Experience
SODECIA NORTH AMERICA  August 2014 - Present
L&W Engineering   July 2005 - August 2014
Ford Motor Company  May 2003 - July 2005

Skills
FMEA, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Inventory Management, Poka Yoke, Machine Tools, ISO, 5 Why, Operations Management, Supplier Quality, Inventory Control, Master Scheduling, PPAP, CSRs, Production Planning, Kanban, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, QS9000, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supervision

Education
Davenport University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
L&W Engineering   May 2015 - Present
Voith Industrial Services  April 2011 - Present
Belcan Staffing Services   March 2013 - February 2014
Ameritox  September 2012 - December 2012
Staffline Recruitment Group Plc   March 2010 - January 2012
Technicolor  August 2010 - December 2010
Vantage Point  December 2009 - April 2010
Fairlane Nursing Center   June 2003 - January 2005
Pineknoll Convelescent Home   April 2000 - December 2002

Skills
Typing, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Medical Terminology, Telephone Manner, e-Thomas, Web-Denis, Lotus, BCBSM, Active Learning, Medical Records, Healthcare, HIPAA, Vital Signs, Data Entry, Phlebotomy, Telephone Skills, EKG

Education
Sanford Brown College   2011 — 2012
Diploma, Medical/Clinical Assistant, 3.5

Detroit Business Institute-Southfield   2009 — 2010
Diploma, Medical Biller/Coder, 3.75

Wayne County Community College District   2008 — 2009
GED, General Equivalency

Experience
L&W Engineering   September 2014 - Present
Comerica Bank  November 2013 - September 2014
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear Corporation  March 2012 - November 2013
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear Corporation  March 2010 - March 2012
The Safest Design   October 2009 - March 2010
NSG Pilkington  November 2006 - September 2009
NSG Pilkington  January 2005 - November 2006
NSG Pilkington  May 2001 - January 2005
NSG Pilkington  June 2000 - May 2001
NSG Pilkington  October 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Black Belt, SPC, Kaizen, ISO, Product Development, Change Management, Quality System, Automotive, Manufacturing..., TQM, Toyota Production System, Process Improvement, TPM, Leadership, 5 Why, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Kanban, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, Poka Yoke, Statistics, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Cost Reduction, Auditing, System Design, Team Building, Program Management, Coaching, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Mentoring, Safety Management..., DMAIC, DMADV, DFSS

Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services   1996 — 1998
Bachelor, Business Leadership

Eastern Michigan University   1988 — 1991
Political Science, Public Administration

Onsted High School   1981 — 1985
Diploma, General Education, 3.65

Experience
L&W Engineering   May 2015 - Present
Big Rapids Products  May 2013 - January 2015
Terex Corporation  July 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teamwork, AutoCAD, Welding, MIG Welding, SMAW, GTAW, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Metal Fabrication, Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Arc Welding, Leadership, Materials, Time Management, Inspection, Robotics, Public Speaking, Product Development, Automation, Windows

Education
Ferris State University   2013 — 2017
Associate's degree, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

Ferris State University   2012 — 2017
Associate's degree, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

Experience
JAC Products  November 2014 - Present
L&W Engineering   July 2012 - November 2014
MTZ Global   2011 - 2012
Assembly & Machining   April 2010 - April 2011
Multi-Cultural Books and Videos, Inc.   2006 - 2010
Ceradyne, Inc.   June 2004 - December 2004

Skills
5S, Bilingual, MIG welding, Microsoft Office, Translation, Contract Negotiation, Blueprint Reading, Gemba, 8D Problem Solving, Poka Yoke, DFMEA, PFMEA, JIT, Muda, Music, FIFO, Lean Manufacturing, Ishikawa, TQM, Kaizen, Kanban, PPAP, Project Management, Operations Management, Project Coordination, Payroll, Bible teaching, Training, Metallurgy, Heat Treatment, Induction Heating, ISO, APQP, Stamping, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, Process Capability, Pareto Analysis, PDCA, TS16949, Product Quality, Assembly Lines, Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Manufacturing, CMM, Supplier Quality, GD

Education
Wayne State University   2003 — 2005
International Business/Trade/Commerce

Davenport University   2001 — 2003
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Bosal  March 2013 - June 2014
L&W Engineering   September 2011 - March 2013
Johnson Controls  May 2008 - September 2011
Johnson Controls  May 2007 - September 2011
Johnson Controls  November 2004 - May 2007
Johnson Controls  November 2003 - November 2004
Johnson Controls  January 2003 - November 2003
Eaton  October 2001 - May 2002

Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Factory, Leadership, Leadership Development, Stamping, Team Building, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Automotive, JIT, Kaizen, Management, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, Problem Solving

Education
Siena Heights University   1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.3

Jackson Community College   1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.6

