Experience

Viking Pump, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Value Stream Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States



University of Northern Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor, Operations Management

  • 2023 - Present

  Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States Teach Operations Management to the smartest, most brilliant college students in the universe.

• Adjunct Instructor, Organizational Management

  • 2016 - 2023

  Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States Serve as Organizational Management Instructor for 50+ students per semester. Create and deliver modules on accountability, communication skills, leadership, and organizational design. Deliver coaching on performance management and human resources activities. Highlights and accomplishments in this role include: • Leveraged digital learning programs to effectively deliver lectures remotely during pandemic. • Developed 14 unique classroom activities to engage students in lectures and… Show more Serve as Organizational Management Instructor for 50+ students per semester. Create and deliver modules on accountability, communication skills, leadership, and organizational design. Deliver coaching on performance management and human resources activities. Highlights and accomplishments in this role include: • Leveraged digital learning programs to effectively deliver lectures remotely during pandemic. • Developed 14 unique classroom activities to engage students in lectures and activities. • Consistently ranked 5 out of 5 in end of semester student reviews.



A Company That Shall Not Be Named

• Plant Operations Manager

  • 2021 - 2022

  Waterloo, Iowa, United States I oversaw fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly of custom, complex machinery and parts across multiple sites. I directed six functional managers, assessed business performance, evaluated training needs, and built processes to improve productivity and efficiency of our manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. Due to an extremely toxic culture (received an email from a sales manager that told me I was focusing too much on quality and safety and should focus more on just… Show more I oversaw fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly of custom, complex machinery and parts across multiple sites. I directed six functional managers, assessed business performance, evaluated training needs, and built processes to improve productivity and efficiency of our manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. Due to an extremely toxic culture (received an email from a sales manager that told me I was focusing too much on quality and safety and should focus more on just 'shipping $hit') and an enabled bully leader (was told by a rebellious HR rep that the General Manager is an awful person but will be retiring 'soon,' so until then everyone would just have to deal with the GM calling people stupid and incompetent) this was the worst day to day 18 months of my career, but also the most valuable from a career growth and learning standpoint. Highlights and accomplishments in this role include: • I led an engaged team to execute a production schedule that saw simultaneous record new equipment volume, 200% growth in aftermarket sales, and unprecedented disruption in labor markets and supply chains. • I built a team of high caliber talent to develop an operation with 60+ unique hourly personnel, two factories, and 100+ suppliers / 3PL partners. I've since helped said high caliber talent escape and find jobs elsewhere, places where talent is appreciated. • I added staff and experienced zero negative turnover during the ‘Great Resignation’ of 2022. • I learned the how much psychological harm and workplace trauma is created by a complete absence of quality leadership and integrity. • I oversaw initial stages of planning for a brand-new factory that will double capacity. • I dedicated myself to creating emotionally safe, collaborative environments for the rest of my career. Show less



Cedar Valley United Way

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Resource Development Director

  • 2020 - 2021

  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Area I efficiently oversaw annual $3 million campaign and fundraising efforts across hundreds of employers and thousands of employees in the community. I collaborated with Community Impact Team in identifying availability of financial, in-kind, and emergency resources. I provided hands-on assistance to all employee campaign volunteers. Highlights and accomplishments in this role included: • I achieved fund-raising goals despite Covid restrictions preventing on-site campaigning and… Show more I efficiently oversaw annual $3 million campaign and fundraising efforts across hundreds of employers and thousands of employees in the community. I collaborated with Community Impact Team in identifying availability of financial, in-kind, and emergency resources. I provided hands-on assistance to all employee campaign volunteers. Highlights and accomplishments in this role included: • I achieved fund-raising goals despite Covid restrictions preventing on-site campaigning and in-person presentations. • I designed and delivered hundreds of informative and persuasive presentations on Zoom and in person by utilizing interpersonal and communication skills. Show less



John Deere

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Unit Manager, Material Flow

  • 2016 - 2020

  Waterloo, Iowa, United States My team ensured cost-effective execution of material delivery and operations in three shifts across multiple sites. I developed and executed a five-year strategy to support business objectives and achieve goals. I supervised a team of people managers and project managers, prepared schedules, assigned duties and targets, identified underperforming individuals, and established a friendly working environment to retain top talent. I served as a member of Factory Manager’s staff with Quality… Show more My team ensured cost-effective execution of material delivery and operations in three shifts across multiple sites. I developed and executed a five-year strategy to support business objectives and achieve goals. I supervised a team of people managers and project managers, prepared schedules, assigned duties and targets, identified underperforming individuals, and established a friendly working environment to retain top talent. I served as a member of Factory Manager’s staff with Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and Engineering Managers. I planned and executed unique leadership, team building, training, and education activities. Highlights and accomplishments in this role included: • I improved the external inventory financial audit process, transforming a 4-day event that required a shutdown to a 5-hour disruption-free event. • I trained and developed multiple individual contributors; led and coached them through developmental milestones; and mentored them into their first managerial positions. • I implemented daily operations discussions to empower employees to own their performance, align with best practices and have clear ownership of tasks. • I designed, developed, revised, and executed formal continuous improvement process and pay incentive programs.

• Manager, Logistics Material Execution

  • 2013 - 2016

  My team managed, scheduled, and expedited the delivery of purchased materials to meet production requirements and ensure uninterrupted production. I maintained ongoing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to monitor and improve performance. Highlights and accomplishments in this role included: • I played a key role in developing two on-site distribution centers for parts, modernizing storage techniques and allowing a reduction of line-side inventory. • I… Show more My team managed, scheduled, and expedited the delivery of purchased materials to meet production requirements and ensure uninterrupted production. I maintained ongoing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to monitor and improve performance. Highlights and accomplishments in this role included: • I played a key role in developing two on-site distribution centers for parts, modernizing storage techniques and allowing a reduction of line-side inventory. • I improved internal safety scoring by 3.4k safety points within a two-year period by acting on operator safety suggestions and complying with all safety policies and regulations. • I turned around the performance of a UAW department of 100+ employees by implementing process improvement initiatives and strategically focusing on the employee experience. • I incorporated technology improvements to enhance work visibility, which enabled the development of incentive pay programs, and created 45% increase in departmental efficiencies. • I improved part availability at point of use by 75%, facilitating operations to build to schedule.

• Project Manager, Inventory Control

  • 2011 - 2013

  Waterloo, IA I aligned the delivery of tractor parts to 43 production lines; developed KPIs for a new functional group; and worked with engineering and design teams to ensure accurate bills of materials. I acted as direct manager of 8 multi-site salary employees and was the onsite lead for a team of 25 employees provided by a warehousing 3PL. Highlights and accomplishments in this role included: • I elevated inventory accuracy from 85% to 95% on 20k parts across five facilities. • I amplified… Show more I aligned the delivery of tractor parts to 43 production lines; developed KPIs for a new functional group; and worked with engineering and design teams to ensure accurate bills of materials. I acted as direct manager of 8 multi-site salary employees and was the onsite lead for a team of 25 employees provided by a warehousing 3PL. Highlights and accomplishments in this role included: • I elevated inventory accuracy from 85% to 95% on 20k parts across five facilities. • I amplified financial confidence in inventory dollars from 74% to 93%. • I coordinated with production leadership teams to enhance training, automate work practices, and build expectations into previously undefined roles. • I communicated clear deadlines to a 3PL staffing provider, assigned stretch goals for performance, and built a training program, resulting in decreased internal expedite ‘hot’ calls for material by 75%. Additional experiences as Supervisor, Purchaser, and Quality Specialist in manufacturing, distribution, and retail environments.