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Extensive experience in the maintenance and operation of equipment used in steam propulsion, manufacturing, and research & development. Additionally, I've spent the last several years providing technical educational and training services for Technicians, Engineers and Sales personnel. Lastly, I've enjoyed great success as a United States Navy Recruiter. I've had the good fortune to enjoy Supervisory and Management roles in all these areas.

Specific qualifications include;

Facilities Management

Implemented and maintained detailed Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to plan, document & track, Planned and Predictive Maintenance tasks. This includes the training and development of the Maintenance Technicians under my supervision.
Actively involved team member in the development of TS16949, QS9000, ISO14001 and OSHA VPP programs. This included roles as an internal auditor for ISO14001 and TS16949 programs as well as the divisional Energy Conservation Team Leader where my team was able to reduce Divisional Energy Costs by more than a quarter of a million dollars in the first year.
Effective utilization of basic Lean, Five-S and SMED Principles to reduce clutter, increase efficiency and boost morale in the work place, as well as the enhanced material appearance of the work place.
Developed Management Operating Systems (MOS) to quantify workload and efficiency of the Maintenance department. This tool has been instrumental in the ability to "right size" the department and as a tool for gauging individual and departmental levels of performance.
Extensive experience developing relationships with Vendors and Contractors while negotiating work agreements and supervising projects.

Instructor / Technical Training

Certified Virtual Trainer, experienced at delivering (and developing) instruction in the virtual, live online synchronous environment.
Subject matter expert in providing technical support in the design and delivery (Classroom and Virtual) of training programs and projects.
Prepare and deliver learning solutions in both classroom and electronic environments for internal employees and external customers. Perform student mentoring, placement assessment and provide feedback to upper management regarding trainee competency attainment and future needs.
Lead or participate in design, development, testing and maintenance of learning solutions. Ensure all content areas are technically accurate and achieve training purpose.
Ensure product functionality in training lab environment including updating and testing labs and course materials to accommodate new software and hardware functionality.
Maintain expertise on MS Networking and other software and hardware solutions as well as retain up to date knowledge of service strategies, design engineering best practices, installation, startup and troubleshooting techniques.
Lead or participate in department projects and provide ongoing feedback and support to other corporate departments (e.g. field support, product marketing, human resources, etc.) on a regular basis.

Sales

Provide Technical Sales Training (Virtual and Classroom) for Sales Personnel with Siemens Industries, Inc.
United States Navy Recruiter for regular Enlisted & ROTC Scholarships (12 years)
Recruiter in Charge of small, medium and large Offices
Responsible for Market analysis, Recruiter Development, Mentoring, Training and Performance Assessment.
Most recently, I provided Technical Training to Sales Staff to help them understand the technical aspects of the products they are selling.

Employment History:

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.

Senior Training Specialist (Jun 2011 - Present)

Certified Virtual Trainer, experienced at delivering (and developing) instruction in the virtual, live online synchronous environment.
Subject matter expert in providing technical support in the design and delivery of training programs and projects.
Deliver integrated, high quality solutions training for sales associates, specialists, field technicians, field engineers, project managers and/or customers.
Assess trainee competencies including the need for additional training and provide feedback to upper management.
Develop customized versions of existing training to meet specific client needs as requested.

DTE Energy Systems

Power Plant Supervisor (Renewable Energy) (Aug 2010 - Jun 2011)

Responsible during the shift for all personnel and equipment involved in the production of steam and electricity using bio-fuel.
Plans, coordinates, supervises, monitors, and controls all non-shift operations.
As the senior individual on duty, I have the responsibility and authority to take whatever actions necessary to protect people, the environment and equipment.

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Production Supervisor (Food) (Mar 2010 - Aug 2010)

Leadership, management and training of 2 to 7 Team Leaders, 2 to 5 Quality Control Technicians, and an SAP Administrator in skills such as management, quality compliance and overall leadership competencies.
Direct and coordinate production and processing activities of up to 7 production lines, utilizing as many as 100 or more Line Team Members.
Additional responsibilities include the review of production schedules to determine correct inventory levels, staffing and GMP enforcement.

