MECHANICAL ENGINEER
. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - University of
Arkansas, 2001
. Registered Professional Engineer in Arkansas (Number 12943)
. Software competencies include SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and EMS
(Trane Tracer Summit and Siemens Insight/Apogee)
STRENGTHS
Skilled in a people-centric, technical role. Able to quickly assess
issues that arise during the course of business and coordinate with
proper support personnel to quickly solve problems. Works with a
relationship building task set in order to maximize efficiency and
productivity among all personnel, both inside and outside the company.
EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant and Designer (May 2013-Present)
3D Mechanical Design and Analysis
. Utilized SolidWorks 3D design software to design and
evaluate various components on a variety of projects.
. Performed a variety of analysis including FEA, CFD, and
thermal analysis.
. Examples of design work available upon request (note: some
designs are under various NDAs).
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation Fort Smith, AR (April 2011-May 2013)
Director - Energy Efficiency Programs
AOG is a natural gas distribution utility serving 60,000 customers in
Arkansas and Oklahoma.
. Responsible for managing a utility energy efficiency
portfolio with a budget of over $3 million annually.
. Coordinated with a variety of 3rd party contractors and
consultants to implement various EE programs.
. Testified before the Arkansas Public Service Commission
regarding AOG's EE efforts.
Clear Energy Inc., FAYETTEVILLE, AR (February 2010-January 2011)
Engineering Representative
Clear Energy is a full service, turnkey energy solutions provider,
saving industrial and commercial customers money on lighting, HVAC,
and other building system improvements.
. Performed energy assessments and audits on a variety of
facility types.
. Qualified and determined energy savings opportunities, then
calculated savings and estimated project implementation
costs.
. Worked with outside consultants to assist in designing
solutions and then helped managed the implementation of the
project from concept through warranty period.
Director of Facilities, Jones Trust
Under contract with Clear Energy, the Trust was provided with a
director to oversee four properties that the Trust owns: The Jones
Center for Families, The Family Resource Center, and the Harvey Jones
Education building (all located in Springdale), and the Center for
Nonprofits (located in Rogers).
. Managed a staff of 12 personnel, including maintenance and
grounds.
. Managed day to day maintenance and upkeep of all building
systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, controls) and
interior/exterior (painting, door repairs, etc.)
. Scheduled maintenance personnel, including scheduling
personnel for special events at the Jones Center.
University of Arkansas, FAYETTEVILLE, AR (August 2009-February 2010)
Campus Energy Conservation Engineer
The University of Arkansas is a public, land grant University with
over 20,000 students and a striving research arm. The campus spans
over 350 acres and has over 80 buildings.
. Managed energy efficiency and conservation efforts campus
wide.
. Coordinated with energy services companies and contractors
that were providing energy efficiency improvements to the
campus on a guaranteed savings basis.
. Responsible for being the prime contact to faculty and
staff on campus regarding measures and changes that were
occurring to improve the efficiency of the campus and lower
utility expenses.
Arkansas Western Gas Company (Now SourceGas), FAYETTEVILLE, AR (June
2004-June 2009)
Commercial and Industrial Marketing Representative
AWG is a natural gas distribution utility serving 151,000 residential,
commercial, and industrial customers across northern Arkansas.
. Worked with Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing design engineers
on commercial new construction projects in order to
maximize AWG's market penetration in this sector.
. Partnered with commercial and industrial facility owners in
order to facilitate the most cost effective natural gas
service option for that particular customer's business
model.
. Worked with natural gas commodity marketers to ensure
seamless service to transportation only customers on AWG's
distribution system.
. Integrated with numerous internal departments at AWG in
order to provide "single point contact" to customers.
Departments such as accounting, measurement, IT, and
customer service were frequently involved in day to day
business dealings, yet invisible to customers.
. Utilized relevant HVAC experience to assist customers
(residential, commercial, and industrial) and provide
expertise beyond the typical "gas company" representative.
. Frequently spoke at marketing conferences and industry
association meetings regarding energy efficiency and
gaining competitive advantages in the marketplace.
. Performed informal energy audits of commercial, industrial,
and residential facilities, concerning both natural gas and
electricity use. Many of these were done in the context of
AWG's energy efficiency programs, assisting customers in
lowering their energy usage and expenditures.
Carrier Corporation, Springdale, AR (June 2003-June 2004)
Sales Representative
Carrier is one of the world's largest HVAC (heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning) equipment and controls manufacturers.
. Charged with establishing Carrier as a competitor in the
commercial/industrial HVAC equipment sector in Arkansas, a
market which had previously been overlooked.
. Fully responsible for non-residential sales operations in
northwest and north central Arkansas.
. Responsible for establishing relationships with design
engineers, mechanical contractors, and building owners
(hospitals, school districts, University of Arkansas,
industrials) in order to promote Carrier's equipment and
controls products.
The Trane Company, Memphis, TN (May 2001-May 2003)
Sales Representative
Trane is the nation's premier provider of commercial HVAC equipment,
controls, and service.
. Participated on a sales team with other, more experienced
sales representatives to serve a customer base in metro
Memphis, western Tennessee, northeast Arkansas, and
northwest Mississippi to sell Trane's line of
commercial/industrial HVAC equipment.
. Personal responsibilities comprised of continuing service
to an established account base left behind by a recently
retired sales representative.
. Daily tasks included calling on mechanical contractors,
design engineers, and commercial/industrial end users to
maintain and establish business relationships for the
purpose of maximizing market penetration.
EDUCATION
2001, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering