PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Have 9+ years experience in the field of Industrial Engineering working on the S

pace Shuttle and Constellation programs at Kennedy Space Center. Have used exte
nsively the simulation software ProModel throughout that time. Have extensive e
xperience in the use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ha
ve strong communication and personal skills while working individually or within
a team.
EDUCATION
BS Industrial Engineering Mississippi State University - 2000
MS Industrial Engineering University of Miami 2007
PROFESSION EXPERIENCE
United Space Alliance
Kennedy Space Center
Industrial Engineer
2001 - 2010
Developed safety and quality metrics for use in the safety department and work i
nstruction writing. Data mining and trend analysis in conjunction with develope
d metrics.
Planned and programmed simulations with ProModel simulation software in a variet
y of processes for the Space Shuttle and Constellation programs for the purpose
of analyses and improvements. Simulations involved Space Shuttle transactional;
processing, openings and closeouts; and Constellation start-to-finish assemblie
s.
Led and assisted in multiple Lean Six Sigma projects. Projects included work in
struction improvements, labor hour usage and improving internal company processe
s.
Consolidated multiple Ground Support System shops storage from individual sheds
to a small warehouse by developing a shelving layout. Organized the moving and
throwing away of equipment and material.
Participated in multiple safety and risk assessments, process failure modes and
effects analyses, and ergonomic assessments.
Tested prototype software and equipment for potential use in the shuttle program
.
Redesigned shop layouts for ground support equipment and warehouse package inspe
ction to improve efficiency.
Developed interactive users guide modules for enterprise software to increase un
derstanding and reduce user error.
Hamilton Sundstrand
Rockford, Illinois
Co-op
1998-1999
Updated electronic job instruction sheets. Updated the test system, where resul
ts were measured for quality purposes. Assisted on other inventory and military
projects.
Worked with a team of engineers and shop floor workers to improve the manufactur
ing process of parts in a lean manufacturing environment by analyzing data (time
and motion studies) and making a cell layout with the help of simulations.
Worked on a water usage survey. Created a database for the cataloging of testin
g fixtures used Microsoft Office software and available information. Updated in
structional booklets for the running of tests.
CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
Security Certification: National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Completed
Performance Award: Awarded October 2007 for performance on projects, metrics, a
nd simulation work
Performance Award: Awarded December 2008 for performance of metrics work