Cooper-Standard Automotive
Cooper Standard Automotive Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include rubber and plastic sealing, fuel and brake lines, fluid transfer hoses and anti-vibration systems. Headquarters: Novi, Michigan, United States CEO: Jeffrey S Edwards Subsidiaries: Metzeler Automotive Profiles India Private, Parent organization: Cooper Standard Holdings Inc
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Cooper-Standard Automotive Employees
Just Like My Own Lawn Care January 2015 - Present
Vernay Manufacturing January 2008 - September 2014
Cooper Standard Automotive June 1993 - September 2006
United States Postal Service November 1990 - June 1993
Bandag Incorporated January 1986 - November 1990
United States Marine Corps January 1982 - January 1986
Skills
Rubber Extrusion, Rubber Molding, metrology, dOE, Rubber, Molding, Leadership, Management, Manufacturing, Automotive, Design of Experiments, Extrusion, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Injection Molding, SPC, Metrology, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Process Improvement
Education
Tennessee State University 1981 — 1982
Technical Aeronautics
Cooper-Standard Automotive Global salesVIP Precision2010 - 2013
Continental July 2005 - April 2010
Gage Lab Manager Ford Motor 2000 - 2006
Skills
Advance..., DFMEA, Manufacturing, APQP, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Fuel, Automotive Engineering, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Kaizen, Product Development, PPAP, DVP&R
Education
Western Michigan University 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Metalurgy
Saginaw Valley State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education Administration
International Automotive Components September 2013 - Present
Executive Cabinetry April 2012 - September 2013
Cooper-Standard Automotive July 2008 - December 2011
Lear Corporation January 2006 - July 2008
Lear Corporation October 2004 - January 2006
Lear Corporation September 2002 - October 2004
Lear Corporation February 2002 - September 2002
Lear Corporation 2001 - February 2002
Key Plastics 1995 - 2001
Analytical Management 1994 - 1995
Skills
Manufacturing, Automation, Automotive, Plant, Union, JIT, TS16949, Poka Yoke, 5S, Kaizen, Stamping, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Plant Management, Factory, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, MRP, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Toyota Production System, SPC, Non-union, P&L Management, Succession Planning, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Supplier Quality, Launching New Programs, Employee Relations, Cabinetry, Assembly Lines, Microsoft Excel, Change Management, Turnaround Experience, Corrective Actions, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Environmental Compliance, APQP, PPAP, Manufacturing Operations, FMEA, DMAIC
Education
University of Iowa 1988 — 1993
BS, Chemical Engineering
Henniges Automotive May 2013 - Present
Henniges Automotive July 2011 - April 2013
Amcor Rigid Plastics July 2009 - June 2011
Cooper Standard Automotive May 2000 - January 2009
Tennessee Technological University August 1997 - April 2000
The KCP Limited August 1996 - July 1997
Alpump Pvt Limited (India) April 1995 - March 1996
Skills
Solidworks, ANSYS, Abaqus, Hypermesh, MSC.Patran, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Minitab, Microsoft Excel, Finite Element Analysis, CAE, Catia, Automotive, CAD, Engineering, Manufacturing, Plastics, FMEA, DFMEA, GD&T, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, SolidWorks
Education
Wayne State University 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Tennessee Technological University 1997 — 2000
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Madras 1992 — 1996
Adiyamaan College of Engineering - Bachelor's degree, Production Engineering
Polygon Company May 2015 - Present
BorgWarner Emissions Systems April 2014 - October 2014
BorgWarner Emissions Systems April 2010 - April 2014
BorgWarner Emissions Systems January 2008 - April 2010
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 2006 - January 2008
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 1997 - June 2006
Skills
Business Development, Sales Management, Negotiation, Pricing Strategy, Account Management, Program Management, Product Development, PPAP, Engineering Management, APQP, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Growth Strategies, CAE, DFMEA, GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, Injection Molding, Stamping, SPC, Engineering, Product Design
Education
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cooper Standard May 2014 - Present
Cooper Standard May 2013 - May 2014
Cooper-Standard Automotive November 2012 - May 2013
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 2011 - November 2012
Cooper-Standard Automotive February 2009 - June 2011
Cooper-Standard Automotive March 2007 - March 2009
Cooper-Standard Automotive October 2003 - March 2007
GDX Automotive June 2000 - October 2003
GDX Automotive 2000 - 2003
Skills
Automotive, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, GD&T, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Stamping, DFMEA, SPC, Machine Tools, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Engineering, Vehicles, 5S, Design for Manufacturing, Plastics, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing..., TS16949, Process Engineering, Supplier Quality, Kanban, Program Management, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Purdue University 1994 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineering & Technology
Mid Peninsula High School 1991 — 1994
Innovation Associates International LLC April 2013 - Present
Navistar Defense September 2009 - August 2013
Cooper Standard Automotive September 2006 - September 2009
CooperStandard Automotive September 2003 - September 2006
CooperStandard Automotive September 2002 - September 2003
CooperStandard Automotive September 2000 - September 2002
STANDARD PRODUCTS November 1999 - September 2000
Ford Motor Company January 1995 - October 1999
Ford Motor Company, Dunton, UK (Research & Engineering) January 1994 - January 1995
Ford Motor Company, Assembly plant, Kansas City April 1993 - January 1994
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Strategic Leadership, Expert Witness, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Kaizen, PPAP, Product Development, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, APQP, DFMEA, Operations Management, Strategy, Leadership, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Management
Education
Anglian Regional Management Center - Chelmford Essex UK 1980 — 1982
CIM, Industrial Management
University of London 1975 — 1980
FTC - CIM, Mechanical Engineering / CIM Industrial Management
Level 3 Communications January 2015 - Present
Level 3 Communications February 2014 - January 2015
Level 3 Communications February 2012 - February 2014
Avaya March 2008 - February 2012
Avaya August 2006 - March 2008
Avaya April 2004 - August 2006
Owens Corning 2003 - 2004
Jeppesen 2002 - 2003
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1996 - 2000
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Reverse Logistics, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Planning, Service Delivery, Product Life Cycle..., Quality Management, Vendor Management, Budget Management, Team Building, Manufacturing, English, Spanish, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Program Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Field Service, Inventory Management, Telecommunications, Telecommunication..., Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Product Lifecycle..., Supply Chain, Project Planning, Outsourcing, Supply Management, Business Process..., Team Management, Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Procurement, Logistics, Integration, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Forecasting
Education
University of Michigan 2000 — 2002
MBA
Universidad Simón Bolívar
BE
Colegio San Ignacio
Deloitte December 2008 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 2008 - December 2008
MSX International June 2007 - June 2008
Coca-Cola Enterprises November 2002 - March 2007
Mika Systems June 2002 - October 2002
Spherion May 2001 - April 2002
MSX International April 1999 - May 2001
New Horizons December 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Performance Improvement, Instructional Design, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Performance Management, E-Learning, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Training, Coaching, Project Management, Needs Analysis, Leadership Development, Performance Consulting, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Instructor-led Training, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Training Delivery, Blended Learning, Program Management, Leadership, Change Management, Strategy, Management, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Learning Management, Consulting
Education
Wayne State University 1998 — 2000
M.Ed., Instructional Technology: Performance Improvement
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Literature, Science, and Arts
Honeywell October 2014 - Present
