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Meridian Automotive Systems Employees
Nitto Denko Automotive August 2012 - Present
Summit Marketing March 2004 - July 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2003 - January 2004
Mid America Fittings January 2002 - September 2002
Magna Steyr January 2002 - September 2002
York Pharmacueticals November 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Shipping, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Warehouseing Management, Receiving, Forklift Operator, Planning, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, MRP, Budgets, Team Building, Time Management, Project Management, Inventory Analysis, Project Planning, Logistics, Leadership, Purchasing, Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Production Flow, Multi Tasking, LTL, Warehouse Management, Small Package, Customer Service, Lean Manufacturing, Outlook, Personnel Supervision, WMS Implementations, Employee Training, Material Handling, Preventive Maintenance, Truckload Shipping, Warehousing, Analysis, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Supervisory Skills, Manufacturing, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales, Employee Relations
Education
Friends University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Associate of Arts Degree, Liberal Arts
Emerald Gardens August 2013 - Present
Free Lance Consultant May 2008 - January 2013
Consolidated Metco 2007 - 2008
Faurecia April 2006 - August 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems 1992 - 2006
Skills
JIT, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, RCRA, SAP, QS9000, TS16949, ISO 14001, Microsoft Excel, 5S
Education
Piedmont Technical College 2013 — 2013
Nursing Assistant, Nursing Education
Kaskaskia College 1992 — 1993
Psychology
ITT Arlington TX 1987 — 1988
Coursework, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Clay City High School 1981 — 1985
High School Diploma
Graham Packaging July 2014 - Present
Graham Packaging March 2013 - June 2014
Owens Corning November 2012 - March 2013
Owens Corning July 2008 - November 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems November 2005 - June 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2004 - November 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2003 - March 2004
Doskocil Manufacturing August 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Cerified Lean..., Toyota Production System, Change Management, Plant Management, Plant Operations, Financial Control, Continuous Improvement, Financial Audits, Operational Excellence, Plastics, Automotive, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Injection Molding, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Pittsburg State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Plastic Engineering
Fort Scott Community College 1992 — 1994
Associates of Science, General
Hearthside Food Solutions December 2011 - Present
Roskam Baking Company May 2011 - December 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2003 - April 2008
Skills
Food Processing, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Ingredients, Food, SQF, Food Quality, Food Microbiology, ISO 22000, Bakery, 5S, Quality Assurance, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Manufacturing
Education
Baker College 2013 — 2014
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Penn Foster 2012 — 2013
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Montcalm Community College 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Inland Die Casting Company July 2014 - Present
Kuusakoski Oy July 2012 - July 2014
Illinois River Energy LLC April 2009 - July 2012
West Irving Die Casting Group May 2008 - January 2009
West Irving Die Casting January 2006 - May 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems 2003 - 2006
Gibbs Die Casting Corporation May 1992 - October 2002
US Navy / Special Boat Unit 24 1987 - 1992
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, 5S, Plant Management, Value Stream Mapping, Process Engineering, ISO, TPM, TS16949, Die Casting, Automotive, Team Building, Lean Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Management, Leadership, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Machining, Project Management, Business Process..., Root Cause Analysis, TQM, Program Management, DMAIC, ISO 14001, Customer Service, PPAP, Operations Management, APQP, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, JIT, Kanban, Poka Yoke, SPC, Quality Management, SMED, Quality System, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, Contract Negotiation, Organizational..., Executive Management
Education
University of Southern Indiana 1998 — 2002
North Carolina State University
Engineering Management / Accounting
Natural Elements custom cabinets March 2015 - Present
Innerspace Stanley Black & Decker April 2013 - Present
Stanley Black & Becker InnerSpace April 2007 - January 2015
Affordable Renovation April 2004 - April 2007
Rogers Dept Store September 1996 - November 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Solidworks, Kaizen, Purchasing, Builders, Forklift Operator, ECN, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Organization, Supervising, Lean Operations, Coaching, HTML scripting, Injection Molding, SolidWorks
Education
Muskegon Community College 1999 — 2000
NA, Emphasis on CAD design & Drafting Technology, NA
PASLIN October 2014 - Present
Chrysler/Altair Engineering June 2012 - Present
Camber Corporation February 2008 - March 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems June 2006 - February 2008
TRW 1994 - 2006
Skills
DoD, Automotive, Excel, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Word, Customer Relations, Process Improvement, Security Clearance, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Word, Analysis, MS Project, Operations Management, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Visio, Technical Writing, Training, Engineering, Customer Service, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Earned Value Management, Testing, Troubleshooting, Project Management, DFMEA, Defense, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, GD&T, Project Planning, ISO, Microsoft Project, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Configuration Management, Engineering Management, Unigraphics, Technical Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Government Contracting
Education
Siena Heights University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Lansing Community College 1995 — 1998
Associate, Machine Controls and Maintenance
Bendle
NACE
OSP (formerly Redcats) October 2011 - Present
Zimmer Custom Made Packaging March 2010 - December 2011
Harlan Bakeries, LLC November 2008 - February 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems February 2000 - November 2008
Skills
PLC, PLC Programming, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Welding, Electrical Controls, Instrumentation, Electricity, HVAC, Machining, Robotics, Computers, Mechanical Aptitude, Microsoft Office, Electronics, Electricians, Supervising, Drywall, Plumbing, Residential Roofing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Automation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance Management, 5S, Maintenance & Repair, Six Sigma, Supervisory Skills, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, TPM
Education
Penn Foster 2010 — 2010
Career Diploma, HVAC/R
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Technology, 3.74
Ivy Tech Community College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Accounting, 3.514
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2003 — 2005
Technical Certificate, Organizational Leadership
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2000 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Ivy Tech Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Technology
Ivy Tech Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems
Ivy Tech Community College 1993 — 1997
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, 3.494
ALD Thermal Treatment Inc. August 2013 - Present
21st CENTURY CONSULTING June 2012 - August 2013
The Journal Register Company November 2009 - May 2012
Bluewater Automotive Systems 2008 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2000 - August 2007
Covenant House Michigan July 1997 - March 2000
Kautex Textron January 1997 - May 1997
Mazda North American Operations August 1993 - August 1996
Mazda North America March 1990 - August 1993
Skills
MA, Employment and..., Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Union, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Human Resources, Training, Payroll, Management, Change Management, HR Policies, Interviews, Job Descriptions, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Employment Law, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Temporary Placement, FMLA, Hiring, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Technical Recruiting, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations, Sourcing, Resume Writing, Staffing Services, Employer Branding, HR Consulting, SPHR, Leadership Development, Career Development, Performance Appraisal
Education
Wayne State University 2009 — 2011
MA, Employment and Labor Relations
Oakland University 1996 — 1997
Certificate, Personal Financial Planning
Wayne State University 1981 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Magna International July 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems July 2000 - June 2009
RLE India Pvt Ltd. February 1999 - August 2000
Johnson Controls May 1998 - February 1999
Park Design May 1996 - May 1998
American SCI May 1995 - May 1996
Entech Personnel Services March 1993 - May 1995
Skills
Catia, CAD, Injection Molding, GD&T
Education
Macomb Community College 1991 — 1994
A.S. Automotive Body Design
Ingersoll Machine Tools February 2012 - October 2013
Guilford Mills January 2010 - January 2012
Douglas Battery July 2008 - January 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2009
Allied Signal 1991 - 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Operations Management, Plant Management, Value Stream Mapping, Toyota Production System, JIT, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, SMED, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., ISO/TS 16949, Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kanban, Process Engineering, ISO, A3, Industrial Engineering, OEE, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, TS16949
Education
