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Blackmer Employees
Blackmer January 1985 - Present
Grand Rapids Controls, Rockford, Mich. January 1984 - January 1985
Skills
Manufacturing, Factory, Management, Value Stream Mapping, Maintenance Management, Continuous Improvement, 5S, MRP, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Procurement, Materials Management, JIT, Toyota Production System, Storeroom Management, Core Leadership Skills, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Product Development
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Austin Stone Community Church July 2013 - Present
Freese and Nichols June 2009 - July 2013
University of Texas at Austin September 2007 - May 2009
Calvin College May 2005 - July 2007
Blackmer April 2004 - March 2005
CBH Ministries June 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Water, Water Resources, Environmental..., Engineering, Hydrology, Wastewater Treatment, Civil Engineering, Water Quality, Water Treatment, Environmental Awareness, Water Distribution
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2007 — 2009
MSE, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Calvin College 2004 — 2007
BSE, Civil/Environmental Engineering
Purdue University 2002 — 2004
Blackmer May 2013 - Present
Fabri-Kal November 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Data Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Materials, Thermoforming, Injection Molding, Communication, Organization, Manufacturing..., Positive Displacement..., Instrument Calibration, Machining, Calibration, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Product Development
Education
Western Michigan University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.4 GPA
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Alticor April 2008 - Present
Amway April 2008 - Present
Blackmer 2004 - 2008
Rapistan September 1999 - July 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Minitab, SPC, Design of Experiments, Kanban, Supply Chain Management, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Supply Chain, DMAIC, AutoCAD, Operations Management, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, SAP, Costing, Problem Solving, Time Studies, ISO, Optimization, Cost Analysis, Cost Savings, CAD, Excel, MS Project, 5S, Visio, Process Optimization, Manufacturing..., Standardized Work, Quick Changeover, Visual Management..., Lean Fundamentals, 8 Wastes, Set-up Reduction, Capital Equipment..., Work Standardization, Line Balance, Level Loading, Single Piece Flow, Pull System, Continuous Flow, Workplace Organization, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Engineering
Education
Davenport University 2002 — 2008
MBA, Strategic Management Specialty
Ferris State University 1995 — 2001
BS, Manufacturing Engineering
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 1989 — 1992
AAS, Chemical Engineering Technology
Pipp Mobile Storage Systems March 2014 - Present
Blackmer September 2010 - March 2014
Chervon North America August 2006 - October 2009
Spectrum Health February 2001 - August 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Supply Management, Management, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Automotive, Sales, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Warehousing, Pricing, Product Development, MRP, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Inventory Control, Human Resources, ERP, Supplier Negotiation, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Team Building, Supplier Development, Strategy, Forecasting, Leadership, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., Budgets, Six Sigma, Vendor Managed Inventory, Production Planning, Contract Negotiation, JIT, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain...
Education
Central Michigan University 1991 — 1995
B.A, Interpersonal and Public Communications, Management and Spanish
Grand Rapids Public Schools August 2009 - Present
Blackmer August 2005 - August 2009
S. Abraham & Sons June 1984 - August 2005
Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Event Planning, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Coaching, Research, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Social Services, Career Counseling, Training, Youth Development, Volunteer Management, Workshop Facilitation, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Organizational..., Higher Education, Student Affairs, Team Building, Social Networking, Student Development, Leadership
Education
Creston High School 1980 — 1984
Cornerstone University
Blackmer April 2011 - Present
Shape Corporation January 2006 - April 2011
Muskegon Community College 2008 - 2011
Skills
