center.

Successfully led airplane new product feature design and incorporated decisions based on airline customer

operational and maintenance requirements.

Enhanced r isk identification, ranking and mitigation efforts impacting aircraft design, production,

certification and delivery.

I ntegration Focal for YL731 JPQ, 737-800

Notable Contributions:

Successfully resolved nonconformance and design issues that occurred during production of my aircraft.

Designed drawing changes, new bill of materials, and assisted in design for AR/DER proposed changes.

Provided an engineering presence during production and delivery of the airplane.

Materiel Review Board (MRB)/ Liaison Engineer

Notable Contributions:

Ensured proper static and fatigue analysis for repair and overhaul of materiel review TAGS to verify

structural acceptability.

Increased efficiency and savings associated with tooling, planning, manufacturing organizations and quality

assurance through modification of drawings and re-engineering components.

Conducted extensive research to improve production methods, parts/ equipment technology and reduce costs.

P ROFESSIONAL MEMEBERSHIPS AND V OLUNTEER A CTIVITIES

National Society of Black Engineers Alumni Extension communications Chair, Seattle WA

4C’s Coalition Mentor

Project Management Institute Member (PMI)

Achievement Resources LLC Math and Reading Tutor, Seattle, WA

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