Honeywell June 2012 - October 2014
Greatbatch Medical 2009 - 2011
Cooper Standard Automotive 1995 - 2009
ITT Industries 1994 - 1995
Johnson Controls 1988 - 1994
Skills
Customer Relations, Lean Manufacturing, Optimization, Operations Management, P&L responsibility, Start-ups, Mergers, Acquisition Analysis, Strategist, Leadership, Quality Management, Ethical Decision Making, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Gestión y motivación de..., Lean manufacturing, Mejora continua, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Empresas de nueva..., Liderazgo, Mapa del flujo de valor, Gestión de pérdidas y..., Manufacturing, Seis Sigma
Education
Saint Leo University 2012 — 2015
MBA, Business, In progress
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
MS, Industrial Engineering
Universidad de Guadalajara
BS, Industrial Engineering
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Degree, Executive Development
The C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc. June 2012 - Present
Kyosan Denso Manufacturing Kentucky January 2007 - June 2012
Cooper Standard Automotive October 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Coaching, Strategic Planning, Lean Warehousing, Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Toyota Way, Plant Layout, Warehouse Management, Union Relations, Union Avoidance, Logistics, JIT, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain..., Kaizen, PDCA, TQM, 5S, Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing..., Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Key Performance..., Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Consulting, Distribution Center..., Operations Management, Leadership, Production Planning
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Business 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Frutig Farms February 2015 - Present
SYNCREON October 2012 - February 2015
ArvinMeritor February 2007 - June 2009
Cooper-Standard Automotive 2006 - 2007
ZF Friedrichshafen 2000 - 2005
Faurecia Automotive Seating 2001 - 2002
Ford Motor Company 1987 - 2000
Skills
Profit & Loss Management, Business Strategy, People Management, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Sales, International Sales, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Global Sourcing, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Management, Process Improvement, Income Statement, Continuous Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations Management, Strategy, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Sales Management, Leadership, Budgets, Spend Management, Supply Chain Management, Vehicles, Automotive Engineering, Team Building, Engineering, P&L Management, Change Management, International Business, Business Development, APQP, Marketing, Pricing, Business Process..., Value Stream Mapping, Logistics, Integration, Product Management, Procurement
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1986 — 1987
MBA, Finance
University of Michigan 1977 — 1981
BS, Mechanical Engineering
GE Capital August 2011 - November 2013
AXA Australia 2008 - 2011
Schneider Electric 2007 - 2008
Cooper Standard Automotive 2005 - 2007
Ford Motor Company 2002 - 2005
Skills
Black Belt, Cross-functional Team..., PMO, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Business Process Mapping, Change Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Project Coordination, Quality Management, Business Process..., Procurement, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Business Transformation, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Gathering, Manufacturing, Requirements Analysis, Process Engineering, Testing, MS Project, Quality Assurance, Visio, SDLC, Leadership, Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Operational Excellence, Program Management, Project Delivery, Project Planning, Business Requirements, DMAIC, Analysis, Operations Management, Supply Chain
Education
Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch 1997 — 2001
B.Ing, Industrial Engineering
Cooper-Standard Automotive May 2000 - Present
Skills
Credit Cards, Accounts Payable, Outstanding Customer..., Confidentiality, Accruals, Journal Entries, Auditing, Payroll, 1099 Preparation, Disbursements, Document Management, JD Edwards, Customer Service, SAP, Variance Analysis, General Ledger
Education
Trine University-Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Accounting
Cooper Standard Automotive August 2012 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive September 2008 - Present
Cooper Stanadard Automotive February 2005 - September 2008
Cooper Standard Automotive August 2001 - February 2005
Skills
Financial Systems, ERP..., Consolidations, Process Improvements, Systems Training, Foreign Currency..., SOX Compliance, Ad-Hoc Analysis &..., G/L Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Accounts..., In-House Application...
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of Detroit Mercy 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Cooper-Standard Automotive November 2012 - Present
Penda Corporation February 2011 - November 2012
MANN+HUMMEL USA April 2010 - March 2011
Global Technology USA September 2009 - April 2010
Algonquin Automotive April 1999 - December 2008
Durakon Industries 1995 - 1999
Johnson Controls Automotive 1997 - 1998
Dow Corning September 1988 - August 1991
Skills
Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, APQP, Product Development, FMEA
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1998 — 2002
MBA, Business
Wayne State University 1994 — 1997
MSE, Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan 1991 — 1994
BSE, Chemical Engineering
Western High School 1985 — 1989
HCR ManorCare June 2010 - Present
HCR ManorCare February 2006 - Present
HCR ManorCare February 2006 - June 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive August 2002 - February 2006
Thomson Creative Solutions June 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Project Management, Product Management, Project Implementation, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, CRM, Systems Analysis, SharePoint, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Kronos WFC, Kronos Scheduling, Integration, Business Process..., Project Planning, Process Improvement, Databases, PeopleSoft, Quality Assurance, Software Development, Strategy, Human Resources, Software Documentation, Networking, SDLC, Visio, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing
Education
The University of Findlay 2004 — 2007
MBA, Organizational Leadership
University of Toledo 1996 — 2001
BBA, Information Systems
AGC February 2010 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive September 2003 - February 2010
Hutchinson Sealing Systems June 1991 - September 2003
Skills
FMEA, APQP, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Manufacturing, PPAP, Positive Employee..., Synchronous..., Coaching and Counseling, Team Building, Getting Your Message..., Equal Employment..., Assistant QS-9000..., ISO-14000 Steering..., GM Supply Power, Ford Supplier Network, Daimler Chrysler Network, Microsoft Office, MPACT, Mini-Tab, Powerway, ISO Quest System, ISRA Surface Vision..., AS400, PDCA, ISO
Education
Tusculum College 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
North Greene High School 1978 — 1982
Ergonomic Design Resource May 2009 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive March 1998 - May 2009
Workplace Safety * Insurance Board of Ontario 1989 - March 1998
Skills
Ergonomics, Manufacturing, Biomechanics, Risk Assessment, Training, Occupational Health, Human Factors..., Human Factors, Safety Management..., Product Design, Task Analysis, Accident Investigation, Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Injury Prevention, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Industrial Hygiene, Workplace Safety, Auditing
Education
University of Nottingham 1996 — 1997
Msc., Human Factors in Manufacturing Systems
University of Guelph 1984 — 1989
Bsc(HK), Human Kinetics
Intrasect Technologies February 2013 - Present
Fort Wayne Community Schools February 2013 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive January 2003 - January 2007
Cooper Advanced Technologies 2004 - 2006
Skills
SQL, Finite Element Analysis, VMware, Automotive, Software Development
Education
Purdue University 2000 — 2004
BA in Computer Science, Computers and Math
3M July 2005 - May 2014
RSP Acoustics January 2003 - July 2005
Cooper-Standard Automotive March 1997 - December 2001
Skills
Testing, Signal Processing, Matlab, Labview, C++, C, Simulink, Programming, Digital Signal..., Manufacturing, Six Sigma, System Design, Algorithms, Digital Signal..., Acoustics, Product Development, Optimization, Finite Element Analysis
Education
The Pennsylvania State University 1991 — 1997
MS, PhD, Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1987 — 1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Wolverine Advanced Materials May 2012 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive September 2010 - March 2012
BrassCraft April 2010 - September 2010
FTI Consulting July 2009 - January 2010
Cadence Innovation 2005 - December 2009
ASC 2001 - 2005
Education
Siena Heights University 2004 — 2007
Masters
Western Michigan University 1986 — 1990
B.A.
