Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record at Ashley Furniture Industries, adept in additive manufacturing and project management. Expert in data analysis and inventory management, driving operational efficiency and enhancing production reliability. Recognized for effective communication and leadership in guiding teams to achieve strategic goals and optimize processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
Arcadia, WI
11.2023 - Current
Oversaw additive manufacturing operations for Ashley Furniture, managing over 100 FDM, SLS, and SLA 3D printers.
Executed purchase order processing and material management for additive engineering projects.
Led project management efforts for wholesale and retail initiatives within additive manufacturing.
Developed custom parts using SOLIDWORKS for MRO applications to meet specific requirements.
Coordinated project management activities, driving progress in blow molding operations.
Provided installation support for molds and machines during travel for Ashley Furniture.
Managed group of interns, guiding daily tasks, order processing, and material procurement.
Performed maintenance and repair on printers to ensure production reliability.
Business Sales Analyst
Factory Motor Parts Company
Eau Claire, WI
12.2022 - 11.2023
Created comprehensive reports of sales performance metrics such as lead generation, conversion rates, and ROI.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, IT. to develop new products and services for customers.
Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Developed presentations highlighting key findings from market analysis and customer segmentation studies.
Produced custom representations such as bar graphs, pie charts and trend line charts for sales data.
Managed $50,000,000+ in inventory for a large midwestern home goods chain.
IT Business System Analyst
Ashley Furniture
Arcadia, Wisconsin
01.2021 - 11.2022
Oversee & direct distribution center technological projects from start to finish; project management
Conduct cost/benefit analysis on projects & data that has been analyzed
Implement & develop new processes to maximize profits and business performance.
Analyze data to generate weekly detailed reports
Serve as liaison between executive team and warehouse workers
Credit Analyst
Ashley Furniture
Arcadia, WI
09.2019 - 01.2021
Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit.
Performed credit reviews on corporations
Analyzed financial statements
Risk assessment
Controlled credit exposure by providing financial order management support to minimize risk and obtain timely payment.
Successfully managed/analyzed $50,000,000 in credit accounts
International Supply Chain Analyst
Ashley Furniture
Arcadia, WI
07.2018 - 09.2019
Inventory Management and optimization
Execute and analyze the purchasing of finished goods from global manufacturers and suppliers.
Negotiate with suppliers on the status of purchase orders, expediting, deferring or cancelling orders when necessary, and ensuring proper inventory levels
Identify inventory conditions that will adversely affect customer satisfaction and communicate to management; make recommendations for solutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Human Resource Management, Management
Winona State University
Winona, MN
05.2018
Skills
Data analysis
Operations management
Workflow Analysis
Project finance
Operations analysis
Negotiation
Microsoft Office Suite
Project Management
Predictive modeling
Dependable and Responsible
Additive manufacturing
FDM/SLS/SLA 3D printing
Project management
Material management
Cost/benefit analysis
Inventory management
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Equipment maintenance
Process improvement
Risk assessment
Installation support
Self motivation
Organizational skills
Lean manufacturing techniques
Train personnel
Manufacturing Standards
Corrective action activities
Adaptability and flexibility
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Computer-aided manufacturing
Excellent communication
Lean manufacturing
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
11.2023 - Current
Business Sales Analyst
Factory Motor Parts Company
12.2022 - 11.2023
IT Business System Analyst
Ashley Furniture
01.2021 - 11.2022
Credit Analyst
Ashley Furniture
09.2019 - 01.2021
International Supply Chain Analyst
Ashley Furniture
07.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Human Resource Management, Management