Programming, SQL, Microsoft Office, Java, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Project Management, IBM iSeries, JavaScript, Visio, Customer Service, C++, Business Intelligence, Team Leadership, Program Management, Leadership, RPG, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Javasript, Kronos Timekeeping, COBOL, ACOM, VBA, VBA excel, SequelView, Numara Footprints, Microsoft Project, Agile Project Management
Education
Davenport University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology Project Management, 3.68
Muskegon Community College 2008 — 2012
Associate's degree, Computer Programming, 3.67
Shelby High School 1983 — 1987
Diploma, College Prep
Omnicom Media Group December 2011 - Present
CME Enterprises January 1988 - January 2007
Blackmer September 1981 - September 1986
Skills
Leadership, Tiles, Research, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Selling
Education
Davenport University-Flint 2011 — 2011
Business Management, International Marketing, 3.0
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2010 — 2011
Building Performance Institute, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, 3.0
Mott Community College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Marketing Management
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 1987 — 1988
Armstong Resilient Flooring Installation, Building Construction Technology, 4.0
ACI Services, Inc 2015 - Present
DWL Design January 2009 - Present
DEKA Research & Development June 2014 - July 2015
SustainX Inc. April 2012 - April 2014
Cameron 2010 - 2012
Borg Warner Automotive April 2008 - December 2008
Ingersoll Rand Microturbines February 2005 - December 2007
Blackmer January 2003 - February 2005
Ariel Corporation November 1996 - January 2003
EDVS Inc. August 1994 - November 1996
Skills
Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Gas Turbines, Engineering Management, Testing, Simulations, Energy, Turbomachinery, Design for Manufacturing, R&D, Project Management, Program Management, ANSYS, Project Engineering, Air Compressors, Turbines, Design Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Power Generation, Team Building, Pro Engineer, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Valves, FMEA, Fluid Dynamics, Engineering Design, International Business, Solidworks, Start-ups, CFD, Start-up Operations
Education
The Ohio State University
Mechanical Engineering
Belpre H/S
Blackmer November 2014 - Present
Sargent & Lundy June 2007 - November 2014
Innotec 2004 - 2007
Skills
Engineering, Pumps, Project Engineering, Gas Turbines, Piping, Mechanical Engineering, Power Plants, Steam Turbines, Power Generation, AutoCAD, Calculations, Gas, Water Treatment, Valves, Tanks, Hydraulic Calculations, Control Valves, System Design
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2010
Masters, Energy Engineering, GPA: 4.0
Calvin College 2003 — 2007
BS, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.5
Gentex Corporation July 2015 - Present
Gentex Corporation October 2014 - July 2015
Blackmer January 2014 - September 2014
Woodward, Inc. May 2012 - August 2014
Skills
Manufacturing..., Solidworks, Pro Engineer, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Machining, Labview, Design Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Test Engineering, Quality Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Vibration Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Robotics, Contamination Testing, Direct Metal Laser..., Electron Beam Melting, Microcontrollers
Education
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Whitehall High School 2006 — 2009
Cleary Building Corp. March 2014 - Present
Weir Minerals 2012 - 2014
GE Oil & Gas 2006 - 2012
Dresser, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Tyco Flow Control 2002 - 2004
Blackmer 1998 - 2002
Hammond Engineering 1995 - 1998
Skills
Mining, Operational Excellence, Minerals, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Pumps, Operations Management, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Transformation, 5S, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance Management, ISO
Education
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Grand Valley State University
KCenergi February 2014 - Present
Algas-SDI LLC February 2012 - July 2013
Northwest Signal January 2010 - October 2011
Ely Energy April 1997 - July 2009
Blackmer September 1994 - March 1997
Structural Instrumentation June 1992 - August 1994
Sam Dick Industries (Algas-SDI LLC) June 1987 - 1992
Long Lac 1984 - 1986
Placid Oil Company April 1983 - October 1983
Skills
Business Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, International Business, Project Implementation, Technical Presentations, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Writing Skills, Manufacturing, Management, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Negotiation, Operations Management, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Team Building, Sales Management, Gas, Energy, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Business Planning, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, International Sales, Leadership, Business Development, Contract Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Executive Management, Energy Industry, Due Diligence, Sales, Downstream Oil & Gas, Marketing, Exploration Program..., Gas Pipelines, Process Engineering, Oil & Gas Industry