Halla Visteon Climate Control July 2015 - Present
Halla Visteon Climate Control August 2014 - July 2015
Cooper Standard September 2013 - July 2014
Cooper Standard January 2013 - September 2013
Benteler Automotive February 2012 - January 2013
BorgWarner April 2010 - December 2011
Dytech ENSA / ENSA Fluid Technologies Inc. January 2008 - March 2010
Dytech ENSA, S.L. February 2006 - December 2008
Cooper Standard Automotive 2000 - 2006
Skills
Automotive, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Product Design, Cost Reduction, Product Development, Engineering Management, Problem Solving, PPAP, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Value Stream Mapping, Forecasting, Product Launch, APQP, FMEA, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, DFMEA, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., SPC
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2000 — 2002
Masters of Science, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS)
Rochester Institute of Technology 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cooper-Standard Automotive October 2012 - Present
PKC Group Oyj March 2010 - November 2012
Electrolux Major Appliances (via Spherion) December 2008 - March 2010
Henniges Automotive August 2003 - November 2008
Metzeler Automotive Profiles 2003 - 2008
Ford Motor Company (via RicardoMEDA) 2002 - 2003
Ford Motor Company 2001 - 2002
GDX Automotive August 1999 - December 2001
Draftex 1999 - 2001
Pullman Industries 1995 - 1999
Skills
Program Management, Automotive, Cost, Injection Molding, PPAP, Purchasing, Negotiation, Product Development, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Project Management, Management, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, APQP, FMEA, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1991 — 2001
Bachelors
Schoolcraft College 1988 — 1991
AS
Hylant Group November 2009 - Present
Wood County Hospital May 2009 - November 2009
Sky Insurance June 2007 - February 2009
Sky Insurance April 2004 - June 2007
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1994 - 2004
Skills
Excess, Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Casualty, Risk Management, Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty..., Health Savings Accounts, Management, Disability Insurance, Marketing, Financial Reporting, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Strategic Planning, Underwriting, Health Insurance, Employment Practices..., Umbrella Insurance, Casualty Insurance, Claim, Commercial Lines
Education
University of Toledo 2001 — 2004
MBA, Business
The Defiance College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Management
Cooper Standard Automotive June 1998 - Present
AGATEX S.A. December 1989 - February 1995
Skills
GD, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, PTC Pro/Engineer, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, PPAP, Machine Tools, Geometric Dimensioning, FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, Continuous Improvement
Education
Universitatea „Politehnica” din Timișoara 1981 — 1986
Mechanics of Precision
Liceul Traian
Farmers Insurance January 2015 - Present
NCI, Inc. April 2014 - July 2014
American Airlines November 2013 - February 2014
Siemens Government Service January 2006 - April 2013
Global PTM August 2004 - September 2005
Genesis Corporate Solutions July 2003 - August 2004
C.F.Gomma January 2001 - May 2002
Cooper Standard Automotive 1999 - 2000
Skills
Operating Systems, Maximo, Networking, Business Analysis, ERP, Process Improvement, ITIL, Team Leadership, SharePoint, MS Project, Business Process, Windows, Project Management, Troubleshooting, VMware, Change Management, Active Directory, Program Management, Windows Server, Manufacturing, Integration, Six Sigma, Strategy, Management, Security, Telecommunications, IT Service Management, Hardware, Wireless, Agile Methodologies, Mobile Devices, Technical Support, Software Documentation, Vendor Management, Visio, Microsoft Project
Education
Indiana-Purdue University 1992 — 1993
Broadcasting / Communications
Tri-State University 1988 — 1990
Marketing/Management
National Dentex Corp May 2015 - Present
Kongsberg Automotive January 2011 - April 2015
Kongsberg Automotive (Former Teleflex Automotive) October 2005 - December 2010
Takata July 2002 - October 2005
Tarrant / Lajat January 2001 - July 2002
Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems 2000 - 2001
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1998 - 2000
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1995 - 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, 5S, APQP, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Quality Systems, ISO, Quality Management, TS16949, Black Belt, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Kaizen, Cost Reduction, Problem Solving, Change Management, Automotive, Quality Assurance, SMED, Product Development, Manufacturing, Kanban, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Quality System, Supply Chain, Manufacturing..., Business Process Mapping, PFMEA, Poka Yoke, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Supplier Quality, QS9000, Root Cause Analysis, ISO/TS 16949, Lean manufacturing
Education
Texas A&M International University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Managerials, GPA 4.0
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey 2000 — 2002
Master in Science, Quality and Productivity
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey 1986 — 1991
BS, Industrial Engineer & Org. Systems
Meijer August 2015 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive May 2012 - July 2015
Spectra Energy September 2011 - May 2012
Varian Semiconductor May 2011 - September 2011
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company April 2011 - May 2011
Norfolk Southern April 2010 - April 2011
The Timken Company October 2009 - May 2010
Optimal Solutions July 2009 - February 2010
ABX Air, Inc. 2008 - 2009
PetSmart 2007 - 2008
Skills
SAP, ABAP, SAP R/3, SAP ERP, SD, SAP Netweaver, ERP, SAP SRM, IDOC, SAP Implementation, SAP BW, WebDynpro, Integration, Business Intelligence, SAP Portal, Data Migration, SAP BI, BAPI, Business Process, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Testing, RFC, SAP Workflow, ALV, SRM
Education
University of Essex 2002 — 2004
MS, Computer science
University of Essex 2002 — 2004
Master of Science (MS), Embedded systems and Robotics
TRW September 2013 - Present
Mahle Engine Components May 2011 - October 2013
Cooper Standard Automotive May 1994 - May 2011
Skills
APQP, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Six Sigma, TS16949, DFMEA, PPAP, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Engineering, Manufacturing..., 5S, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, ISO, DMAIC, Components, Minitab, Tooling, Quality Systems, Value Stream Mapping, DOE, Assembly, Manufacturing Management, Calibration, CAD, Poka Yoke, Process Capability, Problem Solving, Design of Experiments, Finite Element Analysis, Teamcenter, Kanban, SPC, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, PDCA, 5 Why, PFMEA, 8D Problem Solving, JIT, Black Belt, Supply Chain, Product Quality, ISO 14001, Supplier Development
Education
Tusculum College 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management
MBA 2001 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Walters State Community College 1998 — 2001
Associates - Industrial Technology Manufacturing
Group Dekko January 2012 - Present
Group Dekko October 2007 - January 2012
Group Dekko August 2004 - October 2007
Cooper Standard Automotive April 2000 - May 2004
Cooper Standard Automotive August 1996 - April 2000
Guardian Industries March 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Operations Management, Capital Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Team Management, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Automotive Engineering, FMEA, Product Development, PPAP, APQP, Problem Solving, Injection Molding, Quality Management, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, GD&T, Operational Excellence, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Tri-State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Hutchinson sealing systems October 2012 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive 1995 - 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Tusculum College
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management
Cooper-Standard Automotive October 2010 - Present
Free Lance Musician 1994 - Present
IBM Corporation July 2006 - October 2010
Lexmark International 2005 - 2005
Shar Products Company September 1996 - July 2004
Schoolkids Records August 1988 - September 1996
Skills
Supplier Enablement, Ariba, SRM, Business Process Design, P2P, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Consulting, Supply Chain, Purchasing Processes, Business Process Mapping, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Viola, Supply Chain..., Musicians, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad School of ManagementEast 2004 — 2006
MBA
University of Minnesota 1992 — 1994
Master of Music
University of Michigan 1981 — 1991
BA
American Symphony Orchestra League 2000 — 2000
Certificate
ESAB August 2013 - Present
Honeywell April 2011 - July 2013
ITT September 2008 - May 2011
American Standard September 2006 - September 2008
American Standard December 2003 - February 2006
American Standard September 2001 - December 2003
GE Industrial systems December 2000 - September 2001
GE Industrial Systems December 1999 - December 2000
Cooper Standard Automotive June 1998 - December 1999
John Deere June 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Black Belt, Manufacturing..., Lean Thinking, Operational Excellence, Kaizen Leadership, Lean Management, Organizational..., Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lean manufacturing
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1991 — 1995
ISE, Electronics
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM
Cooper Standard Automotive Vehicle Packaging Designercooper standard2000 - Present
Ford Motor Company 2001 - 2010
ITT Industries 1999 - 2001
Tenneco 1999 - 2000
Education
University of Michigan 2004 — 2005
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Monroe County Community College 1995 — 1998
Associates, Applied Science
Blue Giant Equipment Corporation June 2015 - Present
Noranco Inc January 2014 - June 2015
Noranco Inc January 2011 - June 2015
Javelin Technologies December 2008 - January 2011
Keller Design Consulting September 2006 - September 2008
Haworth 2008 - 2008
Cooper-Standard Automotive September 2001 - January 2006
Skills
