GOALS
I plan to exceed the expectations of my employer, expand my horizons by
utilizing all my experience, all the while doing my part to improve the work
environment for everyone.
EDUCATION
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Graduation date: May 2003
* Selected course work: Machine Analysis and Design, Statistical
Process Control, Vibration Analysis, Manufacturing Systems
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Mar. 2009 – Nov. 2011
Manager
The Gold Club Of Charlotte - 5624 Old Pineville Rd - Charlotte, NC 28217
* Generate and execute marketing plans, drive sales
* Hire, train, and manage 30+ employees and private contractors
* Maintain exceptional customer relations
* Sourcing and negotiating with contractors and vendors
* Increased daytime revenues from $61k to over $195k per year
Feb. 2007 – Feb. 2009
President / Owner, Figaro’s Italian Pizza & Fatbowee’s BBQ Catering
* Generate and execute marketing plans, drive sales
* Hire, train, and manage 20+ employees
* Maintain quality control, and ensure consistent product
* Maintain exceptional customer relations
* Sourcing and negotiating with contractors and vendors
* Maintain operations of the day to day business
Oct. 2003 – Feb. 2007
Project Manager / Product Launch Coordinator / Quality Manager
Performance Friction Corp. – 83 Carbon Metallic Hwy. – Clover, SC 29710
* Managed $12M new OEM product launch
* Designed many of the mechanical systems for a $3M manufacturing
addition project, HVAC Layout and Sizing of Duct, Piping, Dust
Collection, Concrete, Floor Layout, Cooling Water, etc.
* Reviewed contract underwriting for capital equipment purchases
* Co-inventor of patented corrosion resistant ABS ring retainer
system for medium duty trucks (33,000 lb GVW)
* Developed needs for many new projects
* Familiar with corrosion testing of materials and coatings
* Sourced and negotiated with vendors, suppliers and contractors
* Qualified new vendors through on site auditing at their facilities
* Developed requirements for $500k workholding project
* Designed tooling for wheel hub assembly, rotor-hat assembly, laser
mark, various machining processes and caliper assembly processes
* Performed Engineering Calculations for many projects
* Developed automation plans for repetitive and strenuous tasks
* Performed Time / Cost studies for new tooling and better tool paths
to reduce cycle times and tooling costs
* Wrote engineering effectiveness studies and designed
corresponding experiments, DOE’s
* Compiled and presented business unit metrics to executives
* Competent in writing TS-16949, QS and ISO compliant
documentation, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA's),
Procedures, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Flow Charts, etc.
* Assisted in the implementation of TS-16949 Quality System
* Completed TS-16949 Internal Auditor Training Course
* Actively participated in multiple internal and external quality
system audits (TS-16949, QS-9000, ISO-14001)
May 1999 – Oct. 2003
Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Center for Precision Metrology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd – Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
* Assisted in the design of, and manufactured a high precision
universal Tooling Plate that could be used for multiple high speed
aerospace projects for Boeing with no outside fixturing required
* Designed and built a universal non-conductive dial indicator holder
for indicating holes on a plunge type EDM
* Co-Designed a vibration isolated Ultra high precision (0.0005 oK)
temperature control chamber
Aug. 1998 – Dec. 1998
Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of
North Carolina at Charlotte, Class: Introduction to Engineering II
* Developed class lectures for class size of 25 people
* Developed a team oriented project
* Designed and maintained an interactive class web site
Aug. 1997 – May 1999
Draftsman
Chiller Services Inc. – 1557 S Clarkson St – Charlotte, NC 28208
* Developed working drawings & As-Built Drawings
* Updated existing and outdated drawings
* Assisted in the design of multiple HVAC oriented projects
* Assisted head engineer with Foreman duties
SOFTWARE
EXPERIENCE
SAP, Lighthouse Systems SPC (ANSTAT), AutoCAD, Solid Works,
Cosmos, MSOffice, MS Project, MSWindows, E-time, Maple, + much more