Experience

The Farmer's Dog

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Continuous Improvement Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Vault Pressure Control

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Continuous Improvement Specialist

  • Nov 2020 - Mar 2021



Baker Hughes

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Continuous Improvement Lead

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

• Operations Quality Leader

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

  Interim assignment as a regional quality leader for Surface Pressure Control. I am responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the way quality intertwines with BHGE’s Frac operations, with the ultimate goal of increasing our customers’ satisfaction. I manage and support a team of six based across NAM, who’s roles directly drive the region’s success in delivering the highest quality products and services.

• Lead Quality Management Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2019

  •Responsible for reviewing proposals for customers; developing quality plans; and generating inspection & test plans, acting as a key interface for third party companies and customers•Track customer communications and complaints for the global landscape, pinpointing trends and driving punctual resolution of issues through consistent and rigorous investigation to positively affect defect elimination•Foster cross functional relationships to generate collaboration among Proposals, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Engineering and Manufacturing staff to ensure all customer needs met and inquiries answered•Participate in technical regulations effort, ensuring all prior and new products adhere to relevant regulations and standards across the globe Show less



GE Oil & Gas

• Houston, Texas

• Surface Pressure Control Engineer/Technologist

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2016

  Mechanical Engineer, Pressure Control Product Development Team •Primary engineer for surface wellhead drilling adapter qualification test: worked closely with global team, responsible for conceptual/detailed design, prepared procedures for assembly/testing, verified calculations, coordinated API 6A testing, conducted additional testing and troubleshooting utilizing existing equipment saving $30K, authored final documentation for leadership •Participated in global part standardization effort, simplifying and optimizing the part database by creating an efficient set of tubing bonnet part numbers •Head test engineer conducting industry qualification testing of a connector, directed technical staff to complete all PR2 testing requirements, proposed product performance improvement based on testing lessons learned, and authored testing documentation, presented project details such as schedule/budget to upper management •Part of a specialized team tasked to develop a new actuator on an accelerated time table, advised on conceptual and detailed design, prepared operational procedures, aided in coordination of qualification testing, and prepared training documentation for field service technicians •Led cost savings initiative to improve processes by developing report template that saved 31.5 hours/year •Test engineer for customer warranty program: reviewed parts/drawings, created material matrix, prepared calculations and assembly procedure, assisted in assembly/coordinated API 6A testing requirements, realizing $139K in direct material savings •Co-leader of Technical Mentoring Program, coordinating opportunities for young employees to gain knowledge from business leaders about engineering, leadership, business & the company’s products •Created a budget planning Cost Estimation Tool to enable faster turnaround quotes, managed the tool’s migration into Microsoft Access, implemented and trained project coordinators to improve the purchasing process Show less



Clarkson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Director

  • Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Mentor and supervisor for five Resident Advisors in suite-style housing by and assisting in team training, staff and leadership development, as well as overseeing the community's safety. Also planned and promoted various events for residents.

• Resident Advisor

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

  Serve as a positive role model and peer counselor for approximately 60 residents living in my building ranging from sophomore to senior status. Respond to residents’ personal needs and maintain safe environment. Also responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing and attending activities for residents.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  General Statistics Teaching Assistant to professor where I was responsible for teaching a statistics computer laboratory class, taught the use of Minitab and Excel software when needed. Provided and assisted students with practice problems for further study.