Education
University of Montana 1981 — 1983
MS, Geology
University of Maine 1976 — 1979
BSC, Geology - History
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1990 — 1990
Certificate in International Business
Eastern Reliability LLC & MAC-ATAC Sportfishing Charters LLC October 2009 - Present
MAC-ATAC Sportfishing LLC 1984 - 2015
Dover Pump Soluitions Group June 2008 - October 2009
Blackmer 2000 - 2007
Skills
Pumps, Valves, Water, New Business Development, Seals, Engineering, Sales Management, Inspection, Piping, Product Development, Key Account Management, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Environmental Awareness, Operations Management, Pricing, Account Management, Business Development, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Wastewater Treatment, Negotiation, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Water Treatment, Business Strategy, Hydraulics, Cooling Water, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Hazardous Waste..., Tanks, International Sales, Energy, Management, Heating, Air Conditioning, Manufacturing, Chemical Storage Tank..., Industrial Storage Tank..., Chemical Tank..., Project Management, Engineering..., Sales
Education
Northeastern University 1993 — 1994
Hazardous Waste Management, Graduate Certificate Courses
Rhode Island College 1984 — 1989
B. S., Industrial Technology / Materials Processing
Northeast Maritime 2013 — 2013
100 Ton Master, Captain's license upgrade course, 100 Ton master's course
University of Central Oklahoma January 2012 - Present
University of Central Oklahoma August 2005 - December 2011
University of Central Oklahoma August 2001 - December 2011
University of Central Oklahoma August 2001 - August 2005
University of Central Oklahoma August 1999 - August 2001
University of Central Oklahoma December 1996 - August 2001
Blackmer June 1990 - June 1991
Blackmer September 1989 - June 1990
Blackmer June 1980 - September 1989
Skills
Higher Education, University Teaching, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Research, Distance Learning, Adult Education, Strategic Consulting, Organizational..., Organizational..., Leadership Development, Teaching, Policy, Instructional Design, Program Development, E-Learning, Nonprofits, Training, Leadership, Staff Development, Courses, Resume Writing, Qualitative Research, Workshop Facilitation, Data Analysis, Higher Education..., Student Engagement, Faculty Development, Community Outreach, Blended Learning, Admissions, College Teaching, Career Counseling, Academic Advising, Statistics, Instructional Technology, Conflict Resolution, Educational Technology
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1991 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Strategic Management
University of Houston 1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Southern Nazarene University 1972 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education
National Bulk Equipment, Inc. (NBE) July 2014 - Present
Grand Valley State University 2012 - Present
Lakewood Process Machinery LLC 2012 - July 2014
Disher Design and Development April 2008 - December 2008
JR Automation December 2007 - April 2008
Blackmer 2005 - 2007
Skills
MS Project, Solidworks, Labview, Sheet Metal, Pro Engineer, Kanban, AutoCAD, Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing, Product Design, Microsoft Office, Design for Manufacturing, Machining
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2007
BSE, Mechanical Engineering / Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Jackson Community College 2000 — 2003
Associates, Science
Colfax Fluid Handling January 1996 - Present
Kawasaki Heavy Industries March 1992 - December 1995
Blackmer July 1984 - March 1992
Skills
International Sales, Manufacturing, Pumps, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Product Development, Engineering, Sales Engineering, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Product Management, Sales Operations, Technical Product Sales, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Purdue University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
834 Design & Marketing May 2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women January 2015 - Present
American Marketing Association West Michigan June 2014 - Present
BluFish Consulting January 2013 - May 2015
Mindscape at Hanon McKendry November 2008 - January 2013
Stevens Advertising May 2007 - October 2008
Greatland Corporation August 2005 - April 2007
Rogers Department Store, Inc May 2002 - November 2006
Blackmer 1996 - 1999
Skills