Kennedy Western University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Vorzeigen Medical February 2012 - Present
Blue Arc Engineering / Bastian Automation Engineering August 2011 - February 2012
Vorzeigen Medical December 2005 - February 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems July 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Design Control, Manufacturing, ISO 13485
Education
Indiana University—Purdue University Richmond 2011 — 2015
Course work completed, Mechanical Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis 1998 — 2000
Associates In Applied Science, CADD
Inalfa Roof Systems Group 2012 - Present
ASCO Numatics 2005 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2001 - January 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems January 1996 - 2001
Skills
APQP, PPAP, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, FMEA, Manufacturing, TS16949, Quality Control, DFMEA, GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, Kaizen, ISO/TS 16949, Geometric Dimensioning
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 1994 — 2000
Engineering
Mott Community College
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
University of Michigan
Elementary Education and Teaching
L-3 Communications April 2014 - September 2014
Bell Helicopter June 2004 - January 2014
Parker Aerospace 1997 - 2001
Boeing January 1997 - September 1997
Dynamic Technologies & Design January 1996 - January 1997
Meridian Automotive Systems February 1994 - January 1996
Boeing January 1992 - February 1994
Century Engineering November 1988 - January 1992
United States Air Force February 1985 - April 1987
Skills
Aerospace, Helicopters, Catia, Composites, Aircraft, Earned Value Management, Aircraft Design, VPM, Aviation, Green Belt, Aircraft Maintenance, Manufacturing..., UAV, Planned Preventative..., Requirements Management, Machine Tools, CAD, Engineering, AS9100, Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Unigraphics, Airworthiness, Machining, Aerospace Engineering, Propulsion, Flight Test, Stress Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Teamcenter, PDM, Sheet Metal, Value Stream Mapping, Mechanical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2012 — 2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mechanical Engineering
Mott Community College 1987 — 1991
Associates in Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan-Flint 1987 — 1987
Basic Studies, General Studies
Mueller Water Products March 2014 - Present
Danaher Corporation April 2012 - March 2014
Meritor July 2008 - April 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems April 2007 - July 2008
Gemtron Corporation June 2006 - April 2007
Honeywell Specialty Materials May 2005 - June 2006
Pepsi MidAmerica June 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Recruitment and..., Organizational..., Policy Deployment, Ethics and..., Team Building /..., Training and Education, Team Building, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Policy, Recruiting, Change Management, Strategy
Education
Murray State University
Bachelor's degree
Trupointe Cooperative May 2007 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems July 1999 - May 2007
Fanning Howey 1994 - 1999
Skills
Servers, Networking, Blackberry Enterprise..., WAN, Lotus Domino, Lotus Notes, Hardware, Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware ESX, Troubleshooting, VMware, Infrastructure, Wireless, Citrix, IBM iSeries, Cisco Technologies, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco, VoIP, Windows Server 2003, AS400
Education
Spring Arbor University 1989 — 1991
BA, Computer Science
Lawrence Technological University 1985 — 1989
Mechanical Engineering
Davision Intermediate Elementary Schools March 2013 - Present
Lapeer Community Schools November 2012 - Present
North Branch Area Schools September 2012 - Present
Michigan Institute of Technology July 2011 - February 2012
L&L Products August 2001 - November 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems September 1976 - August 2001
Skills
Computer Knowledge, Data Entry, Office Equipment..., Expenses, Inventory Management, Coordination, Purchasing, Filing, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Training, Customer Service
Education
Mott Community College 2009 — 2011
Associates Degree, Business Management
The Crown Group 2014 - Present
VIA Motors 2014 - 2014
Minth Americas - Minth Group Ltd. 2012 - 2014
TK Minth, S.A. de C.V. 2012 - 2014
Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - 2008
MVC - Mckechnie Vehicle Components 2003 - 2006
Skills
Risk Management, Strategy, Automotive, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Controlling, Six Sigma, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Mergers, Strategic Financial..., Financial Analysis, ERP, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Manufacturing, Management, Accounting, Restructuring, Variance Analysis, Team Building, Finance, Start-ups, Business Process
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1997 — 2000
Master of Science, Industrial Operations
University of Central Oklahoma 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Mueller Systems June 2008 - Present
Pizza Hut July 2006 - November 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems July 2002 - February 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Windows 7, PowerPoint, 5S, Hazardous Waste..., HAZWOPER, Quality Assurance, Access, Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Engineering, Project Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Customer Service
Education
University of North Carolina at 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Psychology
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
College Transfer, College Transfer
Summit Brands January 2012 - Present
Summit Brands January 2009 - December 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems July 2005 - December 2008
Peabody Retirement Community (Managed by Life Care Services) 2000 - 2002
Skills
ISO 14001, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Process Management, TS16949, Leadership, Quality Process..., 5S, Toyota Production System, Auditing, EHS, ISO/TS 16949, Lean Manufacturing, Certified Lead Auditor, Supervision, First Aid, Product Specification, Iso 9000, Management, Supplier Development, ISO 9001, Problem Solving, Gauges, Supplier Quality, Poka Yoke, OSHA 30-Hour, Forecasting, Production Planning, Purchase Orders, ISO 9000
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
International Business College 1999 — 2000
Associate degree, Office Admistration
LARA/MPSC for the State of Michigan July 2012 - Present
Amnesia TV September 2013 - Present
The House film Project October 2011 - Present
Michigan Public Service Commission March 2010 - July 2012
State of Michigan 2010 - July 2012
Accessorize That 2005 - 2009
James Krause Taxes 2000 - 2009
James Krause Taxes 2000 - 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems 2008 - 2008
Lear Corporation 2000 - 2008
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Data Analysis, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Analysis, Training, Government, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Team Building, Policy, Management, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, PowerPoint, Project Planning, Change Management, Communication, Theatre, Film, Film Production, Acting, Voice Over
Education
Lansing Community College 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Energy Efficiency
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 1993 — 2006
2 BS's/MBA, Mechianical Engineering & Engineering Arts/Masters in Integrative Management
Michigan State University 1993 — 2000
2 BS's, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Arts
Assurant Specialty Property October 2014 - Present
Assurant Specialty Property May 2012 - January 2015
Dollar General August 2006 - October 2008
Family Video April 2003 - August 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems June 1995 - September 2002
Skills
Quality Control, Inventory Management, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Environmental..., Medical Terminology, Medisoft, Appointment Scheduling, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Training
Education
New Horizons 2011 — 2012
Medical Billing and Coding
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1989
N/A, Music Performance
BD January 2013 - Present
Lindsay Corporation July 2010 - January 2013
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2008 - January 2009
Nishikawa Standard Company April 2005 - March 2008
Rea Magnet Wire 1988 - May 2002
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Manufacturing, EHS, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Project Management, Program Management, Management, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Purdue University 1982 — 1988
BS, Business and Management Sciences
Purdue University 1975 — 1982
A.A.S., Supervision
Halliburton March 2014 - Present
Halliburton November 2010 - March 2014
Bailey Tool & Manufacturing November 2008 - August 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2008
SKD Automotive Group 1997 - 2000
ThyssenKrupp 1996 - 1997
Wolverine Metal Stamping May 1995 - October 1995
Shepherd Caster Corporation August 1993 - May 1995
Skills
APQP, Mechanical Engineering, Testing, Automotive, Injection Molding, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, Solidworks, Product Design, Product Development, Metal Fabrication, DFMEA, Sheet Metal, Plastics, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Program Management, Machine Tools, Project Management, Engineering Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Stamping, GD&T, CAD
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2003 — 2005
MSEMGT, Engineering Management
Michigan Technological University 1988 — 1992
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Prince Castle - A Marmon Berkshire Hathaway Company November 2014 - Present
Prince Castle - A Marmon Berkshire Hathaway Company May 2012 - November 2014
ITW Red Head March 2010 - May 2012
Venture Measurement Corp. (A Danaher Company) October 2006 - May 2008
Thermo King January 2005 - October 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems April 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Kaizen, Product Development, Strategy, Negotiation, Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Analysis, Six Sigma
Education
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, A.C.