Experience
WToyz Fraser - GSM/CDMA a Communications Company - Wireless   June 2007 - January 2013
Shawmut Corporation  February 2006 - December 2007
Shawmut Corporation  June 2005 - February 2006
American Greetings  September 2003 - June 2005
Hydro Automotve Structures   September 2002 - June 2003
Haworth  February 2001 - July 2002
L&W Engineering   September 1998 - February 2001
GATX Logistics - Kellogg's   April 1993 - July 1998
GATX Logistics - Sears   June 1995 - February 1996
GATX Logistics - Diesel Recon / Cummins Engine   April 1993 - June 1995

Skills
Automotive, Program Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Business Process..., Proposal Creation and..., Procurement, Strategic Communications, Product Validation, Process Validation, Risk Management, Change Management, Budgets, Sourcing, Workforce Management, Sales Presentations, Cross-functional..., Product Lifecycle..., HR Policies, Supply Chain Management, Fleet Management, Development Operations, FMEA, Operations Management, Project Planning, 5S, Supply Chain, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Purchasing, Management, MRP

Education
Adventum Technologies - Farmington Hills, Michigan   2011 — 2011
Project Managemet, PMP (Project Management Professional)

Christian Brothers University - Memphis, TN   1992 — 1993
Computer Information Systems

University of Karachi   1990 — 1992
Master's degree, Business/Managerial Economics

University of Karachi   1989 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management

Government College of Engineering and Technology   1985 — 1989
Associate's, 3 Year Engineering PgM - Automotive Engineering and Technology (Auto & Diesl)

St. Patrick's Technical School   1983 — 1985
Technical Certification -, 2 Year PgM - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

St. Patricks Technical School   1985 — 1985
Technical Certification -, 6 Month PgM - Electronics

Experience
L&W Engineering   September 2014 - Present
Oberto Brands  July 2013 - August 2014
Omega Apparel Incorporated   July 2012 - July 2013
Universal Lighting Technologies  September 2011 - June 2012
Tower Automotive  January 2007 - September 2011
Lochinvar Corporation  May 2002 - December 2006
Carrier Corporation  April 1995 - May 2002
Warnaco  1993 - 1995
Chalkline Apparel   1992 - 1993
OshKosh B'gosh  1988 - 1992

Skills
Computer literate..., Oshkosh B’ Gosh, Inc...., Total Quality..., Achieve Global..., Refer to "Specialties"..., Employee Training, Benefits Administration, Project Management, Performance Management, Microsoft Excel, Recruiting, PowerPoint, TQM, Employee Relations, HRIS, Human Resources, Achieve Global, Change Management, Facilitators, SPC, Onboarding, Ergonomics, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, HR Policies, Sourcing, Temporary Placement, Organizational..., Technical Recruiting, Job Descriptions, Internet Recruiting, Leadership Development, Manufacturing, Union Avoidance, Employment Law, Interviews, Policy, Training, FMLA, Management, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation

Education
Cumberland University   1999 — 2000
MS, Organizational and HR Management, Graduated with 4.0 / 4.0

Tennessee Technological University   1982 — 1988
BS, Business Management, Personnel and Labor Relations

Middle Tennessee State University
MS classes, Industrial Studies, Safety

Smith County High School
Diploma

Experience
Advance Engineering Company  August 2015 - Present
Advance Engineering Company  June 2006 - Present
Veltri Metal products  January 1998 - January 2006
L&W Engineering   January 1992 - January 1998

Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales Management, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Account Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Vehicles, Logistics

Education
Cousino High School Warren Mi

Macomb Community College

University of Detroit Mercy

Experience
L & W Engineering  June 2013 - Present
L&W Engineering   December 2011 - June 2013
Lawrence Tech Admissions Office   August 2009 - February 2012
Freelance  May 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Microsoft Office

Education
Lawrence Technological University   2012 — 2014
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

Lawrence Technological University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Architecture

Grand Rapids Community College   2006 — 2008
Associates of Arts, 2008Liberal Arts with pre-architecture

Forest Hills Eastern High School   2002 — 2006

Experience
Stebb & Associates   2012 - Present
L&W Group/Jaytec   2011 - 2011
RKA Petroleum Companies  2008 - 2010
E&E Manufacturing  2005 - 2007
L&W Engineering   1999 - 2005
Tower Automotive  1997 - 1999
A. O. Smith   1992 - 1996

Skills
Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Treasury, Internal Audit, Cost Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Income Statement, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Purchasing, Internal Controls, SEC filings, Change Management, Automotive, Inventory Management, Business Planning, Treasury Management, Contract Negotiation, General Ledger, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Business Process..., Analysis, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, GAAP, Management Consulting, Six Sigma, Payroll, Management, Auditing, Tax, Executive Management, Banking, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring, CPA

