Dura Automotive Systems
Dura Automotive Systems is an independent designer and manufacturer of automotive components, including control systems, exterior systems and lightweight structural systems. Headquarters: Auburn Hills, MI Founded: 1990 Subsidiaries: Dura Operating Corp, Dura Automotive Ltd,
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Dura Automotive Systems Employees
Fibics Inc. December 2013 - Present
Entrust October 2005 - December 2013
Self-employed May 2003 - October 2005
Imatics May 2002 - September 2002
Engineering Seismology Group May 2001 - September 2001
Dura Automotive Systems May 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Java, Unix, JavaScript, Web Development, Databases, SQL, C++, C, PKI, Server Administration, Cryptography, Linux, XML, Integration, PostgreSQL, Web Applications
Education
Queen's University 2003 — 2005
M.Sc.Eng., Computer Engineering
Queen's University 1999 — 2003
B.Sc.Eng., Computer Engineering
BioGuard Home and Pest Solutions March 2014 - Present
JitterBug Pest Control June 2013 - March 2014
Sunshine Landcape February 2013 - March 2014
BYU-Idaho September 2012 - December 2012
Baxter Lawn Care February 2012 - October 2012
BioGuard Pest Control April 2010 - September 2010
Source Pest Control April 2010 - September 2010
Source Pest Control April 2009 - September 2009
Dura Automotive Systems June 2008 - September 2008
Pinnacle Alarms January 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Pest Control, Sales, Customer Service, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Coaching, Inventory Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Sales Management, Weightlifting, Bidding Process, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Landscaping, Web Design, Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Heavy Equipment, Research, Translation, Music, Operations Analyst, Supply Chain Management, Real Estate Transactions, Employee Training, Accounting
Education
Boise State University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2008 — 2012
Exercise Science, Clusters in Business and Spanish
General Motors January 2013 - Present
FG Anderson Management Inc April 2009 - Present
Crystaliys Fashions 2009 - Present
Chrysler Group LLC July 2010 - January 2013
General Motors January 2010 - March 2010
Kongsberg Automotive (formerly Teleflex Automotive) August 2006 - February 2009
Dura Automotive Systems April 2000 - August 2006
General Motors December 1999 - April 2000
Chrysler January 1997 - December 1999
Borg-Warner Automotive - Air/Fluids Group January 1995 - January 1997
Skills
PPAP, APQP, Engineering, DFMEA, Automotive, Manufacturing, Vehicles, Powertrain, Cross-functional Team..., Stamping, Machine Tools, Injection Molding, Components, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Testing, GD&T, Management, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Weld, Teamwork, Program Management, Automotive Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, Sheet Metal, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Benchmarking, Budgets, Validation, Strategy, Product Design, Six Sigma, Plastics, Product Development, Parts, Quality Management, Catia, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Finite Element Analysis, DFSS, ISO/TS 16949
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
Stryker December 2011 - June 2013
DePuy Orthopaedics January 2011 - December 2011
OrthoPediatrics September 2010 - November 2010
Zimmer January 2009 - September 2009
Dura Automotive Systems June 2006 - September 2008
Skills
DFMEA, CAD, Unigraphics, Product Design, Engineering, Product Development, Minitab, Medical Devices, Project Engineering, Testing, Validation, GD&T, FMEA, Teamcenter, Quality Assurance, Windchill, Oracle Agile, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
Kettering University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering; Bio-Mechanical concentration, 3.62
Boeing Commercial Airplanes June 2013 - Present
Boeing Commercial Airplanes November 2011 - June 2013
General Motors November 2010 - November 2011
Shaezel INC. November 2010 - October 2011
Flex-N-Gate Ventra September 2006 - November 2010
Dura Automotive Systems September 2003 - September 2006
Skills
CAE, Project Management, Hypermesh, LS-DYNA, Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS, MS Office Suite, Modal Analysis, Structural Analysis, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Crash Simulation, Mechanical Assemblies, Simulations, Engineering, Stress Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Analysis, Microsoft Office, MSC.Patran, GD&T, Fatigue Analysis, Automotive, Hyperworks, Optistruct, Aerospace, Damage Tolerance, Aircraft, Mechanical Engineering, Catia, Composites, Tolerance Analysis, Structural Engineering, Pro Engineer, Sheet Metal, Teamcenter, Automotive Engineering, Design Engineering, Solidworks, CAD, Manufacturing..., Engineering Management, FMEA, Testing, Materials, Design for Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Product Design, Machining
Education
Wayne State University 2000 — 2002
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology 1995 — 1999
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Cone Drive Operations, Inc. September 2000 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems October 1991 - October 2000
National Broach and Machine Tool October 1987 - October 1991
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Engineering, 5S, Product Development, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Engineering Management
Education
Michigan Technological University 1981 — 1986
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
CSC May 2012 - Present
New Bethel Outreach Ministry July 2009 - March 2010
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church December 2007 - July 2009
Dura Automotive Systems March 2005 - November 2007
GM Planworks July 2003 - February 2005
Continental Teves March 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Accounting, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Budgets, SAP
Education
Walsh College 2010 — 2012
Master, Management
Davenport University 1994 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Dura Automotive Systems July 2005 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems October 2010 - July 2011
Dura Automotive August 2010 - October 2010
Dura Automotive Systems August 2008 - August 2010
Dura Automotive July 2005 - August 2008
Penske Logistics (Spring Lake, MI ODC) 2000 - 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, TS16949, Materials Management, Purchasing, 5S, APQP, PPAP, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Quality, Kaizen, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Machining, Time Study, Supplier Development, Global Sourcing, Stamping, Automotive, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Baker College of Muskegon 1990 — 1993
Associates, Business/Computer Applications
Mona Shore High School
Manufacturing April 2013 - Present
Trane Commercial Systems 2007 - April 2013
Trane Commercial Systems 2006 - 2007
Honeywell International 2001 - 2006
Honeywell 2001 - 2006
Dura Automotive Systems 1994 - 2001
Ball State University 1993 - 1994
Teledyne 1982 - 1993
General Motors 1981 - 1982
Borg Warner 1979 - 1981
Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Leadership, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Herding Cats, Kaizen, FMEA, Manufacturing..., 5S, Quality Management, DMAIC, Quality System, Engineering, Automotive, Supplier Quality, SPC, Minitab, Process Engineering, Engineering Management
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA
Indiana University Bloomington 1986 — 1988
MBA
Southeast Missouri State University 1976 — 1978
Coursework
Ball State University 1975 — 1976
M.S.