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management
Lacks Enterprises 2008 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - 2008
ThyssenKrupp Budd Company 1986 - 2006
Skills
Business Planning, Project Management, Marketing, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Plastics, Sales Management, Business Development, Leadership, Negotiation, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma
Education
Lafayette College 1977 — 1981
BS, Chemical Engineering
Peak Systems, Inc. November 2014 - Present
U.S. Army National Guard September 1998 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems December 2001 - October 2008
Skills
Outlook, Troubleshooting, Windows, Microsoft Office, HTML, Computer Repair, Computer Hardware, C++, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server, Software Installation, Networking, Active Directory, Laptops, Operating Systems, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Team Building, System Administration, Management, Team Leadership, Social Media, Process Improvement, Training, Network Administration, Program Management, Research, Help Desk Support, Security, Information Technology, Access, Project Management, Event Planning, Sales, Servers, Budgets
Education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Computer Information Technology
Nitto Denko Automotive, Missouri, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Nitto Denko January 2013 - Present
Niagara Bottling, LLC November 2010 - January 2013
Financial and Cost Accounting May 2008 - June 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2007 - March 2008
Constar International November 2000 - January 2007
Skills
Financial Systems, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Monthly Closing, Budget Process, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Year-end Close, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Auditing, Budgeting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Continuous Improvement, ERP, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, General Ledger, Internal Audit, Management, Internal Controls, Inventory Control, Management Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Oracle E-Business Suite, P, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Team Building, Variance Analysis
Education
Penn State University
B.S, Finance, Accounting
Kamco Industries September 2014 - Present
Multimatic October 2012 - September 2014
Ventra Angola LLC, formerly Meridian Automotive Systems July 2009 - October 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems September 1997 - July 2009
Plastech 1992 - September 1997
Skills
TS16949, PPAP, APQP, Stamping, Supplier Quality, Toyota Production System, SPC, Automotive, Kaizen, 5S, FMEA, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Roll Forming, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISO 14001, Project Management, Problem Solving, Visual Factory..., Process Improvement, Poka Yoke, GD&T, Machine Tools, PFMEA, Six Sigma, Quality System, QS9000, Iso 9000, JIT, Kanban, Process Capability, 5 Why, Quality Control, Manufacturing..., Product Quality, 8D Problem Solving, Manufacturing..., TQM, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1999 — 2002
Quality Management
Northwest State Community College 1989 — 1993
Word Processing, 3.86
ShelbyvilleToday.com December 2010 - Present
Current Financial Concepts October 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems November 2008 - July 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2008 - November 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems July 2000 - December 2007
Cambridge Industries July 1996 - June 2000
GenCorp October 1990 - June 1996
Skills
Wordpress Design, Social Media Marketing, Money Management, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Team Building, Coaching, Program Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Supervisory Skills, Operations Management, Social Media, Change Management, Planning, Writing, Compliance, Customer Relations, Product Development, Analysis, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Insurance, Customer Service, Project Planning, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, WordPress
Education
Kettering University 1990 — 1994
BSMSE, Engineering
Michigan Technological University 1989 — 1990
Mechanical Engineering
Montage Furniture Services January 2012 - January 2015
CFO Solutions, LLC April 2001 - December 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems January 1997 - April 2001
Diesel Technology May 1996 - January 1997
AutoStyle Plastics, Inc. September 1995 - May 1996
AutoStyle Plastics, Inc. May 1986 - September 1995
Grefco, Inc. August 1983 - February 1986
Northrop Grumman November 1982 - August 1983
Coopers & Lybrand March 1980 - November 1982
Education
Michigan State University 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts
Modern Woodmen of America August 2014 - Present
Primerica May 2010 - July 2014
Benteler Automotive October 2005 - March 2014
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2004 - October 2005
Bosch December 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Personal Financial..., Retirement Planning, Investments, Term Life Insurance, Permanent Life Insurance, College Savings Plans, Life Insurance, PPAP, Leadership, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Budgets, Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, Simple IRA, SEP IRA, 401k Rollovers, Fixed Annuities, Mutual Funds
Education
Michigan State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Owens Corning April 2014 - Present
Owens Corning November 2013 - March 2014
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2005
First Merchants Corporation March 1995 - March 2000
Skills
Purchasing, Customer Service, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Delivering on time, Materials Management, Mapics, Master Scheduling, Product Forecasting, Kanban, Continuous Improvement, 5S, MRP, Value Stream Mapping, Leadership, Manufacturing, Process Improvement
Education
Huntington College
Business Administration and Management, General
Northfield High School
Ventra Angola LLC July 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems September 1998 - July 2009
Tower Automotive January 1986 - September 1998
Skills
Toyota Production System, Kaizen, TS16949, Stamping, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Plant Management, Manufacturing..., APQP, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Distribution Center..., Supplier Quality, ISO 14001, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Performance Management
Education
International Business College 1985 — 1985
Secretarial Science, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Self Employed 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems 1994 - 2009
Randers Engineering 1988 - 1994
Skills
AutoCAD, RISA, Microsoft Project, Structural Engineering, Concrete, Construction, Engineering, Structural Analysis, STAAD, Inspection, Submittals, Steel, Structural Engineers, Steel Detailing, Water, Factory, Retaining Walls, Manufacturing, Renovation, Analysis, Program Management, Metal Fabrication, Structures
Education
Michigan Technological University
BSCE, Civil Engineering
Advanced Bearing Materials, LLC December 2011 - Present
Continental Structural Plastics November 2010 - September 2011
GVS - Filter Technology August 2009 - November 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems June 2004 - July 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems May 1999 - June 2004
Meridian Automotive Systems March 1996 - May 1999
Skills
APQP, Automotive, Kaizen, SPC, PPAP, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, TS16949, FMEA, Stamping, GD&T, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, Injection Molding, 5S, Supplier Quality, Plastics, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Quality Control, Program Management, Poka Yoke, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO
Education
Purdue University 1975 — 1979
BS, Organizational leadership, Industrial Mgmt
Quinn Recruiting LLC June 2003 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2000 - June 2003
Education
Purdue University Calumet 1984 — 1998
Masters, Business
UTC Aerospace Systems March 2012 - Present
Exova Group Limited April 2010 - February 2012
Sherry Laboratories January 2007 - March 2010
Dana Holding Corporation September 2004 - January 2007
Chrysler October 2000 - September 2004
Meridian Automotive Systems September 1999 - October 2000
Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) July 1998 - February 1999
General Electric March 1998 - May 1998
Skills
Metallography, Failure Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Metallurgy, Scanning Electron..., Materials, NDT, Reverse Engineering, Optical Microscopy, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Corrosion, Characterization, Engineering, Aerospace, Testing, Material Selection, Quality Control, EDX, Coatings, Quality System, Technical Writer, Heat Treatment, Materials Testing, Alloys, R&D, Root Cause Analysis, Welding, Composites
Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 1989 — 1997
BS & MS, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering
FloraCraft May 2013 - Present
Volunteers of America May 2010 - May 2013
Federal Mogul October 2007 - May 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2002 - October 2007
Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, Finance
Education
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 2010 — 2010
Honors Bachelors, Commerce
DCYI LLC 2013 - Present
Plum Crazy Garage LLC August 2009 - Present
Tenneco Automotive, N.A.O.E Emission Control December 2010 - May 2013
Meridian Automotive Systems May 2008 - July 2009
Chrysler LLC September 2005 - December 2007
DaimlerChrysler Corp June 2001 - September 2005
Chrysler 1997 - 2001
Skills
Automotive, Business Strategy, DFMEA, DMAIC, MS Project, Powertrain, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Vehicles, Pro Engineer, APQP, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Components, Process Improvement, GD&T, SPC, Chassis, Supplier Quality, Automotive Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, 5S, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Product Design, TS16949, Kaizen, Six Sigma, PPAP, Engineering Management, Machine Tools, Value Stream Mapping, Injection Molding, Parts, Product Development, Catia, Process Engineering, Toyota Production System, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, Kanban, Stamping, Quality Management, Machining, Materials
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 2004 — 2006
Master, Business Administration
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1977 — 1979
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1974 — 1975
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy 1970 — 1973
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cleveland Yutaka Corp. August 2015 - Present
Nemato Corp, LP May 2014 - May 2015
Core Molding Technologies December 2012 - March 2014
Xerxes Corporation October 2008 - November 2012
Revere Smelting & Refining September 2006 - September 2008
American Specialty Cars October 2005 - July 2006
Applied Composites Corp January 2004 - August 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2000 - August 2003
