Katecho Inc.
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Rockwell Collins May 2008 - Present
Katecho, Inc 2002 - 2008
Katecho, Inc 2002 - 2008
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Quality Auditing
Education
University of Iowa 2001 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Northern Iowa 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Katecho, Inc February 2014 - Present
Stereotaxis October 2012 - March 2014
United Way of Central Iowa April 2013 - February 2014
Saint Louis University January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ADP Payroll, Recruiting, Payroll, PowerPoint, Paylocity, Background Checks, Drug Screenings, Hiring Practices, Interviews, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Hiring, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, FMLA
Education
Saint Louis University 2008 — 2012
Bachelors, Psychology
Carmel Catholic High School 2004 — 2008
Surmasis Pharmaceutical January 2014 - Present
Katecho, Inc October 2013 - January 2014
INVISTA September 2012 - October 2013
INVISTA September 2010 - September 2012
INVISTA™ June 2007 - September 2010
University of Iowa January 2003 - May 2007
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory August 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Product Development, Coatings, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Commercialization, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Plastics, Design of Experiments, Process Simulation, Polymer Characterization, Paint, Characterization, Process Optimization, R&D, Adhesives, Spectroscopy, Nanoparticles, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Thermoplastics, Technology Transfer, TGA, Catalysis, Process Engineering, Differential Scanning..., Formulation, Additives, Analytical Chemistry, AFM, Nanomaterials, HPLC, Materials, Resin, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Extrusion, Rheology, Heterogeneous Catalysis
Education
University of Iowa 2003 — 2007
PhD
Iowa State University 1997 — 2002
BS
Katecho, Inc May 2014 - Present
Ace Precision International, LLC December 2008 - May 2014
Ace Precision Castings, LLC May 2007 - December 2008
Arrow Acme, Inc August 2005 - November 2006
Skills
CNC Machining, Project Management, Iron Casting, Die Casting, Steel Forging, Metal Stamping, Engineering, CAD, Plant Management, Industrial Automation, Tool and Die, Maintenance Management, Process Improvement, Direct Import, Offshore Manufacturing, Quality System, PPAP, Injection Molding, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., ISO, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Stamping, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, CNC manufacturing, Quality Management, Automation, Product Development, Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology
Katecho, Inc
Skills
Design Control, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Medical Devices, Engineering, Product Development, 5S, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 13485
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial Engineering
KNS Inc. 2014 - 2015
KNS Inc. 2014 - 2015
Katecho, Inc. November 2011 - December 2013
US Foodservice, Inc January 2001 - November 2010
Quik-to-Fix Foods January 1997 - January 2000
Tyson Foods August 1995 - February 1997
Education
Burke High School, Omaha, NE
Dana College
Music
Katecho, Inc June 2014 - Present
SilverStone Group May 2012 - May 2014
Cherry Ridge Construction December 2011 - January 2012
Olive Garden January 2010 - August 2011
McDonald’s July 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, HTML, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Windows, Sales, Human Resources, Time Management, Leadership
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2011 — 2014
BA, Management
Des Moines Area Community College 2010 — 2011
Business Management
Surmasis Pharmaceutical March 2015 - Present
Katecho, Inc November 2011 - Present
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons April 1999 - Present
Drury Hotels August 2008 - April 2013
West Des Moines Community Schools March 2011 - November 2011
Army National Guard February 2002 - February 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Training, Facilities Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Iowa 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Major: Psychology Minors: Anthropology, Sociology
Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group September 2015 - Present
Katecho, Inc February 2013 - August 2015
Case Western Reserve University January 2010 - December 2012
Elferink Laboratory, Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Texas Medical Branch June 2012 - August 2012
