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12+ years of experience driving over 75 concept-to-production generating cumulative $3.2M profit and 3.5 ROI via product execution, stakeholder alignment, and scalable process improvement with expansion potential.

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EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultant

ROI Consultants
Nov, 2024 - Present
Nashville, TN

  • Advise 9 medium-to-large companies on design scope, process improvement strategy, and project alignment, ensuring technical feasibility and stakeholder expectations across full design lifecycles.

  • Translate client and stakeholder requirements into structured design plans with defined scope, schedules, deliverables, and tracking.

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate ambiguous business needs into measurable KPIs, decision frameworks, and execution plans supporting product and operational outcomes.

National Technical Manager

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC
June, 2019 - Nov, 2024
Nashville, TN

  • Coordinated with sales, estimating, operations, and suppliers to align scope, budgeting, procurement, and delivery schedules, improving capacity by 20% and $1.3M in new market capture with 4.3 ROI.

  • Directed end-to-end project and design lifecycle execution from preconstruction through closeout for 86 products across 4 market categories, including scope definition, specifications, CAD/shop drawings, and design documentation control.

  • Led 10 cross-functional design reviews, scope validation, cost tracking, change management, and risk mitigation to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and design deliverables.

  • Supported multi-site expansion projects through trade partner coordination, procurement alignment, submittal documentation workflows, and stakeholder communication across product lines.

Product Development Engineer

Alten-Cresttek, LLC – Direct Support at Honda R&D North America
Feb, 2016 - Jan, 2019
Columbus, OH

  • Applied design-to-cost practices supporting procurement and manufacturing decisions, delivering $900K in savings and 3.6 BCR.

  • Designed and validated 30 assemblies using technical drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and specifications, ensuring compliance with codes, manufacturability, and project requirements.

  • Coordinated 15 prototype builds, supplier engagement, and cross-functional execution to support design schedules and milestones.

  • Supported engineering validation, failure analysis, and documentation practices ensuring compliance, quality standards, and readiness.

Process Simulation Engineer (FEA / CAM)

G-TEKT North American Corporation (G-NAC)
July, 2014 - Feb, 2016
Columbus, OH

  • Led as technical SME for simulation tools, reducing non-value-added costs by $625K, 15% reduction in manhours, and 3.1 ROI.

  • Developed 5 analytical models supporting production planning, feasibility analysis, scheduling inputs, and conceptual design cost estimation across production lines.

  • Integrated simulation outputs into design planning, documentation, and execution workflows, improving efficiency by 12%.

  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct tolerance reviews and establish novel CFD implementation which allowed the addition of 2 Hot-Stamped metal components with $250,000 capital investment.

Product Quality Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), LLC
May, 2013 - June, 2014
Auburn Hills, MI

  • Implemented $175K metrology equipment installation leading to $450K in cost savings with 2.6 ROI across 7 models and assembly lines.

  • Applied DFMEA and quality control verification during early design phases to identify risk, control costs, and ensure compliance.

  • Led a 10-person launch team executing root cause analysis, issue escalation, and cross-functional design problem resolution.

  • Investigated field failures through structured root cause analysis, coordinating corrective actions across engineering, quality, and supplier teams.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

LSSGB, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  • The Ohio State University

  • 13 ASQ Units + 13 CE Hours

Product Management

  • Microsoft

  • Credential ID: PFDP7TRKC1EE

Scrum Master

  • IBM

  • Credential ID: 839SBC9X1WFC

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

  • LinkedIn

  • Credential ID: 38104CCD9C7B316

Business Analytics

  • Microsoft

  • Credential ID: 9697B47D3BE1EB8

Data Science & Analytics

  • Google

  • Credential ID: WT3BWWYOXQ9L

SKILLS

Product Development & Leadership

  • Cross-Functional & Multi-Site Leadership

  • Project Charters, Scope & Milestones

  • Risk, Issue & Change Management

Data Systems & Operations

  • Automation ROI & Cost Modeling

  • Performance Metrics & KPI Monitoring

  • Digital Operations Alignment

Business & Execution Strategy

  • New Product & Process Introduction

  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives

  • Stakeholder Influence

Process Automation

  • Mapping & Standardization

  • Process Capability

  • Risk Mitigation

EDUCATION

M.S., Integrated Systems Engineering

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

  • Electives: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

  • Minor: UI / UX, Cognitive and Physical Ergonomics

B.S., Product / Industrial Design

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

  • Electives: Product Planning and Strategy

  • Minor: Business Management (Technical Marketing)