PDM, Solidworks, Kaizen, Rapid Prototyping, CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Solid Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Technical Writing, Sheet Metal, Machining, Cnc, Manufacturing..., Machine Tools, Inventor, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, 5S, SolidWorks
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 2006 — 2008
Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Mechanical Engineering
Arkansas Industrial Machinery June 2014 - Present
Fidelity Information Services April 2012 - March 2013
FIS - Fidelity Information Services June 2010 - April 2012
Harte Hanks August 2008 - July 2009
West Asset Management February 2006 - August 2008
RAB Marketing April 2003 - February 2006
Cooper Standard Automotive July 2001 - April 2003
Geosearch Logging, Inc November 2000 - July 2001
Benchmark Industries, South Arkansas Regional Health Center July 1999 - November 2000
Industrial Controls Associates January 1983 - May 1999
Skills
Call Center, Customer Relations, Six Sigma, Coaching, Telephone Skills, Business Process, Performance Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, People Management, Hiring, Mentoring, Supervisory Skills, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Excel, Quality Management, Customer Experience, Troubleshooting, Team Management, IVR, Sales Management, Data Analysis, Administration, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Call Centers, Forecasting, Leadership, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Budgets, Team Leadership, SharePoint, Analysis, Testing, Outsourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Training, Strategy
Education
Texas A&M University 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Distribution/Sales Engineering
Tyler Junior College 1976 — 1978
Associate of Applied Science, Petroleum Technology
Cooper Standard Automotive Audit ConsultantAccretive Solutions2005 - 2007
General Motors 1995 - 2005
Skills
Budgets, Internal Audit, Auditing, COSO, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Process, SAP, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Finance, Managerial Finance, Cost Accounting, Process Improvement, Cash Flow, Financial Accounting, US GAAP, Forecasting, General Ledger, Financial Modeling, Business Process..., Financial Audits, IT Audit, CISA, Risk Assessment, IFRS, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Automotive, Consolidation, Fixed Assets
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1975 — 1978
MBA, Finance
Western Michigan University 1972 — 1974
BBA, Finance, Accounting
BrainWorks Multimedia August 2013 - Present
CVC Communications September 2009 - July 2013
Cooper-Standard Automotive July 1996 - October 2008
Cooper Standard Automotive July 1996 - January 2000
Robinair Division, SPx Corporation July 1993 - July 1996
Custom Video Communications July 1986 - July 1993
Skills
Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Product Development
Education
Taylor University 1982 — 1986
BA, Mass Communications
Central High School 1978 — 1982
CMA Salvage November 2005 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive November 2003 - October 2005
Ford Motor Company July 2001 - October 2003
General Motors (via Acro Service Corp) June 2000 - June 2001
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, KY January 1998 - August 1999
Education
University of Kentucky 1995 — 2000
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Cooper-Standard Automotive April 2011 - Present
UCOM Inc August 2010 - April 2011
Trine University February 2007 - August 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive 1998 - 2007
Skills
Manufacturing, Finite Element Analysis, GD&T, Kaizen, Automotive, Process Improvement, Pro Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Six Sigma, Plastics, Program Management, Stamping, Continuous Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Unigraphics, Solidworks, SPC, FMEA, Machine Tools, Injection Molding, 5S, Training, CAD, Automotive Engineering, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, APQP, Project Management
Education
Tri-State University 1984 — 1989
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Lean Enterprise Software Solutions 2004 - Present
Region 3 Workforce Development 2004 - 2009
Cooper Standard Automotive 1984 - 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, Manufacturing, 5S, Process Improvement, Kanban, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., TS16949, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Quality System, Process Engineering, Operations Management, ISO, Manufacturing...
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management
BSIM, Business, Entrepreneur, Marketing, Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lean Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Office, Green Belt
GE May 2013 - Present
GE Aviation April 2011 - April 2013
PTC June 2009 - June 2011
PTC/User January 2005 - June 2009
Cooper Standard Automotive February 2001 - March 2009
Jiangsu Broadcast and Television Network October 1991 - February 1997
Skills
PMP, Project Management, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Business Process, Enterprise Software, PMO, Software Documentation, Management, Program Management, SAP, Integration, Leadership, Software Project..., Manufacturing, Vendor Management, Compliance, Software Licensing..., Cross-functional Team..., Data Migration, System Deployment, ERP Implementations, PLM Tools, Windchill
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 2000 — 2002
Master of Science, Computer Information Systems
Meritor WABCO December 2013 - Present
Hitachi Cable America Inc. September 2010 - December 2013
Hitachi Cable America Inc. March 2008 - September 2010
Coupled Products, LLC August 2007 - March 2008
Dana Corporation March 2007 - August 2007
Cooper-Standard Automotive April 2006 - January 2007
Cooper-Standard Automotive April 2000 - April 2006
Dana Corporation April 1998 - March 2000
Dana Corporation October 1994 - April 1998
Dana Corporation October 1993 - October 1994
Skills
APQP, Automotive, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Supply Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, Inventory Control, Engineering, Purchasing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Machine Tools, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Kanban, MRP, TS16949
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1981 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Tennessee Technological University 1981 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Bowling Green State University 2012 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive March 2010 - March 2012
Cooper Standard Automotive March 2001 - March 2010
Cooper Engineered Products Piedras Negras 1999 - 2001
Skills
Kaizen, Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing
Education
University of Findlay 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Cincinnati 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Cooper Standard Automotive Director of Purchasing/FacilitiesModern Engineering Ltd.January 1998 - March 2001
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1977 — 1979
Cooper Standard Automotive November 2013 - Present
MERITOR, INC. April 2006 - November 2013
Celanese Corp 1988 - 2007
Skills
Due Diligence, Remediation, Sustainability, EHS, Environmental..., Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Awareness, Safety Management..., ISO 14001, Occupational Health, Environmental Compliance, Risk Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Risk Management, Water, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental Auditing, RCRA, Auditing, Strategy, ISO, Industrial Safety, Policy, Facilities Management, Leadership, Quality Management
Education
Temple University
M.S., Environmental Science
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
B.S., Chemistry
Valeo August 2012 - Present
US Farathane February 2003 - August 2012
Sofanou February 1999 - October 2000
Cooper Standard Automotive January 1998 - February 1999
Furon Company 1994 - 1998
Skills
APQP, Automotive, FMEA, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, PPAP, Supplier Quality
Education
The University of Akron 1993 — 1995
BSME, Mechanical Engineering + Polymers
Graphic Packaging International September 2014 - Present
Graphic Packaging International July 2011 - September 2014
Therma Tru October 2004 - August 2011
SonLight Community Church 2004 - 2006
Sidler, Inc 2002 - 2004
Cooper Standard Automotive 1995 - 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., TPM, Engineering, Project Management, Automotive, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Team Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Poka Yoke, Injection Molding, Design of Experiments, Leadership, Training, SMED, Operational Excellence, Management, SPC, Value Stream Mapping, Lean manufacturing
Education
Tri-State University 2005 — 2007
Bachelors in Business Administraion/Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Cooper Standard Automotive January 2005 - Present
Plastech June 2002 - December 2004
GDX Automotive 1998 - 2001
Skills
Stamping, PPAP, APQP, Supply Management, Automotive, Strategic Sourcing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Parts, Materials Management, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., Plastics, Purchasing, TS16949, DFMEA, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, FMEA, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Supplier Quality, Kanban, 5S, Toyota Production System, Global Sourcing, Poka Yoke, MRP, JIT, Low Cost Country..., SPC, ISO, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Components, DMAIC, QS9000, TQM, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, SMED, Production Planning, Supply Chain, GD&T, Quality Management, Supplier Negotiation, TPM, Automotive Engineering
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1977 — 1980
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Industrial Management
Youngstown State University 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Linamar June 2011 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive November 2003 - June 2011
Cooper Standard Automotive September 2002 - November 2003
Cooper Standard Automotive February 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, MS Project, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Automotive, Six Sigma, SPC, Quality Control, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, DMAIC, APQP, Process Capability, Manufacturing..., ISO, PPAP, Quality Auditing, Supplier Quality, Quality System, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, TS16949, 5S, Measurement System..., Value Stream Mapping, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Spelman College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Renaissance High School 1989 — 1993