Digital Marketing, SEM, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, PPC, Marketing, Brand Development, Advertising, Online Marketing, Website Development, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Customer Service, New Business Development, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Web Marketing, SEO, CRM, Facebook, Account Management, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Market Planning, Web Design, B2B Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Networking, Google Adwords, Media Buying, Social Media Measurement, Leadership, Copywriting, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Creative Direction, Business Development
Education
AMA Leadership Summit (American Marketing Association) 2012 — 2015
Certificate, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Center for Community Leadership (Grand Rapids) 2012 — 2012
Rising Women Leaders Program Participant, Professional Development and Leadership
Tom Hopkins Sales Mastery Bootcamp 2011 — 2011
Top 30, Sales, Sales Leadership
Davenport University 1993 — 1999
Bachelor's, Marketing
Jenison High School 1989 — 1993
United States Army Reserve May 2002 - Present
BLACKMER® September 2014 - Present
BLACKMER® January 2012 - October 2014
Latin American Industries November 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Management, Shipping, Analysis, Kanban, 5S, Materials, Human Resources, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Export, Customer Service, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management
Education
Colorado Technical University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Ferris State University 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Information Systems
Grand Rapids Community College 2004 — 2009
Associate's degree, General Studies
JJ Pepper Consulting January 2015 - Present
The Pump Solutions Group November 2000 - July 2014
Liquiflo Equipment Company June 1998 - November 2000
Alfa Laval June 1995 - June 1998
BLACKMER® April 1981 - June 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, International Sales, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Pumps, Leadership, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Team Building, International Business, Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Business Planning
Education
International Negotiations and Management
Executive Management
Aquinas College
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor's degree, Economics, Psychology
Blackmer May 1996 - Present
Guardsman Chemical May 1984 - May 1996
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, 5S, Kaizen
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Weiss Envirotronics, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Blackmer April 2008 - April 2015
LDI Inc. February 2000 - April 2008
Knoll January 1995 - February 2000
Skills
Supply Management, MRP, Materials Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement
Education
Ferris State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Marketing and Sales
Grand Rapids Community College 1987 — 1989
Blackmer February 2006 - Present
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Product Development, Metal Fabrication, Testing, R&D, Materials, Project Management, Purchasing
Education
The Ohio State University
Nestle Nutrition North America May 2014 - Present
Blackmer May 2013 - May 2014
Blackmer August 2011 - May 2013
Blackmer 2008 - 2012
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma, ISO, Engineering, MRP, Process Improvement, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, SAP, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, DMAIC, Kanban, Purchasing, Toyota Production System, Supply Management, Manufacturing..., Inventory Control, Management, TPM, Leadership, Customer Service, Training, Production Planning
Education
Cornerstone University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Lean Manufacturing, In process
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, A
Wacker Neuson Corporation August 2015 - Present
Blackmer July 2011 - August 2015
Hilite International August 2006 - July 2011
Alcoa September 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Purchasing, Supplier Development, Supply Chain, MRP, Continuous Improvement, APQP, Kaizen, Global Sourcing, SPC, 5S, Supplier Quality, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, Supplier Negotiation, Program Management, Procurement Outsourcing, Materials Management, Supply Chain..., Purchasing Negotiation, Purchase Contracts, Supplier Identification, Procurement Contracts, Strategic Partnerships, Risk Management, Supplier Quality..., ERP, Purchasing Processes, Project Purchasing, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Intelligence, Sourcing, Kanban, Strategy, Cross Functional Team..., Cross-functional Team..., Cross-functional..., Cross-cultural...
