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Challenge Mfg. Company Employees
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2015 - Present
Harley-Davidson Motor Company September 2013 - Present
Harley-Davidson Motor Company August 2011 - September 2013
Harley-Davidson Motor Company August 2007 - July 2011
Harley-Davidson Motor Company November 2005 - July 2007
Harley-Davidson Motor Company August 2005 - October 2005
Harley-Davidson Motor Company May 2004 - September 2004
York International May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Manufacturing, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Engineering, Machining, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, GD&T, Poka Yoke, Automation, Process Improvement, Weld, Manufacturing..., PPAP, Welding, Machine Tools, Materials, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, SPC, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Management, FMEA, Automotive, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Robotics, Manufacturing Process..., Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Product Development, Requirements Planning, Quality Control, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Training, Coaching, Staff Management, ProE/INTRALINK, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Kuka, ABB (S4 & IRC5), Motoman, Mazak Laser
Education
Rockhurst University
Master's Degree, Business & Accounting
York College of Pennsylvania 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Koyo Bearings USA LLC November 2014 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company January 2014 - October 2014
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2011 - January 2014
Woodward November 2010 - August 2011
Shape Corp. August 2009 - November 2010
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2007 - August 2009
Acemco Incorporated January 2006 - April 2007
Acemco Incorporated April 2004 - January 2006
Gill Industries September 2001 - February 2004
Center Manufacturing September 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Project Management, Material Flow Analysis, Flow Planner, PTC Creo, ROI Justification, Manufacturing, Machine Tools, 5S, PPAP, APQP, Machining, TS16949, PFMEA, Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Poka Yoke, Automotive, Kaizen, Geometric Dimensioning..., ISO/TS 16949
Education
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 2010
Bachelor of Science Engineering (B.S.E.), Manufacturing Engineering
Central Michigan University 1993 — 1996
Challenge Mfg. Company April 2014 - Present
PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Programming, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Photoshop, HTML, Graphic Design, Project Management, Team Leadership, Java, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, C++, English, PLC, DeviceNet, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Process Control, PLC Allen Bradley, Email Marketing, AutoCAD, Revit, Test Equipment, Automation, PanelView, FactoryTalk View
Education
Southeast Missouri State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical control engineering technology
Ananda college
Big Dutchman December 2011 - Present
Big Dutchman Inc. March 2008 - December 2011
Challenge Mfg. Company October 2005 - July 2007
KPMG August 1998 - December 2002
Skills
New Business Development, Account Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Retail, Budgets, Management, Marketing, Pricing
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 2002 — 2003
Some College, Intro to Business, Accounting, Retoric & Composition
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. April 2015 - Present
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. May 2014 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company February 2014 - April 2014
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. July 2008 - February 2014
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. July 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Engineering, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, DFMEA, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Supplier Quality, Injection Molding, Microsoft Office, Vehicles, Manufacturing..., Testing, Design for Assembly, PFMEA, Catia, CATIA, Stamping
Education
The Ohio State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Challenge Mfg. Company October 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture June 2015 - September 2015
QC Innovations May 2015 - June 2015
Grand Valley State University June 2014 - May 2015
EXPRESS August 2014 - December 2014
Euro Bistro November 2012 - February 2014
Allendale High School February 2013 - June 2013
Party City June 2008 - November 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Retail Sales, Leadership, Learning Quickly, Telephone Skills, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Communication, Communication Skills, Social Media, Enthusiasm to learn, Organization, Research, Professional Phone..., Multi Tasking, Client Liaison, Signage Systems, Flexible to Change, Multimedia, Creativity, Inventory Control, Sports Coaching, Social Media..., Adobe Design Programs, SPSS, Web Development, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Google Analytics
Education
Grand Valley State University 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Communications, 3.89
Grand Valley State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cultural Anthropology, 3.67
Oakland Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts, 3.68
Oakland Early College 2009 — 2012
High School, 3.9