Osborne Industries, Inc. August 1992 - August 2000
US Navy November 1985 - July 1992
Skills
leadership, management, Lean Manufacturing, composites, Automotive, Factory, Plastics
Education
Kansas Wesleyan University 1978 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Physics
Sapa August 2012 - Present
Kalamazoo Valley Community College January 2009 - Present
Tudor House Tea, LLC January 2011 - September 2015
Schupan & Sons, Inc. April 2010 - August 2012
Alcoa July 2008 - March 2010
Eaton Corporation June 2006 - July 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems October 2000 - June 2006
Pine River Plastics June 1996 - September 2000
Skills
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Kaizen, Engineering, Quality System, Automotive, Supplier Quality, Team Building, Leadership, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, APQP, Engineering Management, FMEA, Process Improvement, TS16949, Management, ISO, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Business Process..., Manufacturing..., PPAP, Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking, Auditing, College Teaching, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Global Operations, Mentoring, Negotiation, Sales, Account Management, Contracts, Aluminum, Crash Management, Extrusion, Metal Fabrication
Education
Kettering University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Wake Forest University
Master of Business Administration
Kellogg Company October 2010 - Present
Kellogg Company October 2010 - December 2014
Butterball Farms, Inc. May 2009 - October 2010
Benteler Automotive October 2003 - September 2007
Benteler 2003 - 2007
JL French October 2000 - September 2002
Meridian Automotive Systems October 1993 - February 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Leadership, Automation, Value Stream Mapping, Product Development
Education
Montcalm Community College 1994 — 1997
Journeyman Maint, Maintenance Technology
Lansing Community College 1993 — 1994
Engineering
Ionia High School 1989 — 1993
Diploma
Ed Koehn Ford Lincoln August 2011 - Present
Wireman Photography 2008 - Present
Kelly Services - Northern Michigan Supply Alliance April 2011 - July 2011
Kelly Services - January 2011 - April 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2004 - July 2004
Manpower - Access Business Group 2003 - 2004
MacDonald Industrial Products 2003 - 2004
Lacks Enterprises January 2002 - 2004
Eaton Aerospace January 2000 - October 2001
Federal-Mogul Mather Seal Plant 1998 - 2000
Skills
Technology, Computer-savvy, Computer Graphics, Photoshop Elements, Photography, Digital Photography, Youth Athletics Coaching, Inventory, Inventory Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Computer Proficiency, Ford SYNC Specialist, Customer Service, Analytic Thinking, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising, B2B, Sales Process, Automotive, Team Building, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel
Education
Montcalm Community College 2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections
National Institute of Technology - Wyoming, MI 2000 — 2001
Computers and Electronics Repair
Bluto Builders, Inc. January 2001 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems November 1995 - January 2002
Skills
Construction, Renovation, Construction Management, Carpentry, Residential Homes, Real Estate Development, Value Engineering, Interior Design, Subcontracting, Contract Negotiation, Project Estimation, Small Business, Green Building, Real Estate, Custom Homes, Contractors, Contract Management, Restoration
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1990 — 1994
BSCE, Civil Engineering
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
Orchard Lake St. Mary's 1982 — 1986
Multimatic April 2012 - Present
Multimatic September 2009 - April 2012
Part Time / Consulting 2000 - 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems September 1996 - September 1999
Tower Automotive September 1991 - September 1996
Skills
TS16949, PPAP, APQP, Kaizen, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, 5S, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, ISO, GD&T, SPC, Machine Tools, Toyota Production System, Injection Molding, Supplier Quality, Stamping, ISO 14001, Machining, Manufacturing..., Minitab, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Poka Yoke, Quality Management
Education
Tri-State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelors of Applied Management, Engineering/Accounting
International Business College 1990 — 1991
Associate's degree, Accounting
Gentex Corporation July 2009 - Present
Gentex Corporation January 2007 - January 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems 1996 - 2005
Education
Kettering University 1996 — 2001
O & I Services LLC November 2007 - Present
EMCON Technologies 2006 - 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2005
Alcoa Fujikura LTD 1987 - 2000
Industrial Engineer 1984 - 1986
Skills
Mergers, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Business Planning, Strategic Business, Automotive, Vehicles, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Cost, Corporate Development, Buyouts, Middle Market, Management Consulting, Structuring, Business Valuation, Capital, Recapitalizations, Restructuring, Valuation, Private Equity, Process Engineering, Cost Reduction, P&L responsibility, Toyota Production System, Budgets, Spend Management, P&L Responsibility, Operations Management, Financial Structuring, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Forecasting, Start-ups, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, P&L Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Kanban
Education
Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management 1998 — 2000
Graduate-Level Program for Executives, Finance
Southern Polytechnic State University 1981 — 1985
BS, Industrial Engineering
ASMO N.C., Inc. EHS EngineerASMO N.C., Inc.2009 - Present
DENSO International America, Inc 1990 - Present
ASMO North Carolina, Inc. 1990 - Present
Magna 2009 - 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems October 2007 - June 2009
ABEX Friction Products 1981 - 1984
Education
North Carolina State University 1972 — 1977
BS, Industrial Engineering
Chrysler Group LLC October 2013 - Present
GE Healthcare July 2007 - October 2013
Chrysler 2000 - 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2000
Skills
GE Certified..., Geometric Dimensioning..., Program Management, Dimensional Control &..., Plastic Part Design, Extrusion, Stamping, Cpr Certified, Cost Optimisation, Plastics, Quality System, DFMEA, Medical Devices, Design Control, Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Product Design, FMEA, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Pro Engineer, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., Injection Molding, PTC Creo
Education
Michigan Technological University 1993 — 1997
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Gentex Corporation July 2001 - Present
Gentex Corporation 2005 - September 2008
Gentex Corporation July 2001 - 2005
meridian automotive systems 1999 - July 2001
Meridian Automotive Systems June 1992 - 1999
Meridian Automotive Systems June 1987 - June 1992
Education
Kettering University 1987 — 1992
Grandville HS
IBSM Incorporated July 2009 - Present
Top Sun USA, LLC January 2014 - Present
Peter-Lacke May 2010 - July 2015
Meridian Automotive Systems November 2005 - June 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2002 - November 2005
Ford Motor Company May 2002 - August 2002
Ford Motor Company November 2000 - May 2002
Ford Motor Company December 1998 - November 2000
Ford Motor Company December 1996 - December 1998
Ford Motor Company September 1994 - December 1996
Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Project Management, Process Engineering, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Plastics, Six Sigma
Education
Michigan Technological University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, with honors, Chemical Engineering
Ainsworth
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Elray Enterprises June 2010 - Present
Global Recruiters Network of Montreal May 2011 - September 2012
Ingersoll Fasteners September 2007 - June 2010
Acument Global Technologies 2005 - 2008
Textron/Acument February 2004 - April 2007
Textron Fastening Systems (currently Acument Global Technologies) 2004 - 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems 1997 - 2001
Lear Corporation 1996 - 2000
Masland Industries 1996 - 2000
Lear Corporation Mississauga Plant 1990 - 1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Team Building, Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Change Management, Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Management, Operations Management, Quality System, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Management, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Strategy, Leadership, ISO, Product Development, Procurement, Operational Excellence, Engineering, JIT, TS16949, DMAIC, Aerospace, Coaching, APQP, Manufacturing..., Production Planning, Supplier Quality, SPC, Manufacturing..., TPM, SMED, Business Development, Root Cause Analysis, TQM, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process..., MRP
Education
Ryerson University 1970 — 1974
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical engineering
Ryerson University
General Motors January 2014 - Present
EDAG December 2011 - December 2013
EDAG August 2008 - November 2011
Ultra Manufacturing February 2007 - August 2008
Collins & Aikman 2006 - 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2006
Valassis 1994 - 2000
Hi Tech Mold and Engineering September 1988 - August 1990
Skills
Program Management, Automotive, Engineering Management, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Engineering, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Testing, Project Planning, Product Development, Project Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2002 — 2004
MS, Engineering Management
Lawrence Technological University 1988 — 1994
BSME
SBM Atlantia September 2011 - 2014
SBM Offshore Houston September 2011 - 2014
Aerotek at Plastic Omnium November 2010 - September 2011
Guardian Automotive January 2002 - August 2008
Swestek 2008 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems September 2000 - January 2002
Prestige Engineering 1999 - 2000
Skills
Catia, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, Injection Molding, GD&T, Engineering, Piping, Sheet Metal, Teamcenter, Solid Modeling, Unigraphics, Automotive, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, PDMS, Assemblies, Project Engineering, Tolerance Analysis, Engineering Design, Lean Manufacturing, Plant Layout, Root Cause Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, 3D, Engineering Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Microstation, Design Engineering, FMEA, Gas
Education
Macomb Community College 2009 — 2009
Plant Layout and Pipe Design
Chassix August 2013 - Present
HBPO North America May 2011 - August 2013
HBPO North America May 2006 - July 2011
TRW Automotive November 2004 - April 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2004 - November 2004
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2002 - January 2004
Freudenberg-NOK January 2001 - January 2002
