Kimberly (Kim) Topps (M) 713-***-**** (H) 281-***-****

Houston, TX ac6e4j@r.postjobfree.com

Consultant Engineer/Design Engineer/Project Engineer/Engineering Management Consummate engineer with a MBA and more than 18 years of experience designing and managing team/projects from $500K-$1.5M and teams from 5-60+. A unique combination of technical competence and ability to translate complex, specialized processes into applications that have been recognized for clarity and precision. Exceptional blend of technical proficiency, communications skills and leadership that will bring cohesiveness to teams. A history of quick “root cause” analysis, expedient solution generation and overall project time reduction with emphasis on safety and implementing project efficiently. PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS

Certifications: Offshore Drilling Safety from Global Energy Safety Institute, Six Sigma Plus Green Belt– Design for Six Sigma and Three Views System Engineering Software: Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Access, Oracle, Apex, AutoCAD, SAP, Green Hills Integrity Clear, Quick Books

Case, and Clear Quest

Other: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Managed Process Improvement, lead team’s Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis and Earned Value Management for several projects

• Led the start-up of two development teams for engineering organization. Wrote initial post- proposal documents, initial budgets, schedule and architecture design for teams.

• Designed, developed, tested and delivered products from inception to completion on several projects

• Wrote the No Child Left Behind Grant(1.5 M) to receive federal funds to tutor students for free for the entire state of Texas

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Project Planning and Control ● Quality Assurance

• System/Technical Integration ● Stakeholder Requirements

• Technical Project Reviews ● Proficient in Project Software

• Verification/Validation Plan ● Lean Six Sigma

• Risk Management ● Budget/Proposal Writing/Monitoring

• Lead various technical projects ● Offshore Drilling Safety

• SAP ● AutoCAD

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Business Administration, LeTourneau University, Houston, TX Concentration: International Business & International Marketing Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX Concentration: Controls & Communication Systems and Power Distribution Systems SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Pro Welder Industrial Services LLC, Engineering Consultant 2016 – Present Lead various project improvement projects, provide technical and business consultation to increase bottom line. Results: Developed web and social media presence, designed project estimating, updating company handbook and safety procedures and working on business development certifications as company expands to nation-wide company.

NRG Energy, Houston, Sales Consultant 2016 – Present Responsible for educating clients on the solar energy industry and on renewable products that will save the earth. As a consultant review current products and make best recommendation for energy and resolve issues. Results: On average sale 5-10 energy products a week and assist clients with issues. MBROH ENGINEERING, Houston, Engineering Consultant (contract) 2016 Leading the design of automation project for the City of Houston Water Treatment plant at various locations across the city. Taken over the consultant role for this project. Results: Supported Preliminary Design Review meetings with client and implement design updates and managing scope of project. In addition making upgrades to current electrical and control instrumentation to improve overall efficiency. ANTHROPOLOGI TUTORS, Houston, Educational Consultant/Tutor 2010- 2016 Manage the tutoring office, staff and students to achieve academic success during the 2010-11 school year through the Supplemental Educational Services Program. Represented the company for the Houston, La Marque and Pasadena school districts. Managed all projects – grant, private and online tutoring projects. Hired and trained 25+ tutors, submitted all invoices, developed all Student Learning Programs, submitted progress notes and status to the districts and the parents of the students. Maintained relationship and tracked each student’s success. Results: All of the students tutored passed their TAKs exam and passed their coursework and achieved academic and personal success. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Freeport, Process Automation Engineer 2012 – 2013 Led the Design of process control and automation systems for capital improvement projects for Chlorine 7 Plant and Salt Dome River Water Project. Managed, developed and tested process control automation system, ASA106 Continued State Based Control System. Results: Identified discrepancies between P&IDs and input/output list. Produced process control strategy documents Levels 1-3, led technical meetings and reviews and received customer approval for design. Conducted simulation tests on software and reported results back to stakeholders. Led the Rollout and Kick-off of the Lesson Learned Process and Tool for Freeport and Seadrift Sites. As a member of the Global Lesson Learned Team for Dow. Developed the methodology to train and help incorporate Lesson Learned work process into team member’s daily work. Results: Trained over 200 team members in the past four months and showed them how to write a good lessons learned and made the session fun and interactive. Received Global and Local recognition for accomplishments with this task.

HONEYWELL, INC., Houston, Senior Software Engineer/Project Lead 2006-2010 Led and Design Orion Abort Decision Logic (ADL) Software Team. Represented, served as lead project engineer and design engineer for the team. Successfully developed the team’s schedule and $1,300,000 budget planning, first and second phases of requirement writing, requirement analysis, use case development, and IMA architecture design development. Results: Projects were completed ahead of schedule (SPI) and within budget (CPI). Additionally, established foundation and baseline requirements and architecture and design for all product deliverables, managed team’s risk and worked with stakeholders.