Challenge Mfg. Company September 2015 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company June 2015 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company November 2014 - June 2015
Ace Promotions, Inc June 2014 - August 2014
Sedan St Charles September 2012 - June 2014
Hotshots Sports Bar and Gill August 2010 - September 2012
Preferred Family Healthcare September 2007 - July 2011
Grindell's Delivery August 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Clinical Research, Adolescents, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Treatment, Time Management, Inventory Management, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Logistics, Shipping & Receiving, Employee Training, Customer Retention, New Business Development, Small Business, Social Networking, Transportation
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2011
Human Services Management
St. Louis Community College 2003 — 2003
Culinary Arts
St. Charles City Public School Office of Adult Ed and Customized Training 2000 — 2000
Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician Basic
St Charles Community College 1998 — 2000
Human Services, Youth Services
Christian Brothers College High School 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma
Gill Industries September 2014 - Present
Pridgeon & Clay - Metal Stamping February 2013 - September 2014
Signature Brands, LLC March 2008 - February 2013
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2005 - May 2008
Acemco Incorporated May 2002 - May 2005
Skills
SAP, Microsoft, Excel, Access, Budget Management, Conflict Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, PDCA, Product Development, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, SQF, HACCP, GMP, AIB, P&L, Inventory Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Scheduling, OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Operational Streamlining, Operations Management, Training & Development, Team Building, Organizational..., Efficiency Management, CPFM (Certified..., SMED, QS9000, TS16949, General Ledger, A3 Thinking, 2P Event, Master Scheduling, APICS, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, EBITDA, 8D Problem Solving, Supply Chain Management, AOP
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
Certification, Human Resource Management
Davenport University
Strategic Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Bachelor's degree, Operations Management and Supervision
Challenge Mfg. Company September 2011 - September 2014
Benteler Automotive September 2014 - 2014
Herman Miller February 2001 - February 2011
Hart & Cooley, Inc. February 1983 - February 2001
Skills
Electricians, Electrical Engineering, PLC Programming, Control Logic, PLC, Engineering, Control Systems Design, Manufacturing..., Project Engineering, Industrial Control, Automation, Allen Bradley, Instrumentation, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, 5S, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, Robotics, Allen-Bradley
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Michigan Technological University
Spectrum Health December 2013 - Present
Spectrum Health March 2012 - December 2013
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2010 - March 2012
Quality Industrial Service, Inc October 2004 - January 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Management, FMLA, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Customer Service, Organization, Healthcare, Performance Management, Safety, Quality Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2012
Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Michigan State University 1990 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
RHS
Challenge Mfg. Company January 2015 - Present
Challenge Manufacturing Co January 2015 - Present
EC Manufacturing June 2014 - February 2015
Ambiant Tempco May 2011 - August 2012
Associated Air Pr May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Matlab, AutoCAD, Optics, HVAC, Refrigeration, Research, Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Customer Service, Molecular Biology, TIG Welding, Machining, Maintenance & Repair, SolidWorks, Automation, Biomedical Device Design, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Training, Management, Engineering, Leadership, Welding, Biomedical Engineering, Team Building, Factory, NI LabVIEW, Sales
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Longview Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
raymore peculiar high school
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2013 - Present
American Metal Fab October 2012 - March 2013
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission 2012 - 2012
Checker Motors Corporation 1994 - 2009
Skills
Automotive, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Product Development, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Purchasing, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2010 — 2012
Asssociates in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Challenge Mfg. Company January 2015 - Present
[None] January 2008 - Present
Ardonin Properties, L.L.C January 1995 - Present
ALP Consulting Services January 1984 - Present
US Treasury January 2013 - January 2015
Sprint Nextel 2005 - 2007
Amarr Garage Doors 2003 - 2005
Harley-Davidson/Aerotek January 2001 - January 2003
DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY January 1999 - January 2000