Urban, Ltd June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Cell Culture, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Product Development, ELISA, Product Design, Tissue Engineering, Microsoft Office, RNA isolation, Antibodies, Protein Chemistry, Tissue Culture, Matlab, Agarose Gel..., Strategic Planning, Solidworks, Project Management, FDA, Luciferase Assay, Protein Assays, RT-PCR, real-time PCR, Product Launch, Performance Testing, Production Planning, AutoCAD, Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Animal Work, Product Management, Price Quotes, Industrial Design, Medical Device R&D, Design for Manufacturing, Business Analysis, Biomedical Devices, Biomedical Device Design, ISO 13485, ISO 10993, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Engineering, Research, Testing, Quality Control, R&D, ISO, Biotechnology, Gage R&R, Minitab
Education
Case Western Reserve University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering
T.C. Williams High School 2004 — 2008
High School
Smiths Medical 2015 - Present
Leaders in Product Development Engineering Management Greater Minneapolis-St Paul Area 2012 - Present
Medtronic 2013 - 2014
Katecho Inc. 2012 - 2013
Remington Four International 2007 - 2012
Mocon 2000 - 2007
Ergotron 1997 - 1999
LaserMaster 1995 - 1997
Honeywell / Alliant Techsystems - ATK 1987 - 1995
Exxon Production Research Co. ExxonMobil 1976 - 1986
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, R&D, Manufacturing Scale-up, Engineering Team..., Composite Materials, Software Implementation, Engineering Management, Standards Development, ASME, ASTM standards, International Code..., Time Management, Advanced Materials, Medical Devices, Military Applications, ISO, FDA, RoHS, CE, UL, CSA, ANSI, NEMA, Staff Development, Mentoring, Recruiting, Staff Retention, Technical Staff..., Petroleum Systems, Failure Analysis, Patent Applications, Registered Professional..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Advanced Composite..., Design for Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Plastics, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Technology Transfer
Education
University of St. Thomas
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
University of St. Thomas
Master of Business Administration - mMBA Program
Michigan Technological University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
Michigan Technological University
Master of Science (MS), Engineering Mechanics
Northrop Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
United Technologies February 2013 - Present
William L. Heard Specialty Golf Sales March 2006 - Present
United Technologies November 2010 - February 2013
United Technologies May 2001 - November 2010
William Penn University November 2006 - May 2008
Katecho, Inc. July 1993 - May 2001
Skills
Long-term Customer..., Revenue Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Virtual Teams, SAP Sales & Distribution, College Teaching, Pricing Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Project Management, Aerospace, Product Marketing, International Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Project Team Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales, SAP, CRM, Competitive Analysis
Education
Drake University 2001 — 2002
MBA, Executive Development
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Katecho, Inc January 2014 - Present
DSM Functional Materials January 2013 - January 2014
DSM Functional Material November 2011 - January 2013
DSM Functional Materials June 2008 - November 2011
DSM Funtional Materials August 2011 - October 2011
Education
University of Iowa 2003 — 2008
Ph.D., Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
University of Iowa 1998 — 2003
B.S., Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark 2001 — 2001
Global Engineering Education Exchange, Chemical Engineering
Mueller Die Cut Solutions November 2014 - Present
Express Employment Professionals May 2014 - November 2014
Katecho, Inc. March 2012 - April 2014
Tyson Foods September 2009 - October 2010
Combat Support Associates, Ltd. December 2004 - December 2005
United States Marine Corps December 1999 - December 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Outlook, Team Building, AutoCAD, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Windows, Accounting, Six Sigma, Statistics, Time Management, Public Speaking, Engineering, Leadership, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SolidWorks, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2013
No Degree Earned, Mechanical Engineering
Iowa Western Community College 2006 — 2010
Associate of Science, PreEngineering
Colorado School of Trades 2004 — 2006
Associates of Applied Science, Gunsmithing
Engineering Systems Inc. October 2011 - Present
Aerotek June 2011 - October 2011
Clark Creative Group May 2009 - June 2011
BUYAUTOTRUCKACCESSORIES July 2007 - January 2010