Freudenberg-NOK January 2000 - January 2001
Retail Automotive Sales January 1995 - January 1999
Skills
RABQSA-Certified..., RABQSA-ISO 9001:2000..., Six Sigma Green Belt, PPAP, APQP, Supplier Quality, Quality System, Program Management, Automotive, FMEA, 5S, Continuous Improvement, TS16949, SPC, Kaizen, ISO 14001, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, ISO, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Quality Control, Cross-functional Team..., Product Quality, Team Building, Project Management, Change Management, DMAIC, Leadership, Team Leadership, Six Sigma, Iso 9000, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Toyota Production System, Kanban, DFMEA, Manufacturing, JIT, Engineering, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Injection Molding, Poka Yoke, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Michigan State University
BS, Environmental and Nat. Resource Policy Studies
Magna International August 2012 - Present
Guardian Industries December 2005 - August 2012
Goertz & Schiele Corporation September 2004 - December 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2001
Skills
Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax, Tax Preparation, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Use Tax, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Tax Returns, Fixed Assets, Process Improvement, Tax Research, Variance Analysis
Education
Oakland University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Oakland University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Los Alamos National Laboratory September 2008 - Present
LANL January 2004 - August 2008
Los Alamos National Laboratory March 2004 - June 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems September 1999 - May 2000
Delphi May 1997 - September 1999
Skills
Engineering, Program Management, Product Development, Engineering Management, Simulations, Mechanical Engineering, Testing, Design of Experiments, Systems Engineering, Government
Education
Univeristy of Phoenix 1995 — 1997
MBA, Business Administration
New Mexico State University 1989 — 1994
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Faurecia May 2013 - Present
Genesis Casket Company May 2011 - May 2013
St. Joseph Catholic School July 2009 - May 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2008 - June 2009
Pilkington October 2007 - August 2008
Meridian Automotive 2001 - 2007
Mallory 1999 - 2001
North American Capacitor Company 1999 - 2001
Valeo 1995 - 1997
Stolle 1990 - 1994
Skills
Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Analysis, Financial Analysis, ERP, Accounts Payable
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1982 — 1986
BS, Accounting
Wake Forest University November 2004 - Present
Marshall Miller & Assoc July 2003 - September 2004
Meridian Automotive Systems April 2002 - July 2003
Biological Supply Company February 2001 - April 2002
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc February 1998 - February 2001
Skills
Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, EHS, ISO 14001, Leadership
Education
Radford University 1993 — 1997
bs, Environmental Science
Radford University
B.S, Environmental Studies
CCL
Aerofab Corporation January 2006 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2000 - January 2006
Navistar - International Truck and Engine June 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Manufacturing, TIG Welding, Multi-axis Milling, Horizontal and Vertical..., Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, EDM, Brazing, SPC, Resistance Welding
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1993 — 1997
BSME
Neighborhood Health Clinic December 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems September 2007 - June 2008
Education
Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne
Associate, Business Management
Continental Structural Plastics August 2007 - Present
Owens Corning January 2000 - May 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems July 1994 - January 2000
Tee Jay Industies August 1989 - July 1994
Skills
Program Management, Automotive, Engineering, Leadership, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, PPAP, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Injection Molding, Cross-functional Team..., APQP, Process Engineering, TS16949, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Commercial Real Estate, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Plastics, Kaizen, Machine Tools, Toyota Production System, SPC
Education
Michigan State University 1979 — 1983
B.S., Wildlife Biology
DTE Energy April 2015 - Present
DTE Energy February 2015 - June 2015
DTE Energy November 2008 - February 2015
TrimQuest May 2007 - November 2008
Magna Donnelly 2004 - 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems February 2002 - October 2004
Foster & Gallagher, Inc. 1998 - 2002
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, SOX, Financial Reporting
Education
Purdue University 1985 — 1989
BS, Accounting
Irvin Automotive Products / Takata January 2014 - Present
Malesko & Associates, L.L.C. January 2009 - Present
Irvin Automotive Products / Takata February 2011 - January 2014
US Army TACOM July 2009 - February 2011
Takata June 2008 - July 2009
IAC Group March 2007 - May 2008
Lear Corporation March 2004 - March 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2002 - March 2004
E & D Industrial Supply, Inc. August 1998 - July 2002
Franklin Bank April 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Purchasing, Airbags, Manufacturing, Change Management, Stamping, Leadership, Automotive, Forecasting, Project Estimation, Budgets, Cost Engineering, Organization, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Flooring, Product Development, Engineering, Components, Program Management, PPAP, Supply Management, Vehicles, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Team Building, Pricing, Training, Continuous Improvement
Education
Defense Acquisition University 2009 — 2010
Level I Contracting Certification, Government Contracting
Lear Corporation 2004 — 2005
Professional Development
Oakland University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Eisenhower High School 1992 — 1995
High School Diploma, General Studies / College Prep
Cummins Inc July 2011 - Present
Roche Diagnostics 2008 - August 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2008
Skills
New Business Development, Product Development, Product Launch, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Risk Management, Process Development, Budget Development, Budget Management, Price Setting, Cost Estimating, project management
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Management
Southern Polytechnic State University 1984 — 1986
BSMET, Mechanical Engineering
Faurecia August 2012 - Present
Nissan January 2002 - August 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2001
Cambridge Industries 1996 - 2001
Skills
Automotive, Vehicles, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Automobile, Kaizen, APQP, PPAP, Parts, 5S, TS16949, DFMEA, Supplier Quality, Injection Molding, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Global Sourcing, FMEA, Poka Yoke, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Production Planning, JIT, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, GD&T, Manufacturing..., ISO/TS 16949, Geometric Dimensioning, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Mississippi State University 1987 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Tynan Equipment Company March 2014 - Present
University Loft Company June 2008 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems December 2007 - June 2008
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies January 2006 - December 2007
Big Lots 2002 - 2006
CompUSA January 2001 - April 2002
Pep Boys 1991 - 2000
Skills
Cash Flow Management, Budget Development, Strategy Development, Process Improvement, Costing, Forecasting, Accounting, Target Costing, Strategy, Leadership, Variance Analysis, Retail, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management, Auditing, Inventory Control, Cash Flow, Supply Chain, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management, General Ledger, ERP, Managerial Finance, Finance, Internal Controls, Pricing, Analysis, Operations Management, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Continuous Improvement, Payroll, GAAP, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Consolidation, Business Strategy, Financial Accounting, Business Development, P&L, Internal Audit, Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable, ADP Payroll, Strategic Financial..., Manufacturing, Financial Modeling, PeopleSoft, Corporate Finance
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2008 — 2012
MBA, Accounting
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2004 — 2008
B.S., Accounting & Finance
Molded Fiber Glass (MFG) - Ashtabula, OH February 2010 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems July 1999 - August 2008
Skills
Injection Molding, Materials Science, Design for Manufacturing, Composites, Manufacturing..., Materials, Manufacturing, FMEA, Six Sigma, Engineering, Quality Assurance, 5S, Resin, Plastics, Change Management, Molding, ISO, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Start-ups, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Machine Tools, Thermoplastics, Kaizen, Solidworks, Polymers, Process Simulation, TS16949, Engineering Management, APQP, Process Engineering, R&D, Management, DFMEA, Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, Quality System, Product Development, Quality Management, Supplier Quality, CRM, Automotive, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, PPAP, Extrusion, Product Launch, Value Stream Mapping, Minitab
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1970 — 1974
B. S., Chemistry
LL Ventures, LLC November 2009 - Present
Hella Electronics Corporation November 2000 - December 2008
Hella 2000 - 2008
Hella Corporate Center 2000 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems May 1999 - November 2000
Valeo Sylvania April 1984 - May 1999
Education
Purdue University 1968 — 1974
B.S. Technology, Industrial Management, Aviation Maintenance
Fort Financial CU January 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - 2008
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware, Backup Exec, Cisco Technologies, Servers, Windows 7, Microsoft Exchange, Troubleshooting, Cisco Call Manager, Symantec Antivirus, XP, Data Center, Lotus Notes, Windows, DHCP, Hyper-V, VMware ESX, Networking, WAN, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Network Security, Security, System Administration, Firewalls, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Information Technology
Ivy Tech Community College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Zanini Auto Grup June 2010 - Present
Grammer AG June 2007 - June 2010
Zanini Auto Grup 2006 - 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems 2002 - 2006
Skills
Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Motivation, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Planning, Sales Management, Negotiation, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, PPAP, Plastics, Engineering, Vehicles, FMEA, Management Accounting, Global Business..., Global Strategy, Forecasting, Planning Budgeting &...