OREAD, INC January 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Supplier Quality, Quality Management, Customer Satisfaction, Start-ups, Process Auditing, Quality Assurance, FDA, ISO, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Medical Devices, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, FMEA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Product Development, Quality Engineering, CAPA, ISO 13485, Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Engineering, Change Management, GMP, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Compliance, Documentation, TQM, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Writing, Testing, Operations Management, DOE, cGMP, Visio, Auditing, QSR, Design Control, Change Control, CQE, Quality System, Project Management, Software Documentation, Electronics, Design of Experiments
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1959 — 1964
BS, Chemical Engineering
Various
Certificates, Continuing Education
Challenge Mfg. Company March 2014 - Present
CD Tool & Gage July 2013 - February 2014
Advanced Tooling Systems November 2008 - July 2013
Synergis Technologies Group September 1997 - November 2007
US Navy 1993 - 1995
Skills
CAD, Automotive, Unigraphics, Manufacturing..., Catia, Continuous Improvement
Education
Ferris State University 2003 — 2007
A.A.S & B.S, CAD Drafting/Tool Design & Manufacturing Engineering
Challenge Mfg. Company July 2014 - Present
Purdue University Convocations (Student Concert Committee) September 2012 - August 2014
Purdue University Senior Design Capstone January 2014 - May 2014
Kirby Risk May 2013 - August 2013
Sumitomo Machinery Corp. of America May 2012 - August 2012
Purdue University LSAMP Research May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Six Sigma, Engineering, Research, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Java, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, C++, English, HTML, C, Teamcenter, Data Analysis, 5S
Education
Purdue University 2009 — 2014
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Purdue University 2009 — 2014
Benteler Automotive November 2014 - Present
GR Spring & Stamping May 2011 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company December 2004 - May 2011
Skills
ANPQP, APQP, Microsoft..., Gage instructions and..., APQP, PPAP, Work Instructions, FMEA, Parts, SPC, Supplier Quality, Poka Yoke, DFMEA, 5S, Automotive
Education
Grand Valley State University 2012 — 2014
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2014
Associate of Arts (AA)
Challenge Mfg. Company February 2015 - Present
Harley-Davidson Motor Company September 2014 - January 2015
MAST Technologies, Inc. March 2013 - September 2014
PAS Technologies Inc. 2001 - 2013
PAS Technologies Inc. 1996 - 2001
Revolution Helicopter Corp, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Skills
Mentoring, Teamwork, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Aviation, Supervisory Skills, Change Management, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Planning, Cost Reduction, Inventory Control, Welding Procedures, NDT, Coaching, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Vacuum Forming, Helicopters, Overhaul, 6S, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Welding, Machining, Project Planning, 5S, Aircraft, Airworthiness, Training, Forklift Operator, Interviews, AS9100, Military, Leadership, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Quality Management, DMAIC, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Quality System, Manufacturing Operations, Toyota Production System
Education
Excelsior Springs High School
Fred Pryor Seminars - A Division of Park University
Vocational High School and Secondary Business/Vocational-Industrial/Occupational Diploma Program
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods
Project Management
Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc.
Vocational High School and Secondary Business/Vocational-Industrial/Occupational Diploma Program
University of Missouri-Columbia
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2014 - Present
Challenge Manufacturing August 2012 - Present
Challenge Manufacturing December 2010 - December 2012
Light Metals Corp. October 1999 - November 2010
United States Marine Corps June 1993 - October 1999
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Production Planning, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, SPC, TS16949, PPAP, Process Improvement, Stamping, Materials Management, Operational Excellence, Waste Reduction, Team Building, Iso 9000, 5S, Process Scheduler, Six Sigma
Education
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2002
Certificate Business Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Knoll October 2010 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company July 2008 - March 2009
Norsk Hydro August 2002 - March 2008
United States Marine Corps August 1981 - May 1988
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Machine Tools, Kaizen, Toyota Production System, Kanban, Manufacturing, Stamping, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, PPAP, Machining, Poka Yoke, GD, SMED, Geometric Dimensioning
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1993 — 1996
Tool and Die, Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Challenge Mfg. Company April 2015 - Present
United States Army Reserve January 1996 - Present
United States Army July 2007 - October 2014
Grand Rapids Public Schools August 1999 - June 2006
Skills
Leadership, Leadership Development, Training, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Technical Recruiting, College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Government, National Security, Homeland Security, Physical Security, Security Operations, Military Operations, Army, Firearms, Weapons, Mentoring, Higher Education, Military
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2005
Master of Arts (MA), Curriculum Design and Instruction