Ball State University 1967 — 1972
B.A.
Ascent Aerospace, LLC December 2012 - Present
Financial Executives International - Detroit Chapter 2006 - 2015
LightSpeed Environmental, Inc December 2009 - December 2012
Huron Consulting Group November 2006 - December 2009
Collins & Aikman Corporation 2002 - 2006
Pullman Industries 2000 - 2002
Dura Automotive Systems 1998 - 2000
Lear Corporation 1995 - 1998
Rockwell International Corporation 1978 - 1995
Ernst & Young 1975 - 1978
Skills
Mergers, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Internal Controls, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Consulting, Auditing, Restructuring, Project Management, International Accounting, Financial Modeling, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Finance, Start-ups, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Planning, US GAAP, Cash Management, Financial Planning
Education
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business 1981 — 1984
MBA, International Finance
West Virginia University 1971 — 1975
B.S., Accounting & Economics
Manas USA Technologies, Inc. July 2014 - June 2015
New Systems LLC December 2012 - June 2014
Ferretti Group of North America 2008 - 2012
Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group 2006 - 2008
Ferretti Group 2002 - 2006
Dura Automotive Systems 1999 - 2002
Dura Automotive Systems 1995 - 1999
Skills
Sales Management, P&L Responsibility, Program Management, Strategic Business..., Sales Execution, Long-term Customer..., Contract Negotiation, Technology Process..., Quality Management, Product Design, Product Solutions, Leadership Development, Lean Manufacturing, Product Offerings, Sales, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Product Development, Process Engineering, Account Management, Strategy, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Management, P&L Management, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Leadership, Business Development, Marketing, Manufacturing, Budgets, Training, Direct Sales, Six Sigma, International Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Pricing, Logistics, Competitive Analysis
Education
Michigan Technological University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
DURA Automotive Systems November 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive (Global Automotive) July 2007 - October 2014
Cosma Engineering 2006 - 2007
Cosma International Group of Magna International 2003 - 2007
Vari-Form June 1999 - September 2003
Skills
APQP, Stamping, PPAP, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Manufacturing, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Quality Management, CAD, Manufacturing..., SPC, PFMEA, Tooling & Assembly..., Rollforming, Laer Welding, Business Systems
Education
DeVry University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Technical Management, 3.13
Conestoga College 1983 — 1986
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design & Analysis
Cree October 2011 - Present
Capgemini Consulting March 2010 - October 2011
Capgemini Outsourcing Services October 2006 - March 2010
Deloitte Consulting February 2006 - September 2006
Dura Automotive Systems March 2004 - February 2006
Delphi Corporation September 2001 - March 2004
Jabil Circuit Inc. June 2000 - August 2001
Philips Electronics North American Corporation April 1999 - June 2000
Skills
ERP, PMO, Project Portfolio..., Project Management, Talent Management, Metrics, Human Resources, Business Case, SaaS, Talent Acquisition, Benchmarking, Communication Training, Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, SAP HR, Oracle HR, PeopleSoft, Functional Configuration, Application Security, Business Transformation, Business Process Design, Experienced Business...
Education
Ferris State University
Bachelor's, Pre-Law (Criminal Justice)
Walsh College
Master's, Major: Information Technology / Minor: Project Mgmt
USAID January 2013 - Present
USAID May 2012 - January 2013
Brose April 2011 - May 2012
Faurecia Interior Systems March 2010 - April 2011
Johnson Controls Automotive November 2008 - March 2010
Johnson Controls Automotive May 2006 - November 2008
Johnson Controls December 2004 - May 2006
Johnson Controls September 2003 - December 2004
Dura Automotive Systems May 2000 - August 2003
Lear Corporation, GM Division January 1995 - May 2000
Skills
Managerial Finance, Process Improvement, Budgets, Cost Benefit, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, SAP, Analysis, Management, Finance, Leadership, Automotive, Team Building, Training, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Six Sigma, Procurement
Education
Walsh College 2002 — 2006
MBA, MBA with Finance
Universitatea Tehnică „Gh. Asachi” din Iași 1988 — 1993
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Colegiul Bratianu 1983 — 1987
Walsh College
Master of Science, Accountancy
Federal-Mogul April 2004 - Present
Sunlife Financial September 2001 - April 2004
Dura Automotive Systems April 1999 - September 2001
Britton Auto (UAP NAPA) November 1996 - April 1999
Preston Auto Supply February 1994 - November 1996
Skills
Sales, Relationship Marketing, Sales Presentations, Closing Deals, Computers, Automotive, Selling Skills, New Business Development, Business Relationship..., Inventory Management
Education
Conestoga College
Business Management Studies
Henkel June 2010 - Present
MAHLE Industries, Incorporated July 2007 - July 2009
Dura Automotive Systems January 2006 - March 2007
Atlas-Copco February 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Management, Testing, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics, MS Project, NVH, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Injection Molding, Unigraphics, Project Management, Automotive Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing...
