Experience

University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator, Specialist,Optical Fabrication & Engineering Facility

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  Primary function of position & job duties: Program Management Coordinate Research and Development projects through the Program Management Office (PMO) using Microsoft Project 2013 server Responsible for establishing, updating, and sustaining all project plans in conjunction with the project managers and team members using Microsoft Project 2013 Server Responsibilities include facilitating communications to management pertaining to engineering, schedule, and cost issues for each of the projects Procurement Responsible for the purchasing of assorted items and equipment for the projects that are being fabricated at the College of Optical Sciences, for a few projects at Steward Observatory, for the supplies of the Small and Large Optic Shops, and for items that are requested by research groups. Interaction with vendors during the quoting and procurement of fabricated components for ITAR compliance, delivery, cost, and quality, and payment. Generate Purchase Requisitions for Purchase Orders , and large dollar bid process paperwork Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the purchases that are made with the University’s credit card, purchase orders that are placed, disbursement vouchers, and labor costs to the University’s financial system against MS Project 2013 Server. Quality Assurance Co-Responsible for Quality/Mission Assurance Taskforce to support projects, such as, the Poly Cam component of Nasa's Osiris Rex Project, the Giant Magellan Telescope, and the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope. Member of the task force, which focused on creating and implementing a Quality System that can be applicable for all types of projects, ranging from small research grants to large NASA contracts.



EOS Technologies, Inc.

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acting Quality Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2011

  Quality Delegate/Manager• Coordinates quality assurance for a variety of product lines and key processes. • Responsible for establishing, updating, and sustaining the new ISO 9001: 2008• Responsible for updates to existing quality documentation, and creating new procedures and forms used by the Quality Assurance group and other departments.• Facilitates the implementation of quality initiatives companywide.• Works closely with manufacturing engineering during new product start-ups. • Implements assigned projects relating to the company’s quality management system (such as ISO 9001:2008) as part of process improvement initiatives.• Manages subordinate staff members by prioritizing and assigning work, monitoring performance, providing mentoring and quality control, providing written and oral performance evaluations. While maintaining ownership of the following 3 positions:ITAR Compliance Import/Export CoordinatorProject Management CoordinatorQuality Coordinator for Telescopes, R+D Projects,and QA Supervisor for Production

• Quality Coordinator/Quality Delegate/ QA Supervisor

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2011

  Coordinates certain product lines and key processes as the Quality Manager DelegateResponsible for establishing, updating, and sustaining ISO 9001: 2000Responsible for updates to existing quality documentation, and creating new procedures and forms used by the Quality Assurance group and other departments.Facilitates and communicates the implementation of quality initiatives companywide.Sets up Internal Audit schedules and performs Internal ISO audits Reviews the audit results and generates Internal Audit reports for management follow-up. Maintains the Corrective Action database and drives the completion of corrective action tasks for procedural, product, and process deficiencies. Works closely with manufacturing engineering during new product start-ups and implements data collection points or checkpoints for testing new products and processes. Supports the on-going supplier selection and certification process with Purchasing. Initiates and creates QA work instructions, inspection plans, procedural updates or implementations as directed during Management Review by the management staffImplements assigned projects relating to the company's quality management system (such as ISO 9001:2000) as part of process improvement initiatives.Manages subordinate staff members by prioritizing and assigning work, monitoring performance



EOS Technologies

• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ITAR Compliance Import/Export Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2011

  Drafts and prepares appropriate documents/licenses and permit applications/proposed agreements for submission to US DoS, DDTC,Ensures company compliance with applicable export compliance procedures, company Compliance Manual and company Export Procedures. Suggests changes to and implements company compliance program, in conjuction with corporate lawyer and revisions and edits to company Compliance Manual and company Export Procedures. Receives and responds promptly to challenges associated with the process of obtaining export licenses, technical assistance agreements, import licenses, etc. Monitors and helps maintain strict compliance with the regulations and laws of export control as established by US government agencies and other foreign regulations as applicable. Responsible for coordinating, in conjunction with freight forwarders, the shipping of imported, exported, and domestic items.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Successfully completed workshops and seminars on:ITAR ComplianceWriting

• Project Management Coordinator

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2011

  Coordinates all Telescope and R&D projects through the Program Management Office Responsible for establishing, updating, and sustaining all project plans in conjunction with the project managers and team members using Microsoft Project with enhanced program tools from the Project Success Method(YCA) and Project Server 2003Facilitates communication to management for engineering issues, schedule, and costManages subordinate staff members by prioritizing and assigning work, monitoring performance, providing mentoring and quality control, providing written and oral performance evaluations.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Successfully completed workshops and seminars on:Project ManagementProject Success Method (YCA)



OPTOVAC, Excimer Laser Optics Division

• Product Line Coordinator

  • May 1996 - Jun 1998

  Ensured the quality and workflow for the excimer laser optics product line and managed manpower and material flow for on-time delivery of products to customers. Established 1S0-9000 standard documentation format through implementation of documentation of production process and procedures in preparation for ISO-9000 certification. Developed and implemented training matrix and training materials with short and long term skill sets for new hires resulting in a stable production environment and reduction in scrap materials and machine down time to maintain quality standards. Increased manufacturing output from 50 to 1000 optics per month within six-month period through optimization of manufacturing efficiency, process improvement and trained personnel. Analyzed manufacturing process and procedures resulting in the development and implementation on Statistical Process Control (S.P.C.) and document road map for future S.P.C. projects. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Successfully completed workshops and seminars on: ISO-9000 Internal Auditing



MASSACHUSETTS EASTER SEALS,

• Special Events Recruiter

  • Jan 1995 - May 1996

  Recruited volunteers from businesses throughout the state for participation in annual fundraising events. Successfully exceeded recruitment and fundraising goals. Ranked as a top recruiter in the association. Recruited volunteers from businesses throughout the state for participation in annual fundraising events. Successfully exceeded recruitment and fundraising goals. Ranked as a top recruiter in the association.



ITT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

• Quality Inspection Technician

  • Jan 1985 - Mar 1989

  Monitored the processing of material through assigned stations. Trained on all Photolithography, wet and dry Etch equipment used to manufacture Integrated Circuits including familiarity with diffusion and thin film deposition. Operated Cannon proximity step and repeat aligners, line width measurement systems and inspection microscopes.Created and revised in process inspection procedures and established a defect reference catalogue to upgrade and increase through-put time at inspection stations.

• Incoming Inspection Technician

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

  Conducted Quality Assurance audits on all incoming raw materials according to military specifications. Wrote department procurement specifications for the Incoming Raw Material Purchasing Department.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Successfully completed workshops and seminars on:Statistical Process Control



NATIONAL STARCH AND CHEMICAL

• Technical Service/R&D Technician

  • Jan 1980 - Jan 1983

  Assisted management in the start-up of a Technical Service and Research and Development Laboratory for North American Division resulting in resolution of customer problems and effective use of products. Implemented processes to achieve certification on structural, anaerobic and cyanoacrylate adhesives, according to military specifications for Automotive and Military use. Successfully focused on customer service to capture market share from top competitor. Assisted management in the start-up of a Technical Service and Research and Development Laboratory for North American Division resulting in resolution of customer problems and effective use of products. Implemented processes to achieve certification on structural, anaerobic and cyanoacrylate adhesives, according to military specifications for Automotive and Military use. Successfully focused on customer service to capture market share from top competitor.