Experience

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  Boeing Defense, Space & Security

  • United States

  • Director of Training

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • United States

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  Boeing

  • Superintendent of Foundational Training, Curriculum and Compliance

    • Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

    Responsible for the new hire training of 1000's of newly hired mechanics and shop floor personnel for BCA programs in Everett. Manages a team of over 50 employees including managers, instructors and skill advisors that engage our students daily ensuring compliance, quality and safety in everything we do. Leading the effort to change our new hire training environment to engage our learners and give them the amount of touches required to be ready to complete there area level SOJT and become productive members of their manufacturing team. Utilizes teaming across the enterprise to incorporate learning solutions based on analysis of data and subject matter experts feedback to better serve our new hires and existing populations.

  • Senior Manager for Manufacturing Skills

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

    Oversees the strategy around hiring, workforce reduction and training of the skilled mechanics required to build the structure and systems of our airplanes in the factory environment across the Puget Sound.

  • Skill Enhancement Leader

    • Jul 2019 - Oct 2023

    Leads a team of coaches/process improvement focals that are specialized in the manufacturing environment to reduce defects, improve the workforces knowledge and capability and implement solutions to manufacturing process issues. Promotes and mentors in project management and lean practices, focusing on business needs and strong communication skills.Leads a team of 15 employees who use coaching, training, problem solving and lean techniques to improve the production system through cost down and defect reduction efforts. Implements projects and direction based on the needs of production through analysis of quality data, time studies and interaction with manufacturing personnel of all levelsUses metrics and analysis to show change in cost, production time, safety related projects, compliance and the effect is has on the production system saving 3 million dollars in 2019 Actively mentors employees on project management techniques to streamline their work adding to the overall effectiveness of the groupCommunicates with all levels of leadership to actively promote the work of the team as well as solicits meaningful work for the organization as a whole focusing on driving positive results Acts as a SME for the organization when dealing with training and curriculum development and its effectivenessProject managing an up-skilling and learning project for 140 employees that encompasses RCCA principles and strategic project management software  Managed a curriculum development project that updated over 10 existing courses, created 15 area specific courses and created over 20 off the shelf coaching and practice sessions for manufacturing personnel  Represents the Manufacturing Excellence group in the development of the enterprise level Structured on the Job Training Initiative

  • Learning Program Manager

    • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

    As the Learning Program Manager for Quality, I managed and aligned all curriculum under the quality job role for the enterprise. Key tasks included finding ways to increase effectiveness through standardized training to reach larger groups of professionals, while keeping specific job roles and tasks in a modularized learning format to meet the needs of the customer/consumer. Managed the production and creation of new curriculum in all aspects of quality from production, to quality principles and the application of six sigma techniques and metrics. Worked with engineers, business professionals, subject matter experts, vendors and suppliers to create dynamic teams that had to work together to create training in aggressive timelines. Led a team that developed an enterprise framework for quality training for all employees to those who wanted to specialize in becoming a quality SME.

  • Program Manager

    • Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

    Worked within the supply chain to find ways to meet cost reduction targets through teaming, lean production principles and innovation. Implemented practices and guidelines to work with a multi-disciplined team to engage suppliers on lean principles, logistics, engineering and six sigma. Led multiple projects that accelerated planned changes to the production systems and its products leading to cost reduction from both internal and external supplier processes and resources.

  • Quality Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Jun 2018

    Oversaw the day to day business of the Aft Bodies Automated Build and Structural Build Up Quality Inspection teams on the 777 program. Leads a team of 20+ quality inspectors, verifying conformities and build specification of the aircraft. Maintains training, certifications and requirements for employees performing inspections to meet all FAA requirements. Actively involved with safety walks and practices as well as safety initiatives and planning. Leads the quality organizations effort to reduce injuries and lost work day cases through coordinated efforts between employees, managers and EHS counterparts. Coordinates daily with manufacturing to meet the needs of the build process and the schedule of the line to maintain work flows. Analyzes defect data to work with manufacturing and other support organizations to implement corrective actions to reduce quality issues. When given the opportunity takes on the responsibility of a Senior Manager leading a team of quality managers and their employees. Created crew and area level training for those on the program to mitigate quality type issues stemming from newly implemented systems.

  • Employee Development Specialist

    • Jan 2012 - Nov 2015

    Worked as a instructor and curriculum developer for new hire training for shop personnel for multiple programs, both manufacturing and quality. This included teaching drawing/schematic interpretation, specifications, quality systems and inspection techniques and company guidelines and regulations. I also helped new hire employees understand and set up benefits thought an instructor led course that outline benefits and health care options. In the is role I was also tasked with using analytics to find areas of improvement in training opportunities including curriculum review/reduction, fair and objective testing criteria and standardization of training between multiple sites. I was also able to use analytics to find training/coaching opportunities for others in our organization dealing with defect data leading to cost reduction.

  • Test Integration Specialist - Tech

    • Jul 2008 - Jan 2012

    As Test Integration Specialist I managed the testing from the project and administrative aspects of certification testing on the 787 Dreamliner, pre and post certification. Major functions included processing engineering test documents, maintaining several databases, released and maintained flight advisory documents pertaining to flight limitations during test and cost estimates for laboratory testing. Was the lead specialist in the maintenance, revision and release of all flight limitation documentation for post certification testing for the 787. Worked with engineers from multiple disciplines including design, test, manufacturing and industrial.

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  Academy of Oak Park

  • Oak Park, MI

  • Teacher

    • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Oak Park, MI

    Taught Social Studies to tenth through twelfth graders. Had to create my own curriculum and lesson plans based of the Michigan teaching standards. Took the role of technology lead for the school and held several meetings/seminars on technology integration into the classroom.