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor, Business Administration/International Business
Muskegon Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate, Arts & Applied Sciences
Pump Solutions Group (PSG®) February 2014 - Present
The Pump Solutions Group January 2011 - January 2014
Blackmer November 2007 - January 2011
MBTech Autodie (formerly Autodie International, Inc.) November 1997 - November 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Management, Negotiation, Performance Management, Organizational..., Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Labor Relations, FMLA, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Benefits Administration, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Succession Planning, New Hire Orientations, Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Leadership, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Policy, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, HRIS, Union Avoidance, Workforce Planning, HR Policies, ADP Payroll, Employee Training
Education
Western Michigan University 2009 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Learning and Performance, 4.0
Davenport University 1996 — 1997
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration, Legal, 3.93
Ferris State University 1990 — 1992
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Big Rapids High School
High School Diploma
Honeywell FM&T March 2015 - Present
Blackmer May 2014 - August 2014
Vesuvius April 2013 - April 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2011 - August 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Pro Engineer, Matlab, Photography, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, SolidWorks Enterprise..., AutoCAD, Lightroom, FileMaker, EES, Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing, PTC Creo, Machining
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Belwith Products, LLC May 2013 - Present
Belwith Products, LLC February 2013 - May 2013
JW Marriott Grand Rapids June 2012 - January 2013
Staffing Incorporated January 2012 - May 2012
Blackmer January 2012 - May 2012
Blackmer June 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Recruiting, Outlook, Telephone Interviewing, Benefits Administration, Legal Compliance, Employee Relations, Employee Recognition, Employee Wellness, Exit Interviews, Personnel Records, Microsoft Word, Payroll, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Time Management
Education
Grand Valley State 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Hopsitality and Tourism Management Empasis: Human Resources
Kendall College of Art and Design 2008 — 2010
Interior Design
Grandville High School
XALT Energy (formery Dow Kokam) 2010 - 2015
DLS Associates 2008 - 2010
Austal USA 2006 - 2008
Byrne Electrical Specialists 2004 - 2006
Blackmer 2002 - 2004
Vermeer Manufacturing 1998 - 2002
AlliedSignal Automotive 1995 - 1998
AlliedSignal Automotive 1995 - 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, Leadership, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Kaizen, Contract Negotiation, Organizational..., Product Management, Product Development, 5S, Start-ups, Training
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA, Finance & Marketing
University of Michigan
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
BLACKMER® June 2014 - Present
VantagePointe Financial Group July 2012 - December 2014
VantagePointe Risk Management June 2009 - December 2014
NetGroup 2013 - 2013
Steelcase Inc. August 1989 - December 2011
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Supply Chain Management, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Sales, Budgets, Insurance, Networking, Retirement Planning, Microsoft Office, Materials Management, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Warehousing, Team Building, Disability Insurance, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Fixed Annuities, Inventory Management, MRP, Strategic Financial..., Licensed Life & Health..., Six Sigma, Employee Benefits, Management, PowerPoint, Kanban, Long-term Care, Logistics, Microsoft Word, SAP, Operations Management
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1988 — 1993
Business Management
Kelloggsville High School
Kelloggsville High School
Blackmer August 2009 - Present
Blackmer August 2008 - July 2009
Westrate Builders January 2001 - August 2007
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, CAD, Solidworks, Compressor, Pumps, Hydraulics, Bill of Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Machining, Product Development, Fluid Mechanics
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Borets Company LLC September 2013 - Present
Moving Water Industries May 2008 - July 2013
Blackmer April 2003 - May 2008
Heidelberg Web Systems November 2001 - December 2002
Heidelberg Web Systems January 1999 - November 2001
Watts FluidAir November 1994 - December 1998
Cabletron Systems Inc February 1994 - November 1994
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard October 1978 - November 1993
Davidson Rubber Company June 1975 - September 1978
Skills
Kanban, Toyota Production System, JIT, SPC, Process Development, Kan-Ban, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Simulation, Engineering, 5S, Manufacturing..., Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TQM, Process Improvement, MRP, ERP, Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Logistics, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., Materials Management, Supply Management, Quality Management, Purchasing, Operational Excellence, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Machining, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Project Planning, Automotive, Forecasting, Quality System
