BS Engineering Technology from East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN in August 1981
Extensive knowledge of plastic extrusion and product testing, quality control, cost reduction programs, Management/Director research and development.
Director Of Technical Services - 2001
R & D Engineer - 1985 to 2000
Company Profile:Leading manufcaturer of dDoors and window surround, Decorative Mouldings, trims, etc in North America
Job Profile ( Director Of Technical Services ) -
Directed the design and develop of new products and processes for the building construction market along with various additional responsibilities including training, QA, process improvement, technical data generation, product testing, manufacturing support, as well as technical support of the sales and marketing groups.
Development of new products to account for substantial growth in new customer base and gross sales which equated to 70% of daily product manufactured was developed in the previous 5 years.
Directly responsible for the integration of specific technologies into mature markets to increase market share and EBITDA resulting in sales growth in the 15% - 17% range.
Generation and dissemination of all technical literature.
Program Management relating to the new Royal Decking product.
Project Management (new digital print technology).
Manage day to day operational aspects of specific projects and groups.
Determine and facilitate product compliance, performance, as well as product liability.
Coordinate and assist in technology transfer between internal customers and partners and stakeholders.
Training of sales and marketing personnel concerning performance of products and systems.
Support sales staff is sales and marketing efforts of Royal products.
Responsible for all internal and external product testing.
Specify and recommend equipment or process changes for production improvement plan relating to a minimum 5% annual improvement.
Job profile (R & D Engineer) 1985 to 2000
Project manager relating to new extrusion technology being developed by a sister company in Belgium and the transfer of that technology to the US.
Process development for all new technology products.
Product testing and verification.
Specification development for 70% of the commercial product lines.
Notable Highlights:
Company Representative to Code and Certification Organizations (AAMA, NFRC, ICC, ASTM)
CAD Experience
Technology Transfer Program Manager
Credited with two US Patents
Management Trainee
1983-1985
Kingsport Press - Kingsport, Tennessee
Placed into management training program which encompassed all areas and disciplines of high speed book manufacturing Trained in each area of manufacturing, sales, accounting, shipping, and customer service.
Junior Engineer
1982-1983
Industrial Welding, Inc. – Marion, Virginia
Job Profile:
Created detailed drawings of various shapes, assemblies, and structures for fabrication on the shop floor. Designed water storage tanks for municipalities and private interests. Conducted “take-offs” for various fabrication projects. Prepared document packages for sealed bids as well as standard job quotations. Responsible for major portion of sales activities. Performed duties of crew chief during several municipal water storage fabrication projects.
Drafting and Design
Estimating
Sales
Field Superintendent
Secure position in Management area of Plastics or Building Industry.
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