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance

Northwestern College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
Champion Foods, LLC (An Ilitch Holding Company)   August 2015 - Present
Little Caesars Pizza Kits (An Ilitch Holding Company)   July 2015 - August 2015
Flatout, Inc.   February 2012 - July 2015
Norgren Automation Solutions  June 2011 - February 2012
Cobham/Inmet   February 2008 - June 2011
L&W Engineering   July 2000 - February 2008
Absopure Water Company  March 1999 - July 2000
Walt Industries   March 1996 - February 1999
Process Development Corporation  August 1993 - March 1996
Internal Revenue Service  October 1991 - July 1993

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, English, Customer Service, Teaching, Auditing, Process Improvement, Budgets, Research, PowerPoint, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Leadership, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, Purchasing

Education
Wayne State University
Master of Business Administration, Finance

Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

MMTC 2009
Lean Office Champion Training

Experience
Pridgeon and Clay  2015 - Present
Pridgeon and Clay  October 2000 - Present
L&W Engineering   October 1996 - October 2000
Herman Miller  1991 - 1996

Skills
Manufacturing, Automotive, APQP, Product Development, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Negotiation, PPAP, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Six Sigma

Education
Hope College   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Service Operations Specialists  April 2014 - Present
Service Operations Specialists  June 2008 - April 2014
Chrysler LLC  May 2004 - November 2007
L&W Engineering   April 2002 - April 2004
DaimlerChrysler  September 1999 - March 2002
Pointe Dodge   1986 - 1999

Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Automotive, Training, Management, Profit, Organization, Vehicles, Sales Management, Retail, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Forecasting, Automobile, Dealers, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Sales Process, Team Building, Sales Operations, Parts, Customer Retention, Inventory Management, Pricing, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Coaching, Product Development, New Business Development, Negotiation, Automotive Aftermarket, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Selling, B2B, Consulting, Team Leadership, Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, Business Development, Account Management, Budgets, CRM, Change Management, Start-ups, Product Marketing

Education
Sterling College   1979 — 1980
Certificate, Agriculture

Grosse Pointe South High   1975 — 1979

Macomb Community College
Business

Experience
Schuette Metals  June 2015 - Present
Ferris State University  August 2011 - May 2015
L&W Engineering   May 2014 - August 2014
Moran Iron Works   May 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Arc Welding, Resistance Welding, Microsoft Excel, MIG Welding, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Machining, Lean Manufacturing

Education
Ferris State University   2011 — 2015
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

Experience
Valeo  March 2015 - Present
Tata Technologies  December 2014 - March 2015
Modis  October 2013 - November 2014
Williamson Employment Services, Inc.   May 2013 - October 2013
Michigan Lottery  June 2012 - August 2012
L&W Engineering   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Recruiting, Human Resources, Sourcing, Screening Resumes, Staffing Services, Friendly Personality, Temporary Staffing, Contract Recruitment, Temporary Placement, Interviews, Leadership, Networking

Education
Central Michigan University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Grand Rapids Community College  January 1998 - Present
L&W Engineering   May 1996 - January 1998

Skills
Welding: GTAW, GMAW,..., Metal Fabrication, Teaching, Furniture maknig and..., Automotive repair, Residential Construction, Residential Electrical, Plumbing, General Manual..., Metallurgy, Training, University Teaching, Engineering, Construction, MIG welding, Manufacturing, Higher Education, Certified Welding..., Spot Welding, Robotic Welding, Student Affairs, CAD, Management, Welding, Curriculum Design, Arc Welding, Automotive Repair, Resistance Welding, College Teaching, Maintenance & Repair, Preventive Maintenance, Electricity, American Welding..., Student Development, Manufacturing..., Machining, Academic Advising, Root Cause Analysis, Distance Learning, Inspection, Automation, Robotics, Lean Manufacturing, Academic Administration, MIG Welding

Education
The Ohio State University   2005 — 2008
Master's of Science, Welding Engineering

Ferris State University   1994 — 1996
Bachelor's of Science, Welding Engineering Technology

Grand Rapids Community College   1990 — 1994
Associates in Applied Arts and Sciences, Welding Technology

Experience
L&W Engineering   June 2013 - Present
Axxis Machine Corp.   April 2013 - June 2013
Scherer & Trier USA  August 2012 - March 2013
Kevinandj   June 2010 - February 2012

Skills
Administrative..., Nursery, Retail, Housekeeping, Quality Control, Beauty Industry

Education
Pro Way Hair School   2010 — 2011
Certification, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Life Skills Center
High School diploma

Experience
West michiga location   September 2014 - Present
L&W Engineering   August 2013 - September 2014
The Microsoft Dynamics Job Center US/Canada   August 2009 - August 2013
Technisource/Spherion   December 2008 - April 2009
Beacon Staffing Management Group   June 2007 - April 2008
Grand Valley State University  October 2005 - December 2005
Prince Corp / Johnson Controls INC   May 1995 - April 2002

Skills
Project Management, Linux, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Technologies, SAP R/3, Product Management, Systems Engineering, Information Management, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Blueprint Reading, Windows Server, Leadership, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Servers, SharePoint, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2009
MCSE

