About:
Born and raised in Central Illinois, I take great pride in the ability to help manufacturers improve their operational efficiencies. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of industries and environments from metals and plastics to electronics recycling. I’ve developed a strong background in quality, safety, and continuous improvement. My past roles range from sales, sourcing, and operations & maintenance under wide range of Management Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 50001.
I am passionate about consistently producing the best quality of service while always remaining positive, organized and ready to solve complex issues to improve performance. My diverse professional background grants me a unique perspective as to how management systems impact all processes within a company. At IMEC, I get to use my expertise and leverage a multitude of resources to help Illinois manufacturers create and sustain a competitive advantage.
Expertise
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Eastern Illinois University
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- OSHA Authorized Trainer
- Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 50001
Specialized Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Quality Systems Management
- Environmental Systems Management
- Energy Systems Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Program Management
- Production/Maintenance Scheduling
Results:
During a Six Sigma Black Belt project, we were able to eliminate wastes and increase productivity of their saw department. These improvements in efficiencies equated to a greater than $90,000 annual cost savings for the company.