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Oakland University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Chrysler Group LLC January 2013 - Present
Ventra, Grand Rapids 5 March 2012 - December 2012
Computer & Engineering Services (CES) January 2012 - February 2012
North American Lighting August 2010 - December 2011
Hella 2000 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2000
Valeo Sylvania 1985 - 1999
Dana Corporation 1976 - 1982
Skills
Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, APQP, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Electronics, PPAP, Six Sigma
Education
Purdue University 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Technology,, Majored in Industrial Mgt.
Purdue University 1968 — 1971
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
General Motors May 2015 - Present
General Motors January 2011 - Present
Twenty-Twenty Engineering August 2009 - February 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2006 - July 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2003 - August 2006
UG, CGS, SurfSeg December 1993 - March 2003
Engineering Technologies Designer (PDGS) July 1993 - December 1993
MegaTech Engineering January 1990 - July 1993
Skills
Unigraphics, Automotive, Composites, DFMEA, Engineering, GD&T, Manufacturing, Materials, Packaging, Plastics, Process Engineering, Product Design, Product Development, Sheet Metal, Teamcenter, Vehicles
Education
Eisenhower High School 1987 — 1989
High School Diploma, Design
General Motors University
Unigraphics
Hawtal Whiting
CGS - Basic 3D Design
Macomb Community College
Associates of Applied Science in Auto Body Design - Engineer Drafting
OSRAM SYLVANIA May 2008 - Present
Osram Sylvania January 2007 - April 2008
Osram Sylvania January 2001 - January 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems October 1999 - January 2001
Osram Sylvania June 1996 - September 1999
Valeo Sylvania 1994 - 1996
Skills
Lighting, Solid State Lighting, Optical Design, Energy Management, Optics, Semiconductors, Lighting Design, R&D, Lighting Control, Engineering Management, Sensors, Architectural Lighting, Product Marketing, Engineering, Six Sigma, Energy Efficiency, Electronics, Energy Conservation, Power Distribution, Product Management, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, LED lighting systems, Energy Audits
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1989 — 1993
BS, Applied Optics
HP Pelzer, North America November 2014 - Present
EC Manufacturing November 2012 - November 2014
Contract 2010 - 2011
Hitachi Cable Florida March 2008 - August 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems 2003 - 2008
Masonite 2000 - 2003
Skills
PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Quality System, Supplier Quality, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, Injection Molding, TS16949, APQP, Machining, Automation, Automotive, Product Development, Product Quality, Toyota Production System, Poka Yoke, Kanban, Iso 9000, Minitab, Validation, Quality Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Design of Experiments, Quality Assurance, CAD, Process Improvement, Product Design, ISO/TS 16949, FDA, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Team Building, Geometric Dimensioning, Project Management, Quality Control
Education
Pittsburg State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Manufacturing Engineering
Boeing December 2006 - Present
B/E Aerospace 2005 - 2007
BE Aerospace April 2005 - December 2006
Lear Corporation April 2003 - April 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2003 - April 2003
International Truck and Engine October 2001 - February 2003
Boeing May 2001 - October 2001
GM April 1999 - January 2001
Kirby September 1997 - April 1999
GM Tech Center July 1996 - September 1997
Education
Lawrence Technological University
DE
Macomb Community College
Auto Body Design
St. Germaine
St. Germaine
Flex-N-Gate June 2011 - Present
Chrysler September 2009 - June 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2008 - November 2008
Chrysler LLC April 2006 - November 2007
Keykert USA September 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Injection Molding, Vehicles, Automotive, PPAP, FMEA
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
B.S, Mechanical Engineering
Ventra - Ionia LLC (Flex-N-Gate) February 1995 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems 1995 - 2009
American Bumper & Mfg / Meridian Automotive Systems February 1995 - January 2000
Texas Instruments 1991 - 1995
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Toyota Production System, PPAP, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, APQP, Kaizen, 5S, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Catia, Kanban, SPC, TS16949, Supplier Quality, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Kettering University 2004 — 2005
MS, Operations Management
Kettering University 1995 — 2000
MS, Manufacturing Management
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
BS, Packaging Engineering
EMCON Technologies May 2007 - August 2008
EMCON Technologies May 1907 - August 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems June 2000 - November 2006
Cambridge Aotomotive Industries May 1995 - June 2000
Education
Mott Community College 1980 — 1982
Associates, Mechanical Engineering
Ventra January 2011 - Present
Ventra Ionia Main, LLC (formerly Meridian Auto Systems) July 2009 - January 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems October 2000 - July 2009
The Leslie Metal Arts Co. Inc. September 1997 - October 2000
Business Machines Company November 1993 - September 1997
Skills
Active Directory, Checkpoint, Backup Exec, Troubleshooting, Firewalls, Servers, VPN, Windows Server, Network Security
Education
New Horizons 1997 — 1997
Certificate, Certified Novell Administrator, CNA
Lansing Community College 1990 — 1992
Associate Degree, Applied Science Electronics Technology, Digital Electronics Option
Lansing Community College 1990 — 1991
Certificate of Achievement, Certified Electronics Technology, Computer Repair Technician
Siemens PLM Software July 2014 - Present
Chrysler January 2011 - July 2014
AGM Automotive Inc. March 2010 - June 2011
L & J Consulting Group February 2008 - March 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2007 - February 2008
QStrat USA August 2004 - January 2007
Plastech Engineered Products (Formerly LDM Technologies) January 1998 - August 2004
Automotive Products (USA Inc) January 1992 - January 1998
Skills
Automotive, ERP, Injection Molding, Management, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Plastics, Process Engineering, Procurement, Purchasing, Six Sigma
Education
Rochester College 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Business, Business/Management
Saginaw Valley State University 1988 — 1992
Business Studies
Trantech Radiator Products, Inc June 2012 - Present
Principled Technologies November 2009 - June 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems December 1998 - July 2009
Nomaco December 1995 - December 1998
Duke Power May 1985 - December 1995
Skills
Management, Servers, Project Management, IT Management, Symantec Antivirus, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Active Directory, Budgets, Windows
Education
North Carolina State University 1984 — 1990
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Ford Motor Company May 2011 - Present
The Bartech Group May 2010 - May 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems May 2006 - May 2011
R. Cushman & Associates March 2004 - May 2006
Skills
DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Automotive, GD, Injection Molding, Teamcenter, Product Design, Vehicles, Plastics, Cross-functional Team..., Automotive Engineering, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Components, DVP, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Lawrence Technological University 2003 — 2006
BSME, Engineering
Meridian Automotive Systems September 2000 - October 2005
Bayer January 1999 - June 1999
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelors, Packaging
Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC (CASI) April 2015 - Present
The Paslin Company August 2014 - April 2015
Comau Inc. (Contract) November 2013 - August 2014
ATW Automation January 2013 - November 2013
Apex Controls, Inc. January 2010 - October 2012
Ventra Ionia Main, LLC (formerly Meridian Auto Systems) July 2009 - January 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2004 - July 2009
Siemens Dematic (Rapistan) April 1998 - March 2004
Engineering Solutions Of Michigan March 1991 - November 1995
Whirlpool Corporation March 1991 - November 1995
Skills
PLC, Automation, Human Machine Interface, Allen Bradley, Control Logic, HMIs, Motion Control, Control Systems Design, DeviceNet, Robotics, Variable Frequency..., Servo, Industrial Control, Ethernet/IP, Machine Vision, Allen-Bradley, Process Control
Education
Michigan Technological University 1984 — 1988
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Faurecia October 2011 - Present
Stant Inc July 2009 - July 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems November 2000 - July 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2009
Textron Fastening Systems January 1998 - November 2000
GE Commercial Finance May 1997 - October 1997
Human Services June 1994 - April 1997
Hill Rom May 1984 - September 1993
Skills
Process Improvement, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, ERP, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Forecasting, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Six Sigma, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Automotive
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1982 — 1984
Bachelor, Accounting
Vincennes University 1980 — 1982
associates, Accounting
WestRock (formerly MeadWestvaco) March 2008 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems June 2005 - March 2008
Hunter Douglas July 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Process Engineering, Injection Molding, Composites, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, APQP, AutoCAD, MS Project,..., Master Molder -..., PFMEA, Launch Readiness Reviews, FEA, Design of Experiment..., Kaizen Leadership, Project Management, Process Flow, Mold Flow Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Process Flow Mapping, Total Cost Management..., Polymers, Plastic Additives, Finite Element Analysis, Risk Management, 5S, ISO, Molding, Plastics, R&D, Kaizen, Product Development, Manufacturing
Education
Pittsburg State University 2000 — 2003
Plastics Engineering Technology, Plastics, Minor in Chemistry
Catawba Valley Community College 2007 — 2007
Six Sigma Green Belt
Coffeyville Community College 1997 — 2000
Pre-Engineering
Ventra December 2010 - Present
Valeo Sylvania January 2002 - November 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems July 1996 - July 2001
Skills
Injection Molding, Engineering, CAD, Product Development, Product Design, Catia, Automotive, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Optics
Education
Kettering University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
JAC Products September 2014 - Present
JAC Products March 2011 - September 2014