Education
Kettering University 2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management
Kettering University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board November 2007 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems December 1995 - October 2007
Carrier Corporation 1992 - 1995
TRW 1990 - 1991
Skills
Quality Management, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Quality System, 5S, TQM, Quality Assurance, Automotive, Product Development, PPAP, ISO 13485, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Testing, DMAIC, Iso 9000, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Quality Control, Program Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Process Engineering, Change Management, Product Quality, Operational Excellence, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., CAPA, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Team Building, Performance Improvement, Quality Auditing, Kanban, Supply Chain Management, Validation, Medical Devices, ISO 14001, Business Process Mapping, APQP, JIT, Manufacturing..., Black Belt
Education
Muhlenberg College
Continental April 2015 - Present
SRG Global, Inc. February 2011 - April 2015
Ford Motor Company April 2010 - February 2011
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC January 2009 - April 2010
MAGNA Decoma International December 2006 - January 2009
Dura Automotive Systems October 2004 - December 2006
Kongsberg Automotive Teleflex Automotive December 2001 - October 2004
Skills
PPAP, GD&T, DFMEA, Manufacturing, Engineering, Account Management, DVP&R, Automotive, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Teamcenter, Product Development, Program Management, Geometric Dimensioning
Education
Walsh College 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business Administration
Central Michigan University 1997 — 2001
BS, Engineering & Mechanical Design
XK3 Graphic Services, LLC 2010 - Present
XK3 Graphic Services, LLC 2004 - 2009
XK3 Graphic Services, LLC 2003 - 2004
Dura Automotive Systems 2000 - 2002
Skills
Copywriting, Project Management, Marketing, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Account Management, Web Project Management, PowerPoint, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Presentation Development, Graphic Design, Direct Marketing, CRM, Department Budgeting, Product Development, Team Leadership, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Agency, Product Marketing, B2B Marketing, Brand Development, Strategy, Market Planning, Web Development, HTML, CSS, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint development, Sales, Digital Marketing, B2B, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Management, Management of Creative..., HTML emails
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1992 — 1997
Major in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in English, Engineering
Brose North America January 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems January 2013 - January 2014
Dura Automotive Systems November 2011 - December 2013
ZF Group, NAO September 2010 - November 2011
Visteon Corporation June 2006 - May 2009
K.C. Investment Group, Inc. September 2002 - June 2006
DaimlerChrysler June 1985 - September 2002
DaimlerChrysler: Tooling January 1997 - January 2002
Chrysler Corporation January 1994 - January 1997
Chrysler Corporation January 1992 - January 1994
Skills
Purchasing, Supply Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Management, Sourcing, Automotive, Supplier Quality
Education
Michigan State University 1979 — 1984
Bachelors, Engineering/Marketing
Southwestern High School 1970 — 1974
High School Diploma, Vocational
Wayne County Community College
Science /Biology
General Motors Corporation April 2013 - Present
Renault Nissan October 2011 - April 2013
Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG March 2011 - October 2011
Chrysler Group March 2010 - October 2010
Dura Automotive Systems November 2008 - April 2009
Getrag May 2008 - November 2008
Toyoda Gosei North America May 2007 - May 2008
Air International Thermal Systems May 2006 - May 2007
General Motors July 1992 - April 2006
Skills
Automotive, Manufacturing, APQP, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Purchasing, Product Development, Six Sigma
Education
Northwood University
BBA
Unilever February 2015 - Present
Unilever February 2014 - Present
Unilever May 2008 - November 2012
Home Decorators Collection August 2003 - May 2008
Dunbar Construction August 1998 - July 2000
Dura Automotive Systems May 1988 - May 1996
Skills
Continuous Improvement, TPM, Preventive Maintenance, SAP, Electric..., Haas/Chevelier/Fadal..., Blue Print Reading, Haas CNC Lathe, Adept/Fanuc Robots, TPM/World Class..., Planned Preventative..., Process Improvement, Surfcam, Labview, CAD/CAM, 5S/Machine Guarding, 5 Why Analysis, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Documentation, Cermex..., Wayne Case Erector, S V Dice Case Sealer, Hartness International..., FKI Palletizer, Maintenance and Repair, SPC, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Microsoft Office
Education
Linn State Technical College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Automation and Robotics, 2.825
Moberly Area Community College 2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 3.789
Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America May 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems July 2007 - April 2014
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. 2002 - 2007
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Dura Automotive Systems 1999 - 2000
Dura Automotive Systems 1991 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Management, Cross-functional..., Automotive, Product Development, DFMEA, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, Creative Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., Stamping, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Supervising Others, Design of Experiments, Systems Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Kanban, Engineering, Product Design, TS16949, DVP&R, Automotive Engineering, SPC, Machine Tools, Components, Toyota Production System, Unigraphics, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Launch, 5S, Supplier Quality, Engineering Management, PFMEA, Quality System, Powertrain, Design for Manufacturing, ISO, Manufacturing..., NVH, Value Stream Mapping, Chassis
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2004
MBA
Kettering University 1991 — 1996
BS
Midwest Refrigeration Supply Co. Sales EngineerOpti Temp, Inc.August 2005 - August 2008
Dura Automotive Systems 2005 - 2006
Skills
Product Development, Refrigeration, New Business Development, HVAC, Team Building, Account Management, Sales Management, Air Conditioning, Sales, Manufacturing, APQP, DFMEA, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, HVAC Controls, Heating, Engineering, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, GD&T, Automotive