Education
University of New Hampshire - Whittemore School of Business and Economics 1976 — 1984
BS, Business Administration
MacIntosh College (Closed) 1993 — 1993
AS, Accounting
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - Apprentiship 1978 — 1984
DOL Certified, Machinist
University of New Hampshire 1975 — 1979
AA, General Studies
New Hampsihire Technical College 1973 — 1975
AS, Electro Mechanical Design
International Negotiations and Managment 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Advanced Executive Managment
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1995 — 1995
AS, Injection Molding
Sig Sauer Inc, December 2013 - March 2014
Solidscape, Inc. 2013 - December 2013
GT Advanced Technologies May 2012 - January 2013
GT Advanced Technologies June 2011 - May 2012
GT Advanced Technologies June 2006 - June 2011
Blackmer 2002 - 2006
Eaton Corporation 1996 - 1999
A.W. Chesterton Co. 1984 - 1996
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Supply Management, MRP, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 1994 — 1996
Bachelors, Materials Management
Arizona Aerospace Foundation April 2012 - Present
Tohono O'odham Ki:Ki Association April 2008 - April 2012
Blackmer 2000 - 2006
SPX Contech 1997 - 2000
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Program Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, Negotiation, Management, Leadership Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Leadership, Customer Service, Performance Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1969 — 1973
Meijer August 2014 - Present
Meijer December 2010 - August 2014
Blackmer November 2003 - December 2010
Joern GmbH, Germany February 2009 - April 2009
Greener Pastures 2006 - 2009
Blackmer 2005 - 2007
Meijer March 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Entrepreneur, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Logistics, Operations Management, Supervisory Skills, Continuous Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Inventory Control, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Program Management, Training
Education
Central Michigan University 2007 — 2009
BSBA, International Business
Blackmer, a Dover Company May 2001 - January 2009
Blackmer, a Dover Company 2001 - 2009
Blackmer 2001 - 2009
Dover Corporation 2001 - 2009
Giddings & Lewis June 1995 - June 2000
Ingersoll Rand January 1990 - May 1995
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1964 — 1968
BS Engineering, Chemical Engineering
BLACKMER® July 2014 - Present
Blackmer March 2000 - July 2014
N-K Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. January 1998 - January 2000
Nicholas Plastics Inc. April 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Manufacturing, DMAIC, SPC, Six Sigma, 5S, ISO, Quality Management, Injection Molding, Engineering Management, Manufacturing...
Education
Western Michigan University 1992 — 1995
BS, Statistics
Michigan Technological University 1989 — 1991
Electrical Engineering
Blackmer February 2014 - Present
Magretech and Garfield Alloys group of companies April 2011 - January 2014
T&B Foundry Company November 2004 - January 2011
Liberty Casting Company May 2003 - October 2004
Ohio Cast Products August 2002 - December 2002
General Casting Company August 1997 - August 2002
Elyria Foundry February 1991 - August 1997
Skills
Casting, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Product Development, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Change Management, 5S, Kaizen, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering
Education
The University of Akron 2009 — 2010
Black belt - Lean Mastery, Six Sigma - Lean Manufacturing
Knape & Vogt November 2007 - Present
Blackmer August 2004 - November 2007
Argon Engineering April 2004 - August 2004
Woodbridge Foam Corporation January 2001 - October 2003
Transmatic Mfg September 1997 - August 1999
U.S. Army August 1990 - August 1994
Skills
Inventory Control, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, ERP, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Logistics, Software Documentation, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Oracle E-Business Suite, Supply Chain, Integration, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Kaizen, JIT, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Troubleshooting, Materials Management, Project Planning, MRP, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement
Education
Davenport University 1998 — 2001
BS, Computer Systems Analysis & Application Development
KI Pumps & Systems, Inc. 1995 - Present
KI Pumps & Systems, Inc. March 1995 - Present
Crossroads Community Church 1998 - April 2015
Blackmer April 1989 - March 1995
Best Equipment 1981 - 1989
Skills
Sales Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Engineering, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Pumps, Negotiation, Coaching, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1980
Engineering, Geography
University of Notre Dame 1975 — 1976
Engineering
The Pump Solutions Group January 2009 - Present
Pump Solutions Group-Dover Corp January 2009 - Present
Blackmer 2004 - 2008
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley, Audit, Accounting Manager, Auditing, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Business Strategy, SAP, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Business Process..., Operations Management, Business Planning, Team Building