Diploma, College Prep
Tinman Heating and Airconditioning May 2013 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive August 1992 - March 2012
Skills
Automotive, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, APQP
Education
Terra State Community College 2012 — 2013
HVAC, HVAC
Crown Equipment Corporation June 2014 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive January 2011 - May 2014
sanofi-aventis October 2010 - December 2010
Marantec USA January 2010 - October 2010
Enterprise Logic solutions July 2009 - December 2009
itelligence June 2008 - June 2009
Fujitsu Consulting November 2005 - June 2008
Cap Gemini January 2000 - November 2005
Sempra Energy January 1999 - August 1999
Skills
SAP ERP, ECC, ERP, SAP FI, SAP Implementation, SAP, SAP R/3, ABAP, SD, IDOC, SAP FICO, Business Process, Business Analysis, SAPScript, Business Process Design, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Accounts Receivable, Materials Management, Accounts Payable, Consulting
Education
University of the District of Columbia 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
University of Madras 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics
Cooper Standard October 2012 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive January 2011 - October 2012
Cooper Standard Automotive April 2009 - December 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive October 2006 - March 2009
Cooper Standard Automotive October 1999 - October 2006
Draftex February 1996 - October 1999
Nishikawa Standard Company April 1994 - February 1996
Nishikawa Standard Company March 1990 - March 1994
Skills
Kepner-Tregoe
Education
Tri-State University 1987 — 1990
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
St. Joseph's College (IN) 1985 — 1987
None, Engineering
Fort Wayne Metals September 2012 - Present
Fort Wayne Metals October 2011 - August 2012
Fort Wayne Metals January 2010 - December 2011
Fort Wayne Metals March 2009 - January 2010
Fort Wayne Metals January 2006 - March 2009
Cooper Standard Automotive 2001 - 2006
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Medical Devices, Problem Solving, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Manufacturing..., Operations Management, 5S, ERP, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Team Leadership, Operational Excellence, Engineering, Business Process..., ISO 13485, Management, Troubleshooting, SMED, DMAIC, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Strategy, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Operations
Education
Taylor University 2010 — 2012
MBA
Taylor University 1997 — 2001
Business Systems
Cooper Standard Automotive January 2002 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive \ Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. 2002 - Present
Skills
Windows Server, Active Directory, SharePoint
Education
Tri-State University 1999 — 2004
BA, Computer Science
Cooper Standard Automotive January 2014 - Present
Stant Inc. July 2012 - January 2014
Fluid Routing Solutions, Inc. 1998 - June 2012
Mark IV Automotive 1995 - 2006
Furon Company 1974 - 1994
Skills
APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Six Sigma, Components, Problem Solving, Product Development, Quality Systems, Engineering, Program Management, Budgeting, Team Building, Fuel, Supplier, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Testing, FMEA, Plastics, Product Launch, PPAP, 5S, Team Management, Change Management, Validation, Team Leadership, DFMEA, DMAIC, Design of Experiments, TS16949, Kaizen, SPC, GD&T, Kanban, Budgets, ISO, Supplier Quality, Materials, Project Management, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Management, Process Improvement, Automotive Engineering, Operational Excellence, TPM, Manufacturing..., Quality Assurance, Unigraphics
Education
Tri-State University 1970 — 1975
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Cooper-Standard Automotive January 2010 - June 2014
Cooper Standard Automotive November 2007 - January 2010
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories July 2005 - October 2007
SPAR Group, Inc. 1994 - 2004
Sterling Jewelers 1985 - 1994
Skills
Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, GAAP, SAP, US GAAP, Financial Audits, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, SEC filings, WebFilings
Education
The University of Akron 1981 — 1985
BS, Accounting
TI Automotive May 2014 - Present
TI Automotive April 2012 - May 2014
BorgWarner Emissions Systems September 2010 - March 2012
Cooper Standard Automotive April 2000 - September 2010
Avon Automotive October 1998 - April 2000
Borg Warner Automotive February 1997 - October 1998
Delphi Automotive Systems December 1994 - February 1997
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville 1989 — 1992
Associate, Plastics & Mechanical Eng Tech
ContiTech North America February 2006 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive December 1996 - January 2006
Freudenberg-NOK June 1992 - December 1996
Skills
Vehicles, Powertrain, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, R&D, Engineering, TS16949, Management, DFMEA, CRM, APQP, Integration, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Strategic Planning, GD&T, Six Sigma, Product Development, CAD, Operations Management, Quality Management, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Machine Tools, Testing, Injection Molding, Finite Element Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, Engineering Management, Product Design
Education
Tri-State University 1987 — 1992
ADE/ME, Engineering and Management
Motiva Enterprises LLC July 2015 - Present
ION Geophysical August 2012 - July 2015
OceanGeo, an ION Geophysical company March 2014 - September 2014
Consultant April 2009 - May 2012
Pulte Homes, Inc. April 2007 - December 2008
Cooper Standard Automotive November 2004 - March 2007
American Electric Power October 2000 - 2004
BHF-BANK 1997 - 2000
UBS 1993 - 1997
Skills
Capital Markets, Syndications, Risk Management, Credit, Loans, Debt, Structured Finance, Structuring, Mergers, Banking, Strategic Planning, Energy, Insurance, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, FX, Restructuring, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Treasury, Financial Structuring, Management, FX Options, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA, Finance
Vanderbilt University Law School 1986 — 1989
JD
University of Michigan 1982 — 1986
BGS, Philosophy, Political Science
Traverse City Senior High School
Buckhorn Rubber Products 2014 - Present
Zhongding Sealing Systems USA 2012 - Present
Applied Metals & Machine Works 2011 - 2012
Parker Hannifin May 2006 - April 2011
Cooper-Standard Automotive January 1996 - May 2006
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1991 - 1996
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1984 - 1991
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering, Engineering Management, Program Management, CAD, Testing, APQP, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, GD&T, Six Sigma, Product Design, Kaizen, Process Improvement
Education
Purdue University
MET
ATS Automation August 2015 - Present
ATS Automation September 2014 - Present
Cinetic filling January 2014 - September 2014
Fives Cinetic Automation January 2012 - September 2013
Fives Cinetic Automation January 2010 - January 2012
Comau August 2008 - January 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive 2006 - 2008
ITT Industries 2000 - 2006
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, GD&T, Solidworks, CAD, Machine Tools, Inventor, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Product Design, Finite Element Analysis, AutoCAD, Engineering, Robotics, Engineering Management, Solid Modeling, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, 5S, Powertrain, Design Engineering, CAD/CAM, Components, Plastics, ISO, Project Management, Automotive Design, Product Lifecycle..., Automotive Engineering, Six Sigma, Machining, Continuous Improvement, DFMEA, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, Kaizen, Automation, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, SPC, Process Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning, SolidWorks, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Technology Management
Schoolcraft College
AAS, Mechanical Design AAS.
University of Michigan
Certificate, Six Sigma, Greenbelt
Franklin High School
Diploma, General Studies
FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler) April 2010 - Present
BOS GmbH & CO. KG August 2002 - February 2010
Teleflex Automotive October 2001 - August 2002
Cooper Standard Automotive November 1996 - October 2001
Tennex Industries, Inc. November 1995 - November 1996
Ford Motor Company March 1994 - October 1995
Skills
Manufacturing, DFMEA, PPAP, Machining, Engineering, FMEA, Analysis, APQP, Teamcenter, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Quality Management, Program Management, TS16949, Product Design, GD&T, Injection Molding, Crisis Management, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality, Global Sourcing, SPC, Product Development
Education
University of Michigan 1989 — 1993
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Chrysler Group LLC January 2010 - Present
Henniges Automotive January 2003 - November 2008
Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems 2003 - 2008
Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems November 2006 - August 2007
Cooper Standard Automotive 2001 - 2003
The Standard Products Company 1998 - 1999
Masland Industries 1990 - 1995
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, PPAP, Quality Management, Process Improvement, APQP, Process Engineering, Program Management, Automotive, Product Development, Supplier Quality
Education
University of Michigan 1991 — 1995
MBA, Organizational Behavior and Operations Management
University of Michigan 1977 — 1982
BS Engineering, Civil Engineering-Structures
Montaplast of North America January 2007 - May 2008
ITT Industries / Cooper Standard Automotive August 2002 - November 2006
Cooper Standard Automotive 2006 - 2006
ITT Industries 2002 - 2006
Honeywell 1999 - 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, APQP, Six Sigma, PPAP, Engineering, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Automotive, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, FMEA, Manufacturing...
