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NTID Regional STEM Center 
Mechantronic Engineering for Leadership in Deafness

Decatur, AL
2020 - Present

MELD outreach trainer for the Deaf and Hard-of Hearing teachers and students encompassing 48 United States. I prepare, plan, administer, teach, and train through conferences, workshops and classes. The MELD subjects include but are not limited to:

• SolidWorks CAD
• 3D Printing
• 3D Scanning
• Drones
• Underwater ROV
• Raspberry Pi
• Vex VRC Robotics
• ​Vex IQ Robotics

Prepare, execute, and host annual national Drone and underwater ROV competitions for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. 

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North Carolina School for the Deaf
Career Technology Education Teacher

Morganton, NC
2018 - 2020

• Prepared, planned, administered & taught technology courses

TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER & DESIGN:

• Upgraded all engineer classroom computers’ specification to current demands
• Established Solidworks Professional CAD on all computers
• Simulated daily class into engineer project perspective instead of traditional classroom activities
• Used 3-D printer for prototypes on all student design projects

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY:

• Upgraded automotive equipment and specialty tools to match work field usage
• Organized classroom and shop in a manner that is conducive to learning
• Instructed students on the appropriate use of safety guards, machines and equipment
• Guided students in selection of appropriate elective projects and experiments
• Developed program to offer NC3 certifications in Wheel & Alignment Service field
• Developed additional program to offer additional NC3 certification in Automotive Scanner Diagnostics & Mechanical/Electronic Torque

 
ROBOTICS:

• Robotic coach  
• Consulted on robotic projects including design & programs
• Participated in Vex Competitions all the way to World level
• Coached Robotics teams to Excellence, Champion, and Design Awards

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Detroit Speed & Engineering, Inc. 
Quality Control Manager

Mooresville, NC
2014 - 2018

• Oversaw Quality of automotive products at receiving, CNC machine, fabrication, and assemble areas
• Advanced Quality Control Department productivity and efficiency. 
• Developed and established Quality Management System for Detroit Speed's products and procedures
• Launched First Article Inspection procedure to use with SolidWork Inspection merging with engineer's designs
• Member of engineer team in Research & Development on automotive products 
• Researched, analyzed, and developed proposal for new and/or upgrade automotive products
• Identified, diagnosed, and repaired failed automotive products
• Designed custom automotive products for custom project cars
• Utilized in SolidWorks Professional CAD

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JRi Group Development /
Motorsports Innovation Defense Solutions 
Quality Control Manager

Mooresville, NC
​2009-2014

• ​Launched and Expanded Quality Control Department
• Managed Quality Control Technicians
• Developed and Maintained with ISO 9001:2008 Certificate
• Oversaw and Operated Quality Management System including products and procedures
• Participated member of military vehicle engineer team
• Designed 3-D models and blueprints for full vehicle and vehicle parts
• Researched, analyzed, and developed proposals for part upgrades
• Oversaw shock dyno tests
• Assembled and disassembled military, high performance, and racing shock products
• Identified diagnosed, and repaired failed shock products
• Tested prototypes to assess operating functions and determine if goals are achieved
• Reviewed parts to assess fit and provide recommendations for maximum performance
• Utilized Pro-ENGINEER Wildfire and SolidWorks Professional CAD

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Grumpy's Performance
Crew Member

Concord, NC
​2008-2009

•  Oversaw Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr.'s Late Model racing series cars 
•  Worked 20 hours per week in shop & crew member at race track 
•  Swapped engines, transmission, suspensions, steering, and other components 
•  Performed metal fabrication, body works, and finish fabrication including:

• shearing
• nose grill
• brakes
• headrest
•  sides
•  interior panels

• leg braces
•  english wheel
•  radiator ducts
•  nose grill
•  quarter panels

• band saw  
• punching
• seat
• fenders
• cowl panels

• Performed set-up, adjust, and prepares car for upcoming races including:

• scales
  
• ​tire pressures
• springs
• ride height
  
• ​alignments

• preload
• gear ratio
• springs
• ride height

• wedge
• shocks
• sway bar
• bump steer

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Sports Endeavors, Inc.
Customization Manager

Hillsborough, NC
2002-​2008

• Managed 26 employees that included 2 shifts
• Responsible for interview, hire, train, performance coach, and terminate embroidery department team member
• Managed & analyzed a budget of $340K, achieving assigned financial goals
• Successfully built relationship, communications, and partners cross-divisionally throughout organization
• Strong customer facing skills, both domestically and internationally
• Committed to ongoing process development and improvement for all department operations
• Served as quality control liaison, ensuring the highest of standards
• Directed all of embroidery’s incoming orders requests digitizing, requiring embroidery department involvement
• Oversaw the functionality and usability of 30-head embroidery machines, including providing sole technical support
• Independently launched and grew embroidery department from conception to result of $2.2 million revenue

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United Technologies Carrier Corporation
Qualification Engineer

Syracuse, NY
1999-2000​

• Member of scroll compressor team for Container Refrigeration units
• Analyzed refrigeration system test result
• Developed terminal block & power plug engineering qualifications
• Analyzed dome temperature test result
• Managed CE marking approval process
• Evaluated paint engineer qualifications​

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Sims Group
Consulting Engineering Assistant Intern

Asheville, NC
1998​

• Revised engineering drawings in AutoCad software with HVAC, drain, plumbing, fire safety, and electrical installation
  
• Set-up & taught Softdesk and Elite software 

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Liberty Pumps
​Product Engineering Assistant Intern

Bergen, NY
1998

• Assisted in Product Engineering projects
• Converted CadKey model and drawings into SolidWorks
• Updated and established Bill of Materials for pumps and tanks

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High Technology Center at H.C.C.
Technician Intern

Waynesville, NC
1995

• Assisted in developing Virtual Reality classroom
• Designed buildings and rooms as 3-D in AutoCad for converting into virtual reality images
• Assembled and disassembled delivered computers and guided assistants through software workshops

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Electronic Office
Technician Intern

Asheville, NC
​1993

• Assembled and disassembled variety of computer hardware for PCs & MAC

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