QUENTIN KYLE RICE
Charlotte, NC 28213
336-***-**** ************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
Following the completion of my Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, I hope to acquire an engineering position in the field of
industrial or quality manufacturing focusing on LEAN manufacturing & Six Sigma Principles in which I can utilize my technical,
organizational, and leadership skills in the process of developing, configuring, testing, and producing quality products and processes.
EDUCATION:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC May 2014
Bachelor of Science: Systems Engineering
Concentration in Engineering Management Mathematics Minor
Related Coursework:
Engineering Practices and Principles Computational Methods for SE I&II Engineering Economic Analysis
Total Quality Systems Value Engineering Management Systems Engineering Concepts
Systems Design and Deployment Production Control Systems Decision & Risk Analysis
Supply Chain Management Project Management System Simulation, Modeling & Analysis
Senior Design Project:
Project Lead of a multi-disciplinary team of 8 engineers who designed, budgeted, and sequenced the construction of a raw water
pump station used to transport cooling water to a nuclear power plant. Used Six Sigma DMADV methodology to develop and
maintain a detailed Project Plan for the entire lifecycle of the project. Throughout the entire lifecycle of the project was
responsible for analyzing system and customer requirements, process analysis, multi-criteria decision analysis, and economic
analysis.
Junior Design:
Worked with a team of 3 Systems Engineers and used Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to redesign the Systems Engineering
Department’s Advising GPA Calculator which is used by all students and advisors.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills: Technical Abilities
• Computer Software Experience (C++, Mathcad) • Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and technical
• Experience using MiniTab, and Precision Tree to analyze skills
• Distinctive leadership, project management, and team
risks and data
• Superior Microsoft Office Ability including Microsoft leadership abilities
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Visio
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fastenal Company
NCCH5 Branch - Charlotte, NC August 2012 - Present
• Sales Support- Worked hand-in-hand with General Manager and full-time sales staff. Ensured excellent customer service to
all customers by offering substantial knowledge of full range of available parts and applications. Assisted with 61% vertical
growth of branch over a one year span with the use of cold calling. Generated competitive pricing when formulating quotes.
Maintained accurate inventory while receiving and shipping necessary inventory daily.
NHUB Distribution Center - High Point, NC June 2008 - August2012
• Picking Department Lead- Assisted in the management of a team of 30 pickers. Systematically delegated pickers to a variety
of subdivisions to ensure completion of total required daily demand. Emphasized accuracy, consistency, and precision to all
employees to fortify quality and productivity while maximizing overall department efficiency. In collaboration with leading
co-workers, was responsible for moving and stocking product, pulling and packaging orders. Facilitated the movement of
product throughout the distribution facility.
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
AWARDS & HONORS
• Eagle Scout • Fundraising Chair of Kappa Sigma Fraternity
• Member of National Eagle Scout Association • Member of Society of Systems Engineers
• Dean’s List • Project Lead of Junior & Senior Project