Grand Valley State University   2002 — 2005
Bachelors of Business Administration

Experience
USAF - Wright-Patterson AFB (C-17 Division)   October 2009 - Present
Navistar, Inc.   November 1995 - May 2009
Honeywell  February 1991 - November 1995
Calsonic Kansei  April 1989 - February 1991
L&W Engineering   June 1988 - April 1989

Skills
Six Sigma, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Weld, Continuous Improvement, Robotics, Process Improvement

Education
Antioch University Midwest   2004 — 2006
Masters, Management

The Ohio State University   1983 — 1988
BS, Welding Engineering

American School of Paris   1976 — 1983

Experience
L & W Engineering (Jaytec)   2015 - Present
L&W Engineering   October 2012 - Present
L&W Engineering   December 2002 - September 2012
L&W Engineering   October 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Welding, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Machining, Kanban, JIT, FMEA

Education
Michigan Technological University   1996 — 1998
Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Barnes Aerospace  December 2013 - Present
L&W Engineering   August 2013 - December 2013
Earthcom, Inc.   April 2013 - July 2013
ACD.net  October 2012 - February 2013
Freight Handlers Inc.  February 2009 - October 2012
TEAM/L.I.F.E.   April 2010 - 2012
McDonald's Corporation  June 2005 - April 2009

Skills
Always Willing to Learn, Positive Personality, Leadership, Unloading, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Time Management, Retail, Distribution Center..., Forklift Operator, Management, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Faith, Fiber Handling, Shipping/Receiving, Fun, Spirituality, Cleaning, Digging Holes, Driving, Automotive Engineering, Aluminum Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Parenting, Continuous Improvement, Biblical Studies, Patience, Honesty, Hardwork, Details, Logistics, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Steel, Goal Oriented, Training, Warehousing, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Troubleshooting, Supervisory Skills, Social Networking, Highly detail oriented, Employee Relations, Public Speaking

Education
Lansing Community College   2007 — 2007
6 Credits, Electrical Wiring

DeWitt High School   2004 — 2007
Diploma, General Studies, 9th-12th

Experience
Ventra Grand Rapids 29th Street   March 2014 - Present
Magna Mirrors - Holland   March 2010 - Present
Baker Metal Products  November 2009 - January 2010
Noble International LLC / Pullman Industries Incorporated   July 2001 - July 2009
L&W Engineering   May 1999 - July 2001
United Technologies Automotive  September 1976 - May 1999

Education
Allied Careers Institute

Davenport University
Associate of Science, Business Management

Davenport University
R.B. Vollum & Associates, Business Management

Michigan State University
Packaging Technologies

Experience
Shinsho Corporation   July 2013 - Present
Shinsho corporation   July 2012 - July 2013
L&W Engineering   February 2012 - June 2012
Cul-Mac Industries   November 2008 - January 2012

Skills
Leadership, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Software Documentation, Accruals, Finance, Financial Statements, Manufacturing, Management, Credit, Automotive, Payments, Program Management, Credit Risk, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, EDI, MRP, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, RPD

Education
Baker College of Allen Park   2000 — 2006
Business Administration

Baker College of Allen Park

Experience
L&W Engineering   April 2013 - Present
BeyondTheStreetlight   February 2012 - May 2015
Paramount Sheet Metal   May 2008 - December 2014
Windscapes Landscaping   June 2011 - January 2014
Saint Mary's Hospital  August 2012 - December 2012
Windscapes Landscaping   May 2010 - June 2011
Designing Dreams LLC   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Leadership, ADP Payroll, ADP E-Time, Public Speaking, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Leadership Development, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Excel, Management, Budgets, Interviews, Training, Recruiting, Organized, Committed, Dependable, Communication, Analysis, Customer Service

Education
Grand Valley State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, Senior

Unity Christian High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
LW Engineering  August 2011 - Present
Dowding Industries Inc.  April 2009 - August 2011
Plunkett Energy Auditing   November 2008 - April 2009
Demmer Corp.  May 2006 - November 2008
Hungry Howie's Pizza  July 2000 - March 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Automotive, Public Speaking, Welding, PLC, Testing, Lean Manufacturing, MIG Welding, Analysis, Pneumatics, AutoCAD, Robotics, Microsoft Excel, Quality Assurance, Supervisory Skills

Education
Lansing Community College   2003 — 2006
Associate's degree, Building Construction Technology

Experience
Wellington Industries  April 2014 - Present
Lenawee Stamping Corporation  August 2012 - April 2014
Cosma International, Vehtek Systems   October 2011 - August 2012
Jaytec LLC   January 2011 - October 2011
L&W Engineering   May 2008 - January 2011
L&W Engineering   June 2007 - May 2008
L&W Engineering   February 2005 - May 2007

