~ Dedicated and solutions-driven Management Executive eager to contribute exceptional operations, project management, and information systems expertise toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance and productivity. ~

 

 

Substantial background in manufacturing, process re-engineering, total quality management, project leadership, and supply chain management, with specialization in technology and automation improvements.  Extensive talents in vendor relations, procurement, and navigating development of information, production and distribution systems. Adept at introducing cost-saving solutions for manufacturing and distribution systems via lean and continuous improvement methods. Design and detailing experience spans commercial and industrial building construction, structural steel and sheet metal fabrication, civil/pipeline applications and industrial and mechanical systems. Efficiently collaborate with all departments to advance automation projects, applying well-honed prioritization skills to manage scheduling with adherence to deadlines and customer expectations.    

 

 

CapStone Technologies, LLC, 2001 to Present

Vice President of Business Engineering & Automation / Owner-Member

         Assemble and present compelling business cases and ROI analyses to secure project opportunities focusing on cost-saving initiatives for clients via technology and automation improvements.

         Conduct comprehensive assessments of numerous print-to-mail operations, devise automation improvement recommendations, generate preliminary design and concept drawings, perform estimating, and define project budgets.

         Coordinate and present final design and detail drawings for implementation of automation systems inclusive of all hardware and software.

         Leverage strong vendor relations capabilities to source required equipment and services for multi-million dollar systems construction and implementation, and skillfully negotiate agreements with contractors and suppliers.

         Devise project timelines and apply dynamic leadership talents toward managing and supervising contractors ranging from mechanical installers to electrical and controls contractors.

         Proactively participate in CapStone management meetings to analyze, plan and steer strategic and corporate direction.

 

Nexterna, 2000 to 2001

Director, Product Support Services

         Spearheaded warehouse operations for raw materials and finished goods of wireless communications devices representing approximately $15M.

         Exercised polished organizational strengths to drive production and manufacturing of devices including internal prototyping and product development.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

         Directed, trained, motivated, and managed up to 30 operations employees, consistently emphasizing team cohesiveness and productivity.

         Transitioned $30M in annual internal production to outsourcing solution with multiple vendors to successfully achieve specified integration requirements and timelines.

         Supervised manufacturing quality improvements and held accountability for repair activities including serial number tracking and repair cost management.

 

MemberWorks, Inc., 1999 to 2000

Production Systems Manager C Print to Mail Operation

• Launched several automation initiatives to accelerate production systems including Warehouse Management, conveyor, mail tray delivery, job management, and mail processing equipment.
• Seamlessly liaised between corporate IT management, technical staff and operations management group to drive unified efforts and meet stringent deadlines.
• Administered equipment maintenance contracts, vendor relationships and schedules.

 

PowerPick International, Inc./Advanced Technical Services, Inc., 1992 to 1999

Project Manager C Materials Handling and Manufacturing Systems

         Proficiently solicited, secured and coordinated numerous multi-million dollar projects nationwide from developing preliminary design and concept drawings, to performing estimating, budgeting, and overseeing design and detail drawings for implementation of material handling systems.

         Presented and discussed working drawings with suppliers and contractors, and procured equipment and services to achieve timely and cost-effective systems development and deployment..

         Navigated site management of construction and installation contractors and facilitated regular project status meetings to ensure and maintain customer satisfaction.

         Demonstrated superior prioritization skills in determining meeting dates and orchestrating travel arrangements as needed. 

 

 

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification in progress C to be attained June 2009

 

B.S. Degree C Business Information Systems, Bellevue University, Omaha, NE, 2001

 

Associate of Applied Science, Architectural Technology, Southeast Community College, Milford, NE

 

 

AutoCAD, VisiSoft Civil Products, Windows 2003 Server/XP, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project)