Experience

IAS Inc

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  The IAS Robotics Team is devoted to developing cutting edge robotic solutions for our customers. Our engineers call on a deep knowledge of programming with today’s leading robot manufacturers and back each application with IAS standard engineering procedures.As holistic integrators, we offer services in design, simulation, installation, and support to create a one-stop partner in robotic automation. We pride ourselves in providing innovative, reliable systems across all industries that fully leverage the hard and soft benefits of robotics.



R+D Automation

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  • Facilitated projects involving the engineering, build, and upgrading of custom automated machines for the medical products industry.• Managed engineering releases and materials procurements for new machine builds and upgrades. • Facilitated projects involving the engineering, build, and upgrading of custom automated machines for the medical products industry.• Managed engineering releases and materials procurements for new machine builds and upgrades.



Loos Custom Homes

• Customer Service & Warranty Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Customer service, communications, and development of positive relationships.• Warranty Issues --- Qualified, documented, communicated, coordinated through resolution.• Controlled warranty costs and developed / reported KPI metrics. • Customer service, communications, and development of positive relationships.• Warranty Issues --- Qualified, documented, communicated, coordinated through resolution.• Controlled warranty costs and developed / reported KPI metrics.



LG Creative Woodworks, LLC

• Small Business Owner

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2021

  • Started up the business, managed all aspects thereof and the ongoing operations.• Designed, built, and installed a variety of custom fireplace mantels and surrounds.• CNC products design and carving/laser engraving wood products.• Manufactured custom wood products for online retailers. • Started up the business, managed all aspects thereof and the ongoing operations.• Designed, built, and installed a variety of custom fireplace mantels and surrounds.• CNC products design and carving/laser engraving wood products.• Manufactured custom wood products for online retailers.



Dematic

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager - Automated Material Handling Systems

  • Jul 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Managed AMHS developments and installations for distribution centers and industrial manufacturing facilities.• Responsible for engineering and installation teams leadership, customer relationships management, and overall project performance utilizing project management best practices. • Managed AMHS developments and installations for distribution centers and industrial manufacturing facilities.• Responsible for engineering and installation teams leadership, customer relationships management, and overall project performance utilizing project management best practices.



Brooks Automation

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asia Regional Manager, Global Services - Supply Chain (Taiwan Based)

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Realigned the independent country personnel into a unified, Asia-regional supply chain organization.• Led 14-member, multicultural, supply chain team – China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan• Managed $19M spares/parts inventories planning, supply, distribution methods, import/export.• Implemented global supply chain strategic initiatives.• Developed and implemented data-driven inventories optimization procedures.

• Sr. Projects Manager – Global Customer Services, Asia Pacific (Taiwan Based)

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2010

  • Managed supply-chain logistics programs, product repair center start-ups and capacity expansions.• Designed and started up a robot repair facility in Shanghai for 11 models of robots and met 90-day target to have the new facility occupancy ready.

• Asia Regional Spares & Logistics Manager (Taiwan Based)

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Strategically improved equipment service spares inventories, distribution locations, spares planning practices, inventory and transactions controls, and spares support programs for customers.

• Acting Director, China Service Operations (Shanghai Based)

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  • Mentored the service manager and the repairs/logistics manager to implement standard practices, develop team skill sets and performance, improve infrastructure, and grow the field service team.> Implemented a position-based training/skills requirements identification and tracking program that inspired a baseline model for the company.

• Project Manager - Automated Material Handling Systems Implementations

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2006

  • Established equipment installation practices, procedures, and operations for robotic, flat panel manufacturing systems within Asia.• Managed AMHS (Automated Material Handling Systems) implementations and expansion projects for semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and USA. The installed systems values ranged $2.8M - $42M, and consisted of ASRS, machine-loading AGVs, monorail transport systems, servers and control software applications.> Was the manager chosen to head up the first, new-generation 300mm fab automation projects.• Performed projects start up planning, scheduling, core team selections, international travel and accommodations logistics, resourcing of installation tools and equipment, contracting local labor, training, safety management, materials logistics, budgeting and financial reporting, customer relations management, scope management, quality management, system tests and integrations into production.• Led and managed of teams of 30+ engineering, technical, trades, administrative personnel.• Mentored new project managers and trained new system integration engineers. • Prepared project cost projections and system engineering designs support for proposals.• Developed operating procedures, work instructions, and quality assurance document packages related to equipment installations and systems integrations.

• Integration Engineer - Automated Material Handling Systems

  • Oct 1997 - Dec 2000

  • Performed and coordinated AHMS equipment installations and full-system integrations at semiconductor fabs in the US, Europe, and Asia. The door-to-door systems were comprised of ASRS, machine-loading AGVs, monorail transport systems, networks, servers, and system control software applications.• Led and coordinated full-system tests through customer acceptance and into production.> All systems passed tests by exceeding performance expectations.• Trained new-hire equipment installation and service personnel.

• Site AMHS Service and Technical Coordinator

  • May 1995 - Sep 1997

  • Supervised service technicians and provided technical support.• Coordinated equipment repairs and maintenance activities - PMs.• Prepared and presented AMHS performance and service reports to the customers.



Marriott International

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Department Supervisor & Technician (1987 – 1995)

  • Jul 1987 - May 1995

  • Supervised resort technicians and skilled trades, and renovation projects.• Maintenance of HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps, electrical power distributions, lighting systems, networks; telephone, audio and video systems; automated laundry equipment, electric vehicles.

• Night Manager - Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Hotel

  • Dec 1986 - Jun 1987

  • Managed hotel front office operations and supervised hotel staff.

• General Manager - Corporate Services Division

  • Aug 1979 - Dec 1986

  • Managed contract food and vending services operations, serving to up to 2,200 patrons daily. > Multi-facility operations. Led staffs of 8 managers, 54 employees.