Manufacturing Engineer Owner Operator

Alan R Kenyon Sr

**** ********* **

Gallatin, TN 37066

Phone: 615-***-****

Office Phone:(689)BARBARA

Email: ****@**************.***

Employment History

Owner Operator / Luthier

**/**** - Current

Barbara Guitars

As a part time hobby, I own a company that builds custom guitars for performing and studio musicians. Samples of my work, and background information, can be found at www.barbaraguitars.com

MDE-

My own Consulting and Investment company – 2013 to present

I have a remote office attached, but independent of the main house, with computers, printers, scanners, faxes, internet, VOIP phone system, full kitchen, woodshop and privacy.

Dispatch - Independent Consultant through MDE

07/2018 – 01/2020

Mid South Maintenance Of Tn Inc

Under independent/temporary contract as a dispatch consultant. Dispatched 25 technicians to approx. 100 HVAC, gas, electrical, refrigeration and plumbing calls per week. Contract ended 1-1-2020.

Dispatch Consultant through MDE

06/2013 - 07/2018

Wairwolf Logistics

Scheduled and dispatched five trucks delivering expedite freight all over the country. As co-owner I did payroll, hiring, taxes, safety, compliance and all phases of the business.

Safety and Compliance/Dispatch

03/2008 - 06/2013

Zipp Express

Worked as a driver, dispatcher and safety manager. Kept the drivers and trucks in compliance with DOT regulations.

Design Manager

07/2006 - 02/2008

Steeltek Building Systems

Did all the 3D production drawings and assembly drawings for the erection crews. Designed steel walls for hotels and dorms.

Detailer

03/2003 - 02/2006

A.C.I. Building Systems Inc

Did all the calculations and shop drawings needed to produce a pre engineered metal building.

Manufacturing Engineer

05/2001 - 10/2001

Gibson Musical Instruments

Gibson Musical Instruments, Nashville, TN Manufacturing Engineer • Implemented cost saving measures on the body line. • Undertook growth projects involving QC, new line layout, new product development and material testing. • Performed evaluation of AutoCAD, Inventor, Think3 and Mechanical Desktop.

Draftsman

09/1994 - 05/2001

Reliant Building Products

Reliant Building Products, Gallatin, TN Draftsman~IT Coordinator~Manufacturing Engineer • Did thousands of shop and presentation drawings to replace the poor quality hand drawings they used previously. • Provided upgraded color brochure and installation drawings in 3D to replace the text only instructions they had been using. • Wrote several excel and lotus programs to upgrade production scheduling. • Started 5 new production lines from scratch overseeing all tools, materials, construction and training for those lines. • Coordinated construction schedule to bring it in line with current company standards, timetables and policies.

Education and Training

Issuing Institution

Location

Degree Received

Course of Study

RIT

Henrietta, NY

Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Design

Honors & Activities

Biltmore Who's Who - 2007

Cambridge Who's Who Registry - 2009

Adjunct Professor - D.I.F.P.A. - 2007 to present

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