JAC Products January 2010 - March 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems December 1998 - July 2009
Education
Michigan Technological University 1994 — 1998
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Yazaki North America February 2013 - Present
FANUC Robotics August 2010 - February 2013
Inteva Products - Orion Cockpit Ops February 2009 - June 2009
Microchip Technology May 2007 - February 2009
PSI Repair Services, Inc. @ Freescale Semiconductor October 2006 - May 2007
SPX Contech (former Ryken Tube Mfg.) December 2004 - October 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2004 - October 2004
Contract June 2002 - October 2002
FlipChip International September 2000 - May 2001
California Micro Devices June 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Management, Engineering, ISO/TS 16949, MRP, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, PPAP, Product Development, Six Sigma
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
MS, Master of Science in Accountancy, 3.0
Michigan State University 1984 — 1989
BA, Materials & Logistics Mgt--Purchasing & Operations, 3.3
Continental Structural Plastics, Huntington Indiana August 2010 - Present
MAAX August 2009 - July 2010
MAAX US Corp July 2009 - July 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2006 - March 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2006 - March 2008
Kimble Glass September 2004 - March 2006
Kimble Glass March 2001 - September 2005
Tower Automotive February 1995 - March 2001
Rieke Packaging System July 1988 - February 1995
Skills
Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, 5S, Leadership, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Automation, Process Improvement, TS16949, Program Management, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, APQP, Plastics, Product Development, Integration, Quality Management, SPC
Education
Purdue University 1983 — 1988
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
BSME
Continental Structural Plastics August 2011 - Present
Valeo Sylvania March 2010 - August 2011
Meridian Automotive Sytems May 2008 - September 2010
Continental Structural Plastics 2009 - 2010
Meridian Automotive Sytems February 1997 - May 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems June 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Process Engineering, Automotive, PPAP, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SPC, Injection Molding, APQP, TS16949, Stamping, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., 5S, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Kanban, Toyota Production System
Education
University of Indianapolis 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership
University of Indianapolis 2006 — 2009
BS, Organizational Leadership
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 1993 — 1996
Mechanical Engineering Technology
New Castle Area Vocational School
SOCATS certification, Machine Trades
Ventra Grand Rapids 2010 - 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2000 - July 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2009
Meridian 2000 - 2009
Skills
Stamping, Automotive, Injection Molding, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, APQP, Manufacturing, TS16949, Kaizen, MRP, Toyota Production System, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, JIT, Purchasing, Supplier Quality
Education
Oakland University 1970 — 1973
Associates, Mechanical Engineering
Ashland Inc August 2014 - Present
Wilbert Plastic Services June 2012 - August 2014
Continental Structural Plastics July 2011 - June 2012
Continental Structural Plastics September 2009 - June 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - July 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems 2004 - 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems 2000 - 2004
Cambridge Industries (Acquired by Meridian in 2000) 1998 - 2000
Cambridge Industries 1997 - 1998
Bailey Corporation 1994 - 1997
Skills
Injection Molding, R&D, Automotive, Plastics, FMEA, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Composites, Six Sigma, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Program Management, Manufacturing, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., ISO, Leadership, Kaizen, Machine Tools, PPAP, 5S, Toyota Production System, TS16949, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Quality System, Design for Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., DFMEA, GD&T, Design of Experiments, CAD, Materials, Kanban, Process Engineering, Quality Management, TQM, DMAIC, Engineering Management, TPM, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Polymers, Operational Excellence, Product Design, MRP, Machining
Education
Michigan State University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
MBA, Business Administration
Incipio Devices April 2014 - Present
LH Medical June 2010 - April 2014
Continental Structural Plastics August 2009 - June 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2008 - July 2009
Plant Engineering Services January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
FMEA, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, Composites, DFMEA, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, 5S, Engineering, APQP, TS16949, SPC, Stamping, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, GD&T, Toyota Production System, Machine Tools, Design for Manufacturing, Kanban, Plastics, Automotive Engineering, PFMEA, Molding, Poka Yoke, Process Engineering, Machining, Engineering Management, Automation, ISO
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1986 — 1991
AAS, Automated Manufacturing
Praxair Surface Technologies August 2010 - July 2015
Praxair December 2009 - August 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems May 1986 - July 2009
Skills
Polymers, R&D, Plastics, Manufacturing, Coatings, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Chemistry, Six Sigma, Process Engineering
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1979 — 1981
Ph.D, Chemistry
Murray State University 1977 — 1979
MS, Chemistry
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1972 — 1976
BS, Chemistry
Meridian Automotive Systems June 1994 - July 2009
Education
Kettering University 1977 — 1982
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Ventra LLC. (Formally Meridian Automotive Systems) January 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems May 2008 - January 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems 2004 - 2008
Sidler Incorporated 2003 - 2004
Wayne Manufacturing Corporation 2000 - 2003
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1998 - 2000
Illuminated Image 1997 - 1998
Education
Huntington University 2008 — 2009
Business
ITT Technical Institute
A.A.S Degree, Computer Aided Drafting and Design
CJ Automotive Indiana LLC May 2009 - Present
JCIM February 2008 - December 2008
Evans Logistics Solutions October 2005 - February 2008
Micromatic LLC November 2003 - September 2005
Kautex Textron 2001 - 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2001
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems 1984 - 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Automotive, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Kanban, Inventory Management, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, TS16949, SPC, Engineering, Operational Excellence, PPAP, GD&T, Toyota Production System, Minitab, SMED, Machine Tools, Machining, Stamping, JIT, Poka Yoke, APQP, Plastics, Supplier Quality, DMAIC, Quality System, Iso 9000, Manufacturing..., Black Belt, ISO, TQM, TPM, QS9000, Welding, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Product Design, Quality Control
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2005 — 2007
BSBM, MANAGEMENT
Ventra Ionia Main, LLC June 2009 - February 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems March 1997 - July 2009
Frigidaire/Electrolux January 1983 - August 1997
Skills
Human Resources, Leadership, HRIS, Manufacturing, Labor Relations, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation
Education
Lansing Community College 2001 — 2003
Certificate, Labor Relations
Hope Network West Michigan March 2007 - Present
Meridian Automotive 2001 - 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems 2002 - 2006
Lowell Engineering (Magna Corp) 1999 - 2003
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Training, Employee Benefits, Management, Onboarding, Nonprofits
Education
Michigan State University 1970 — 1972
BA, Social Work
Continental Structural Plastics 2009 - Present
Continental Structural Plastics 2009 - Present
Continental Structural Plastics September 2009 - August 2011
Continental Structural Plastics 2008 - 2011
Plastech January 2005 - September 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - 2008
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Manufacturing, PPAP, Engineering, 5S, ISO, FMEA, Materials Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., SPC, Kaizen, Quality Management, APQP, Root Cause Analysis, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, Design of Experiments, DFMEA, Process Improvement, MRP, Toyota Production System, Stamping, Cross-functional Team..., Molding, Supply Chain Management, Kanban, TS16949, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, TPM, Materials, Product Development, GD&T, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Machine Tools, JIT, Composites, QS9000, TQM, Manufacturing Operations, ISO 14001, Quality Auditing
Education
Mount Washington College 1991 — 1993
Associates, General
exeter high school 1980 — 1983
Zimmer July 2014 - Present
Whimet February 2013 - July 2014
Biomet October 2009 - February 2013
Paragon Medical May 2008 - September 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2007
Skills
Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Quality System, SPC, Minitab, GD&T, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, ISO 13485, 5S, Kaizen, Quality Management, Automotive Engineering, Design Control, Quality Assurance, FDA, Process Capability, V&V, Supplier Quality, CAPA, FMEA, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., PPAP, Quality Control, APQP, Iso 9000, 21 CFR, PFMEA, GMP, Poka Yoke, Machine Tools, CE marking, Process Engineering, Measurement System..., Supplier Quality..., Gage R, Industrial Engineering, Quality Auditing
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial-Manufacturing Engineering
Indiana Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Industrial-Manufacturing Engineering
Huntington North
Chrysler Group LLC December 2011 - Present
Ford Motor Company September 2010 - December 2011
Flex-N-Gate July 2009 - September 2010
Meridian Automotive Systems October 1999 - July 2009
Draw-Tite July 1993 - September 1999
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1985 — 1992
BSME, Mechanical Systems
RIMOWA September 2014 - Present
ORBIS Corporation January 2010 - September 2014
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2001 - August 2009
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Plastics, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Product Development, Machining, SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing...
