biography

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

An experienced professional with a diversified skill set, demonstrated knowledge, and proven leadership skills. Perform as a cooperative team player focused on exceeding objectives, achieving immediate/long term goals, and meeting operational deadlines. An industrious mission-support/ project management professional with the ability to provide operational support in government and/or corporate environments. Perform well under challenging and rigorous conditions. Possess the highest level of integrity, professionalism, perseverance, and personal accountability. Proficiency in 3 written/spoken languages (English, French and Haitian Creole) and possess superior verbal/written, interpersonal & communications skills, presentation skills & analytical skills.

· Over 6 years’ experience assembling, troubleshooting, repairing and effectively maintain hardware configurations and electronics aviation support equipment. Performed electronics, electrical, mechanical, sheet metal and hydraulic work on board USS Iwo Jima (lhd-7) and USS George Washington (CVN-73).

· Experience with software programs including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Access, and Outlook), PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks, and Windows. Familiar with Agile, SAP, Math lab, Minitab, Multisim Electronics software, and Packet Tracer networking software.

· Technical skills include analog and digital electronics, schematics (reading and drawing), oscilloscopes, LC filters, function generators, rectifiers, network analyzers, transistors, JFET, capacitors, microscope-level testing, MOSFETS, diodes, YIG technology and hardware configuration. Ability to read and interpret (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) and Electrical drawings), troubleshoot automated control panels. Knowledge of PLC programming and AutoCAD. Also familiar with UL 508 and 698 control panels. Quick to master new skills.

· Knowledge of the standards, methods and processes used for the development, production, management, and revision of drawings and other design documents, including ability to use CAD Micro station equipment and software tools.

· Knowledge of FDA (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 9000, 9001 & ISO 13485:2003. Process Review, Product Examination and Quality Management System Audit. Knowledge of Continuous improvements process and implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives: lean, six sigma, gage R&R concepts, Kaizan, 5s and statistical analysis.

EDUCATION / TRAINING COURSES

November 2009-2011 ECPI College of Technology Newport News, VA

Bachelor Degree in Electronics Engineer

Major: Electronics Engineer GPA: 3.50

December 2007 ECPI College of Technology Virginia Beach, VA

Associates Degree in Computer and Information Science

Major: Biomedical Equipment Repair GPA: 3.32

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Portsmouth Naval Hospital Portsmouth, VA

October 2007-November 2007

Completed 135 internship hours

· Performed preventative maintenance, electrical safety testing, calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and inspections on various types of medical equipment.

List of all hand on equipment’s available upon request.

Electric and Gas Companies Richmond, VA

August 2011-September 2011

Completed 135 internship hours

· Assembles and tests experimental motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Invacare, Inc (Contract) Elyria, OH

May, 2016 – Present, Process/Design Engineer

· Responsible for tooling, process design, Design of Experiments (DOE), documentation and utilizing (Process & Design) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA, dFMEA) to identify necessary process controls and eliminate variation.

· Responsible for Process Validation (EQ, IQ, PQ and OQ). Also responsible for implementing process control methods and process monitoring on those equipment and processes qualified.

· Supports new product development and process input to design engineering by completing various manufacturing support related tasks such as tooling fixtures and validation, assures key characteristics and tolerances are identified.

· Provide feedback to support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA

· Implements and supports new/revised tooling, fixtures and gauging on the manufacturing floor.

· Conducts Process Capability Studies and develops Associated Corrective Action Plans.

· Used DMAIC methodology during process improvement activities. Tool used: Process Flowchart, Histogram chart, Pareto chart, Time/Run chart, Cause and Effect/Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, Statistical Analysis, Mistake proofing, Design of Experiments, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Charts (Variable and Attribute).

· Create and processes engineering changes (CCR, ECR) for process improvements, cost savings and manufacturability improvement projects

· Ensures consistent compliance to all company and departmental policies and procedures

· Understanding and knowledge of Quality System Regulations including 21 CFR 820, 803 / ISO 9000 / ISO 13485:2003 / RESNA / IEC 62366 / ANSI/AAMI HE75.

Philips Healthcare (Endeavor Group) Cleveland/Akron, OH

August, 2014 – April, 2016 Manufacturing Engineer

· Support for Continuous Product Quality Improvement –Provided technical feedback to support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA implementation in fast paced GMP and ISO driven manufacturing company

· Support NPI (New Product Introduction) releases of systems.

· Review the engineering change processes to ensure smooth design transfer by evaluating design for Manufacturability/testability/reliability.

· Communicate and integrate with design, quality and operation teams to identify and mitigate risk associated with hazards through Process FMEA.

· Interface with Engineering and Production team to ensure documentation and processes meet manufacturing requirements and own responsibility of PET gantry prototype assembly for verification unit.

· Assist in creating Bill of Materials for test fixture assembly.

· Assist in maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates and methods according to Medical Industry Quality System Regulation to increase overall product quality.

· Review as needed Device History Records (DHRs) to verify calculations, product accountability, accuracy and proper GDP.

· Design, develop, and improve custom tools, fixtures for newly introduced CT and AMI systems to improve manufacturing efficiency.

· Develop, document and maintain build and test instructions for all product lines.

· Provide production line support for process and equipment validation activities (IQ, PQ and OQ).

· Support the final integration and test bays operation. Assist test technicians in troubleshooting for system and sub-system level issues.

· Understanding and knowledge of Quality System Regulations including 21 CFR 820, 803; ISO 9000 & ISO 13485:2003.