Education
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2003
BSE, Mechanical Engineering
Aquinas College 1998 — 2000
BSE, Pre Engineering
MAHLE Behr USA September 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive February 2013 - September 2014
Dura Automotive August 2007 - September 2014
THI - Extang/Truxedo/Bedrug/Undercover/ATA November 2012 - February 2013
Dura Automotive Systems August 2007 - October 2012
Caparo February 2007 - August 2007
Johnson Controls June 2005 - November 2006
Fisher Dynamics December 2002 - June 2005
Lear Corporation June 1996 - November 2002
Skills
DFMEA, APQP, PFMEA, DVP&R, WERS
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy
RRA Consultants November 2008 - Present
Kongsberg Automotive August 2002 - June 2009
Teleflex 2002 - 2008
Dura Automotive Systems March 1996 - August 2002
Dura Automotive 1996 - 2002
FKI Automotive September 1992 - February 1996
Eften Inc. March 1990 - September 1992
United Technologies Corporation June 1989 - March 1990
Techstyles Inc. February 1985 - June 1989
Becton Dickinson Company June 1979 - February 1985
Skills
Automotive Sales, Medical, Quality Systems, Automotive, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, Injection Molding, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, Plastics, FMEA, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing..., Vehicles, Value Stream Mapping, New Business Development, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Competitive Analysis, TS16949, Strategy, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Sales Operations, Management, Account Management, Sales, Long-term Customer..., Sales Management, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, 5S, Supply Chain Management, SPC, Toyota Production System, Negotiation, Manufacturing..., Supply Management, TQM, Sales Process, JIT
Education
Albion College 1974 — 1978
BA, Biology & Chemistry
Detroit Country Day School 1968 — 1974
Graduate, Biology/Chemistry/Math
Case New Holland August 2010 - Present
Matcor Automotive Inc. / Brown Corporation September 2005 - August 2010
Dura Automotive Systems February 2004 - September 2005
Poland Metal Products June 1997 - February 2004
Echlin Automotive (PTG) January 1996 - June 1997
Teleflex Automotive April 1994 - January 1996
Orscheln Industries July 1988 - April 1994
A.B. Chance May 1985 - July 1988
University of Missouri August 1980 - May 1985
Southwest Laboratory April 1982 - January 1984
Skills
TS16949, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, TQM, Program Management, Team Building, Quality Assurance, ISO, Process Improvement, Auditing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Supplier Management, Plastics, Cost, Automotive
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 1994 — 1996
Master of Science, Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture
2013 2013 - Present
Dura Automotive February 2006 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems February 2006 - Present
Federal Mogul Corporation 1975 - 2005
Skills
Program Management, ITIL, Process Improvement, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Business Process..., ERP, Manufacturing, IT Management, Project Management, Change Management
Education
Point Park University 1968 — 1971
BS, Computer and Information Science
Dura Automotive Systems April 2015 - Present
State Bar of Michigan Business Law Section September 2014 - Present
Walsh College June 2013 - Present
Michigan State University College of Law August 2014 - Present
State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section September 2010 - Present
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2011 - Present
Marla Schwaller Carew PLLC (Carew Law) December 2012 - April 2015
Michigan Women's Tax Association August 2008 - January 2013
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP September 2007 - December 2012
Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings September 2003 - September 2012
Skills
Tax Law, Legal Advice, Corporate Tax, Property Law, Property Tax, Contract Law, Real Estate, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Wills, Legal Writing, Auditing, Litigation, Legal Research, Business Acquisition, Appellate Practice, Mindfulness Meditation, Start-ups, Non-compete Agreements, Non-disclosure..., Positive Psychology, Editing, Mergers, Estate Planning, Briefs, Oral Arguments, Creative Writer, Chinese culture, Mediation, Cultural Anthropology, Succession Planning
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1998 — 2000
J.D.
GoComedy! Improv Theater
Ongoing Improv Training
Wayne State University Law School 2005 — 2009
LLM, Taxation
University of Michigan 1991 — 1994
M.A., East Asian Studies: China
University of Michigan 1986 — 1990
B.A., Honors College Anthropology
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Avon Protection Systems November 2011 - Present
Lawns for Less, LLC May 2002 - Present
Avon Protection Systems February 2011 - November 2011
Avon Protection Systems September 2009 - January 2011
Avon Rubber plc September 2007 - September 2009
Dura Automotive Systems March 2001 - September 2007
Dura Automotive Systems March 1995 - March 2001
Dura Automotive Systems September 1993 - March 1995
Skills
Engineering, Program Management, APQP, Product Design, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Management, Six Sigma, FMEA, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building
Education
Kettering University 1988 — 1993
BSME, Mechanical Engineering - Machine Design
Avon Protection Systems January 2014 - Present
Superior Design and Detail January 2009 - Present
Phoenix Trailers June 2008 - January 2009
Avon Protection Systems, Inc. November 2007 - June 2008
Dura Automotive Systems January 2000 - November 2007
Delphi Automotive Systems May 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Solidworks, Product Design, GD&T, Testing, Catia, Geometric Dimensioning..., SolidWorks, Continuous Improvement, Stamping, Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Assemblies, AutoCAD, Process Improvement, CATIA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Automotive, FMEA, Plastics, CAD
Education
Kettering University 2004 — 2006
Operations Management
Central Michigan University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Management; Minor in Industrial Safety
Emhart Teknologies January 2011 - Present
Emhart Teknologies June 2008 - January 2011
DURA Automotive Systems June 1998 - June 2008
The HMS Company 1996 - 1998
Chivas Products Limited July 1990 - 1996
Education
Kettering University 1990 — 1995
BSME, Automotive Engineering Specialty
LexaMar November 2014 - Present
LexaMar April 2014 - Present
Lexamar Corporation April 2010 - April 2014
LexaMar August 2008 - August 2010
LexaMar April 2008 - August 2008
Dura Automotive Systems December 2004 - April 2008
Robert Bosch Corporation May 2000 - October 2004