Hendrickson Intl. (Truck Division)

Research & Development Lab Manager (Oct 2008 – Mar 2010)

Supervise day-to-day activities of eight Test Technicians, one Maintenance Technician and one Shipping & Receiving Clerk.
Review & approve all tests conducted within the Lab.
Develop test schedules and monitor progress, providing continuous feedback to the Program Developers, Engineers & Upper Management. This is a cross departmental responsibility.
Ensure the safe operation, maintenance, installation and development of all Lab equipment. This includes state of the art hydraulic power units, actuators, servo valves & supporting equipment.
Responsible for the material condition of the Lab and frequently called upon to provide tours for OEM customers and other VIP's.

Hendrickson Intl. (Stamping Division)

Manufacturing Engineering Manager (May 2007 – Oct 2008)

Utilizing LEAN manufacturing principles, Value Stream Mapping Techniques and advanced Management Operating Systems to supervise day-to-day activities of Development Engineer, Industrial Controls Technician & Maintenance Departments.
My responsibilities included the development and monitoring of all manufacturing processes, SMED events, new equipment installation, plant layout, equipment & facility maintenance and plant security.
Facility Laser Safety Officer

Maintenance & Facilities Manager (Jun 2005 – May 2007)

Supervise day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Supervisor
Negotiate and approve contracts with Vendors for periodic projects.
Manage Janitorial & Lawn Care services.
Ensure the safety and aesthetics of the facilities
Facility Laser Safety Officer

Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor: (April 2004 – Jun 2005)

Supervise day-to-day activities of seven Maintenance Technicians
Schedule, track and archive all maintenance history.
Monitor equipment history, downtime, Technician efficiency and utilization.
Audit completed Planned Maintenance tasks for completeness and effectiveness.

US Filter (Ultra-pure Water Division)

Field Service Manager (Mar 2002 – Oct 2003)

Supervise day-to-day activities of six Service Delivery Men, four Service Technicians and an Administrative assistant.
FDA Regulated program which required extensive training for each of these Technicians and Service Men. I ensured that all training requirements were met and properly documented.
My Responsibilities included ensuring the timely delivery of filter replacements and system maintenance to hospitals, labs & dialysis centers throughout Illinois, Wisconsin & Indiana.
Resolution of customer concerns as they developed and frequently made site visits to audit Technician performance & customer satisfaction.
Conducted periodic audits to ensure that all FDA regulations were met and that Technician standards remained high.

United States Navy

Various Roles (March 1980 – March 2002)

I worked predominantly as a Machinery Maintenance Technician in a nuclear or conventional power plant on submarines & surface ships. I gained invaluable experience working with a wide variety of hydraulic, heat transfer and fluid flow, steam, water and fuel systems as well as the pumps, valves, monitoring & communication equipment found on Navy Vessels.
Time not spent on ships was spent in training or as a community representative for the Navy as a recruiter.
Throughout my career, I had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of leadership, management and communication development programs.

Major Training & Certifications:

Certified Virtual Trainer, Langevin Learning Services, Ogdensburg, NY
LIA Certification - Laser Safety Officer, Chicago, IL.
OSHA Certification - Ten (10) Hour Course, Chicago, IL.
Enlisted Processing Division Supervisor, Pensacola, FL.
Chief Petty Officer Leadership School, Aviation Schools Command, Pensacola, FL
Submarine Force Quality Assurance Officer, Pearl Harbor, HI
Engineering Laboratory Technician School, Ballston Spa, NY
Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, NY
Navy Nuclear Power School, Orlando, FL
Machinist Mate, Class “A” school, Great Lakes, IL
Propulsion Engineering Basics, Great Lakes, IL

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