Project Engineer

Wendy G. Yates

**** ********* *****, ***********, ** 37419 423-***-**** *************@*****.***

Highlights:

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Creative problem solving and root cause

analysis/8D/A3/DMAIC

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Excellent high-level oral and written

communication skills

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KATA coaching/Six Sigma/Lean

Manufacturing Principles

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Knowledge of power distribution and

transmission systems

• Relationship/team building •

Background in electro-mechanical

systems and manufacturing

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Microsoft

Word/Excel/Access/Project/PowerPoint

• Management/supervisory experience

• Solid, self-motivated worker •

Excellent analytical and methodical

skills

• Strong work ethic •

Multi-million dollar capital project

management experience

Experience:

Engineering Associate/Project Manager June 2012-May 2015 Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Capital project management

Procedure writing and implementation

Manufacturing process evaluation and improvement

Lean manufacturing methods

Facility improvement champion

Tool and die departmental oversight

Paint line lead engineer/project champion

Assembly and pack lead engineer/project champion

Time studies/work cell balance/rate optimization/value stream

Project analysis/ROI evaluation and presentation

Database management

Process Change Request program champion

Owner / Operator / Consultant January 1996-June 2012 Wallflowers Florist, Ethan Allen Home Interiors, RealGirl Designs

Project management from conception to completion, coordinating vendors and contractors

Coordinated marketing, bookkeeping, tax requirements, financing

Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific tasks and policies.

Achieved high sales percentage with consultative, value-focused customer service approach.

Provided daily communication and customer service support to the sales, marketing and administrative teams

Grant Writer / Coordinator May 1999 to June 2003

Allied Arts of Chattanooga

Located and identified financial resources and coordinated grant funding for fine arts education for the Hamilton County School System

Employed art-centered activities and facilitated student-led techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom

Encouraged hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning of the fine arts programs

Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents and faculty regarding student success Wendy G. Yates

3415 Elderview Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37419 423-***-**** *************@*****.*** Assistant Unit Operator June 1985 to April 1996

Tennessee Valley Authority

Employed as an Assistant Unit Operator, working with engineering and operations personnel to facilitate safe and reliable unit operations at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant, Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant, and Widows Creek Fossil Plant.

Conducted tests of nuclear fuel behavior, cycles, and performance of nuclear machinery and equipment in order to optimize performance of existing plants.

Monitored nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction and operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws.

Underwent 28 months of training in electro-mechanical systems, electricity and transmission systems, and reactor theory.

Education:

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Currently enrolled Taking classes pursuant to Professional MBA

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Graduated May, 2013 Bachelor of Science/Engineering Management with a minor in Business Administration, GPA 3.4 University of Alabama at Huntsville; Calhoun Community College Attended 1990-1991 Huntsville, Alabama; Decatur, Alabama (respectively) Took courses toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Chattanooga State Technical Community College Graduated May, 1987 Associate of Science / Mechanical Engineering Technology Chattanooga State Technical Community College Graduated May, 1985 Associate of Science / Nuclear Technology

Publications:

MATERIAL FLOW IMPROVEMENT FOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN A MANUFACTURING PLANT - Published October 2014 in collaboration with Aldo McLean, PhD This paper details the evolution of material flow through a manufacturing facility from chaotic work station placement to a defined and thoughtful work station placement that complements the production sequence, and the cost savings associated with this implementation. KNOCKED BREATHLESS by Torey Yates

Edited and published 2008

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