Experience

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  Forum Energy Technologies

  • Guthrie, Oklahoma, United States

  • Lean Engineer

    • Sep 2018 - Jan 2023
    • Guthrie, Oklahoma, United States

    I led Lean activities in the Guthrie Production Equipment facility. The activities have contributed to over a 30% labor cost reduction in the highest volume pressure vessel lines. I trained all employees in lean concepts and practices. I also provided training to lean engineers in other Forum fac...

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  Tronox

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • Project Manager (Contract)

    • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Led logistics upgrade program while directly identifying, documenting and planning the changeover to a revised logistics management system incorporating FTL shipping via dry van, intermodal and drayage carriers resulting in over $2.5M in annual savings in a $14M annual cost pool.

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  Fenix Manufacturing Solutions

  • Aiken, South Carolina

  • Senior Project Manager

    • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Aiken, South Carolina

    Manage a group consisting of engineering, quality, material control, maintenance and manufacturing personnel in manufacturing facilities located in the Dominican Republic. I organize, lead and obtain resources for Lean projects across multiple product areas and business units within Fenix. Produc...

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  Self Employed

  • Guthrie, Oklahoma

  • Process Improvement Consultant

    • Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Guthrie, Oklahoma

    Lead consultation and training to support 6-S, Lean, and Value Stream Mapping for a diverse set of businesses requiring expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and process flow to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Customers included medical, finance and manufacturing companies.

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  Kirtz Shutters (The Shutter Mill, Inc.)

  • stillwater, oklahoma

  • Employee

    • Apr 2014 - Jan 2016
    • stillwater, oklahoma

    My job title is "employee" which means I work with the owner with whatever we may need. We build some the the finest custom hardwood shutters available in the USA and we have added beautiful hardwood tables, benches, bar tops, and many other unique custom items.  My primary role and dut...

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  Frontier Electronic Systems

  • United States
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Manager, Customer and Strategic Solutions

    • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

    This position was formed to allow me to apply the skills and scars that I have learned and earned as the Naval Business Manager to the corporation as a whole. My new duties include: Develop strategic focus for future capabilities, capacity planning, and business expansion. Develop corporate 5 year strategic plan in support of business objectives. Lead Strategic, Product, and Business Development efforts for FES.Identify new product opportunities for FES in defense, commercial and international markets.Proactively contributes to the success of Corporate Strategies and Business Backlog Development Plan.Prioritize and manage business development, customer visits, and trade show participation.

  • Business Manager, Naval Systems

    • Aug 1991 - Sep 2013

    Responsibilities include: Management of all programs, program managers, and engineering staff in the Naval Systems business area, Proposals, Budgeting, Product Development, Testing, and Manufacturing. Responsible for the day to day operation of primarily Navy related contracts for both U.S. and foreign governments.

  • Director of Manufacturing, Program Manager, Drafting Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer

    • Nov 1987 - Aug 1991

    Manufacturing Management, Program Management, Mechanical Engineering and Drafting Supervision for electronics design and manufacturing company. Production management, mechanical design of electronic packaging systems and modification of existing systems for military use, supervision of computer aided drafting department

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  Oklahoma Aerotronics

  • Drafting Supervisor and Mechanical Engineer

    • Mar 1986 - Nov 1987

    Designed electronic packaging systems and modification of existing systems for military use. Supervised the drafting department and completed mechanical redesigns for Navy programs.