Education
University of Waterloo 2011 — 2014
M.A.SC, Mechanical Engineering
McMaster University 2007 — 2011
B Tech, Manufacturing Engineering Tech
N.T.T.F 1991 — 1995
Diploma in Tool and Die Making (Apprenticeship), Tool and Die Technology/Technician
SABIC Innovative Plastics July 2010 - Present
Magna Composites formerly Meridian Automotive Systems September 2008 - October 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2008 - September 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems December 2006 - March 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems August 2006 - December 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems June 2004 - August 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2004 - June 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Automotive, Toyota Production System, PPAP, Engineering, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Black Belt, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Materials Management, Plastics, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Molding, Warehousing, Training, Operations Management, Logistics, Quality System, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing..., Materials, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Pittsburg State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology; Plastics Engineering Technology; Emphsis: Design
Cookson Hills Christian School July 2012 - Present
International Christian School of Cascais August 2008 - June 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems 2005 - 2006
Parker Hannifin 2004 - 2005
Parker Hannifin 2003 - 2004
Eaton Corporation 1998 - 2003
Aeroquip Corporation 1997 - 1998
Aeroquip Corporation 1984 - 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Collaborative Working, Lean Manufacturing, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Teaching, Performance Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Leadership, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Training, Project Planning, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Kanban, Poka Yoke, Collaborative..., Kaizen, Team Leadership, Lesson Planning, Budgets, Time Management, Classroom, Manufacturing, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Tutoring
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2006 — 2007
Education, 4.0
University of Toledo 1988 — 1995
BA, Business Administration, 3.7
Jackson Community College 1985 — 1986
Undergraduate Studies, Business Administration, 3.2
Benteler Automotive April 2014 - Present
Martinrea International January 2013 - March 2014
Martinrea Jonesville February 2011 - January 2013
Meridian Automotive Systems September 2005 - May 2009
Skills
Cost Accounting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Auditing, Fixed Assets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, GAAP, Cash Management, Managerial Finance
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business/Accounting
Magna Seating (contract through Trialon) May 2014 - Present
Lear Corporation April 2012 - February 2014
Creform Corporation October 2006 - March 2012
Creform Corporation July 2004 - October 2006
Excel RP, Inc. October 2001 - October 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems May 1998 - December 1999
Skills
5S, Design for Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Automation, AutoCAD, Engineering, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineering, Solidworks
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1996 — 2001
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, 3.56 GPA
Lawrence Technological University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Exteria Building Products September 2014 - Present
Neptune Technology Group June 2011 - August 2014
VT Miltope October 2008 - June 2011
Medallion Instrumentation Systems November 2007 - July 2008
Jackson Products, Inc September 2002 - July 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems September 1996 - 2002
Gentex Corporation 1991 - 1996
Cedar Springs tool and Die 1984 - 1991
Skills
Solidworks, Sheet Metal, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Injection Molding, Product Design, Plastics, Finite Element Analysis, Product Development, Six Sigma, PPAP, Machine Tools, Testing, Automotive, DFMEA, APQP, FMEA, GD, Kaizen, MS Project
Education
Missouri State University 2004 — 2005
Certification, Six Sigma
Grand Rapids Community College 1982 — 2004
Associates, Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Aviation Institute of Maintenance December 2011 - Present
PDS Tech, Inc. September 2011 - 2011
Meridian Automotive Systems March 1993 - March 2002
Archway Skydiving March 1992 - March 1993
Sabreliner Corporation March 1991 - March 1992
Skills
Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft, Aviation, Aerospace
Education
Kaskaskia College 2002 — 2004
AAS Industrial Technology
Belleville Area College 1989 — 1991
AAS Aviation Maintenance Technology
Magna International June 2012 - Present
Magna International June 2009 - May 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2008 - May 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems January 2006 - December 2007
Meridian Automotive Systems March 2005 - December 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems July 2003 - February 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems June 2000 - June 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems October 1998 - May 2000
Meridian Automotive Systems October 1997 - September 1998
McCartney & Company, PC December 1993 - September 1997
Education
Michigan State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
Lean Enterprise Software Solutions February 2015 - Present
Creative Liquid Coatings June 2010 - January 2015
Meridian Automotive Systems November 2004 - January 2009
Skills
APQP, PPAP, Supplier Quality, FMEA, 5S, TS16949, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Fort Wayne 1997 — 2000
Project Management, 3.8
Fluor-B&W Laundry/Respirator SupervisorFluor-B&WJanuary 2014 - Present
Fluor-B&W March 2011 - Present
Pike Community Hospital March 2008 - August 2011
LATA/Parallax September 2009 - March 2011
Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC 2002 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems November 1987 - March 2001
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Onboarding, Personnel Management, HRIS, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, Performance Management, HR Policies, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Employee Training, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Customer Service, Job Coaching, Affirmative Action..., Contract Negotiation, Diversity & Inclusion
Education
Ohio University
Associate's degree, Business Administration, Communications
Ohio University
Multimatic June 2015 - Present
Ford Motor Company January 2000 - June 2015
Meridian Automotive Systems March 1999 - December 1999
Lear Corporation May 1995 - March 1999
Skills
Automotive Engineering, Chassis, Suspension, GD&T, Catia, FMEA, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, DFMEA, Product Development, Vehicles, Stress Analysis, Testing, PPAP, Manufacturing..., SPC, Teamcenter, Process Engineering, Machine Tools, DVP&R, Injection Molding, Stamping, Project Engineering, Aerospace, Pro Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Product Design, Welding, Machining, 5S, Manufacturing..., Powertrain, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Vehicle Dynamics, APQP, CAD, Design Engineering, NVH, CAE, Manufacturing, Components, TS16949, Engineering Management, ANSYS
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 2001 — 2003
Master's degree, Engineeringing Managment
Michigan State University 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Novae Corporation September 2007 - Present
Novae Corporation 2007 - 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - 2007
Quadrant 2000 - 2006
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Team Building, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Manufacturing..., Engineering Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Plastics, Root Cause Analysis, New Business Development, Kaizen, Operations Management, Management
Education
Regis University 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Purdue University 1991 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering Technology
Creative Liquid Coatings January 2010 - Present
NuTech Coatings January 2008 - January 2010
Creative Liquid Coatings January 2007 - January 2008
Total Fleet Services January 2004 - January 2007
Elite Enterprises Inc. July 2003 - January 2004
ThyssenKrupp Budd Company January 2001 - July 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems January 1996 - January 2001
B & B Auto Sales 1993 - 1996
Skills
Plastics, Root Cause Analysis, Paint, Automotive, Coatings, Automation, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Quality Control, Sales Management, Robotics, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Painting, Engineering
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 2013 — 2015
Industrial Technology- Maintenance Concentration
Northside High School 1990 — 1993
Diploma
Gra-Mag Truck Interior Systems September 2014 - Present
Magna Composites August 2010 - July 2014
Meridian Automotive Systems July 2003 - March 2009
Cambridge Industries January 1987 - July 2003
Skills
Manufacturing..., Scheduing mold changes,..., 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Automotive, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, JIT, Paint, Toyota Production System, PPAP, Spend Management, Process Improvement
Education
Kaskaskia College
Continental Structural Plastics July 2006 - Present
Owens Corning January 2000 - July 2006
Meridian Automotive Systems July 1994 - January 2000
Cambridge Industries 1994 - 2000
Skills
Inter-personal, Composite Applications, Program Management, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Product Development, Leadership, Forecasting, Automotive, Composites, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma
Education
Michigan State University 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Magna Exteriors & Interiors June 2009 - Present
Meridian Automotive Systems October 2008 - June 2009
Meridian Automotive Systems October 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Management, Sales Management, Marketing, External growth, Divestitures, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Setting, Business Planning, International Sales, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Plastics, Product Development
Education
Walsh College 2003 — 2006
Masters of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Northwood University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing and Management