Skills
FMEA, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Supplier Quality, 5S, Program Management, ISO, Kaizen, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, PPAP, Automotive, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Stamping, Manufacturing, GD&T, Process Improvement, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Kanban, Machine Tools, SPC, Toyota Production System, JIT, Process Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Quality System, TS16949

Education
Indian Hills Community College   1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Arts and Sciences

Experience
L&W Engineering   May 2015 - August 2015
Polaris Industries  May 2014 - August 2014
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba   August 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Police, Army, Military, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., MIG welding, TIG Welding, Automated Welding, Arc Welding, Autodesk Software, Welding

Education
Ferris State University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Welding Engineering Technology

Ferris State University   2010 — 2014
Associate’s Degree, Welding Technology

Experience
Quality Industries  November 2008 - May 2015
L&W Engineering   October 2007 - June 2008
Wearwell, Inc.   March 2007 - October 2007
MAHLE  March 1993 - August 2006

Skills
Product Development, Engineering, Six Sigma

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1981 — 1984
Social Work

Experience
R&E Automated  June 2015 - Present
GESTAMP  May 2013 - May 2015
Challenge Mfg. Company  June 2012 - May 2013
L&W Engineering   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Manufacturing..., Welding, MIG welding, Metal Fabrication, Robotics, Arc Welding, Metallurgy, Project Planning, Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Machining, Quality Control, Failure Analysis, Microsoft Office, ASME, Fanuc, Heat Treatment, Robot, SPC, Certified Welding..., Sheet Metal, Laser Welding

Education
Ferris State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

Grand Rapids Community College   2008 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Welding Technology/Welder

Experience
Abicor Binzel  May 2014 - Present
Cloos Robotic Welding, Inc.   April 2013 - May 2014
Eagle Bend   March 2010 - April 2013
Cummins Emission Solutions  August 2009 - February 2010
Trantek Automation  January 2008 - June 2009
L&W Engineering   1998 - 2008
Genesis Systems Group  1996 - 1998

Skills
Robotic Systems, Process Engineering, Creative Problem Solving, Welding, Resistance Welding, MIG, Fanuc, Robotics, Arc Welding, Automation, Automotive, MIG welding, Robot, PPAP, Robotic Welding, SMAW, Weld, Motoman, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Metal Fabrication, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Pneumatics, ISO, Industrial Engineering, 5S, GD&T, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Sheet Metal, APQP, Material Handling, Poka Yoke, Failure Analysis, PFMEA, Automotive Engineering, TPM, Geometric Dimensioning

Education
Ferris State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Welding Engineer

Experience
L&W Engineering   March 2005 - Present
Brown Corporation of Ionia   2003 - 2005
Steelcase  1988 - 2003
Steelcase University   1988 - 2003

Skills
Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Kaizen, 5S, visual factory, Cost Reduction Solutions, ISO 14001, Problem Solving, Workflow, Workplace Safety, Metal Fabrication, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Robotics, Schedules, Customer Service, Cpr Certified, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, JIT, Toyota Production System, Automotive, Stamping, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Why, Poka Yoke, PPAP, Assembly Lines, FMEA, MIG welding, Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, Analysis, Management, TQM, Manufacturing, Factory

Education
Davenport University   1998 — 1998
Undergraduate, quality management, visual factory

Itt technical Institute-Grand Rapids, Michigan   1983 — 1985
Associate of Science (A.S.), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Experience
Challenge Manufacturing  February 2014 - Present
L&W Engineering   December 2006 - February 2014
Johnson Controls  1994 - 2007

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Management, Manufacturing, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Maintenance Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Automation, ISO 14001, 5 Why, PDCA, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, 5S

Education
Grand Rapids Community College   1999 — 2003
Industrical Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program

Experience
L&W Group  August 2015 - Present
L&W Engineering   February 2014 - Present
L&W Group  March 2013 - February 2014
L&W Engineering   April 2012 - March 2013
Liberty Athletic Club  August 2011 - December 2011
National Amusements  October 2006 - February 2010
National Amusements  December 2003 - October 2006

Education
Eastern Michigan University
MASTERS OF SCIENCE

Eastern Michigan University
BACHELORS DEGREE

Experience
Ford Motor Company  August 2011 - Present
L&W Engineering   October 2010 - August 2011
Lifetime Fitness  February 2010 - February 2011
NSF International  March 2010 - September 2010
Michigan State University - Senior Capstone Design Course   December 2008 - May 2009
Michigan State University  October 2008 - May 2009
GE Consumer and Industrial  May 2008 - August 2008
GE Consumer and Industrial  January 2007 - August 2007
Michigan State University  September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Six Sigma, Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., FMEA

Education
Michigan State University   2005 — 2009
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Experience
L&W Engineering   February 2014 — Present
JAC Products  2013 — 2014
Swagelok  2011 — 2012
Ferriot, Inc.   2010 — 2011
Myers Motors   June 2009 — September 2010
Pinnacle Molded Plastics   January 2007 — April 2009
WiSK Engineering Services   April 2001 — December 2006
Continental Industries  October 1999 — March 2001
Johnson Controls  1990 — 1995