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Cleveland, OH

July 2013 – July 2014, Quality Assurance Specialist GS-1910-07/11

As a Keystone Intern within the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) I have been Attending required training to gain technical and contract management knowledge. I received training in studying contractor’s quality control systems and accomplishing planning of quality assurance in assigned area. I learned by assisting higher-graded QAS and by interacting with other multifunctional team members to analyze a variety of contracts, purchase orders, specifications, technical orders, change orders, and related guides for use in planning quality assurance (QA) procedures. I performed many QA activities.

· Perform Surveillance activities of Government Contractors to insure acceptable quality levels in accordance with Departmental directives, agency initiatives and Federal statutes;

· Perform product examinations, process reviews, and data-collection and analysis on parts produced by contractors to ensure conformance to established engineering standards;

· Perform quality system audits on contractors to ensure adherence to established industry standards;

· Verify by test or inspection using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques;

· Identify inadequacies in contractors’ systems and request corrective action; read, interpret and apply technical data from blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications and technical manuals;

· Maintained quality control objectives, and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other QAR’s to maximize quality and reliability and to minimize costs.

· Implemented methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc., in order to inform management of current status or work activities. Design and implement risk management plan.

Smithfield Meat Packing Inc. Kinston, NC

December 2012-July 2013, Electronics/QX/Robotics Technician

· Undertake assigned projects and tasks involving the implementation of design changes or system improvements associated with equipment controls of processing, chemical treatment, boiler, water, refrigeration, and other electrical and electronic systems, to include all other projects and tasks as assigned.

· Perform periodic preventive maintenance and calibration procedures for all plant process control systems and troubleshoot problems as they may arise in the plant equipment or systems and repair the equipment as needed to prevent re-occurrence of these problems in the future. Ability to use test equipment, light duty equipment and tools.

· Give technical assistance to other electronics technicians and electricians using procedures and evaluate the results achieved.

· Assist in the pre-operational testing and start up as required to place plant equipment into normal service.

· Test and calibrate scales according the State Department of Agriculture guidelines.

· Knowledge of plant systems and equipment, valve controls, motor control systems, AC or DC drives, PLC’s, ladder logic, and associated hardware. Working knowledge of inverters and frequency drives to include set up and configuration.

· Knowledge of plant procedures to include H.A.C.C.P. lockout/tag out, etc.

· Working knowledge of RTD’s, thermocouples, and other temperature measurement devices. Comprehensive knowledge of field wiring and terminations as they relate to electronics. Working knowledge of Robotics and Controls.

· Comprehension of complex electrical and electronic wiring diagrams and control schematics.

· Comprehensive knowledge of the following test equipment: Volt/Ohm/Amp. Meter, Megger Meter, Oscilloscope, Current Source Calibrator, Thermocouple and RTD Calibrators.

Renal Advantage, INC Newport News, VA

May 2008-August 2010, Biomedical Engineer (BMET)

· Work as a team and deliver dialysis treatments for ESRD patients.

· In charge of two (2) facilities and support all facilities in the area on a daily basis.

· Perform preventative maintenance and maintain all dialysis and related equipment in the care center.

· Perform Electrical Safety Testing and Air Quality Testing;

· Project manager for all renovations in the facilities (Hampton Roads Area). Perform general facility maintenance (Including Plumbing and Electrical).

· Maintain records and QA data as well as inventory required for repairing the equipment in accordance with OSHA and the Health Department.

United States Navy Virginia Beach, VA

August 2001-July 2009, Aviation Support Equipment Technician

· Supporting the Naval Aviation Enterprise.

· Improved Efficiency and Reduced costs by providing superior off-flight line repair and overhaul of engines, components and airframes.

· Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation support equipment.

· Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair gasoline and diesel engine systems, transmission systems, hydraulic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic systems, steering and suspension systems, cryogenic systems, gas turbine compressor units, electrical and hydraulic power generating equipment, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems (including avionics support equipment).

· Maintain confidential personnel files.

· Supervise and maintain a shop with 12 technicians.

· Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.

· Analyzing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand.

Aviation Support Equipment Quality Assurance Representative

US Navy – NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA (May 2007 - April 2008)

As an Aviation Support Equipment Quality Assurance Representative for the US Navy I assist the Director of Quality Control in ensuring that all of the quality assurance programs, metrics, reports, and data are gathered, managed, and reported within policy standards. I help to ensure compliance with credentialing and training of all personnel and the operational standards. I develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectance.

· Maintained quality control objectives, and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other QAR’s to maximize quality and reliability and to minimize costs.

· Implemented methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc., in order to inform management of current status or work activities.

· Assisted with training activities related to quality and reliability.

· Preformed several Work Center Safety audits and monitored the Weight Handling Equipment program.

· Provided technicians by the book maintenance training which resulted in “Zero” discrepancies in preparation for an Aviation Maintenance Inspection.

· Researched and co-authored an update to preservation methods and material for the support equipment corrosion manual, introducing a prototype shrink-wrap process to improve equipment integrity, resulting in 50 percent of man/hour reduction.

· Assisted in establishing new standard and procedures for powder-coating techniques implementing in the Support Equipment Corrosion Manual NA 17-1-125.

AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

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· Two (2) Good Conduct Awards from the United States Navy Marine Corps

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· Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

· Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

· National Defense Service Medal

· Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

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· Two (2) letter of Commendation from the Commander Sixth Fleet (U.S Navy) for Outstanding performance

· Letter of appreciation while serving as an interpreter onboard USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7) and USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73).

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· Letter of Commendation from the Commander Amphibious Group Two for Professional achievement while serving as Hazardous Material Custodian onboard USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7)