KATECHO, INC February 2007 - July 2007
BETTS AUTO CAMPUS July 2002 - August 2006
Lund International 1998 - 2001
Deflecta-Shield 1994 - 1998
Central Tractor Farm & Family 1983 - 1994
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Editing, Account Management, Advertising, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Newsletters, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Sales, Management
Education
University of Iowa 1971 — 1973
N/A, Communications
Cornell College 1969 — 1971
John Deere June 2012 - Present
Des Moines Area Community College August 2011 - Present
Katecho, Inc 2012 - 2012
ESCO 2009 - 2011
Interstates Control Systems July 2004 - September 2009
Skills
Programming, Automation, Electronics, PLC, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Instrumentation, Control Systems Design, Integration, Visual Basic, Manufacturing, Factory, Power Plants, Electrical Engineering, Power Generation, Process Control, SCADA, Process Automation, AutoCAD, Electricians, Pneumatics, Engineering, MS Project
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Hawkeye Community College
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Katecho, Inc July 2014 - January 2015
Kustom Signals, Inc. November 2013 - July 2014
Compressor Controls Corporation June 2011 - August 2013
Hamilton Sundstrand June 2009 - June 2011
Woodward Aircraft Electronics February 2005 - June 2009
Hamilton Sundstrand February 2000 - February 2005
Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems January 1998 - January 2000
Sundstrand Aerospace January 1986 - January 1998
Skills
Program Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Engineering, CAM/IPT, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Earned Value Management, SPC, Manufacturing, DO-254, DO-178B, DO-160, Product Development, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Standard Work, Aerospace, Engineering, Testing
Education
Air Academy Associates
Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BSEE
Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie
US Foods 2012 - 2014
Allen Brothers April 2011 - November 2012
Katecho, Inc. January 2005 - January 2009
Katecho, Inc. January 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Retail, Forecasting, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Budgets, Product Development, Food, Purchasing, Team Building, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Sales Management, Merchandising, Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Control, Logistics, Customer Service, Pricing, Sales, Procurement
Education
Grinnell College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Katecho, Inc October 2012 - Present
Andersen Corporation September 2011 - October 2012
Andersen Corporation August 2007 - October 2012
Andersen Corporation November 2006 - August 2007
Andersen Corporation July 2004 - November 2006
Principal Financial Group September 2003 - July 2004
Goodrich February 2000 - September 2003
Goodrich May 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Restructuring, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Engineering, Product Management, Team Building, Manufacturing, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Medical Devices, Quality Management, Six Sigma, R&D, Solidworks, Manufacturing..., Business Development, Testing, CAD, Process Engineering, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, FDA, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, 5S, SPC, ISO, Injection Molding, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Executive Management Education - Leadership by Andersen
Rochester Institute of Technology
Graduate course work, Production & Operations Management
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Marshalltown Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Drafting and Design Technology
Marshalltown Community College
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
BCLUW High School
High School
OutcomesMTM March 2015 - Present
The Bratney Companies August 2014 - March 2015
AIB College of Business (aib.edu) July 2013 - December 2014
Dice Holdings, Inc. October 2012 - September 2014
Katecho, Inc. November 2011 - October 2012
DeWaay Financial Network December 2010 - November 2011
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. September 1997 - 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Team Leadership, IT Management, Project Planning, Security, Project Management, Leadership, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, Recruiting, Vendor Management, Analysis, CRM, Process Improvement, Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Visio, Troubleshooting, System Administration, Account Management, Operations Management, Program Management, Risk Management, Sales, Integration, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Disaster Recovery, Training, Budgets, Data Center, Business Development, Team Management, Strategy, Process Engineering, Networking, Requirements Analysis, Six Sigma, IT Strategy, Telecommunications, Salesforce.com, SaaS, Cloud Computing
