Danette S. Palmore
Houston, TX ***** 513-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/danette-palmore *************@*****.***
Electrical Engineer
Identify Innovative Ways to Save Companies Money & Minimize Inefficiencies
Results-oriented, self-motivated electronics engineer with strong mechanical, and quality background and experience in inventory control, product execution, supply chain, customer support, and production support. Employs sound skills to drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing to help grow business, cut costs, and deliver on stakeholder objectives. Problem solver and multitasker, translating information, and communicating at all levels.
Expertise in:
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Supply Chain
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Technical Support
Professional Experience
HALLIBURTON, Houston, TX 2018 - 2020
Methods Analyst 2019 - 2020
Developed and compiled data from multiple work centers used to identify new company control measures as key member of team tasked with $3.1M cost-saving initiative. Established required changes to SAP material master at plant level supporting technology and customer service needs.
Conducted final review and approval of prototype and production release material into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, allowing visibility throughout organization.
Set effective date in SAP for all Engineering documentation, providing visibility to cross-functional teams.
Collaborated with engineering on new manufacturing routers, and changes to existing, reflecting accurate pricing for procurement and accounting leading to improved customer service.
Oversaw extending items to SAP across multiple plants, enabling sale of tools and materials.
Devised innovative ideas through Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) committee, encouraging management involvement and employee engagement to support recertification of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
Electrical Mechanical Technician 2018 - 2019
Analyzed Engineering mechanical drawings and electrical schematics to repair equipment, fabricate new builds, and perform functional testing of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools. Spearheaded team of 6 technicians overseeing implementation of continuous improvement projects saving > $200K in workflow, ergonomic risk, and supply chain management.
Performed preventative maintenance and uploaded tool test records into SAP, enabling traceability to members throughout organization.
Created work instructions and streamlined outdated documentation, resulting in more efficient workflow and reducing waste by $60K+ annually in staff-hours and material.
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INTERMOUNTAIN STAFFING, Houston, TX 2017
Electronic Assembly
Soldered connectors, wires, through-hole, and surface mount components. Ensured all products were tested correctly, resolved issues when needed to provide quality product. Assembled and tested batteries for oil & gas industry (MWD, Sub-Sea, and Gauges).
Operated hand and machine tools, lathe, drill press, and spot welder. Performed in-house modifications to material when necessary.
HONEYWELL PROCESS SOLUTIONS, Cincinnati, OH 2010 - 2014
Quality Control Technician Team Lead
Reviewed and Interpreted Design Engineering data (including schematics, blueprints, Bills of Material (BOM), & Specs) to ensure product compliance met facility quality standards.
Established inspection strategies and tactics, introducing, and rolling out zero defect mechanism, leading to reduced Parts Per Million (PPM) by 40%.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and test procedures to ensure functionality and quality specifications were met.
Collaborated with production and suppliers to close Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and retrieve Return Material Authorization (RMA), reducing inventory by $300K.
Executed continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices by implementing new processes where needed to improve quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
Delivered daily technical support and helped resolve shop floor problems, ensuring success in completion of duties and closures of all issues.
Additional Relevant Experience
MEYER TOOL INC., Cincinnati, OH 1998 - 2008
Electronics Technician
Use various types of computing systems or electronic test equipment to test accuracy of electronic systems or to determine equipment accuracy. Responsible for training new employees, and customer support.
Install windows operating system, partition drives, and burn in computers.
Configure National Instruments Data Acquisition (DAQ) and pneumatic transducers.
Use technical knowledge, existing procedures (or develop new procedures) and internal/external resources to diagnose and correct equipment and/or system malfunctions.
Modify, test, calibrate, and document system configurations to meet compliance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electronics Engineering Technology, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, 2017
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH, 2009
Six Sigma Green Belt Core Certification, 2011
Programming For Everybody (Getting Started with Python) Certificate. University of Michigan, 2020
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Python, SAP
Awards & Achievements
Recipient - Silver Bravo Award, Honeywell Process Solutions