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
Rochester College
BBA, Business Management
ContiTech North America April 2013 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive May 2000 - Present
Trelleborg (BTR Anti-Vibration) 1997 - 2000
BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc 1990 - 1997
Education
Purdue University 1983 — 1990
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
Echologics September 2014 - Present
Université de Sherbrooke January 2010 - July 2014
Altran September 2008 - January 2009
Cooper-Standard Automotive March 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Matlab, Finite Element Analysis, C++, C, Engineering, Acoustics, Microsoft Office
Education
Université de Sherbrooke / Sherbrooke University 2010 — 2013
Doctorat, Génie Mécanique
Université du Maine-Le Mans-Laval 2007 — 2008
Maitrise de type Recherche en Sciences et Technologies, Matériaux et Acoustique
Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs du Mans (ENSIM) 2005 — 2008
Diplôme d'Ingénieur généraliste, Mécanique avec spécialités Acoustique, Vibrations et Traitement de Signal
Dassault Systemes, SIMULIA Corp. October 2005 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive March 1998 - October 2005
Lockheed Martin 1997 - 1998
Dow Corning 1995 - 1997
Lockheed Martin 1993 - 1995
General Dynamics 1990 - 1992
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Abaqus, Simulations, Structural Analysis, CAE, Product Development, Elastomers, Testing, Modeling, Catia, Engineering, Aerospace, Solidworks, Composites, Engineering Management, Hypermesh, CAD, Continuous Improvement, Characterization, Materials, Nastran, Stress Analysis, CATIA
Education
Purdue University 1986 — 1990
BS, Aerospace Engineering
CSA International May 2013 - Present
International Centre for Health Innovation January 2013 - May 2013
The University of Western Ontario September 2009 - June 2012
The University of Western Ontario January 2010 - May 2011
Cooper Standard Automotive May 2008 - January 2009
University of Guelph April 2007 - August 2007
Environmental Resources Management January 2006 - August 2006
Communication & Power Industries May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Research, Medical Imaging, Biomechanics, Engineering, Matlab, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Problem Solving, Biotechnology, Data Analysis, Ergonomics, Excel, PowerPoint, Teaching, Risk Assessment, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, Renewable Energy, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, R&D, Biomaterials, Technical Writing, Analysis, Science, Statistics, Environmental Awareness, Experimentation, Human Factors..., Materials Science, Report Writing, Scientific Writing
Education
The University of Western Ontario 2009 — 2012
MESc, Mechanical Engineering (concentration biomedical/biomechanics)
University of Guelph 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Biological engineering
Cardiology and Vascular Associates August 2014 - Present
Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes October 2009 - April 2014
Cooper-Standard Automotive February 2006 - December 2007
ITT Automotive October 1972 - February 2006
Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, QuickBooks, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Financial Accounting, Journal Entries, Auditing, Tax Preparation, Payroll, Income Tax, GAAP, Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Tax Returns
Education
Detroit College of Business 1971 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Schoolcraft College 1968 — 1970
Vibration Control Technologies, LLC January 2007 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive November 1978 - February 2006
Skills
APQP, Automotive, PPAP, FMEA, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., TS16949, GD&T, DFMEA, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, 5S, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Stamping, Product Development, Poka Yoke, Toyota Production System, Injection Molding, Mold Design, Process Engineering, JIT, Automotive Engineering, Supplier Quality, DMAIC, Kanban, Machine Tools, ISO, Manufacturing Operations, Design for Manufacturing
Education
Tri-State University 1972 — 1976
BS, Mechancial Engineering
Cooper Standard January 2014 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive February 2010 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive July 2007 - February 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive July 2002 - July 2007
Cooper Standard Automotive May 2000 - July 2002
Cooper Standard Automotive August 1995 - May 2000
Brooks Beverage 1992 - 1995
Skills
Forecasting, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Cost Accounting, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, Management, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
Education
The Defiance College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor Degree, Accounting and Management
C&L Enterprise, LLC May 2009 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive July 2007 - May 2009
Cooper Standard Automotive 2006 - 2007
Cooper Standard Automotive 2002 - 2007
Cooper Standard Automotive)2000 – 2002 2000 - 2002
The Standard Products Co. Cleveland Ohio 1998 - 2000
The Standard Products Co. Cleveland Ohio 1996 - 2000
The Standard Products Co. Cleveland Ohio 1989 - 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Automotive, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Product Development, Process Improvement
Education
The University of Akron
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
Mechanical Engineering
Tuthill Transfer Systems February 2015 - Present
ITT Defense and Space Systems November 2009 - December 2014
Cooper Standard Automotive January 2006 - October 2008
Eaton Corporation June 2004 - December 2005
Metalforming Technologies Inc January 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Scheduler, Program Management, Automotive, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, MRP, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Procurement, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain, Product Development
Education
University of Findlay 1995 — 1998
BA, Criminal Justice
University of Toledo College of Law 1999 — 2000
JD - Unfinished
Graham Packaging January 2014 - Present
Continental Structural Plastics October 2010 - January 2014
M-Tek Inc May 2010 - October 2010
Graham Packaging June 2009 - June 2010
Morgan AM&T October 2006 - January 2009
Cooper Standard Automotive February 2005 - October 2006
Cooper Standard Automotive June 1994 - October 2006
Cooper Standard Automotive February 1994 - February 2005
Cooper Standard Automotive January 1996 - January 2004
Cooper Standard Automotive January 1983 - January 1996
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, Team Building, Negotiation, People Skills, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, PPAP, Six Sigma, Engineering, Toyota Production System, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Injection Molding, ISO, Materials Management, Plastics, APQP, JIT, Process Improvement, MRP, Manufacturing..., FMEA, TS16949, Machine Tools
Education
The University of Findlay 2000 — 2009
BS, Business Management
Extrusion Technology, University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee
Lean Manufacturing Operations Management
Nissan North America January 2011 - Present
Calsonic Kansei April 2006 - December 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive 2002 - 2006
Nissan North America 2001 - 2002
Skills
PPAP, APQP, Manufacturing, TS16949, Six Sigma, FMEA, Automotive, Manufacturing..., Stamping, 5S, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, DFMEA, SPC, Poka Yoke, PFMEA, Engineering, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Toyota Production System, Minitab, Supplier Quality, QS9000, Design of Experiments, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Plastics, Process Engineering, Product Design, ISO, Quality System, JIT, Kanban, DMAIC, Supply Management, Engineering Management, Vehicles, CAD, TPM, Quality Management, Powertrain, Machine Tools, DVP&R, GD&T
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science
Gates Corporation September 2008 - Present
Gates Corporation September 2003 - September 2008
Cooper-Standard Automotive March 2000 - September 2003
Standard Products (later Cooper Standard Automotive) January 1999 - March 2000
University of Waterloo 1997 - 1999
Sichuan University July 1988 - September 1993
Skills
Materials Science, Quality System, R&D, Research, Characterization, Rubber, Cross-functional Team..., Chemical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Extrusion, Polymer Physics, Polymers, Continuous Improvement, Matlab, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Elastomers, Engineering, Materials, Polymer Science, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Product Development, Industrial Engineering, Plastics, Polymer Characterization, Rubber Compounding, Process Simulation, Training, Project Management, Raw Materials, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Polymer Chemistry, Injection Molding, Chemistry, Composites, Molding
Education
University of Birmingham 1993 — 1997
PhD, Polymer Material Sci. & Eng.