Education
Ashford University, Forbes School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Concentration in Information Systems, 3.5
Ashford University 2008 — 2012
BA, Organizational Management w/ Project Management & Economics minor, 3.83
Hamilton Business College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Kreg Tool Company February 2011 - Present
Kreg Tool Company October 2012 - September 2013
United States Department of Homeland Security June 2008 - 2010
Katecho, Inc 2006 - 2007
The HON Company 2005 - 2005
Perishable Distributors of Iowa, Ltd. 2003 - 2005
Skills
ERP, Syspro, Quality Control, Import Compliance, Export Compliance, Customer Service, Shipping & Receiving, Forklift Operation
Education
Iowa Central Community College 2014 — 2015
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, 3.8 GPA
Theodore Roosevelt High School 2000 — 2003
Diploma
American Packaging Corporation October 2014 - March 2015
Katecho, Inc August 2013 - August 2014
American Packaging Corporation July 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Applications, Project Management, SPC, Matlab, VBA, Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Polymers
Education
Iowa State University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Zimmer Biomet September 2015 - Present
ASQ 2006 - Present
Katecho, Inc April 2015 - September 2015
Zimmer April 2014 - April 2015
GE Healthcare February 2014 - March 2014
Rebuilding Together 2009 - March 2014
GE Healthcare January 2011 - February 2014
GE Healthcare December 2009 - July 2011
GE Healthcare March 2009 - February 2010
Whatman, Part of GE Healthcare August 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Sop, Root Cause Analysis, Process Flow, FDA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, GMP, Quality System, Validation, Biotechnology, V&V, Quality Assurance, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Change Control, Manufacturing, Iso 9000, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Quality Management, ISO, 21 CFR Part 11, DMAIC, Design Control, Quality Control, R&D, Document Management, Process Simulation, Value Stream Mapping, Biomedical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Auditing, CAPA, SOP, Process Improvement, Supplier Quality
Education
National University of Ireland, Galway 2003 — 2004
Graduate School
Iowa State University 2002 — 2003
Graduate School
The University of Texas at Arlington 1989 — 1991
Graduate School
The University of North Dakota 1989 — 1989
Graduate School
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1980 — 1987
BS
Medtronic January 2014 - Present
The Engineered Solutions Think Tank October 2013 - December 2013
Katecho, Inc May 2013 - September 2013
St. Jude Medical July 2012 - May 2013
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation December 2009 - August 2012
Bio::Neos, Inc June 2010 - August 2011
Hanson Center for Technical Communication October 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, Pro Engineer, Design Engineering, Product Development, Solidworks, Labview, Pro/Engineer, Test Method Validation, Technical Communication, Processes Development, Prototype..., AutoCAD, Design for Manufacturing, Design Research, DFMEA, FMEA, Mechanical Engineering, Product Life Cycle, Design Verification..., Cardiac Leads Delivery..., Digital Image Processing, Test Methodologies, Experimental Design, Benefit Cost Analysis, Technical Documentation, Root Cause Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Flex Circuits, Windchill, SAP, Minitab, IQ / OQ / PQ, Mathematica, Hydrogel Medical Devices, CSS, GDP, Digital Image..., HTML, Java, SigmaPlot, Cell Culture
Education
University of Iowa 2011 — 2012
M.S, Biomedical Engineering, 3.60 / 4.00
University of Iowa 2007 — 2009
B.S.E, Biomedical Engineering, 3.23
Mid American Energy June 2014 - Present
Des Moines Area Community College May 2013 - Present
Self Employed Mechanical Consultant August 2009 - Present
Katecho, Inc August 2011 - September 2012
Iowa Spring Manufacturing & Sales June 2010 - August 2011
U.S. Roasterie April 2006 - August 2009
Savcor Coatings June 2004 - February 2006
Zachry Corporation/TMC Sunoco February 2002 - August 2003
J E Merit Constructors Inc. February 2001 - October 2001
Harris Engine & Grinding February 1989 - December 2000
Skills
FDA, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Quality Management, AutoCAD, Procurement, Kaizen, Factory
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.83
Galena Park Vocational School 1982 — 1984