Skills
APQP, PPAP, SPC, Value Stream Mapping, DOE, DFMEA, Product Launch, Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Quality Systems, TS16949, FMEA, ISO, DMAIC, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Management, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Minitab, Automotive, Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Industrial Engineering, Six Sigma, GD&T, Kanban, TQM, JIT, QS9000, Supplier Quality, Cost Reduction, TPM, Quality Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Cellular Manufacturing, Assembly

Education
Kettering University   1990 — 1996
BSME

University of Michigan   1 — 1
Automotive Engineering

Lawrence Technological University   1 — 1
Kinematics

Experience
Cascade Engineering  November 2009 - Present
Solutec America   May 2007 - November 2008
Magna Donnelly  September 2000 - May 2007
Magna Mirrors  2000 - 2007
Monroe, Inc.   September 1998 - September 2000
L&W Engineering   June 1996 - September 1998

Skills
PPAP, Automotive, Stamping, Injection Molding, Quality Management, Supplier Quality, Change Management, TS16949, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics, Kaizen, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, APQP, FMEA, SPC, Kanban, Manufacturing..., ISO, Minitab, Six Sigma, Product Quality, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, DFMEA, GD&T, Manufacturing..., Supplier Development, Toyota Production System

Education
Miami University   1983 — 1987

Experience
Beatty & Company CPA   January 2004 - Present
Ind. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant   April 2003 - Present
L&W Engineering   September 2004 - June 2005

Education
Jackson Community College

Experience
FARO Technologies  January 2014 - Present
FARO Technologies  June 2002 - January 2014
L&W Engineering   November 1995 - February 2002
Ford Motor Company  August 1992 - November 1995

Skills
CAD, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Development, New Business Development, Solidworks, Product Development, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, Continuous Improvement, Product Management, Project Management, Sales Management, Training, Cnc, Automotive, Product Design, Machine Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Automation

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Design and Manufacturing

edsel ford hs   1984 — 1987

Experience
Midwest Motorsports LLC   January 2013 - Present
Midwest Motorsports   June 2009 - December 2012
L&W Engineering   July 2002 - August 2009
Port City Group  1995 - 2004

Skills
Automotive, Process Engineering, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Relations

Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville   1987 — 1989
BS, Business Mgmt

Grand Valley State University   1985 — 1987

Experience
Primerica  February 2015 - Present
L&W Engineering   August 2000 - Present
L&W Engineering   September 1996 - August 2000

Skills
Employee Benefits, HRIS, Employee Relations, Talent Management, HR Policies

Education
Michigan State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Human Resources

Experience
L&W Engineering   July 2014 - Present
Alex Products  December 2013 - June 2014
Dura Magnetics, Inc.   August 2012 - December 2013
ESW, Inc.   February 2010 - October 2012
Middough  September 2007 - February 2010
Toledo Metal Spinning   July 2002 - December 2006
Eaton Automotive, Engine Components Div, Saginaw   1989 - 1990

Skills
Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Piping, Root Cause Analysis, ISO, Manufacturing, Commissioning, APQP, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Software Documentation, Procurement, Troubleshooting, FMEA, Operations Management, Quality System, Process Engineering, Technical Writing, Quality Management, DMAIC, Maintenance Management, Leadership, Manufacturing..., Quality Assurance, MS Project, SPC, Design of Experiments, PPAP, Maintenance & Repair, SAP, TQM, Program Management, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Preventive Maintenance, Change Management, Factory, TPM, Supplier Quality, Reliability, TS16949, Automotive

Education
Kettering University   1989 — 1991
Master's degree, Manufacturing Management

University of Toledo   1977 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering

Experience
Genzink Steel  December 2012 - Present
Genzink Steel  October 2006 - Present
Ridgeview Industries  February 2000 - October 2006
L&W Engineering   August 1993 - February 2000

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Engineering

Education
Ferris State University   1994 — 1996
Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Baker College of Muskegon   1991 — 1993
Associates Degree of Applied Science, Drafting and Design Technology

Experience
Bradford Company  May 2007 - Present
Prince Manufacturing  2001 - 2007
L&W Engineering   1995 - 2001

Skills
CMA, International Accounting, System Implementations, Inventory Valuation, Corporate Budgeting, Consolidated Financial..., Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Corporate FP&A, 10K, Controllership Functions, CPA, Financial Operations, Auditing, Internal Controls, Budgets

Education
Calvin College   1984 — 1988

HCHS

Western Michigan University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

Experience
Higher Power Productions   2009 - Present
L&W Engineering   2008 - 2009
Renesol Seating/Lear Corp   2006 - 2008

Education
Career Quest Learning Centers Inc-Lansing
MSCA, Microsoft Certified System Administrator