Shows & Shoots Ltd. January 1994 - May 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Kaizen, Vehicles, Continuous Improvement, Management, FMEA, Automotive, APQP, Catia, Manufacturing..., DFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Toyota Production System
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
EJ May 2013 - Present
LexaMar Corporation / Magna-Decoma International October 2010 - May 2013
LexaMar Corporation / Magna-Decoma International January 2010 - October 2010
BioFiber Solutions July 2008 - July 2009
Dura Automotive Systems 1992 - 2008
Dura Automotive June 2005 - July 2007
Dura Automotive June 1999 - July 2006
Dura Automotive, France January 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, 5S, APQP, Continuous Improvement, DFMEA, Engineering, Kaizen, Machine Tools, Management, Manufacturing..., PPAP, Program Management, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Supplier Quality, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Lake Superior State University 1986 — 1992
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering
DURA Automotive Systems August 2006 - Present
Dura Automotive March 2004 - June 2006
GE Power Systems August 2003 - December 2003
Education
Wayne State University 2001 — 2003
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Andhra University
BE, Mechanical Production & Industrial Engineering
KSR International July 2012 - Present
KSR International December 2009 - June 2012
Dura Automotive Systems 2004 - December 2009
Teleflex Automotive 2003 - 2004
Modine Manufacturing Company 2002 - 2003
Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, FMEA, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Management, APQP, Six Sigma
Education
Michigan Technological University 1990 — 1995
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Dura Automotive August 2014 - Present
Dura Automotive November 2013 - July 2014
Dura Automotive August 2012 - February 2014
Dura Automotive Systems July 2006 - July 2012
Dura Automotive Systems July 2005 - June 2006
Dura Automotive Systems August 1997 - June 2005
Dura Automotive October 1994 - July 1997
Thetford Corporation June 1992 - October 1994
General Motors June 1988 - June 1992
Education
Oakland University 1997 — 2000
MBA
Kettering University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Global Technology Solutions Group - GTSG September 2012 - Present
Global Technology Solutions Group - GTSG January 2011 - September 2012
AAA NCNU 2010 - 2010
Dura Automotive January 2000 - September 2008
Dura Automotive Systems December 1995 - September 2008
Delphi 1993 - 1995
Skills
Microsoft Exchange, System Administration, Servers, VMware, NetApp, Windows Server, Citrix, Project Management, Active Directory, Software Installation, Technical Support, Virtualization, Program Management, Disaster Recovery, DHCP, DNS, ITIL, IT Management, IT Service Management, Cisco Technologies, Troubleshooting, Networking, Data Center, VMware ESX, Solaris, IT Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure, Storage Area Networks, System Deployment, SAN, VMware Infrastructure, HP, High Availability, TCP/IP, Security, IT Strategy, Unix, vSphere, AIX, VPN, Business Continuity, Operating Systems, SharePoint, Information Technology, Integration, Server Architecture, Storage, Blackberry Enterprise...
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1999 — 2001
Carlex November 2014 - Present
Guardian Industries December 2011 - November 2014
Ford Motor Company June 2009 - December 2011
Dura Automotive Systems May 2000 - January 2009
Luisitania Sporting Club August 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Automotive, PPAP, FMEA, Stamping, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., APQP, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, SPC, TS16949, Automotive Engineering, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Vehicles, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., ISO, GD&T, Injection Molding, Materials, Project Planning, Budgets, DFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Machine Tools, Parts, Poka Yoke, Manufacturing Operations, Toyota Production System
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2008
MBA, Business
Lake Superior State University 1993 — 1998
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering Technology
General Motors April 2012 - Present
Fisher & Company May 2002 - April 2012
Carron August 2000 - May 2002
Britax 1998 - 2000
Schefenacker Vision Systems 1998 - 2000
Britax Vision Systems 1998 - 2000
Dura Automotive Systems May 1997 - May 1998
Dura Automotive Systems September 1995 - May 1997
Saturn Corporation 1985 - 1995
Skills
Program Management, DFMEA, Leadership, FMEA, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, APQP, Product Development, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, PPAP, Engineering, GD&T, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1984 — 1986
MSME, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal and Fluid Science Concentration
General Motors Institute 1979 — 1984
BME, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Option
Kettering University 1979 — 1984
BME, ME - Automotive
Volkswagen Group of America June 2014 - Present
Bank of America via Genesis 10 consulting June 2012 - November 2013
BondDesk Group LLC February 2011 - January 2012
Experis Finance November 2009 - October 2010
Advanced Technologies Innovation Corp. May 2009 - July 2009
Dura Automotive Systems January 2006 - March 2009
Acro Services - Delphi Automotive August 2005 - December 2005
G-Tech - General Motors February 2004 - July 2005
Dynamic, Inc. - Delphi Corp. November 2003 - December 2003
Entech Personnel Services General Motors May 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Integration, Process Improvement, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Training, Management, Business Process, Project Management, Enterprise Software, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Sourcing, VMware, Vendor Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cognos, Teaching, Creative and Technical..., Business Analysis
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Telecommunications
GETRAG Transmissions Corporation October 2014 - March 2015
Molex March 2014 - October 2014
Magna Powertrain May 2013 - February 2014
Magna E-Car Systems September 2012 - May 2013
Chrysler Group LLC October 2011 - September 2012
Edscha, N.A. September 2008 - January 2009
TI Group Automotive Systems June 2007 - November 2007
Irvin Automotive Products January 2006 - December 2006
Dura Automotive Systems March 2000 - June 2005
GM Truck Group/Kelly Services March 1994 - March 2000
Skills
PowerPoint, Presentation Specialist, SharePoint Development..., Project Management, Marketing Communications, Internet Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Leadership, Customer Service, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Microsoft Visio, Photoshop Elements, Flash Professional, Brand Management, Marketing Intelligence...