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice/Police Science
Challenge Mfg. Company June 2014 - Present
Transparent Container October 2012 - March 2014
Transparent Container May 2010 - October 2012
First Choice Packaging Solutions May 2009 - May 2010
Henkel Corporation June 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Project Management, Product Placement, Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Retail Packaging, Folding Cartons, Corrugated, Consumer Products, Plastics, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Thermoforming, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Injection Molding, Flexo
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Packaging
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2015 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company September 2014 - Present
Texas A&M University - Logistics February 2014 - August 2014
Southwest Airlines September 2013 - December 2013
A&M Rec Sports February 2012 - January 2013
J.D. Morris Recreation Center August 2010 - August 2011
Corby's Grill August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Procurement, Microsoft Excel, ExtendSim, Logistics, Teamwork, Access, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Accounting, Team Building, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Texas A&M University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Texas A&M University-Commerce 2010 — 2011
Business Administration and Management
United Way for Southeastern Michigan September 2015 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2015 - Present
University Student Commission Liason August 2013 - May 2015
Hansons Windows May 2014 - August 2014
Upward Bound Program May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan House of Representatives May 2013 - July 2013
Michigan Democratic Party June 2012 - August 2012
Education
Michigan State University 2010 — 2015
Social Relations And Policy
Action Industrial Supply September 2015 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company June 2015 - Present
Menard Inc August 2011 - September 2015
Muskegon Community College May 2015 - July 2015
Muskegon Country Club April 2015 - June 2015
Geek Squad December 2014 - May 2015
GE Aviation May 2011 - August 2011
Blockbuster November 2004 - April 2011
Skills
Windows 7, Windows, Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Switches, Networking, Computer Hardware, Cisco Technologies, Maintenance & Repair, Wireless Networking, Computer Repair, Customer Service, Information Technology, Network Administration, DNS, Active Directory, CCNA, Hardware, System Administration, Leadership, Routers, VPN, Network Security, Windows Server, Operating Systems, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Technical Support, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Social Media, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Servers
Education
Muskegon Community College 2011 — 2015
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Network Technology
Baker College of Muskegon 2002 — 2003
PC Maintenance & Repair
Fruitport High School 1998 — 2002
High School, Computer Information Systems
Challenge Mfg. Company April 2015 - Present
Ericsson August 2014 - October 2014
Dine Equity June 2014 - August 2014
Market Source Network LLC August 2013 - July 2014
AMC Theatres November 2013 - March 2014
Rise Display April 2012 - September 2012
H&R Block October 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Computer Hardware, Windows Vista, Network Administration, HTML, Windows Remote Desktop, Computer Repair, Computer Building, Microsoft Technologies, Home Networking, Malwarebytes, VNC, Bomgar, Gmail, Linux, Interactive Displays, Cisco Technologies, Active Directory, Windows Server, Domain Controller, Fiber Optic Networks, Putty, Plex
Education
DeVry University-Missouri 2010 — 2013
Associate's in Applied Sciences, Network and System Administration/Administrator
Firestone Complete Auto Care January 2014 - Present
Praxis Packaging Solutions June 2013 - August 2013
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Welding, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2013 — 2016
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
R&E Automated June 2015 - Present
GESTAMP May 2013 - May 2015
Challenge Mfg. Company June 2012 - May 2013
L&W Engineering May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Manufacturing..., Welding, MIG welding, Metal Fabrication, Robotics, Arc Welding, Metallurgy, Project Planning, Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Machining, Quality Control, Failure Analysis, Microsoft Office, ASME, Fanuc, Heat Treatment, Robot, SPC, Certified Welding..., Sheet Metal, Laser Welding
Education
Ferris State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
Grand Rapids Community College 2008 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Welding Technology/Welder
Challenge Mfg. Company October 2014 - Present
Dennen Steel Corp February 2014 - September 2014
Bosch North America April 2013 - September 2013
Grand Rapids Plastics January 2013 - April 2013
Johnson Controls Automotive October 2010 - November 2012
Benteler Automotive April 2007 - November 2007
BBi Enterprises November 2003 - August 2006
Edmar Manufacturing January 2002 - February 2003