Certification of Completion-Metal Trades, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding, Fabrication, 4.00 GPA
UTC Aerospace Systems July 2012 - Present
National Weather Service January 1996 - Present
Katecho Inc. March 2007 - July 2012
Midwest Ambulance February 2005 - March 2007
General Mills August 2004 - February 2005
Spartech Townsend July 2003 - July 2004
Walmart January 2001 - July 2003
National Fire Safety January 2001 - January 2003
American Ambulance March 1999 - January 2001
Townsend Glasflex Plastics August 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Six Sigma, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Quality Control, Leadership, Quality System, Quality Management, Medical Devices, Visio, Analysis, Testing, MS Project, Product Development, Management, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Iso 9000, Manufacturing, Minitab, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, SPC, Software Documentation, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2001 — 2002
HVAC
ESCO Institute 2001 — 2001
EPA Certified UNIVERSAL Technician, Refrigerants
Des Moines Area Community College
H.S. Diploma; Education Diploma (GED)
UnityPoint Health December 2013 - Present
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines December 2009 - December 2013
KATECHO, INC February 2007 - December 2009
Kelly Services 2004 - 2007
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Payroll, ADP Payroll, Engaging Public Speaker, Bill Payment, COBRA, FMLA, Employee Wellness, Pension Administration, Benefit Communication, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Employee Handbooks, Employee Recognition, Training Facilitation, Certified DDI..., Workers Compensation, Special Events..., Recruiting, Employee Training, Human Resources, Training, New Hire Orientations, Deferred Compensation, Management, HR Policies, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, Temporary Placement
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1996 — 2000
BA, General Studies
Webster City High School
Katecho, Inc July 2013 - Present
NTS Staffing 2013 - June 2013
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage July 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Interviews, Benefits Negotiation, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Internet Recruiting, Employee Relations, Temporary Placement, Screening Resumes, Cold Calling
Education
Buena Vista University 2008 — 2013
Business Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Katecho, Inc June 2013 - Present
Kinetic Concepts June 2011 - June 2013
Boston Scientific April 2009 - June 2011
Abbott October 2006 - March 2009
Exactech June 2004 - October 2006
Zimmer January 2001 - June 2004
AirBorn Inc 1997 - 2001
HEB 1993 - 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, Engineering, Orthopedics, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Systems, Product Development, ISO, Process Validation, Supplier Quality, ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, Design Control, FDA, Solidworks, Root Cause Analysis, GD&T, Auditing, Strategic Planning, CAPA, Quality Engineering, Minitab, Statistics, QSR, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Process Simulation, Validation, CE marking, V&V, Kaizen, SPC, Quality Assurance, Quality System, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Product Design, 5S, Injection Molding, Biomedical Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Failure Analysis, Quality Auditing, R&D, Design of Experiments, 21 CFR, ISO 14971, Value Stream Mapping
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2002 — 2004
MS, Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Katecho, Inc May 2013 - Present
Goodrich February 1997 - May 2013
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Education and Technology
Private Consultant and Contractor March 2014 - Present
Katecho Inc. December 2011 - March 2014
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association February 2008 - November 2011
Independent Consultant and Contractor January 2005 - January 2008
Sunpower Corporation November 2003 - November 2004
Chemical Consultants Inc September 2002 - November 2003
Integracolor Inc. September 2000 - September 2002
Superior Tech Mark Graphics (STM Graphics) November 1997 - September 2000
Stretch Devices Inc. (The Newman Roller Frame Company) March 1993 - November 1997
Skills
R&D, Packaging, Pre-press, Graphics, Color Management, Graphic Design, New Business Development, Product Development, Screen Printing, Product Marketing, B2B, Inkjet, Project Management, Digital Printing, Photoshop, Account Management, Manufacturing, Adobe Creative Suite, Process Improvement, Ink, Advertising, Management, Customer Service, Trade Shows
Education