Led the Orion Abort Decision Logic (ADL) and System Management (SM) Teams. Represented and served as the Process, Risk Management and Metric focal for the team. Successfully lead team to implement and follow Company’s Process Module in order to achieve Capability Maturity Model Integration

(CMMI) level 3. In addition, reported risk mitigation plans and reported team metrics to stakeholders. Results: Teams are implementing and following the Company’s Process Module, implemented Risk Management Mitigation plan and reporting team metrics and risk plan to stakeholders. Team passed SCAMPI C and B appraisal. Received Level 3 Assessment for the SCAMPI A appraisal from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in order to secure and maintain $6,500,000,000 contract. Designed Caution and Warning Logic (CWL) Deliverables. Analyzed and wrote requirements to support initial design concept to meet customer expectations. Implemented design and requirements by utilizing Unified Modeling Language (UML) methodology for implementation of initial design. Results: Wrote requirements and developed initial design that established the requirement and design baseline and received customer approval for requirements and initial design. Led & Developed the CH47 Helicopter Testing Efforts. Analyzed the CH47 Helicopter design to develop test cases to support the verification of CH47 for verification team. Results: Test cases verified the requirements and the design for proper implementation and integration. CIMARRON, INC., Houston, Real-Time Developer 2001- 2006 Directed & Designed Development, Testing and Maintenance of Complex Systems. Programs include International Space Station (ISS) in-flight real-time configuration item for Russian Service Module Central Computer (SMCC) Fault, Detection, Isolate and Recovery and Audio Control subsystem for Command and Control Software (CCS) Development Group for Boeing Company. Utilized the Advanced PLC Programming to implemented deliverables on Multiplexer De-multiplexer (MDM). Review problem reports, conducted formal reviews, lead evaluation of perceived problems and facilitate discussion that concludes when team agree on nature of challenge. Results: Analysis time has been reduced from minimum of 14 days to 7 days, which reduces costs. Deliverables still being utilized today on space station without problems.

Led RDF transition into PVCS, impacting over 1,000 worksites. Represented Command Control Development Group and directed group throughout process of transition from RDF’s to PVCS. Served as main focal for every aspect of project and represented all design engineers, making sure this product and process were user friendly. Results: Project was completed ahead of schedule and within budget. Transition was seamless and all deliverable products are now located in PVCS. Trained Boeing Houston Avionics Group on Process Based Management. Volunteered to train team members to develop and write process and procedures for their various work positions. Also instruct students how to utilize root cause analysis methodology to assist them in improving and developing processes and procedures correctly. Results: Assisted Boeing in achieving CMMI Level 5 for NASA projects by training all employees on how to develop process and procedures and to train employees on understanding root cause analysis approach as technique for problem solving. RAYTHEON SYSTEMS COMPANY, Houston, Engineer II 1997- 2001 Led and developed the complete design, development and verification of Plasma Contactor Unit

(PCU) for Electrical Power Systems (EPS) Group. Project was new addition to Space Station. Project had no history documentation. Researched technical publications, interviewed staff that were aware of scope. Designed the system for the entire product life cycle from inception to completion by updating the Pressure Flow Network (PFN) to be integrated with EPS to be able flow the correct amount of plasma at the correct pressure to power the space station when the sun is at eclipse. Results: Successfully developed PCU. Peers were skeptical project could be completed and meaningful. Additionally, project was completed on time and within budget.

VECTOR MARKETING CORPORATION, Alexandria, LA May 1995 – February 1997 Branch Manager Houston, TX, Alexandria, LA, Houston, TX (March 1996– February 1997) Successfully led and managed 60 to 65 member team. Responsible for every aspect of a field profit center, including budget, recruiting, training and development of staff. Identified and developed skills of team members and made appropriate assignments. Worked and coached staff in group and one-on-one settings. Results: Although demographics were not favorable and economy was sluggish, office did very well. Additionally, one representative generated more than $15,000 in less than 3 months, which was exceptional in any area.

HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER, Bellaire, TX, Engineering Aide Summers 1991-1994 Led/Manage the Transformer Load Maintenance (TLM) project. Data was based on transformers that were either overloaded or under loaded. Given report of all transformer problems in given area. Tasked to confirm current load on each transformer and make necessary work orders based on analysis and recommendations. Forwarded work orders to project manager so work could be assigned to team for completion. Results: Assigned to project from 1990-1992 and completed this project significantly ahead of schedule. Transformers are still performing at optimum level today. Following summers assigned to various engineering aide positions throughout the company. SELECTED AFFILIATIONS/HONORS

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. AKΩ.- Vice President Toastmasters International - Area P2 Governor Boeing Toastmasters – President, Treasurer Friends of La Porte Library – Board Member DePelchin Children’s Center UH Engineering PROMES Advisory Board J. O. Dansbry Educational Leadership Award 2009-2011 Principal of the Day Houston Food Bank M. B. Grays Leadership Development Award Deralyn Riles Davis Spirit Award 2017-2018

Aloysius M. Wickliff, Sr. Community Service Award from the Houston Lawyers Association 2017-2018 2014-2015 South Central Region Soror of the Year

American Red Cross E. Delasbour Humanitarian Award United Way Project Blueprint – Class XXXVI

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