GR Spring and Stamping April 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Quality Assurance, Geometric Dimensioning..., PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, Gage Design, Liaison, OEM databases, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, Clutter Control, TS16949, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, Supply Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, SPC, Process Engineering, Automotive, Program Management, Minitab, Gage R&R, ISO, Iso 9000, Machining, Manufacturing, Process Capability, Quality Control, Stamping, Value Stream Mapping, Toyota Production System, ISO 13485, Engineering, Injection Molding, Supplier Quality, Quality System, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Kanban, Design of Experiments, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Hope College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology / pre-med
Holland High School 1986 — 1990
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2013 - Present
United Solar Ovonic (a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices) May 2008 - May 2012
Dennen Steel Company LLC May 1985 - September 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, 8D Problem Solving, Quality System, Automotive, SPC, ISO/TS 16949, Supplier Quality, Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Materials, Materials Management, Quality Control, Manufacturing Training, Steel Slitting, Production Planning, Facility Safety, Solar Energy, Audit Training, Quality Training, Leadership Training
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1977 — 1979
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
West Catholic High School 1973 — 1977
Challenge Mfg. Company September 2015 - Present
Thirty-One Gifts September 2015 - Present
ABC Group-Undercar Products July 2015 - August 2015
Mongo Media Pros January 2012 - February 2015
Aerotek June 2014 - December 2014
Magnesium Aluminum Corporation Michigan-MAMC February 2013 - February 2014
Jedco, Inc. August 2006 - February 2012
Jedco, Inc August 2006 - February 2012
Volunter with food give aways 2011 - 2011
Jedco, Inc. August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, ISO, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, NADCAP, Kaizen, AS9100, Visual Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Customer Service, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Davenport University 1990 — 1992
Certificate, Accounting and Business/Management
Grand Rapids Community College
General Studies*Manufacturing
Lowell High School 1980 — 1984
HIgh School Diploma, General Studies
Challenge Mfg. Company June 2014 - Present
Air-Evac Lifeteam May 2013 - May 2014
NCR Corporation February 2012 - April 2013
O'Toole Rental Properties July 2006 - September 2012
Webster University January 2010 - May 2011
Whelan Security May 2007 - December 2009
Walmart May 2004 - April 2006
Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Politics, Political Science, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Human Rights, International..., International Security, Capacity Building, NGOs, Public Diplomacy, International..., Foreign Affairs, Government, Economic Development, Political Risk Analysis, Policy, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Management, Supervisory Skills, Public Speaking
Education
Webster University 2010 — 2011
M.A., International Relations, 3.67
Truman State University 2000 — 2003
B.S., Political Science & Geography, 3.39
Lakeside Surfaces Inc. December 2014 - Present
Pridgeon & Clay - Metal Stamping January 2013 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2010 - December 2012
Before and After Home Improvement April 2000 - May 2012
Southwest Greens June 2001 - August 2010
American Metal & Plastics January 1998 - May 2000
Delphi August 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, FMEA, 5S, Process Improvement, Team Building, PPAP, APQP, Quality Management, Kaizen, TS16949, SPC, Supplier Quality, ISO, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Assurance
Education
Michigan Technological University 1987 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1986 — 1987
Challenge Mfg. Company October 2014 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company January 2014 - October 2014
Whirlpool Corporation March 2012 - January 2014
Whirlpool Corporation July 2011 - March 2012
Continential AG June 2006 - July 2011
Autoliv January 2004 - June 2006
GHSP 2001 - 2004
Skills
SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, GD&T, FMEA, Six Sigma, Cost Analysis, Product Development, Process Improvement, Engineering, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Cost Benefit, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supplier Development, Injection Molding, Root Cause Analysis, Global Sourcing, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Analysis, Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing
Education
Walsh College 2005 — 2008
MBA, Master of Business Administration
Purdue University 1996 — 2000
BS Science of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technologies
Challenge Mfg. Company July 2013 - Present
Warner Software Company LLC January 2007 - Present
MIchigan Steel company June 2012 - June 2013
G.A. Richards Company November 2011 - May 2012
Ventra LLC January 2011 - May 2011
True Textiles, Inc December 2006 - December 2008
Skills
PLC, Automation, Electronics, AutoCAD, SLC-500’s, Panel View32, AB Mirco-logic, Visual Basic, Basic Welding, Basic Maching, WordPress, HTML, C/C++, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, MIG/TIG Welding, VFD’s
Education
Ferris State University 2009 — 2011
Master's degree, Computer Information Management, 3.81
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Challenge Mfg. Company July 2014 - Present
Jenison High School August 1991 - Present
GR Spring & Stamping Inc. September 1998 - May 2014
