I am an intensely-driven, performance-focused Industrial Designer / Product Development Engineer with a background that includes expertise in overseeing and leading teams in product development on a global scale. Offering a unique blend of creativity and innovation, my background is extensive with a record of increasing responsibility and accomplishment.
DESIGN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
An accomplished Engineer delivering breakthrough results in project management of product design and development, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Extremely detail oriented and analytical with big-picture focus. Leverages wide-ranging technological talent and leadership to effectively manage organizational change, mitigate risk, infuse new ideas, and provide project deliverables on-time and within budget. Outstanding relationship builder, skilled at quickly gaining and maintaining the trust and respect of C-level executives, staff, strategic partners, and clientele.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Product Design – Design for Safety – Prototype Design & Testing – Fabrication – Inventions
Specifications – Project Management – Cost Analysis – Strategic Planning – Leadership – Quality Assurance – Strategic Planning Marketing – Sales – Research & Development – Feasibility Studies – Training – International Business Development – Global Travel – Relationship-Building – Networking
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
 Administration / Supervision: Performing cost analysis on all phases of product development. Assisting with marketing and sales communication strategies. Writing detailed specifications and documentation. Administering quality-control initiatives. Building teams to assist in prototype design and testing. Conducting research and feasibility studies.
 Project Management: Guiding cross-functional teams to drive projects from pre-development through post-development cycles. Constructing prototypes from designs, conducting tests, and recording results. Inventing unique smart tools. Overseeing establishment and training on ISO and QS requirements. Providing results-oriented product design and development in the oil-exploration, automotive and consumer products industries. Leading Product Management teams in creation of new products. Delivering accurate models and prototypes for testing oversight. Initiating business and functional requirements for products.
 Key Strengths: Focused and goal oriented with dynamic leadership and team-building abilities. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and networking skills. Highly imaginative and able to perform creative problem solving. Proficient with wide range of CAD software, Pro-E, Unigraphics, as well as MS Excel and Outlook on Windows platforms. Experienced world traveler. Willing to relocate.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
10X CONSULTING, LLC., Shenandoah, TX 2007 – Present
A professional engineering company providing comprehensive automotive, consumer products, and industrial equipment design for everything and anything from illuminated tennis shoes to auto parts and oil field tools.
CONSULTANT / DESIGNER / ENGINEER
Promoted from the position of General Manager of Global Source and Development Company to lead 10X Consulting and charged with managing the 10X team through product design and development, project management, prototyping, fabrication, testing, quality assurance and certification of all products and designs, and overall administration of both the United States and China offices.
Key Achievements for Clients
• Invented and developed an innovative electronic sensors package designed to withstand the harsh conditions of deep-hole drilling up to 200 degrees centigrade and 35g high-frequency continuous vibration.
• Re-aligned the organization’s business process through the integration of Global Sources and Development Corporation.
• Designed and led the manufacturing of Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) and Destructive testing tools used for base-line calculation in sensor calibration.
• Designed expandable drilling and hydraulic deep water drilling tools for a $500M global manufacturer.
• Created a minute electronic smart-bit telemetry system for real-time recorded communications in oil drilling explorations and successfully designed an expandable reamer that would execute flawlessly.
• Delivered nine additional work-based patents for increasing drilling speeds and efficiency.
• Performed as Internal Inspector using broad knowledge and expertise with ISO and QS standards.
HUGHES CHRISTENSEN, The Woodlands, TX 2001 – 2007
A global manufacturer of quality drilling and hydraulically expandable tools used in deep-water oil exploration.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Managed all phases of product development including design, prototype construction, testing, quality assurance, and certification processes. Interfaced with designers, builders, managers, vendors, and customers on all aspects of products from conception to completion. Provided cost analyses, product innovation, and testing.
Key Achievements
• Developed NDE methodologies and Computer Numerical Controlled machine hardware to ensure the integrity and quality of all products.
• Designed models and prototypes for field testing utilizing CAD software.
• Directed cross-functional teams including design, sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
CAPRO, INC., Willis, TX 1998 – 2001
A global manufacturer of motion control systems used in the automotive, industrial and recreational industries.
AUTOMOTIVE PROJECT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER
Provided oversight for conceptual designs, styling, and functional attributes. Performed research, feasibility studies, and cost analyses. Managed prototype pre-assembly, construction, and testing. Directed sales, marketing, and manufacturing engineering teams.
Key Achievements
• Standardized quality and efficiency through expert implementation of ISO and QS 9000 methodologies.
• Designed and built PLC-based semi-automated machines for production assembly lines.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design/Design Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Concentration in Product Design and Development
12 PATENTS AWARDED
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, International Microelectronics And Packaging Society (2004 to 2007)
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