Curriculum Vitae
Personal details
Joe Herridge
E-mail address: **********@*****.***
Tel (cell) direct line:361-***-****
Summary
Company oriented employee with strong technical and analytical skills.
Great at learning software quickly and improving methods using the Lean /
Six Sigma program. A detail oriented goal setter and achiever. Believe in a
highly moral, high integrity work ethic that positively influences those
around you. Great team player and individual contributor. Able to be
creative or process oriented.
Education
07.2005 - 08.2009 B.S. Meteorology, Texas A&M University - College
Station, Texas (Geosciences - College/university,
Bachelor's degree) Minor in Oceanography. Seeking a new
career field because the 24/7 nature of Meteorology is not
healthy for a family. Willing to leave weather behind as a
hobby for the sake of my family.
Positions
09.2010 - Present Senior Flight Planner / Aviation Meteorologist,
Rockwell Collins (Sector: Aviation, Specialization: Preparation for
Operation, Role: Consultant)
Participant in many Lean / Six Sigma Events and Action
Items, including measurement, assessment and evaluation of
Lean metrics. Operate various windows based computer
applications, with a focus on Flight Manager, Skyplan, and
various other flight planning reporting engines. Read,
interpret, manipulate and analyze detailed en-route charts,
satellite imagery, and aerial statistics. Improve route
optimizations on a daily basis around the globe. Prepare
and deliver computerized flight plans under strict
deadlines. Build and proof routes in Skyplan, map routes
using JeppView and Jetplanner. Work Independently and on
multiple multi-team projects. Complete multiple tasks
simultaneously, including "hurry up" situations that must
be solved immediately. Interface with and advise clients
in the trip-planning process. Maintain, input, edit,
correct and manage individual client aircraft databases.
08.2008 - 12.2009 Research Scientist, Texas A&M University, Department
of Oceanography (Sector: Research / Development,
Specialization: Analytics, Role: Graduate)
Participant in major research project involving climate
changes. Investigated ancient atmospheric dust and fish
debris by core samples. Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences
Laboratory Trained in Laboratory and Radiogenic Laboratory
Safety. Performed typical scientific analysis and used
chemicals and acids to perform daily roles.
Projects
03.2012 - Present Lean Value Stream - Operations Department, Rockwell
Collins
An ongoing department improvement program that involves
action items. I specifically assisted in standardizing
macros for the Operations Departments email that saved an
estimated 0.2 FTE per day.
07.2011 - Present Lean Value Stream - Flight Planning, Rockwell
Collins
Another ongoing department improvement project that
discovered waste and action items to reduce the waste. I
specifically mapped out exactly what the department does on
a minute by minute basis to gather the most accurate
initial conditions. In a team environment, I created a SOP
that assisted in standardizing the waste free environment.
Language
English Oral: Excellent. Written: Excellent
Keywords / additional info
Lean Champion / Six Sigma / Lean Project Management
AutoCAD / ArcGIS / GPS / MatLab / Maple
PuTTY / A Unix Based Data Management Program
Data Management / Data Entry / SharePoint
Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
Relevant Course work includes: Engineering Calculus 1, 2,
3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra and Multivariable
Calculus. Additionally, Engineering Physics: Mechanics and
Electromagnetic, Thermodynamics.
I am seeking another career field due to the 24/7 nature of
Meteorology. I am starting a family and desire a
challenging role that will compliment my family-oriented
lifestyle.
References
Keely Laughlin Senior Flight Planner - Shift Lead, Rockwell Collins.
Contact info: 823-***-****, **************@*****.***
Amy Davis Senior Flight Planner, Rockwell Collins. Contact info: 281
851 7653, ***********@*****.***
Ideal job
Role Engineering Tech. Data Analyst, Specialist knowledge
responsible, Management
Location USA, Houston
Description of location West Houston
Type of job Full time
Travel less than 30%
Salary negotiable
Comment Prefer a challenging role that promotes goal
setting/achieving. A position that adds value to the company on an
everyday basis and has constant tasks available. New learning
opportunities. It should not be a rotation shift due to
my family-oriented lifestyle. I am available for overtime, just not
available 25/8/366
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