GR Spring & Stamping Inc. January 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Automotive, Manufacturing, Plex, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, ERP, Kaizen, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, APQP, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Team Leadership, Coaching
Education
Grand Valley State University 1992 — 1996
Challenge Mfg. Company 2013 - Present
TPK Construction, Inc. September 2009 - Present
Moes Southwest Grill November 2010 - January 2015
Skills
Construction Management, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Construction, Small Business, Franchising, Renovation, Strategic Planning
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Challenge Mfg. Company June 2012 - Present
Saints Capital 2010 - 2012
Merrick Ventures 2009 - 2009
Banc of America Securities 2006 - 2008
Ernst & Young 2005 - 2006
Skills
Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Valuation
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2008 — 2010
MBA
University of Virginia 2005 — 2006
MS
Duke University 2001 — 2005
BS
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2010 - Present
Skills
Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Project Planning, Time Management, Process Improvement, CMM, Engineering, Sales, Automotive, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Business Development, Polyworks, Continuing Education, romer, Account Management, Management, Operations Management, Product Development, 5S, pcdmis
Education
hexagonmetrologyU 2014 — 2014
Certifications, Cmm
stratford inst 2013 — 2014
home inspection, home inspection
Grand Rapids Community College 1992 — 1996
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Eaton August 2015 - Present
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. April 2015 - August 2015
Whirlpool Corporation April 2013 - March 2015
Whirlpool Corporation January 2012 - March 2013
Kimberly-Clark October 2010 - January 2012
Kimberly-Clark May 2008 - September 2010
Lacks Enterprises May 2001 - May 2008
Challenge Mfg Company September 1999 - May 2001
Perrigo March 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Succession Planning, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Strategic Human..., Leadership Development, Project Management, Change Management, Interviews, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Program Management, Performance Management, Training, Management, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., HR Policies, New Hire Orientations, Lean Manufacturing, Employment Law, Organizational..., Onboarding, Policy
Education
Aquinas College 2003 — 2008
Masters, Management, emphasis in Organizational Development
Michigan State University 1994 — 1997
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies - Human Resources
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Challenge Mfg. Company February 2015 - Present
R-Systems October 2014 - November 2014
Control Assemblies part of the LakeLand Group of Companies February 2014 - October 2014
Wachter, Inc. August 2012 - December 2013
VinSolutions June 2011 - August 2011
Com Tech Services March 2004 - March 2007
OverlandPark TV June 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Programming, Electronics, PLC, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Pspice, AutoCAD, Embedded Systems, Microprocessors, Engineering, C++, C, Embedded C, Microcontrollers, Java, Matlab, Labview, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, C#, Assembly, Linux, Windows, PowerPoint, Word, Solidworks, Visual Studio, Signal Processing, Programming Languages, Test Equipment, Multimeter, Allen Bradley, Testing, ABB Robots
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2012
B.S, Electrical and Computing Engineering, 3.2
Electronics Institute (Now Pinnacle) 1999 — 2000
Associate's, Occupational Studies Microprocessors and Telecommunications, 3.2
Middleville Tool and Die August 2014 - Present
JMS Incorporated August 2013 - Present
Hart & Cooley August 2010 - March 2013
Challenge Mfg. Company October 2000 - June 2005
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, Automotive, Product Development, AutoCAD, Design for Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Project Management, Machine Tools, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Education
Ferris State University 2004 — 2011
BSME
Grand Rapids Community College 1989 — 1992
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Challenge Mfg. Company March 2007 - Present
Kelly Services May 1992 - December 2006
Skills
HR Policies, Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, Performance Appraisal, Job Descriptions, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Leadership, Team Building, Interviews, Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Training
Education
Hope College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Challenge Mfg. Company November 2011 - July 2014
Zelenka Nursery, Division of BFN Operations LLC March 2007 - September 2010
Education
Cornell University
Muskegon High School
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company November 2013 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2013 - November 2013
Challenge Mfg. Company April 2012 - August 2013
Head Start For Kent County August 2011 - April 2012
Plumb's December 2010 - August 2011
The Grand Rapids Press November 2009 - March 2010
Berger Chevrolet August 2009 - October 2009
Modular Transportation September 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Time Management, Data Entry, Team Leadership, Outlook
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2004 — 2016
Office Administration
Kenowa Hills High School 2000 — 2004
Diploma, General Education
Challenge Mfg. Company October 2013 - Present