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Visual Communications
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2008
BSB/MKT, Business Marketing
Dura Automotive January 2012 - Present
Dura Automotive January 2011 - December 2011
Dura Automotive Systems April 2009 - December 2010
Dura Automotive March 2008 - March 2009
Dura Automotive January 2007 - February 2008
Macy's January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Lean Manufacturing, Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, Continuous Improvement, Applicant Tracking..., Strategic Sourcing, HRIS, Automotive, Employee Relations, Sourcing, FMLA
Education
Oakland University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor, Human Resource Managment
Dura Automotive Systems October 2004 - Present
Dura Automotive April 2000 - October 2004
I.C.E. LLC Consulting 1995 - April 2000
Skills
Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Leadership, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Team Building, Project Management, Consulting, Vendor Management
Education
PMI 2008 — 2008
CAPM, Project Management
Ivy Tech Community College 1991 — 1993
Associates, Computer Aided Design
Lake Superior State University 1988 — 1991
Mechanical Engineering
Dura Automotive Systems June 2014 - Present
Henkel Corporation January 2013 - June 2014
Next Autoworks Company (formerly V-Vehicle Company) March 2009 - December 2012
Ford Motor Company December 2005 - February 2009
Ford Motor Company February 2004 - November 2005
Ford Motor Company November 1998 - January 2004
Ford Motor Company June 1993 - October 1998
Skills
CAD, Engineering, Product Development, Project Engineering, New Business Development, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Automotive Engineering, APQP, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 1999 — 2000
MS, Management and Engineering
Cornell University 1991 — 1993
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Binghamton University 1986 — 1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering
NORMA Group November 2011 - Present
Gulfstream Mechancial August 2009 - November 2011
Kapala Heating Air Conditioning May 2006 - August 2009
Stant Manufacturing July 1999 - April 2006
Dura Automotive Systems 1997 - 1999
Skills
Automotive, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, Pricing
Education
St. Clair College 1982 — 1986
HL Huber Consulting LLC January 2009 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems 1990 - 2009
Skills
Automotive, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Hyperion Enterprise, Six Sigma, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Business Process..., Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, ERP, Pricing, Budgets, Value Stream Mapping, Business Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Supply Chain Management
Education
Western New England University 1970 — 1972
MBA, Finance
Miami University 1965 — 1969
BS, Business/Marketing
Shape Corp. July 2015 - Present
ADAC Automotive January 2011 - July 2015
Dura Automotive Systems August 2007 - January 2011
International Automotive Components March 2007 - July 2007
Lear Corporation 2002 - 2007
N-K Manufacturing Technologies Inc. 1998 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Plastics Engineering, Plastic Part Design, Injection Molding, Product Design, Plastics, Automotive, Design for Manufacturing, Molding, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, Components, GD&T, Manufacturing, PPAP, Manufacturing..., Machine Tools, FMEA, DFMEA, Geometric Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Ferris State University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Plastics Engineering Technology
Pliant Plastics Corporation February 2012 - Present
Port City Custom Plastics June 2008 - February 2012
Dura Automotive Systems 2003 - 2007
Dura Automotive 1999 - 2007
Lowell Engineering 1995 - 1999
Lowell Etngineering 1995 - 1998
Magna Mirrors 1995 - 1997
Education
Ferris State University 1986 — 1990
B.S., Plastics Engineering Technology
Dura Automotive Systems 2014 - Present
Skills
Automotive, Product Development, Vehicles, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Sales
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor’s Degree
Guardian Industries Corp. April 2015 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems, LLC December 2010 - March 2015
Dura Automotive Systems December 2008 - December 2010
Chrysler LLC December 2007 - December 2008
DaimlerChrysler October 2004 - December 2007
DaimlerChrysler Corporation January 2001 - September 2004
Chrysler Corporation January 2000 - January 2001
Chrysler Corporation January 1999 - December 1999
Chrysler Corporation October 1994 - December 1998
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Supply Chain, Procurement, Management, Leadership, Analysis, Automotive, Purchasing, Logistics, Auditing, SharePoint, Strategic Planning, Internal Audit, Business Process, Human Resources, Internal Controls, Training, PPAP
Education
Walsh College 1998 — 2001
MSM, Management
Oakland University 1989 — 1994
BS, Business Administration
(Self-Employed) June 2005 - Present
FCCJ January 2007 - April 2008
U.S. Navy Reserve December 1987 - March 2007
Dura Automotive Systems June 2005 - August 2005
Lockheed Martin September 1988 - May 2005
US Navy December 1983 - December 1987
Quest Engineering January 1983 - December 1983
Skills
Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Electronics, Manufacturing, Sales, RF, Preventive Maintenance, Soldering, Testing, Maintenance & Repair, Electro-mechanical, Microsoft Office, Integration, Electricians, Software Documentation, Navy, Team Leadership, Networking, Operations Management, Test Equipment, Inspection
Education
Florida State College at Jacksonville 2007 — 2008
A.S., Biomedical Engineering Technology
U.S. Navy 2004 — 2004
Certificate of Completion, H-60 Wire Connector Repair-
Florida State College at Jacksonville 1998 — 2000
A.S., Computer Network Technology
MQS Group 1996 — 1996
Certificate of Completion, Fundamentals of Radiography-
US Navy: Avionics Technician Course, Class A1 and Service School 1984 — 1984
Certificate of Completion, Avionics and Basic Electricity and Electronics
Magna Closures February 2012 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems January 1999 - January 2012
Skills
APQP, FMEA, DFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, Manufacturing, GD&T, Automotive, TS16949, Injection Molding, Automotive Engineering, 5S, SPC, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Kaizen
Education
Oakland University
BSME & MBA
Dura Automotive Systems
Skills
PPAP, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Stamping, APQP, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, FMEA, Global Sourcing, Injection Molding, Kaizen, 5S, Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., TS16949
Education
Kettering University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor, Engineering
Vari-Form October 2014 - Present
BAE Industries, Inc. January 2011 - October 2014
Dura Automotive Systems 2005 - 2008
Dura Automotive Systems 1996 - 2005
Dura Automotive Systems 1991 - 1996