Sichuan University 1981 — 1988
BSc & MSc, Polymer Science
Cummins Inc. June 2012 - Present
PMI CTT May 2011 - June 2012
HQ Advanced NVH Consulting and Translating January 2011 - June 2012
Schaeffler Group August 2010 - November 2010
Cooper - Standard Automotive August 2001 - September 2009
Skills
Data Acquisition, Abaqus, Signal Processing, Matlab, Solidworks, Automotive, Engineering, Testing, Powertrain, Simulations, Vehicles, FMEA, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Product Development, Process Improvement, Management, Engineering Management, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1997 — 2000
Structure Vibration Control
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1988 — 1991
M.S., Vibration and Noise Control
Cooper Standard Automotive May 1996 - Present
Progress Plastic Products 1993 - 1996
Skills
PPAP, Automotive, FMEA, APQP, GD&T, DFSS, TS16949, DFMEA, Manufacturing..., Stamping, Root Cause Analysis, Injection Molding, Automotive Engineering, SPC, Kaizen
Education
Tiffin University 1995 — 1998
MBA, Business
University of Toledo 1988 — 1994
Bachlors, Mechanical Engineering
Alta Electronics 2001 - Present
Alta Electronics inc. 1995 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive 1986 - March 1991
Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Account Management, Business Development, Direct Sales, Key Account Management
Education
Sheridan College
Marketing/ Business
gdhs
Bombardier Aerospace October 2005 - Present
Volvo Construction Equipment August 2003 - October 2005
Cooper Standard Automotive 2001 - 2003
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Simulations, Matlab, Catia, Acoustics, NVH, Noise Control, Project Management, Product Development, Vibration Control, Research, Modal Analysis, Testing, Aerospace Engineering, LMS Virtual Lab, SEA, Raynoise, Vibro-Acoustic Modeling, B&K Pulse, Program Management, EFEA, Boundary Element..., Interior Noise, CADA-X, Hypermesh, Artemis, Nastran, Engineering, Aerospace, Numerical Analysis, R&D, MSC.Patran, Automotive, CAE, Composites
Education
University of Waterloo 2001 — 2003
M.Sc, Structural Dynamics and Noise Control
Sharif University of Technology 1997 — 1999
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering
University of Tehran 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Solid mechanics
Cooper Standard Automotive June 2003 - Present
Visteon September 2000 - August 2003
Skills
GD&T, APQP, PPAP, Teamcenter, DFMEA, FMEA, TS16949
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1998 — 2000
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
Vasavi College 1994 — 1998
Freescale Semiconductor May 2014 - Present
Self Employed November 2012 - May 2014
Microchip Technology July 2007 - November 2012
Cooper Standard Automotive May 2004 - June 2007
Self Employed September 2002 - April 2004
Spectrum Engineering Corp. February 2001 - September 2002
Mastergroup Consultants September 1999 - February 2001
Logikos, Inc. October 1995 - September 1999
Skills
Microcontrollers, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded C, Microchip PIC, Embedded Systems, Testing, ARM, PCB design, USB, Firmware, Electronics, Semiconductors, RTOS, SPI, I2C, Debugging, Touch Interfaces, MPLAB, Logic Analyzer, Silicon Validation, Analog Circuit Design, Embedded Operating..., Power Electronics, Team-oriented, Induction Heating, Oscilloscope, Serial Communications, dsPIC, DSP BIOS, Algorithms, Protocol Analyzer, CAN bus, Emulator, Motorola Hardware, Digital Circuit Design, IrDA, Filter Design, Digital Signal..., Electrical Engineering, Pro Tools, mbed
Education
Purdue University 1988 — 1992
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Northrop High School
Resources Global Professionals 2008 - 2015
Robert Half Management Resources 2005 - 2008
Metaldyne 2001 - 2005
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Cooper Standard Automotive 1995 - 1998
Laird Plastics 1994 - 1995
Entertainment Publications 1991 - 1994
Bundy Corporation 1988 - 1991
Detroit Diesel Corporation 1982 - 1988
Skills
Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls, Management, Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Business Process..., Financial Modeling, Enterprise Risk..., General Ledger, SEC filings, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Hyperion Enterprise, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, IT Audit, Cost Accounting, Business Process, Risk Assessment, Fraud, Finance, Software Documentation, Forecasting, US GAAP, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Analysis
Education
University of Michigan
BA Economics and Finance
Ford Motor Company March 2000 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1994 - 2000
Skills
Automotive, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Automotive Engineering, DFMEA, GD&T, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Vehicles, DMAIC, NVH, SPC, CAE, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, DVP&R, Engineering, TS16949, Catia, Injection Molding, Poka Yoke, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Machine Tools, Manufacturing..., Stamping, 8D Problem Solving, Program Delivery..., Root Cause Problem..., Team Building, Operations Management, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
The University of Findlay 1999 — 2002
MBA
Lystek International Inc. May 2014 - Present
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services December 2013 - May 2014
BlackBerry (formerly Research In Motion - RIM) February 2007 - August 2013
Cooper-Standard Automotive September 2000 - February 2008
Courtland Engineering 1999 - 2000
RMS Equipment 1996 - 1999
Skills
Project Management, Environmental Awareness, Team Leadership, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Legal Compliance, Environmental..., Risk Management, Professional..., Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, ISO 14001, Project Planning, Engineering, Occupational Health
Education
University of Guelph 1993 — 1997
BSc. Eng., Environmental Engineering
QMI - ISO14001
The Carlyle Group December 2011 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive January 2010 - April 2011
Cooper-Standard Automotive April 2007 - December 2009
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 2005 - March 2007
GE September 2004 - February 2005
Deloitte October 2000 - March 2004
Education
University of Southern California 1999 — 2000
MA, Accounting
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 1995 — 1999
BA, Accounting
Cooper Standard Automotive ConsultantConsultant for Cooper Standard AutomotiveApril 2009 - Present
Retired and loving it March 2009 - March 2010
Education
University of Dayton 1961 — 1966
BS, Business Administration
Center for Spectrum Services January 2004 - Present
Albany Law School December 1988 - 2003
Tri-State Retail Systems December 1987 - December 1988
Cooper-Standard Automotive July 1976 - December 1987
Education
University at Albany, SUNY
BS, Accounting
Cooper-Standard Automotive April 2007 - Present
Kramer Air Tool November 2003 - February 2007
Motion Control Corporation January 1986 - November 2003
Skills
Automotive
Education
Schoolcraft College 1998 — 2001
Associates in Business, Accounting
Our Lady of Mercy 1979 — 1983
Alex Products December 2010 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive June 1986 - October 2008
Skills
FMEA, APQP, PPAP, 5S, Automotive, Engineering, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., SPC, TS16949, ISO/TS 16949, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma
Education
University of Toledo 1991 — 1994
MBA
University of Toledo 1981 — 1986
BET, Mechanical
University of Cincinnati
Stewart & Stevenson November 2010 - March 2015
Walmart 2009 - 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive April 1994 - March 2004
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Budgets, Public Speaking, C++, C, Editing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Java, JDE Enterprise One, IBM AS/400, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Pro Engineer
Education
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM 1998 — 2003
Master's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Universidad La Salle, A.C. 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Trane January 2009 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive 2007 - 2008
Trane September 2005 - December 2007
Farmers Capital Bank Corporation 2004 - 2005
Skills
Budgeting, Fixed Assets, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, SOX, Internal Controls, GAAP, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Accounting, HFM, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, CPA, Cash Flow, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, Budgets, Leadership
Education
University of Kentucky 1999 — 2004
Accounting and Business/Management
Portola Packaging November 2008 - November 2012
Cooper-Standard Automotive August 2006 - October 2008
Alliance Data, 509 Med Tech Parkway August 2003 - May 2006
Cingular Wireless February 2002 - August 2003
Hanover Direct October 1999 - February 2002
Community Human Resource Center August 1997 - May 1999
Radford University August 1997 - May 1999
Columbia Indian Path Hospital April 1998 - August 1998
Education
Radford University 1997 — 1999
Masters, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Radford University 1993 — 1996
B.S, Psychology
Leadership Kingsport
Honda Canada Inc. November 2013 - June 2014
Purolator Inc. August 2013 - November 2013
Cooper-Standard Automotive September 2012 - February 2013
CIBC May 2012 - August 2012
Honda of Canada Mfg. January 2008 - August 2011
Honda of Canada Mfg. June 2004 - December 2007
Queen's University September 2003 - April 2004
Queen's IEEE Student Branch September 2003 - April 2004
Honda of Canada Mfg. May 2002 - August 2003
Education
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Tsinghua University 2013 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Queen's University 1999 — 2004
B.Sc
Belle Tire January 2015 - Present
AVL 2010 - 2015
Detroit Testing Laboratory (DTL) 2008 - 2009
Nissin Brake 2007 - 2008
Crown Equipment Corporation 2005 - 2007
Cooper-Standard Automotive 2000 - 2005
Skills
Leadership, Strategic Global..., Project Management, Supplier Development, Global Sourcing, Automotive, Procurement, Six Sigma, Contract Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Management, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Management
Education
The University of Findlay 1992 — 1996
Faurecia Emission Control Technologies June 2009 - June 2012
Faurecia Emission Control Technologies August 2006 - June 2009
Harpco Systems, Inc. February 2001 - August 2006
Cooper - Standard Automotive November 1999 - January 2001
Cooper - Standard Automotive August 1997 - November 1999
Cooper - Standard Automotive July 1994 - August 1997
Education
The Defiance College
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 2011 - Present
International Muffler Company / Maremont March 2003 - July 2011
Fayette Memorial Hospital February 1999 - February 2001
Durbin and Company, LLP February 1995 - February 1999
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Auditing, Automotive, Budgets, Cost Accounting, ERP, Financial Audits, Financial Statements, Inventory Management, JD Edwards, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Variance Analysis
Education
Texas Tech University 1990 — 1994
Bachelors, Accounting
Cablecraft Motion Controls LLC March 2012 - Present
Dexter Axle Company February 2009 - February 2012
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1985 - 2009
Education
Western Piedmont University 1978 — 1982
Tool & Die, Engineering & Tool & Die
University of Findlay
Gates Corporation September 2005 - Present
NAPA-B'Ham,AL. April 1997 - March 2004
Cooper-Standard Automotive April 1980 - March 1996
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Account Management, Pricing, Sales, Forecasting, Product Development, Sales Process
Education
Troy State University 1971 — 1975
Business Admin.