Education
University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business 1981 — 1983
University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business
BS, Accounting
Priority Health Insurance June 2015 - Present
Priority Health World June 2015 - Present
Stiles Machinery January 2013 - August 2014
Reactor Electric January 1991 - July 2011
Chase Industries August 2007 - November 2009
Kindel Furniture Company October 2006 - July 2007
World Affairs Council 2005 - 2006
Ferris State University January 2002 - August 2005
Blackmer 2000 - 2001
Skills
Finance, Strategic Planning, Sales, Account Management, Organizational..., Market Research, Event Management, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Management, Teamwork, Marketing
Education
Ferris State University 1979 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Ferris State University
Associate in Applied Science, Office Management/Executive Secretary Option
Insurance Institute of America
Certificate in General Insurance, General Insurance
Blackmer August 2014 - Present
Clydeunion Pump December 2011 - August 2014
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC August 2011 - December 2011
STRYKER INSTURMENTS February 2010 - February 2011
PRIDGEON AND CLAY INC July 2004 - July 2009
PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION / ABEX August 2002 - November 2003
YOROZU AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA INC October 2001 - August 2002
PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION May 1997 - September 2001
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, AS9100, 5S, Process Capability, Quality Control, Industrial Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, Product Development, TS16949, Machining, DMAIC, APQP, ISO, Manufacturing, PPAP, SPC, Inspection, Automotive, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Calibration, Product Quality, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Analysis, Management, Troubleshooting, Quality System, Aerospace, Materials, Iso 9000, Welding, Kanban, 5 Why, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Machine Tools, Poka Yoke, Minitab, Toyota Production System, QS9000, Corrective Actions
Education
Spring Arbor University 2007 — 2010
BA, Management and Operational Development
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
A.A.S, Mechanical Engineering Technologies
Parker Hannifin January 2009 - Present
Blackmer January 2006 - November 2008
Steeltech Ltd. June 2004 - January 2006
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
MOSM, Operations
Western Michigan University
ISM, Supply Chain Management
BLACKMER® June 2015 - Present
Environmental Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering July 2012 - May 2015
Consolidated Computer Support Group (CCSG) September 2010 - October 2011
Littelfuse May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design of Experiments, Hydrology, ANSYS, ArcGIS, Matlab, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Microsoft Office, Research, Windows 7, Rapid Prototyping, Solidworks, Modeling, Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Water, Pro Engineer, Sediment Transport, Data Analysis, Machining, MEMS, Bike Repair, Water Resources
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
B.S.
Blackmer
Skills
Manufacturing, Negotiation, Petroleum, Sales Management, New Business Development, Operations Management, Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1973 — 1978
BA, Agricultural Economics
Blackmer November 2009 - Present
Blackmer 1999 - 2009
Blackmer 1994 - 1999
BLACKMER® 1987 - 1994
Skills
Pumps, Manufacturing, Engineering, Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., 5S
Education
Calvin College 1984 — 1987
BS, Mechanical Engieering
The Pump Solutions Group January 2009 - Present
Blackmer September 2004 - December 2008
Skills
Management, Budgets, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Leadership, Sales Management, Integration, New Business Development, SAP, Negotiation
Education
University of Oregon 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting, 3.65
San Diego Mesa College
Accounting
Ferguson Supply Company March 2007 - July 2012
Wolverine Brass, Inc. September 2003 - March 2007
U S Flow Corporation August 2002 - September 2003
Corrosion Fluid Products Corp. March 2000 - February 2002
Kerr Pump and Supply April 1998 - September 1999
Neff Engineering Company December 1997 - March 1998
Blackmer March 1992 - September 1997
K L McCoy and Associates September 1989 - August 1991
Skills
HVAC Controls, Hydraulic Pumps, Fluid Power, Pneumatics, Rotating Equipment, Heating, Heat Transfer, Steam Boilers, PVF, Hydronic design, Plumbing, Pump Manufacturing, Radiant Heating, Snow Melting Design, Water Conditioning, Energy Management
Education
Ferris State University 1976 — 1977
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), HVAC
Grand Rapids Community College 1974 — 1975
Certificate, HVAC
Blackmer November 2013 - Present
Bitzer Scroll June 2010 - October 2013
Tecumseh Products Company May 2003 - May 2010
Tecumseh Products Company May 2001 - May 2003
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
Jackson Community College 1996 — 2000
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Blackmer January 2008 - Present
Education
Aquinas College 1981 — 1982
Business Administration and Management, General