University of Oklahoma 1981 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture and Graphic Design/Product Design and Printing
Surmasis Pharmaceutical January 2014 - Present
Katecho, Inc December 2013 - January 2014
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals September 2008 - November 2013
Celsis April 2001 - September 2008
Skills
GMP, Sop, Validation, FDA, CAPA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Change Control, Quality System, V&V, Quality Assurance, Auditing, Medical Devices, Software Documentation, Computer System..., Chromatography, Regulatory Affairs, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, Quality Auditing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1988
B.A., English
Southwestern Illinois College 1984 — 1986
A.A., English Literature
Katecho, Inc June 2014 - Present
Katecho, Inc June 2013 - June 2014
IM Flash Technologies March 2011 - June 2013
IM Flash Technologies August 2008 - March 2011
IM Flash Technologies April 2006 - August 2008
Micron Technology July 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Tactical Execution, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Management, Total Cost Reduction, Manufacturing..., Relationship Management, Partnerships & Alliances, Consensus Building, Talent Developer, Performance Management, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO TS16949, OSHAS 18001, Quality Auditing, Compliance, Capital Equipment, Safety, Prioritize Workload, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Iso 9000, Design of Experiments, Yield, Photolithography, Semiconductor Industry, Metrology, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, SPC, Semiconductor Process, Process Engineering
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Toyota September 2014 - Present
Katecho, Inc December 2013 - May 2014
UniRac, Inc. July 2012 - September 2013
Sitel July 2008 - July 2012
Accolo March 2006 - April 2008
Mahle Powertrain July 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, HR Policies, Interviews, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Hiring, Leadership, Temporary Placement, Start-ups, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Sourcing, Workforce Planning, HRIS, College Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Internet Recruiting, Job Descriptions, Contract Recruitment, Screening, Executive Search, Benefits Negotiation, Deferred Compensation, Staffing Services, Screening Resumes, Recruitment Advertising, Employee Training, Employer Branding, FMLA, HR Consulting
Education
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology
Katecho, Inc. November 2010 - February 2013
University of Iowa Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab May 2008 - December 2010
Cellular Engineering Technologies August 2007 - May 2008
Cerner Corporation June 2007 - August 2007
Education
University of Iowa 2008 — 2010
M.S, Biomedical Engineering
University of Iowa 2004 — 2008
B.S.E, Biomedical Engineering
Katecho, Inc June 2013 - Present
Veterinary Microbiology & Preventive Medicine November 2011 - May 2013
PK Biosciences Corporation May 2011 - November 2011
Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University September 2010 - May 2011
Soil Microbiology Lab, Iowa State University September 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Research, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Katecho, Inc. March 2011 - Present
Katecho, Inc. May 2010 - March 2011
Katecho, Inc. May 2009 - August 2009
Wakonda Club May 2008 - August 2008
Walt Disney World June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, AutoCAD, R, Product Launch, GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering, R&D, Quality Control, Software Documentation, Product Design, Manufacturing, Testing, FDA, Minitab, Six Sigma
Education
University of Iowa 2006 — 2010
BSE, Biomedical Engineering
EMC Insurance Companies April 2013 - Present
ADP July 2011 - February 2013
Automatic Data Processing January 2008 - July 2011
EDS 2006 - 2008
Katecho, Inc 2003 - 2006
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Science (AS)
KATECHO, INC. October 2012 - Present
Adventureland Park July 1999 - September 2012
Accumold February 2012 - April 2012
UPS November 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Matlab, Open Office, Fortran, Linux, Unix, ANSYS, Solidworks, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra
Education
Iowa State University 2005 — 2011
B.S, AER E; Aerospace Engineering, 2.97
DMACC 2002 — 2005
Katecho Inc. June 2012 - Present
Vermeer Manufacturing February 2012 - April 2012
Harland Clarke July 2007 - February 2012
Ready Set Service 2005 - 2007
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and Language, 3.6
DMACC 2006 — 2009
Philosophy and Literature
