MICAH L TAKAO

901-***-**** acqbj9@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION AND KEY SKILLS

•B.S. Mechanical Engineering, cum laude from University of Memphis, inducted into the Pinnacle Honor Society, Spring 2013, Herff Engineering achievement based scholarship recipient, 2012-14

•3D CAD software experience NX (8.5), Unigraphics, computer aided design and drafting.

•Passed EIT (Engineer in training), F.E. (Fundamentals of Engineering), TN State Exam - 10/2013

•5+ years, logistics, management experience during several years of employment with Namco 99-08.

•Project management experience

•Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills

•Data analysis and research skills

•Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports

•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

•Familiar with MatLab, Visio, computer assisted engineering / design software, Toyota production system

•Hands on maintenance diagnosis and repair skills

ENGINEERING PROJECTS / EXPERIENCE

•Team Design: Table saw mandrel, Solar pool heater, Catapult, Power plant, and Air soft gun

•Bio-Diesel process engineering and, Organic Rankine Cycle test stand design (reverse HVAC system)

•Fluid testing procedures, including use of a wind tunnel

•Analyzed transient heat and determined thermal conductivity of several materials

•Torsion, pressure and annealing of metals

WORK HISTORY

ELECTROLUX - MEMPHIS, TN 38109

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

August 2014 – PRESENT

•Product launch, research, creating instruction manuals with step-by-step instructions and illustrations used to assist line operators on how to perform tasks, conducting time studies, studying productivity, continuous improvement, line balancing, root cause, deviations, Electrostatic Discharge Training (ESD), quality assurance, Creform rack design, scrap reduction, value stream mapping, and product launch. Toyota Production system training.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

2010-2014

•Studying for B.S. Mechanical Engineering ( graduated in 4 years )

WASH DEPOT HOLDINGS, LLC (APRIL 2008 – JAN 2009) and DRIVE CLEAN AMERICA (MARCH 2009 – JAN 2010)

LOCATION MANAGER

•Responsible for daily operations, maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and hydraulic system equipment, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulations

• Maintained inventory control which included tools, chemicals, and merchandise

• Performed equipment maintenance, ensured chemical usage was maintained per guidelines, developed solutions to increase process speeds

• Installed new equipment, hired and trained new team members

• Assisted other locations within the same company

NAMCO / BANDAI

DISTRICT MANAGER / ROUTE MANAGER (PROMOTION 2006)

SEPTEMBER 1999 – FEBRUARY 2008. COMPANY RESTRUCTURE 2008.

•Managed multi-store, and business partner locations in a four state area: TN, AK, MS, and KY (70 locations)

•Project management

•Performed logistics planning, shipping, and redistribution of hundreds of full size arcade games, on a quarterly basis, to maximize net margins

•Prepared multi-million dollar budget goals, various sales reports, financial analysis, quality assessment, audits, with full Profit & Loss responsibility

•Developed solutions to increase profits over 2 year period

•Communication with management teams and business partners, providing feedback on performance, quality, operational objectives, and service goals

•Recruited and trained new team members.

•Determined technical issues, and made repairs to equipment

•Ordered and tracked parts used for repairs

•Organized and developed marketing, promotions, new store openings and, business plans

•Continued career progression throughout time at Namco / Bandai

OTHER SKILLS / HOBBIES

•Home Auto Repair

•Transmission Rebuilding

•Trained Auto Mechanic

•Panasonic factory training on copiers

•Fishing and boating

•Home HVAC repair

REFERENCES

Both professional and personal references are available upon request.

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