OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Senior level position where I can be involved in decision making processes that have an effect on the overall success of the organization. To find a role that challenges me to utilize the full spectrum of leadership skills I have learned and developed through my education and life experiences.
SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in developing individuals, their career paths and future.
Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Adept with organization budgets and time management.
Ability to use critical thinking in high stress situations.
WORK EXPEREINCE
Senior Intelligence NCOIC
Indiana Army National Guard Lawrence, IN August 2019 - Current
Top Secret Clearance with Compartmentalized Information
Develops training exercises and oversees overall success of Intelligence team
Inventories and controls all costs relating to the Intelligence shop totaling over $2 Million in supplies and equipment
Develops career development paths for younger Soldiers to allow for a more fulling career suited to their needs and desires
Quality Manager
Pregis LLC Plymouth, IN August 2019 - Current
Communicated with key customers establishing product specifications and process improvements to ensure first time product compliance
Initiated and succeeded through a change management process to drive Pregis LLC towards ISO compliance
Developed and oversaw the processes and work instructions for over 2,000 different products
Implemented training programs for continuous quality and technical improvement for plant employees.
Prismatic/CMM Manager July 2017 – August 2019
FCA US LLC Kokomo, IN
Reduced redundant checks in layout rooms improving efficiencies by 4 hours per shift.
Managed operational expenses for 27 employees and 27 CM machines; each machine exceeding $200,000 in cost
Reduce prismatic customer complaints through the implementation of the Quality Management System
Utilized the World Class Manufacturing methodologies to enforce process control
Implemented a one-year certification schedule of all CMM’s at KTP
Recruit Sustainment Detachment, Senior Cadre February 2008 - Current
Indiana Army National Guard Edinburgh, IN
Built comradery and increased team efficiency through tactical training and team building exercises.
Maintained and accountability for over $1 million of equipment
Empowered Soldiers to own their careers, provided valuable resources for development and developed their knowledge of the Military
Through detailed training and the development of Soldiers I helped drive the success rate at Officer Candidate School for Indiana National Guard Officers from a 45% success rate to a 100% success rate in 2016 thru 2018
Quality Assurance Supervisor July 2014- July 2017
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Kokomo, IN
Effectively reduced repeat customer complaints by 25% utilizing six sigma root cause analysis.
Performed internal audits of machining and assembly work instructions
Used Excel and Access to maintain a database of test reports and calibration records.
Lead prismatic Quality initiative in maintaining FCA’s ISO 9001 Certification
Assisted Quality Engineers in review machining data to monitor trends and identify problems.
Education/Incentives Manager March 2012- July 2014
Indiana Army National Guard Indianapolis, IN
Maintained and processed contracts for over 10,000 Soldiers in the Indiana Army National Guard.
Developed State instituted standards and procedures to be met by all military personnel regarding the processing of incentive contracts.
Trained Indiana's Retention NCO's on proper procedures for effectively and efficiently submitting contractual obligations.
Brought Indiana's incentive processing up from the bottom 30% in the country to the top 95% by establishing policies and detailed work instructions.
Slashed deficiency rate by 50% utilizing new quality measures established after 2012 Audit.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Leadership and Management April 2020
Purdue University Global Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing May 2014
Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Certificates
Graduate GPA is a 4.0
Developed a Quality Management System for manufacturing plant
Earned the 219th BFSB Soldier of the Year Competition in 2012
Awarded Army Commendation Medal
Awarded Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
Member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business