Krautheim & Swanson GemWorks August 2012 - December 2012
Sedona Technologies February 2012 - June 2012
Fifth Third Bancorp May 2007 - April 2010
Fifth Third Bancorp July 2004 - April 2010
Professional Med Team, Inc May 1995 - March 2004
VisionQuest LodgeMakers January 1994 - January 1995
Professional Med Team, Inc January 1993 - January 1994
Meijer, Inc January 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Coaching, Customer Service, Team Building, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Budgeting, Organizational..., Hiring, Mentoring, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Administration, Planning, Supervisory Skills, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Excel, Team Leadership, Word, PowerPoint, Event Management, Staff Development, Operations Management, Change Management, Teamwork, Time Management, Interviewing, Outlook, Policy, Customer Satisfaction, Team Management, Scheduling, Research, Program Management
Education
Reeths-Puffer
ITIL Foundation 2006 — 2006
Certification
Canterbury University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Applied Management
Muskegon Community College
Tooling Systems Group, Inc. September 2008 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company January 2005 - August 2008
Shiloh Industries May 1999 - January 2005
Toyota Tsusho America November 1992 - April 1999
Skills
Automotive, Machine Tools, Sales, Stamping, Lean Manufacturing, Account Management, Cnc, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Management, CRM, Business Planning, Leadership, Machining, Program Management, CNC, Continuous Improvement, Product Development
Education
Ferris State University 1985 — 1990
Business Administration, Business
Ferris State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
L-3 Communications August 2015 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company September 2014 - August 2015
Precision Aerospace Corp. February 2012 - January 2014
Amphenol Borisch Technologies August 2008 - March 2010
Autocam Corporation January 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Aerospace, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Kanban, 5S, Six Sigma
Education
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2016
Challenge Mfg. Company March 2014 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company February 2012 - Present
Brueck Electric September 2004 - January 2012
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Electricians, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Commissioning, PLC, Electricity, Maintenance, Construction, Factory
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1999 — 2001
Electrician
Challenge Mfg. Company December 2014 - Present
Knoll, Inc April 2014 - June 2015
Skills
Testing, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Social Media, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PPAPs. 6S, FMEA-PFMEA,..., Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement
Education
Ferris State University 2009 — 2015
Bachelors of Science, Quality Control and Quality Assurance (Quality Engineering Technology)
Challenge Mfg. Company 1986 - Present
Community Unit School District #205 1984 - 1986
Education
University of Iowa 1980 — 1984
Kelly Services August 2014 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company April 2013 - July 2014
ManpowerGroup December 2013 - March 2014
Select Staffing October 2013 - November 2013
Express Employment Professionals July 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Forklift Operation, Microsoft Word, At Multitasking, Communication, Detail, Organizational...
Education
Huston-Tillotson University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Challenge Mfg. Company June 2015 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company January 2015 - June 2015
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2014 - January 2015
US Army March 2005 - December 2013
US Army April 2003 - March 2005
US Army April 1997 - April 2003
Skills
Logistics, Military, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Logistics Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchase Planning, Purchase Management, Conflict Management, Equal Employment..., Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Sourcing, Team Building, Leadership, Training, Human Resources, Army, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Military Experience, Security Clearance, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Automotive, Manufacturing, Management, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Operations Management, Materials Management
Education
American Military University 2007 — 2009
Challenge Mfg. Company October 2012 - Present
Skills
Electronics, Electrical..., MIG Welding, Metal Fabrication, PLC Programming, PLC Allen Bradley, ABB Robots, Fanuc Robots, Robotics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, HMIs, Troubleshooting
Education
Muskegon Community College 2008 — 2008
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Muskegon Community College 2008 — 2008
PLC programming
ITT technical institute Grand Rapids MI 1998 — 2000
Associate's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Superior Tool & Die May 2014 - August 2014
Milan Metal Systems October 2013 - February 2014
Metalsa 2014 - 2014
Metalsa 2014 - 2014
P & A Industries November 2012 - June 2013
Martinrea Fabco Metallic Canada, Inc. March 2012 - September 2012
Q Skilled Staffing August 2010 - March 2012
Challenge Mfg. Company March 2007 - December 2009
Gill Industries June 1999 - March 2007
Otisco Tool & Die March 1994 - June 1999
Education
Montcalm Community College