Robert E.Lee High School 1967 — 1969
Cooper Standard January 2014 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 2009 - January 2014
Cooper Standard Automotive May 2005 - June 2009
Cooper Standard Automotive August 1999 - May 2005
Toledo Edison March 1990 - August 1999
US Navy August 1981 - March 1990
Skills
TS16949, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, SPC, FMEA, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Work Instructions, Rubber, Process Capability, Quality Engineering, QS9000, Quality System, Kaizen, ISO/TS 16949, Quality Control, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
New School University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
Cooper Standard October 2013 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive January 2003 - September 2013
Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI) 1999 - 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Relationship Management, Talent Management, Team Building, Compensation & Benefit, Culture & Change Steward, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Training, Change Management, HR Consulting, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding
Education
Saginaw Valley State University - College of Business and Management 1994 — 1998
Business Administration
Cooper Standard September 2013 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive June 2010 - Present
Skills
Financial Analysis, Journal Entries, Sarbanes-Oxley, Payroll, Invoicing, Bank Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Revenue Recognition
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Schoolcraft College 2006 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting and Finance
Polaris Industries March 2014 - Present
AGC Solar November 2010 - July 2012
Cooper Standard Automotive June 1998 - October 2010
Superior Linkage, Tuthill Corporation June 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., APQP, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Manufacturing..., ISO/TS 16949, PFMEA
Education
Purdue University 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Ag Business Management
Plex Systems, Inc. 2005 - Present
FormTech Industries LLC 2006 - 2006
Cooper Standard Automotive 2005 - 2005
Metaldyne 2002 - 2004
AAM 2001 - 2002
MSP Industries Corporation 1995 - 2001
University of Leeds 1994 - 1995
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Forging, ERP design, MES, Software Project..., Automotive, Business Process..., Cloud Computing, Product Life Cycle..., SaaS, ERP, Product Lifecycle..., Professional Services, Team Leadership, Process Engineering, Enterprise Software, Process Improvement, EDI, Integration, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, Software Development, Six Sigma, Agile Methodologies
Education
University of Leeds 1989 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Aided Engineering
University of Leeds 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School 1979 — 1986
Johnson Controls Automotive April 2011 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive November 2008 - December 2010
Motodiesel Mexicana February 2007 - October 2008
Skills
PPAP, FMEA, APQP, DFMEA, GD&T, TS16949, SPC, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka Yoke, DMAIC, PFMEA
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
MECO Corporation 2012 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive 1996 - 2012
Kingston Warren April 1991 - August 1996
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, 5S, FMEA, Environmental Awareness, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Kanban, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, Iso 9000, Six Sigma, Product Quality, Supply Chain, TQM, Change Management, Quality System, Quality Management, Kaizen, Supplier Quality, APQP, TS16949, SPC, Engineering, ISO 9000
Education
Tusculum College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Management
Uchiyama America 2010 - 2011
Cooper-Standard Automotive November 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Hand Drafting, Technical Writing, Automotive, AutoCAD
Education
The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham 2011 — 2012
Interior Design
Richmond Community College 2009 — 2009
GED
Carolina Technical Plastics August 2012 - August 2013
Butterball LLC March 2011 - July 2012
Guilford Mills March 2007 - January 2008
Cooper-Standard Automotive August 2003 - November 2006
Skills
Aviation Structural..., Non-destructive Testing, Airframes parts..., Airframes repair, Operate Production..., Incoming Materials..., Quality Auditor..., Certified Quality..., ASQ Certified Quality..., Quality Management, Gauging experience on a..., GR&R, Geometric Dimensioning..., Statistical Process..., Calibration, Gage Design, Implement Electronic..., FMEA, Develop and teach SPC,..., 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Problem..., Supervisory Experience
Education
Wayne County Community College District 1985 — 1990
Associate's degree, Pre-Engineering, 3.5
Trinity Baptist College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Secondary Education Physical Sciences
Roche Diagnostics Global Solution ArchitectRoche DiagnosticsMay 2012 - Present
Roche Diagnostics April 2010 - May 2012
Roche Diagnostics January 2007 - April 2010
Hutchinson Technology Inc. November 2005 - December 2006
Cooper Standard Automotive May 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, SharePoint, IT Management, IT Strategy, Integration, Requirements Analysis, ITIL, SDLC, Software Documentation, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, Process Improvement, ERP, Solution Architecture, Software Project..., Enterprise Architecture, IT Service Management, Change Management, Business Process, SAP
Education
Purdue University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems, 3.6/4.0
JMK Tool & Machine January 1998 - Present
Cooper Standard Automotive September 1990 - June 2005
Southern Fineblanking June 1984 - September 1990
Skills
Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Product Development, Start-ups, Business Planning, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Team Building, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Training, Process Improvement, Project Planning
Education
Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute 1998 — 2003
Associate’s Degree, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, 3.73 GPA
Spartanburg Community College 1984 — 1986
Associate's degree, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, 3.47 GPA
Exelis Inc. March 2012 - April 2014
Cooper Standard Automotive August 2011 - September 2011
Kreager Brothers excavating May 2011 - August 2011
Tuthill Transfer Systems October 2007 - February 2009
Fleetwood Motor Homes February 2007 - October 2007
Tuthill Transfer Systems / Dever and Smaillwood August 2006 - January 2007
Antiques & Mohr, New Haven, IN September 2003 - August 2006
Life Care Centers of America May 2001 - September 2003
JR Mohr Inc April 1994 - May 2001
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll Taxes, ADP Payroll, Payroll, SAP, Kronos Timekeeping, Outlook, Creative Solutions, eTime, Infinium, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Forefront, Multi Tasking, Communication Skills, Professional..., Pay Close Attention to..., Time & Attendance, Management
Education
Trine University-Fort Wayne Regional Campus 2010 — 2011
BBA w/an Accounting Major, Accounting, GPA: 3.9/4.0
Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast 2000 — 2010
Associate of Science – Accounting, Accounting, GPA: 3.6/4.0