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Components, Product Development, Parts, Cross-functional Team..., Mechanical Assemblies, Automotive Aftermarket, Stampings, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, SWOT analysis, Sales & Marketing..., Program Management, Sales & Marketing Plans, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Pricing, Customer Value..., Automotive Components, Automotive, Stamping, Injection Molding, PPAP, Automotive Engineering, Negotiation, Business Development, Sales, Vehicles, New Business Development, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Powertrain, Supply Chain, FMEA, Machine Tools, Customer Satisfaction, TS16949, Sales Management, Product Launch, Supply Management, Manufacturing..., Automobile, Forecasting, Value Stream Mapping, Product Design, Quality Management, Customer Service, Supplier Development, ISO
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1992 — 1996
Bachelor, General Studies
Autoline Industries Indiana LLC December 2007 - May 2012
Autoline Industries December 2007 - May 2012
Dura Automotive Systems August 2006 - December 2007
Dura Automotive Systems 1998 - 2007
Dura Automotive 1998 - 2007
Dura Automotive Systems March 1998 - August 2006
Universal Tool October 1984 - March 1998
Skills
System Administration, Microsoft Office, Hardware, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, QAD, Manufacturing, Information Technology, ERP, EDI, Networking, Firewalls, Kaizen, Help Desk Support, Testing, Kanban, Materials Management, JIT, Value Stream Mapping
Education
IVY Tech 1981 — 1984
Associates Degree, Computer Programming
Ivy Tech Community College 1981 — 1984
Associates, Computer Programming
KFS Associates, LLC January 2007 - Present
DriveSol Worldwide 2008 - 2009
Goldsmith Agio Helms February 2003 - January 2007
Dura Automotive Systems 1991 - 2003
Coltec Industries June 1981 - January 1991
Skills
Mergers, Company Turnaround, Automotive, Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Development, Team Management, Turn Around Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Strategy, Sales, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Purchasing, Finance, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, FMEA
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 1974 — 1977
BSBA, Operations Management, Cum Laude
Long Beach City College 1969 — 1972
A.S. - Equiv., Mechanical Engineering
A123Systems March 2015 - Present
Ford Motor Company July 2012 - Present
Ray's Pizza and Chicken March 2009 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems September 2011 - December 2011
Yazaki North America January 2002 - February 2009
Skills
Automotive, Green Belt, GD&T, FMEA, Catia, Continuous Improvement, DFMEA, Components, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Injection Molding, APQP, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Plastics, Automotive Engineering
Education
Lawrence Technological University 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
Lawrence Technological University 2011 — 2011
Master, Certificate in Defense Manufacturing Engineering
Wayne State University 1999 — 2003
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Montaplast North America June 2011 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems September 1995 - June 2011
Education
Saginaw Valley State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy
Masters, Engineering Management
DURA Automotive Systems, LLC May 2013 - Present
Chrysler Group LLC (contracted through Aerotek) May 2011 - May 2013
Urban Science Applications, Inc. January 2010 - January 2011
H.B. Stubbs Companies August 2009 - December 2009
Dura Automotive Systems January 2008 - May 2009
Dura Automotive Systems September 1997 - January 2008
Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. June 1990 - July 1997
Benckiser Consumer Products 1989 - 1990
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation 1988 - 1989
Hinkle Manufacturing and Northern Indiana Packaging 1985 - 1988
Skills
Program Management, Account Management, Automotive, Product Development, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, FMEA
Education
Michigan State University 1979 — 1983
B.S., Packaging Engineering
Dura Automotive Systems March 2000 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems February 2000 - Present
Hutch Systems, Inc June 1997 - March 2000
Robertshaw February 1994 - June 1997
Appliance Control Technology February 1991 - February 1994
Skills
Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Blackberry Enterprise..., Active Directory, VMware, DHCP, Troubleshooting, Citrix, Virtualization, VMware ESX, Routers, DNS, VPN, HP, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Disaster Recovery, Cisco Technologies, Hardware, Switches, System Administration, Technical Support, NetApp Filers, Windows 7, Network Administration, ITIL, Storage Area Networks, Software Installation, NetApp, Netbackup, Hyper-V, TCP/IP, Windows, SAN, Data Center, Altiris, Firewalls, Problem Solving, SharePoint, ShoreTel, Network Engineering, SIP Trunking, VMware Infrastructure, Windows Server 2008, Cisco Switches, vSphere, Group Policy, Backup Exec, Juniper, Microsoft Infrastructure
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2003
Information Technology
ITT Techincal Institute 1989 — 1991
Electronic Engineering
Transworld Business Advisors of Metro Detroit 2013 - Present
Deloitte Tax LLP 2005 - 2013
Dura Automotive Systems 2004 - 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 1999 - 2004
Skills
International Tax, Business Valuation, Corporate Tax, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Small Business, Accounting, Franchise Consulting, Business Analysis, New Business..., International Tax..., Franchise Sales, Franchise Agreements, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Wayne State University Law School
J.D. and LL.M., Taxation
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Cascade Engineering May 2008 - Present
Dura Automotive systems 1997 - 2008
Electro-Wire Products / Alcoa Fujikura November 1983 - November 1997
Skills
Purchasing, Plastics, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Inventory Management, Injection Molding, Materials Management, Six Sigma, 5S, Global Sourcing, Kaizen, Manufacturing, MRP, PPAP, Procurement, Toyota Production System, Supply Chain Management, APQP, Supply Management, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, TS16949, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Spring Arbor University 1994 — 1994
Bachelor Degree, Management and Organizational Development
Lake Erie College July 2009 - Present
Dura Automotive systems September 2000 - December 2005
Education
Davenport University 2000 — 2002
MBA, Entrepreneurial Management
Visteon November 2012 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems 2008 - November 2012
JL French 2009 - June 2012
Klockner Pentaplast 2007 - 2009
Metaldyne 2000 - 2007
Booz Allen Hamilton 1998 - 2000
Peterson Consulting 1993 - 1996
Ernst & Whinney 1992 - 1993
Skills
Automotive, Budgets, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Restructuring, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Process...
