PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Project Manager and electrical engineering professional with business acumen and strong analytical and technical abilities in manufacturing, nuclear power generation, and managerial services. Creative and enthusiastic leader with strong organizational and problem solving skills. Task oriented person who has the ability to work under pressure. Avid learner with strong interpersonal and technical writing skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Key Accounts/Project Manager 11/2015-present CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Byram, Ms
Project Manager for large commercial and industrial projects with natural gas requirements including budget, financial management, risk, opportunities, and claims (~$250,000 to ~$5M+)
Prepare financial models to determine Customer Contribution, IRR and Margin
Manage 402 commercial and industrial natural gas accounts across Mississippi and North Louisianna
Key interface for State Economic Development Authority, Public Service Commission, and other legal entities
Key interface between customers and other relevant departments (eng, ops, bpo, etc)
Building new business relationships using existing industry and face-to-face interactions
Interact with many divisions of the facility in order to achieve process safety goals of the company.
Utilize SAP and CRM to manage customer activities
Applications Engineer (HVCB) 11/2014-11/2015 Siemens Energy, Inc
Richland, MS
Took ownership as the leader for assigned market area with responsibility for customer care and business growth activities ($25M+)
Reviewed technical specifications for customer bids, commercial terms, and record competitive bid feedback
Made business decisions for bids by choosing price-level while considering growth and profitability targets
Interacted with other internal departments to ensure correct order handoff and processing
Developed relationships with customers and the sales channels, providing technical support as needed
Traveled for face-to-face meetings with customers to develop new accounts and maintain existing customer-base
Champion for customers within the southern area of the U.S.
Maintained customer accounts ranging from $30K to $2M
Product Engineer (HVCB) 08/2013-11/2014 Siemens Energy, Inc
Richland, MS
Translated and transferred engineering specifications into electrical schematics for HVCB
Defined economical budgets for breaker parts
Provided technical support to internal and external customers to assist in troubleshooting efforts
Assisted in shop floor tours and interface with external customers and application engineers
Decreased required approvals to ~50% by exceeding customer expectations
Increased production levels by providing quick and accurate engineering
Adjunct Instructor 09/2014-09/2016 ITT Technical Institute
Madison, MS
Teaches material from approved curriculum and develops daily lesson plans to include instructional aids (ACDC, Digital Fundamentals, Analog Circuits, etc)
Participate in school retention initiatives
Complete professional development and in-service activities in accordance to college standards
Maintain expertise in subject area and recommends improvements in curriculum design
Instruct student in laboratory development and safety
Departmental Subject Matter Expert for Electrical Engineering Technology Program
Pressure Testing/ Primary Containment LLRT 01/2013-08/2013 Entergy (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station)
Port Gibson, MS
Maintained program guidelines as defined by 10 CFR 50 part 10 Appendix J
Implemented procedures, referenced calculations, analysis, test results, and other records
Maintained specific reports, documents, and evaluations as required by NEI 94-01
Provided technical support to the craft and oversaw troubleshooting efforts
PM Program Engineer/ Electrical Engineer 02/2012-01/2013 Entergy (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station)
Port Gibson, MS
Troubleshoot relays (control, protective, and timing), molded case breakers, 1kV-7kV and MCC switchgears, 2.3kV-34kV medium voltage cables
Read, interpret, and changed electrical drawings (DC/AC elementary diagrams) and P&IDs
Assigned, reviewed, and classified preventive maintenance (PM) task
Implemented fleet procedures and 100% use of PM templates
Trained engineers on how to extend and monitor equipment reliability through PM activities
Interfaced with maintenance, engineering, and PS&O to complete PM activities
Scheduled and evaluated PM activities to optimize equipment reliability and budgeting
Increased equipment reliability by 30% in 6 months
Generated reports detailing PM feedback, program performance, and program improvement plans
Increased work order feedback by ~75% to 100% by implementing reporting system
Decreased the number of missed PM activities to 0 from an average of ~20 per month
Decreased the number of deferred PM activities to 0 from an average of ~4 per month
Compiled causal analysis using root cause techniques
Interpreted and implemented 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration Specializing in Project Management
Walden University --- July 2013 Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Education)
University of South Alabama – May 2011 Mobile, AL
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Project Management Professional, PMI Organization
Certificate #1820782
OSHA and NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY CERTIFIED
VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES
Coach Community Soccer
Passion Committee Member for the American Red Heart Association