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 2002 — 2003
NA, Biblical Studies
VendTech Enterprise, LLC August 2012 - Present
CrewCuts LLC March 2011 - Present
United States Marine Corps June 1989 - July 2012
FedEx October 2011 - March 2012
Delta Welding and Fabrication August 2009 - March 2011
SunGreen Lawn Care and Property Management April 2005 - August 2009
American Tire Distributor May 2004 - April 2005
Katecho, Inc June 2003 - May 2004
UPS February 1990 - June 2003
UPS February 1990 - June 2003
Skills
Small Business, Customer Service, DoD, Managerial Finance, Invoicing, Logistics Management, Microsoft Office, Military, New Business Development, Office Management, QuickBooks, Quality Control, Quality Management, Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Security Operations, Security, Lawn Care, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Katecho, Inc June 2013 - Present
John Deere August 2012 - Present
Scientific Games 2007 - 2012
Skills
Forklift Operator, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Computer Hardware, Operations Management, Project Management, Technical Support, Windows, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Windows XP, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, SAP, Management
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 1999
0.0
Katecho, Inc. August 2007 - Present
Weeks & Leo Co. March 1999 - March 2007
Multiple Peptide Systems 1990 - 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Troubleshooting, Quality System, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Product Management, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Education
Iowa State University
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor's of Science, Biology, General
Katecho, Inc. November 2010 - April 2014
Mizuho OSI February 1996 - April 2010
Kaiser Aerotech (a division of Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics Corporation) March 1987 - May 1995
Skills
Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics, MRP, Supplier Negotiation, Negotiation, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Peak Consulting Group 2009 — 2009
Certificate, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 Internal Assessor Workshop, Pass
Expandable Software 2008 — 2008
Certificate, Job Scheduling/Costing, Pass
San Jose State University 2000 — 2000
Certificate, Inventory Management and Control Techniques, Inventory Management and Control, A
University of California, Berkeley 1997 — 1999
Professional Sequence in Purchasing, Procurement, Material Management through MRP, Business Law (contracts), and similar related classes, A
California State University-East Bay 1992 — 1993
Certificate in Purchasing and Materials Management, Procurement, Inventory Control, A
Katecho, Inc May 2014 - September 2014
Xerox October 1992 - May 2014
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Product Development, Project Management, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma
Education
Clarkson University 2001 — 2004
Master's Degree, Engineering and Global Operations Management
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Katecho, Inc May 2009 - Present
Hussmann December 2007 - March 2009
Skills
AutoCAD, Openbravo, GD&T, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Minitab, Unigraphics, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Design Control, Product Engineering, PFMEA, DFMEA, Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Geometric Dimensioning..., Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Alabama 2013 — 2018
Des Moines Area Community College 2011 — 2013
Katecho, Inc May 2014 - Present
Kemin Industries September 2013 - May 2014
Kemin Industries August 2011 - September 2013
Siegwerk May 2005 - August 2011
Isis Pharmaceuticals January 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Method Development, Analytical Method..., Process Improvement, Technical Writing, SOP development, NIR spectroscopy, HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Inventory Management, Formulation, Leadership, Price Optimization, Dissolution, Stability Studies, Analytical Reasoning, Organization, GMP, GLP, Biotechnology
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
KNS Enterprises May 2014 - Present
Katecho, Inc November 2011 - December 2013
US Foods January 2001 - November 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Dana College
Happi Sushi February 2015 - Present
Katecho, Inc July 2014 - August 2015
Mandarin Grill and Sushi Bar April 2010 - July 2013
Dragon House April 2009 - April 2010
Zen Sushi and Noodle Bar May 2007 - December 2008
Mail Services, LLC May 2004 - December 2006
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2018
Bachelor's degree, Engineering
Des Moines Area Community College 2010 — 2015