Engineer Project

VON SHATZER

*** ******** ***** + Merritt Island, FL 32952 +321-***-****

www.linkedin.com/pub/von-shatzer/45/205/165/ + *******@*****.***

LOGISTICS/PLANNING SPECIALIST

Highly effective and results-driven professional with Expertise Includes:

extensive experience developing and improving production + Continuous Improvement

and distribution processes to increase efficiency and + Project Management

decrease operating costs. Life Cycle Mgmt, Strong DoD + Leadership &

background and broad knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Teambuilding

principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) + Failure Mode & Effects

requirements, and International Air Transport Analysis

Association (IATA) guidelines. Demonstrated abilities in + Hazmat Response

warehouse management, staff supervision, inventory + ISO 9000/9001 Compliance

control, and workflow planning

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and + Auditing & Investigation

impeccable attention to detail. Continuously search for

ways to streamline shipping and receiving procedures and + Equipment

enhance purchasing/procurement operations. Top performer Maintenance/Repair

and valuable contributor to project teams. Proficient + Vendor & Client

user of PeopleSoft FDM and MS Office Suite. Current Relations

Homeland Security clearance with eligibility for DoD + Tool Calibration

clearance. + Scheduling

SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

. Delivered numerous significant contributions and received several

accolades throughout 14-year tenure as Logistics Engineer for United

Space Alliance (USA):

- 2007 Employee of the Month: Honored by superiors following nomination

by direct supervisor in recognition of exemplary performance;

additionally earned numerous "On the Spot" awards for going above and

beyond position requirements.

- 2004 Green Shuttle Award: Participated on 6-month project as member of

team tasked with devising method to safely dispose of antifreeze used

in shuttle propulsion system; developed eco-friendly process and

secured approval by EPA.

- STS-Recovery and Investigation Award: Chosen to join select group of

employees from Kennedy Space Center, USA, and Rockwell International

charged with conducting thorough investigation following Columbia

shuttle disaster in 2003; researched all thermal protection parts to

uncover deficiencies/failures for report to congress.

. As Logistics Engineer for Rockwell International - Space Division,

provided vital leadership throughout transition from Rockwell

International to USA; coordinated OEM hardware in compliance with NASA

and Kennedy Space Center support contracts and directed transfer of

materials being managed by outside contractors as well as pending

requests to guarantee smooth conversion process.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

USA + Cape Canaveral, FL 1996 to 2010

Logistics Engineer

Enlisted following transfer of NASA support contract from Rockwell

International to USA. Served as department lead responsible for mechanical,

electronics, and manufacturing repair shop supplying tools, parts, basic

consumables, chemicals, and other materials. Guided 6 employees, updated

all NASA required data, and performed calibration of government- and

company-owned tooling. Created, received, and tracked specialty items to

aid in maintenance of shop equipment and meet scheduled manifest delivery

dates for flight/non-flight hardware. Managed shuttle hardware consisting

of S-band and Ku-band antenna, navigation, crew communication, and orbital

maneuvering equipment, pilot and crew maneuverability controls, and

Tactical Air Control and Navigation (TACAN) system. Functioned as OEM point

of contact and designated hazmat first responder. Ensured full compliance

with FAR requirements for procurement and IATA guidelines for shipping and

receiving. PeopleSoft Implementation Team.

. Executed biannual, wall-to-wall inventories for NASA and internal company

audits and completed group audits every 6 months to evaluate workflow,

consistently reducing cycle time by average of 10%.

. Developed company operating procedures and department desk instructions

with corresponding work-related flow charts and kept information online

and up to date to create safe and efficient environment and guarantee

compliance with ISO 9000/9001 standards, leading to recognition in the

form of 5-Star award.

. Saved significant costs by partnering with manufacturer (GE) of silicon-

based adhesive used for shuttle tiles that must be stored below freezing

and has extremely short shelf-life; negotiated incremental delivery

schedule for year's supply of material to minimize risk of inventory

loss.

Rockwell International - Space Division + Cape Canaveral, FL 1989 to 1996

Logistics Engineer

Hired by largest NASA contractor at the time to preside over logistics

operations ranging from warehousing and material handling to research and

investigation of shuttle flight and non-flight hardware. Directed team of 8

subordinates in charge of determining availability of components, storage

requirements, and pedigree compliance as well as producing and maintaining

new procurements to support customer needs.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate in Computer Forensic Technology/Network Administration

Candidate

Penn Foster College, Scranton, PA - Anticipated Completion Sept. 2014

Coursework in Commercial Art and General Studies

Tampa Technical Institute, Tampa, FL and Brevard Community College,

Melbourne, FL

Certified Home Inspector for State Code Compliance

American Home Inspection Training Institute, Waukesha, WI

Certified Hazmat First Responder

California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)

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