Experience

Capital Project Manager

Lead improvement team in infrastructure and technology at Arnold Engineering Development Complex for hypersonic investments. These efforts directly contribute to improvements in Space, Hypersonic, and Defense Technology. Project portfolio exceeds $40M.

Manage both internal (17 direct reports) and external (12 indirect reports) team of customers/stakeholders; ensuring project development/planning, design, procurement, fabrication, and final installation meet requirements.
Lead construction of a $20M+ infrastructure and test equipment improvement for an Arc Heater. Construction team included boilermakers, pipefitters, electricians, controls engineers, electricians, ironworkers, and carpenters. Fast paced project tracked field redlines ensuring proper document control, and standard work adherence. Development of a detailed start up test plan that commissioned three Sulzer high volume pumps and 20 actuated valves. Operation and maintenance plan and physical configuration audit exceeded customer expectations.
Lead $3M exhaust analysis Cross-Functional Team (CFT) to minimize impact of NOX and other hypersonic testing byproducts. Resulted in business development for a $4M exhaust mitigation project.
Developed/Led a $6M CFT to de-conflict multiple test facilities reliance on air supply and vacuum due to high operational costs. CFT met all goals in the charter.
Fast tracked request to add spectro pyrometer and real time tracking of edge detection to accommodate for thermal growth. Coordinated modifications to test cell to ensure proper shielding for sensitive equipment. Completed 4 months ahead of schedule. Customer saw a 12% improvement in distance traveled.

Project Engineer

Bonnell Aluminum

Successfully managed a team of engineering professionals through the completion of capital improvement projects portfolio of $20M. Projects included new equipment design / implementation, infrastructure modification/construction, ergonomic enhancements, and continuous improvements.
Led team of 30 hourly operators and 4 Mechanical Engineers in monthly kaizen events. Implemented changes that increased packing throughput by 8%.
Implemented a new Maintenance Management system (CMMS) with the partnership of regional maintenance team. Reduced contractor labor by 19% YoY by improving work orders attached to preventative maintenance inputs in the new CMMS. Reduced unplanned work orders by 10% YoY and open work order duration by an average of 3.5 days.
Counter measured serious safety near-miss by installing $1.2M of loading dock safety equipment. Install included 22 dock levelers, 55 truck restraints, 7 truck barriers, and 4 overhead doors across 5 facilities in 5 different states. Risk analysis score improved by 86%.
Created and implemented a plant wide performance improvement plan that increased plant capacity by 50% and profitability by 60%. Spearheaded $14M plant expansion capex request. Project scope included attaching 100K SQ FT building to existing facility, relocating 3 smaller buildings, moving 20 loading docks, addressing floodplain, structural drawings, and fire suppression system relocation/upgrades. Project was delivered without any interruption to production.
Managed install of $260K textured paint system that ensured 99% recovery of unused paint that remained in lines. Project savings estimated at $400K/year.

Project Engineer/Maintenance Crew Leader

Bridgestone Americas

Oversaw manufacturing plant production operations, stakeholder relations, staffing management, cost management, and program coordination.

Led a team of 72 maintenance technicians to minimize equipment downtime; meet critical repair needs; increase safety and production; while maintaining 250+ automated machines and 40 self-guided vehicles in a 2.2 million square foot facility.
Oversaw annual maintenance, repair, and labor budget, averaging 7% under budget for FY13-FY17.
Managed all repair procedures, identifying process improvements and benchmarking/best practice opportunities. This continuous improvement focus led to over $750k of documented cost savings or avoidance.
Taught 6-Sigma methodology to analyze major mechanical breakdowns. Identified bottlenecks in warehousing that yielded 16% improvement in maximum cubic storage once resolved.
Actively recruited, interviewed, and on boarded 14 Engineering technicians to support power consumption/sustainability programs. Once cross-trained in 6-sigma problem solving; team achieved annualized savings of $2.2M.
Partnered with Motlow College to enhance intern program. Created program goals, onboarding and mentoring plan.

Owner and Project Manager

Seashore Unlimited, LLC.

My interest in real estate began in 2010 with the purchase of a studio which I turned into a profitable vacation rental unit in a highly competitive market, Sunny Isles Beach, FL.

Other projects:

Per board of directors’ request, managed vendors for successful installation of community pool heater at Seashore Club. Vetted vendors and obtained quotes for LED lighting replacement project meeting city environmental requirements. Worked with city inspectors on requirements for 50 year building certification. 3 acre property was sold to developer in 2014.
Purchased unfinished 4 townhouses on December 2015 in Murfreesboro, TN. Generated multiple leads through marketing campaign and sold all newly renovated homes in under 6 months. Stayed on budget and on schedule for 10,000 SQFT building with 4 kitchens, 9 baths, and 15 rooms. Coordinated 25+ contractors and vendors including interior/exterior remodeling, framing, flooring, plumbing, electrical, ductwork, HVAC, fencing and landscaping. Negotiated Bulk/QSP discounting from multiple vendors, hardware stores and contractors. Submitted plans and permits to City of Murfreesboro and obtained certificate of occupancy in less than 2 months.

Electronics Support Department Head

United States Coast Guard

Headed a diverse team of 14 key leaders and 180 remote technicians to minimize Coast Guard asset downtime and maximize customer satisfaction.

Achieved 44% reduction in asset down time for over 100+ vessels and buildings from Puerto Rico to South Carolina.
Responsible for 10 Equipment Failure Response Centers (7 in Florida, 2 in Puerto Rico, 1 in South Carolina).
Proactively managed system upgrades and security improvements for secure/unsecure communications, HF towers, GPS sites, computer infrastructure, and internet connectivity at over 200 work sites to meet critical deadlines.
Consistently on target with an operating budget of $2M encompassing parts, travel, logistics, and operations.
Facilitated on-time, high cost parts deliveries and technician service.
Managed inspections at nine technical service locations.
Improved inventory systems: $5M of property identified and cataloged for use.

Auxiliary Division Officer

United States Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (USCGC)

Managed 14 technicians in support of critical ship systems.
Engine Room Operations Officer.
Improved and sustained ship’s emergency response readiness by coordinating drills for 180 crew members.
Earned excellence rating by evaluation team.
Maintained ships fire protection systems.
Supervised safe on-load of 1.1 million gallons of fuel and offload of 20K LBS of hazardous materials.
Clarified customer needs and consistently delivered.

2010 Haiti Earthquake. On the day of the earthquake that devastated Haiti, United States Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton was conducting counter narcotic operations off the coast of Panama. In response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the island, we were directed to Guantanamo Bay to collect critical supplies. This was the first time many of us would cross the Panama Canal. Our embarked helicopter was utilized to deliver blood supply to the U.S.N.S. Comfort and to provide logistical support to the relief effort. We were also able to bring 88 people to safety as the vessel in which they were fleeing the island was in unstable conditions; they would likely have capsized.

This experience taught me so many invaluable lessons and instilled great pride for our crew and the difference we could make.

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