Continuous Improvement Business Management

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002. GPA: 3.66/4.0

Bachelors of Sciences (BS) in International Business Management, Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska, 1999. GPA: 3.914/4.0, Dean’s Scholar

Lean Six Sigma Master Blackbelt Certification, Management and Strategy Institute, 2023

Kentucky LEAN Training, ALFRA Lean Advisors. Lexington KY.

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety &Health, May 2025

WORK EXPERIENCE

Continuous Improvement Manager; Merrill Steel, Springfield, MO August 2023 to July 2025.

1.Researching & implementing ways to improve processes, equipment and training.

2.Designed and implemented equipment and layouts for two facilities; Missouri and Iowa

3.Train employees in new manufacturing practices, LEAN and 6S

4.Research, develop & disseminate SOP company wide

5.Promote efficiency and safety in the facility

Continuous Improvement Engineer; Monett Metals, Monett, MO October 2021 to August 2023.

1.Researching & implementing ways to improve processes, equipment and training.

2.Analyze current production data

3.Determine the best options for process improvement tactics

4.Train employees on new manufacturing practices

5.Analyze output under new practices

6.Promote efficiency and safety in the plant

AutoCAD Architectural Draftsman; EFCO CORP, Monett, MO May 2019 to November 2020.

1.Designed and verified window construction plans in AutoCAD based on client data, industry standards, and construction feasibility. Received over 900 hours of additional training in AutoCAD.

2.Insured plans met ADA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

3.Revised plans as project moved forward.

AutoCAD Architectural Draftsman; Alpine Wood Products, Marionville, MO June 2017 to May 2019

1.Designed and verified cabinet construction plans in AutoCAD 2017 based on client data, industry standards, and construction feasibility.

2.Insured plans met ADA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

3.Revised plans as project moved forward.

Financial Advisor; December 2006 to May 2019

1.Counseling and supporting clients and their families by preparing them for life challenges that affect their financial security. Assisting with personal budgets and investment planning to reach their goals.

2.Licensing includes; Series 7 - General Securities Representative, Series 66 - Combined Investment Advisory Agent & Uniform State License, Series 31 – Managed Futures; Life and Health, Property and Casualty Insurance Licenses.

Business Consultant, Painter & Painter, LLC; 2001 to December 2006. Sample projects include;

1.Restructured pontoon boat manufacturing company

2.Helped clients by researching and writing business and marketing plans

3.Advised business owners and client employees on how to improve maintenance operations

Adjunct Faculty; Crowder College and Columbia College, taught Business Correspondence, Consumer Behavior, Introduction to Marketing Management, Macro and Micro Economics.

1.Taught relevant subject matter.

2.Counseled students as required or needed.

Business Counselor; Small Business Development Center-Columbia, MO. Specialized in manufacturing, technology, and veteran issues. Sample projects include;

1.Assisted a steel framed housing manufacturing client by analyzing and writing a marketing plan and regional competitive analysis.

2.Counseled veterans who wanted to start or expand small businesses, including finding funding, training and operations development.

Manufacturing Engineer & Marketing Analyst Intern; EFCO - Monett, Missouri.

1.Created an Excel based Mergers & Acquisitions evaluation program that was implemented by the Marketing Director.

2.Developed plan to reduce manufacturing scrap while updating plant layout in AutoCAD. Estimated savings, if fully implemented, was $5 Million per annum.

Maintenance Technician/Industrial Electrician; FASCO Industries-Cassville, MO

1.Several changes I was highly involved in, including:

a.Switching from an assembly line-based model to a cell-based model

b.Implementing KanBan, JIT, Continuous Improvement, ISO 9000 and other efficiency systems

2.While at FASCO I headed up several projects, including

a.Designing and beginning implementation of an improved plant lighting system.

b.Developing a systematic approach to documenting the electrical system for the factory

c.Implemented a training program to teach the maintenance staff and manufacturing engineering team installation, programming and repair of the PLCs and related systems.

ADDITIONAL

1.Military Veteran, US Navy, Desert Storm, FC-3. DD-984 CW Div. NBC Training Coordinator.

2.VFW Lifetime Member.

3.Involved in several charities.

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