Corporate Training & Quality Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Quality Assurance Manager

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2021

Director of Technical Services

• Mar 2011 - May 2019

Managed all aspects of laboratory improvement projects, from initial concept, mechanical design, and budgeting through construction and commissioning, at the world’s premier testing and certification facility for air movement and control devices such as fans, roof ventilators, and louvers. Maintained ISO/IEC 17025:2005 laboratory accreditation and reduced external assessment deficiencies by 70% within two years. Worked with association members to establish and maintain their participation in an internal accreditation program. Conducted laboratory audits world-wide to evaluate conformance to air and sound performance test standards. Audits consisted of on-site inspection, personnel evaluation, accuracy verification, and data analysis. Participated in committees to provide member support and relations and to discuss, establish, and maintain publications and standards within an ever-changing industry.

Project Engineer

• Sep 2006 - Mar 2011

Coordinated concrete placement systems, from conceptual layout through component procurement, used in hydroelectric dam construction worldwide. Performed mechanical and structural design of concrete placement equipment including hoppers, conveyors, and crane components. Utilized AutoCAD 2004 to create 2D engineering drawings and 3D layout drawings. Developed new ideas and system assemblies in 3D utilizing Autodesk Inventor. Communicated with manufacturing and construction personnel to optimize design of components and maintain peak production capability of equipment. Utilized PowerPoint to create sales proposals and product presentations.

Press Operator

• May 1992 - Nov 2002

Operated lithographic printing equipment for the production of sports décor products. Performed mechanical and electrical repairs to the printing equipment. Trained new employees to operate machinery. Operated lithographic printing equipment for the production of sports décor products. Performed mechanical and electrical repairs to the printing equipment. Trained new employees to operate machinery.