I am a creative, self motivated, hands-on professional with a diverse work history that includes: Mechanical and electrical engineering, Quality and Manufacturing engineering, technical writing, customer service and tech support, call centers, ISO-9000 and business development. Industries include: vending, automotive, telecom, plastics, sheet metal, and limited medical. As a speaker and expert practitioner in product development, prototypes and production launch. Some speaking engagements currently include: “Product Development and Prototypes on a budget” presented at the American Contract Manufacturers Show and the Northern Colorado Technology Roundtable. Other speaking engagements and topics are pending. Some highlighted skills and accomplishments include: - ASQ Senior
- ASQ CQE 24 years
- ISO 9000 Lead Auditor trained 14 years
- ISO 9000 implementation 14 years
- AutoCAD 24 years
- Solidworks 6 years
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator 6 years
- Microsoft Project 12 years (also used in my Master Deg Project Mgt class)
- Manufacturing QA, support, design 25 years
- Electro-mechanical assembly design and testing 24 years
- Plastics and sheet metal QA, support, and design 24 years
- GD&T 1985 but not current
- Automated machine design and sustaining engineering 24 years
- Cricket machine 1981
- Wire straightener 1984
- CD basket 1987
- Bug Eye 1991
- Ring Cutter 2004
- Several others designed & proposed but not implemented
- Prototype and rapid prototype 18 years
- Wire harness QA, manufacture support, design 25 years
Other prior experience includes being a Vietnam Era Veteran, electronics instructor at Marshall Space flight Center, and Radar and Electronics repair in the Army and Naval Reserve. Professional involvement includes: ASQ Senior, Former ASQ section chair, Rocky Mountain Quality Conference past Chair, over 50 electrical and mechanical patents awarded and in process. Spare time activities include: Ham Radio (since 1967), bicycling, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, camping, sewing, and airplanes. |