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1992
BS, Accounting
Plasan Carbon Composites October 2015 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems August 2011 - December 2013
Honda Engineering North America, Inc September 2008 - August 2011
Kyosan Denso Manufacturing Kentucky LLC (KDMK) September 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Supplier Consolidation, Cost Reduction..., Localization, Stamping, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Supplier Negotiation, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, MRP, Low Cost Country..., Machine Tools, APQP, Supplier Evaluation, PPAP, Procurement, Supply Chain, 5S, Supplier Quality, Injection Molding, Consolidation, Kaizen, Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Product Development, Six Sigma, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Plastics, Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Materials Management, Microsoft Office, Oracle Applications, Plex
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2003
Business Management
Davenport University 1999 — 2001
Business Management
Johnson Controls December 2012 - Present
Fluid Routing Solutions February 2011 - May 2011
Federal Mogul November 2010 - December 2010
Whitehall Industries August 2010 - October 2010
L3 Combat Propulsion Systems November 2009 - January 2010
Dura Automotive Systems September 2004 - May 2009
Collins and Aikman - Textron March 1998 - September 2004
American Sunroof September 1994 - April 1998
Various companies April 1980 - May 1994
Skills
Engineering, PPAP, Design of Experiments, Toyota Production System, APQP, DMAIC, Kaizen, Components, Manufacturing, PFMEA
Education
Lawrence Technological 1985 — 1990
BS Technology, Engineering / Manufacturing
Lawrence Technological University 1985 — 1989
BSEngineering, Engineering/Manufacturing
Henry Ford Community
Associates Degree, Manufacturing Engineering
DURA Automotive Systems September 2011 - Present
Federal-Mogul April 2007 - August 2011
Federal-Mogul April 2003 - April 2007
Diversey Inc June 2000 - April 2003
Federal-Mogul March 1998 - June 2000
Amerisure Insurance November 1989 - March 1998
US ARMY, SECURE-DATA CORP, AAA MICHIGAN October 1981 - October 1989
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, SharePoint, Microsoft Office..., SharePoint Designer, Software Development, SDLC, SQL, System Administration, System Deployment, Databases, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, ERP, Enterprise Software, IIS, Integration, Management, Nintex, Process Improvement, Program Management, SharePoint Server, Web Applications, Powershell, SharePoint...
Education
New Horizons Computer Learning Center 2010 — 2010
50064 Advanced SharePoint Development
Schoolcraft College 1992 — 1994
AAS, Computer Information Systems
Dow Kokam LLC April 2012 - Present
Dura Automotive Systems July 2006 - April 2012
Martinrea Industries October 2005 - July 2006
Lafarge North America (Shared Services Division) February 2005 - October 2005
Rectivel North American (Tier II Automotive Supplier) November 2002 - February 2005
Decision Consultants, Inc. (Corporate Office) August 1998 - February 2001
Thyssen Krupp Corporate Office (Formerly Copper and Brass Sales) January 1994 - May 1998
Skills
WorkDay Payroll System, ADP Payroll, Ceridian Payroll System, Cyborg In-House Payroll..., SAP, ADP Payforce, ADP ReportSmith, ADP E-Time, QAD..., Kronos Timekeeping, Galaxy Timekeeping, Lawson Timekeeping, Maximo Timekeeping, Accounting, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1995 — 1997
Business Administration and Management, General
Schoolcraft College 1979 — 1985
Business Administration and Management, General
Dura Automotive Systems January 2009 - Present
The Siegfried Group December 2006 - December 2008
Robert Half International / Protiviti October 2004 - May 2006
KPMG LLP September 2001 - October 2004
Skills
SEC filings, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, General Ledger, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Payroll, Accounts Receivable, SAP, Forecasting, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Cost Accounting, Consolidation, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Fixed Assets, Variance Analysis, Cash Flow, Internal Audit
Education
Santa Clara University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Pliant Plastics Corporation February 2012 - Present
Port City Custom Plastics June 2008 - February 2012
Dura Automotive June 2003 - June 2008
Dura Automotive Systems August 1999 - June 2003
Lowell Engineering - Magna Mirrors 1995 - 1998
Dephi 1991 - 1993
Skills
Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Process Improvement, Machine Tools, Plastics, APQP, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, 5S, Molding
Education
Ferris State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Plastics Engineering Technology
Ferris State University 1986 — 1988
AAS Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS June 2015 - Present
Takata January 2014 - June 2015
Yanfeng USA Automotive Trim Systems Inc. August 2013 - January 2014
The PIC Group June 2013 - August 2013
Education
Oakland University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University 2009 — 2012
Mechanical Engineering