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Andrew Woods

Napa,CA

Summary

With nearly ten years as a development partner for the electric body board company "KYMERA" my scope of responsibility ranged from product testing, to vital product assembly and beyond to product demonstration and marketing. Additionally becoming a (solo) traveling product educator, collaborating with brand partners to establish profitable rental operations of KYMERA electric jet bodyboards. However issues with company growth led to an end of that collaboration.

I shifted then to a two year term in the housing department at Stanford University.


Most recent employment: 1.5 years as an electrodialysis equipment technician performing vital maintenance and inspection duties. In addition to quality control of new equipment assembled.


a summary of experience:


Vital precision assembly techniques. Routine inspections of both raw materials and sub-assemblies at various stages of processing. Possession of extensive experience across the areas of inventory management, business development, and product analysis. Proficient in cultivating relationships with both internal and external brand partners. With proven ability to provide organized plans of action for daily success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Specialist/Production Manager

Kymera
08.2012 - 09.2019

Begin collaboration with Kymera: prototyping electric body boards.

Initial tasks included:

-Creating body board shape molds

-Assembly of electronic components (Solder, Wire routing)

-Prototype evaluation, requiring precise measurements of performance, efficiency, heat buildup, user experience

-Working with outside vendors to develop product specific accessories

-Notable achievements:

-Kymera featured in PopSci magazine and ABC's Shark Tank

-GPS Log 500 miles of product testing

Kymera begin initial production , expanded scope of responsibilities: (2013-2015)

-Development of specific component assembly processes

-Lead component assembler (electric and mechanical)

-Creation of soldering techniques for increased consistency

-Product quality control inspections (Final QC)

-Final packaging, labeling and shipping , requiring hazardous materials documentation

-Trade show/ investment representation (product demos, explanations)

Kymera second and third production cycle, responsibilities expanded: (2016-2019)

-Lead electronic soldering technician- producing main control box as well as high-power lithium batteries

-Root cause analysis of hardware failures

-Employee oversight: hands on training with component production

-Payroll management

-Inventory tracking

-Raw material quality inspections

Traveling Operations (2016-2019)

-Global product educator: familiarize new clients with required procedures for proper operation and safety

-Creation of recommended maintenance schedule

-Significant contributions to Kymera user manual

-Provide specific guidelines for legal operation of motorized watercraft; accounting for local laws and regulations

-Established detailed reports of location specific challenges/hazards

- Provide guidance for proper flow of rental business, transporting equipment, battery charging/storage

-Traveling maintenance mechanic providing both troubleshooting and improved component installation

-Kymera second appearance on ABC's Shark Tank

Housing Specialist- C.A.R.E. Team

Allied Universal Security Services
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Produced incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences
  • Monitor buildings and investigate any areas of suspicion
  • Greet clients and guests professionally and courteously to cultivate and maintain welcoming atmosphere
  • Assist with building access control, verification for student check-in
  • Utilization of access control programs such as Lenel and StarRes
  • Observe and report condition of malfunctioning entry points
  • After hours lockout assistance
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Battery Service Technician

AAA - Alongi Brothers
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Performed over 1000 service calls, 200+ new battery installations across various makes and models of vehicle including high end luxury.
  • Received nearly 100% positive reviews of performance from AAA members.
  • Safely provided service in dangerous conditions including freeway and extreme weather.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate damage or worn parts.
  • Recorded repairs required, parts used and labor time.
  • Provided general recommendations for troubleshooting various issues outside the scope of AAA services.

Skills

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Flexibility- "Get it done" mindset
  • Highly effective communicator
  • Use of power various power tools (drill, dremel, palm sander, soldering iron)
  • Product Education
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Raw materials inspection
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Experience handling hazardous materials
  • Creation of maintenance schedules
  • Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office, Spreadsheets and Excel

Additional Information

Design and build of remote controlled combat robot for participation in BattleBots competition. (2011)

Participation in Virtual Enterprise high school course for youth entrepreneurship.

Carpentry work on family-owned apartment complex (Painting, sanding, landscaping)

Youth slack line coach.

Experience as youth basketball coach at Redwood Middle School. (3 seasons)

Timeline

Battery Service Technician

AAA - Alongi Brothers
10.2022 - 06.2023

Housing Specialist- C.A.R.E. Team

Allied Universal Security Services
11.2019 - 02.2021

Operations Specialist/Production Manager

Kymera
08.2012 - 09.2019
Andrew Woods