Experience
Ford Motor Company  October 2013 - Present
Midway Products Group  May 2011 - October 2013
L&W Engineering   May 2010 - October 2010
Chrysler Group LLC  March 2010 - May 2010
Ford Motor Company  2006 - 2009
Ford Motor Company  1999 - 2006
Ford Motor Company  1994 - 1999
Ford Motor Company  1990 - 1994
Ford Motor Company  1984 - 1990

Skills
Manufacturing Management, Stamping, Supervisory Experience, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Automotive, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Machine Tools, Leadership, Purchasing, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Product Development, PPAP

Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn   1988 — 1992
MBA

Lawrence Technological University   1980 — 1984
BSME, Manufacturing

Experience
McPeak Media   August 2014 - Present
Android Industries  June 2013 - June 2015
L&W Engineering   December 2010 - June 2013
Kettering University  October 2009 - June 2010
AAM - Oxford Forge, Inc.   January 2009 - September 2009
TRW Automotive  January 2007 - September 2008
Metaldyne Tubular Products   January 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., AutoCAD, Unigraphics, DataPaq, Microsoft Office, KeyCreator, Cost Reduction/Avoidance, Project Management, Employee Management, Robotic Welding, Fanuc Robots, Organization, High Energy Level, Passionate about work, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Production Efficiency, CAD, Continuous Improvement, NX Unigraphics, 5S, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, Engineering

Education
Kettering University   2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.29

Experience
Van Rob  June 2009 - December 2013
EWIE Company   September 2005 - June 2009
L&w Engineering   2003 - 2005
Saturn  1994 - 2001

Skills
Automotive, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Administrative..., Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Supplier Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Stamping, Process Improvement, MRP, PPAP, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Vendor Management, Forecasting, SAP, Management, Product Development, Kaizen, Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Machine Tools, Procurement, Project Planning, Negotiation, Pricing, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Program Management, Materials Management, Process Engineering, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, Project Management, ISO, Logistics, Global Sourcing, 5S, Kanban, Manufacturing Operations, Budgets, Team Leadership

Education
Ashford University   2011 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Business Administration, 3.4

Experience
L&W Engineering   March 2015 - Present
Ohio Basketball   2013 - 2015
Petros Homes Inc  2005 - 2013
Anchor Tool and Die   November 2002 - February 2004
Anchor Tool and Die   July 1994 - November 2002
Anchor Tool and Die   April 1996 - July 1997
Aetna Health Plans  May 1995 - March 1996

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, HRIS, Continuous Improvement, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Management, Marketing, Team Building, Human Resources, Customer Service, Leadership, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Sales, Training, Time Management, Organization Skills, Coaching, Hiring, Organizational..., HR Policies

Education
Miami University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications and Organizational Behavior

Strongsville High School

Strongsville High School

Experience
Modine Manufacturing Company  February 2010 - September 2010
Modine Manugacturing Co.   August 2006 - October 2009
Lear Corporation  August 2005 - February 2006
L&W Engineering   December 2003 - February 2005

Education
Miami University   1970 — 1972
BS, Engineering Technology

Experience
Ford Motor Company  October 2011 - Present
Marimba Auto LLC  October 2010 - September 2011
Marimba Auto LLC  April 2010 - October 2010
Marimba Auto   April 2010 - October 2010
Wellington Industries  December 2005 - October 2008
Marimba Autollc   December 2005 - October 2008
L&W Engineering   September 2002 - December 2005
W Engineering   September 2002 - December 2005
Sky-Tek, LLC   March 2000 - September 2002
Sky-Tek, LLC   March 2000 - September 2002

Skills
Manufacturing, PPAP, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, DFMEA, Automotive, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis

Education
Computers   2010 — 2010
MCTS

Computer Training.EDU   2009 — 2009
MCTS, Computer

Lawrence Technological University   1992 — 1996
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Lawrence Technological
Bachelor's of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Saginaw Valley State University

Experience
L&W Engineering  

Skills
Automotive, Stamping, Continuous Improvement

Education
Davenport University
Bachelor, Business Administration

Davenport University
Associate, Management

Experience
L&W Engineering   December 2012 - April 2013
LaJoy Group (on assignment to ZYNP International)   October 2010 - February 2012
MSXI International (assigned to GM Technical Center)   May 2005 - October 2008
Fisher Dynamics  May 2002 - January 2005
TRW Automotive Iformerly Kelsey Hayes)   December 1990 - March 2001
Kelly Scientific Services (Assigned to GM Powertrain)   January 1990 - December 1990

Skills
Heat Treatment, FMEA, APQP, Metallurgy, PPAP, Materials, TS16949, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis

Education
Eastern Michigan University

Macomb Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Metallurgical Technology/Technician

Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Metallurgical Engineering

Experience
TranTek Automation Corp   January 2008 - Present
L&W Engineering   2005 - 2007
Comau  1999 - 2004
KUKA Flexible Production Systems  1993 - 1999

