Objective
To obtain a management position that will enable me to use my strong
organizational skills, technical background, and ability to work well with
people.
Skills Summary
Project Management Mechanical Engineering Team Player
First Line Industrial Maintenance CMMS
Supervision Innovative Strong Communication
Safety Conscious Cost Reduction Computer Savvy
AutoCAD
Professional Experience
Skilled trades Supervisor General Motors 2007-2009
As a full time employee I had growing responsibilities. I was initially in
charge of repairs in the finishing department and then two foundry mold
lines.
o Lead skilled trades teams ranging from 10-18 people to ensure smooth
day-to-day operations.
o Responsible for ordering repair parts, scheduling training, vacation
and repairs.
o Regularly exceeded maintenance up time, safety and cost goals.
o Improved design of scalping drums throughout department for a 50%
improvement in life
o Improved design of wear plates, augers, clamp fixtures and other
equipment for improvements.
o Initiated and lead a continuous improvement project that reduced
material consumption by 18%.
COllege CO-OP General MOtors 2003-2007
As a college co-op I had a wide range of experiences, working in most of
the major departments including quality, engineering, production,
maintenance, pattern shop, and successfully completed a thesis on cupola
deformation and operation. Highlights Include:
o Completed a thesis on cupola operation for less shell deformation and
improved outputs. Lead the cupola operational meeting for designing
experiments and process changes. Efficiency gain 2-3%
o Corrected Ajax electrical logic for improved maintenance diagnostic
and accurate power factor.
o Project manager for projects up to 100K
o Successfully completed four rotations as a production supervisor;
providing leadership for production teams ranging from 30-50
employees.
o Created PMI manual for Bead Mold Tooling
o Conducted time studies to reduced cycle time on aluminum mold lines by
10%.
o Tonawanda, NY Customer Contact
o Created Safe Job Procedures for all equipment in Pattern Shop.
Education
Kettering University - Flint, MI
BS Mechanical Engineering, 2002-2007 GPA: 85/100
Fachhochschule Konstanz - Germany
Study Abroad, 2006
NORTHWEST STATE COLLEGE - Archbold, OH
PSEOP 2001-2002