Brad Gay
Gainesville, Ga. 30506
*******@*****.***
Objectives:
Currently seeking new challenges where my skills and experience can be
effectively utilized to improve quality, improve process flow, reduce
waste, reduce cost and improve safety within the organization.
Additionally, I would like to apply my skills in training and
development to prepare personnel for tomorrow's challenges.
Employment History:
CAT-ISO. Sept. 2008 - Present
Alpharetta, Georgia.
Manufacturer of Generator Control Switchgear.
CAT-ISO is a Joint Venture between EATON Corporation and
Caterpillar Inc.
Lead Design Engineer, Sept. 2008 - Present
. LEAN Six Sigma liaison between the Western EPNA Region Dept. and
Operational Excellence.
. Formed Multifunctional Team to update dept. process maps and
document current state processes.
. Formed Multifunctional Teams to improve CS process maps by
creating future state process maps.
. Team member in defining the role of LEAN Six Sigma projects
within Western EPNA Region.
. Created and presented all presentations for all LEAN Six Sigma
projects in the department.
. Created and presented all LEAN Six Sigma training and
development in the department.
. LEAN 5S zone manager for Western EPNA Region Dept.
. Presented and demonstrated my approach to 5S in the offices to
the EATON Corporate auditors.
. LEAN 5S auditor to assist OpEx in maintaining 5S goals for the
facility and organization.
. Implemented 5s concepts in the Western EPNA Region Dept.
(Recipient of the Company's 5S Award).
. ISO9001 liaison between Western EPNA Region and Quality
implementation team.
. Documented all Western EPNA Region processes to align with
company ISO9001 initiative.
. Western EPNA Region Development Team Lead
. Headed team (4) to transition the company from ACAD 2009 to
using AutoCAD Electrical 2010.
. Created and presented updates to company executives on the
progress of the ACADE 2010 transition.
. Tasked with Microsoft SharePoint Server development for Western
EPNA Region Department.
. Headed R & D efforts concerning emerging technologies and how
they might be utilized at ISO.
. Created "Drawing Template Revision Control Document" for all
drawing templates.
. Created naming convention for drawing templates for clear-cut
revision tracking.
. Tasked with and found a solution for company Asset Tracking.
(Presented to Accounting).
. AutoCAD - used for the creation of submittal drawing sets;
elevation drawings, conduit entry,
3-line drawings, circuit breaker schedules, schematic diagrams,
sequence of operations, etc.
Handle all AutoCAD special projects and customer request handed
down by management.
. Member of CAT-ISO's ISO9001/2008 Task Team.
. Member of CAT-ISO's Vision Team.
. Member of CAT-ISO's Safety Response Team.
. Member of CAT-ISO's 5S zone manager.
. Member of CAT-ISO's LEAN Six Sigma 5S internal audit team.
. Member of CAT-ISO's Career Development Committee.
. Member of CAT-ISO's Rewards and Recognition Committee.
. Team Player
Maximum Real Estate. Apr. 2007 - Present
Cumming, Georgia.
REALTOR
Received Georgia Real Estate License in April, 2007.
CAT-ISO. Oct. 1997 - Jan. 2007
Alpharetta, Georgia.
Manufacturer of Generator Control Switchgear.
CAT-ISO is a Joint Venture between EATON Corporation and
Caterpillar Inc.
Senior Project Manager, Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2007.
. Demonstrated multitasking, problem solving, leadership and
organizational skills.
. Managed 5.5 million dollars worth of product for multiple
projects.
. Manage project schedules through the project life-cycle of
multiple projects.
. Coordinate all communications and technical data to appropriate
team members.
. Project liaison to customer, Caterpillar dealers, Eaton, vendors
and project team.
. Handled fabrication of specialty parts required for projects.
. Provided scope of work to vendors.
. Made sure vendors performed to project timelines.
. Worked with US Customs when exporting projects overseas.
. Provide quality customer support for internal and external
customers.
. Work closely with all levels of company personnel in the
planning and execution of projects.
. Review and compare sales orders and engineering project
specifications.
. Ensure Multi-directional communication lines remain open.
. Assist operations in the development of processes and procedures
to improve workflow.
. Documented Project Management Dept. workflow process through the
project life-cycle.
. Documented the data entry process for new projects into Made-2-
Manage (BES).
. Detail oriented.
Computer Graphics Supervisor, Oct. 1997 - Jan. 2003.
. Managed eleven direct reports to ensure project tasks are done
on schedule.
. Managed all administrative duties for the department.
. Achieved organizational objectives set for my department by
company hierarchy.
. Member of ISO's Standard's Committee.
. Project Leader for multiple company R&D projects.
. Assisted marketing in creating graphics used for trade shows,
promotions and website.
. Obtained Microsoft license to export MS operating systems out of
the United States.
. Defined the process to translate HMI graphics to accommodate
foreign customers.
. Streamlined the process for creating HMI screens to accommodate
various projects.
. Developed and implemented ACAD drawing standards used by
Engineering Department.
. Developed and implemented HMI graphics standards used by
Engineering Department.
. Developed training manuals on Graphics Software used by ISO for
new and existing staff.
. Designed and administered HMI training classes for company
personnel.
. Organized cross training for direct reports to ensure continued
company growth.
. Manage the workflow in the following software areas:
RSView32 (Rockwell Software) - used to created all touch
screen graphics and programming all command buttons and
controls for the touch screen interface (HMI).
AutoCAD - used for the creation of all schematics, wiring
diagrams and elevation drawings for use on the production
floor.
Mechanical Desktop - used to create all through bus and sheet
metal production drawings.
Adobe Photoshop - used to handle all the company's bitmap
drawing needs from sales and marketing to any internal
drawing need.
Adobe Illustrator - used to handle all the company's vector
drawing needs from sales and marketing to any internal
drawing need.
Microsoft PowerPoint - used for all internal and external
presentations.
. Mentor
R. W. Beck, Inc. Sept. 1988 - Oct. 1997
Orlando, Florida.
CAD Designer for a national engineering consulting firm.
. Responsible for all CAD drawings created for electrical
subdivision and transmission line projects, site layout
drawings, elevation drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
. Member of the R. W. Beck Training and Orientation Committee.
. Member of the R. W. Beck Activities and Events Committee.
. Member of the Communication and Team Building Committee.
Education:
Columbia Southern University: Master of Business Administration
Degree.
Graduated - 2010
Organizational Research and Theory International
Business
Human Resource Management Business Ethics
Management Information Systems Advanced Marketing
Strategic Management and Business Policy Research
Methods
Project Management Strategy and Tactics Operations
Management (Research)
Training and Development Methods of
Analysis for Business Operations
Villanova University: LEAN SIX SIGMA - Certificate of
Achievement.
Received - 2009
Value Add Process Mapping (SIPOC)
Project Management Value Stream Mapping
Improving the Process (Eliminating Waste) Pull Systems
Lean Concepts Lean Tools
Standardized Work Methods DMAIC Methodology
Root Cause Analysis
University of Central Florida: Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Organizational Communications.
Graduated - 1992
Organizational Communications Leadership
Group Dynamics Attitudes and Persuasion
Group Interaction Business and
Professional Communications
Human Behavior Problem Solving
Non-Verbal Communications Marketing
Military History:
United States Marine Corps: 1982-1985
1st Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Twenty-nine Palms,
California.
Rank: Corporal, E-4. Section leader
Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Training School
Water Safety and Survival Instructor (WSSI) School
Good Conduct Ribbon
Honorable Discharge
Computer Skills:
AutoCAD Electrical 2010 RSView32 (HMI) Microsoft
Word
AutoCAD r.9 - 2009 Made2Manage (BES)
Microsoft SharePoint 2007
VISIO Microsoft Outlook Hardware
Configuration
Microsoft Office 2000/2007 Microsoft Excel
Software Configuration
Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Project
Wireless Networks Internet
** Willing to relocate within North America and Europe.