Skills
Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Product Management, Project Management, Robotics, FMEA, Automotive, Process Improvement, Material Handling, AutoCAD, Project Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Machine Tools, Process Engineering, Engineering Management, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering

Education
Ferris State University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Welding Engineering Technology

Experience
L&W Engineering   November 2014 - Present
Bright Star of Novi   February 2012 - November 2014
Schneider Logistics  June 2011 - February 2012
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems  March 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Onboarding

Education
Capella University

Experience
L&W Engineering   January 2011 - Present

Education
Ashworth University

Experience
L&W Engineering   October 2007 - Present
Johnson Controls Automotive  May 2001 - October 2007
Johnson Controls Automotive  June 1999 - May 2001
Johnson Controls Automotive  January 1997 - June 1999
Johnson Controls Automotive  January 1994 - January 1997

Skills
Administrative support..., ADP, eTime, Payroll, Employee Relations, Hiring, ADP Payroll, New Hire Orientations, Software Documentation, Benefits Administration, HRIS

Education
Davenport University   1994 — 1999
BA, Business Administration

Grand Haven Senior High   1989 — 1991

Experience
Constellium Automotive USA   June 2014 - Present
Constellium Automotive   December 2007 - June 2014
L&W Engineering   September 2002 - November 2007

Skills
Program Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Change Management, Automotive, Process Improvement, FMEA, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Supply Chain

Education
Kettering University   1971 — 1976
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial

Experience
Huron Charter Township   November 2006 - Present
Mesaba Airlines  January 2006 - October 2006
L&W Engineering   1998 - May 2005
Guardian Industries  1981 - 1998

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, QuickBooks, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Fund Balance, BS&A .Net, Microsoft Office

Education
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelors, Accoutning

Experience
Logos Logistics, Inc.   November 2011 - Present
L&W Engineering   July 1999 - October 2010
Jhonson Control Inc   July 1997 - June 1999

Skills
Warehousing, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing

Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
Currently attending, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Experience
Applied Manufacturing Technologies  December 2013 - Present
L&W Engineering   January 2013 - December 2013
Johnson Controls  June 2011 - January 2013
Dowding Industries  May 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Fanuc Robots, Motoman Robotics, Panasonic Robotics, Trumph CO2 Laser Systems, High Yag Laser, IPG Laser, Arc Welding, Maintenance, Robotics, Welding, MIG welding, MIG Welding, Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, 5S, PPAP, Six Sigma

Education
Ferris State University   2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Welding Technology

American Welding Society
Certified Associate Welding Inspector

Experience
L&W Engineering   May 2006 - Present
Detroit Tool Metal Products  2004 - 2006
GECOM Corporation  1992 - 2004

Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, APQP, Operations Management, Purchasing, PPAP, Inventory Management, FMEA, Supply Chain, JIT, Toyota Production System, Process Improvement, TS16949, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Operations, ISO/TS 16949

Education
Ball State University

Experience
Benteler Automotive  March 2015 - Present
AAM  March 2014 - March 2015
L&W Engineering   May 2013 - August 2013
Eagle Technologies inc.  May 2011 - August 2012

Skills
GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, Robotic Welding, Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Lathe, Vertical Mill, Resistance Welding, MIG welding

Education
Ferris State University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Welding Engineering Technology

Ferris State University   2010 — 2014
Associate of Science (AS), Welding Technology

Experience
Wal- mart store 2872   September 2014 - Present
L&W Engineering   August 1981 - March 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Media, Research, Teamwork, Time Management, Event Planning

Education
Ross Medical Education Center-Canton   2013 — 2014
certificate in medical billing and office administration, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Wayne County Community College District   2010 — 2013
Associate's degree, General Studies

Experience
L&W Engineering   July 2015 - Present
L&W Engineering   November 2011 - July 2015
L&W Engineering   July 2002 - November 2011
US Army  November 1987 - June 1991

Skills
5S, Process Improvement, MRP, Purchasing, Kaizen, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Materials Management, JIT, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Kanban

Education
Baker College of Muskegon   1991 — 1993
Associate's degree, Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Experience
Magneti Marelli  May 2014 - Present
L&W Engineering   April 2006 - May 2014
MIDWAY PRODUCTS GROUP  May 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Training

Education
Ferris State University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

Experience
R&E Automated  August 2014 - Present
L&W Engineering   August 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Welding Engineering, Fanuc Robots, Robot Programming, Welding, Manufacturing, Automotive, Metal Fabrication, FMEA

Education
Ferris State University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

Washtenaw Community College   2007 — 2012
Associate's degree, Welding Technology/Welder

Experience
Ford Motor Company  July 2015 - Present
L&W Engineering   March 2015 - July 2015
Martinrea International  2011 - 2014

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management

Education
Lincoln Memorial University   2007 — 2010
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration