Daniel Bratcher
Smithville
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at TCAT-McMinnville, excelling in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in developing industry training programs and managing high-profile events. Adept at fostering relationships with community leaders while ensuring policy compliance and enhancing organizational effectiveness through innovative solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of TCAT Coffee County /Director of External Relations
TCAT-McMinnville
McMinnville
02.2023 - Current
- Mentored students in leadership roles on campus through individual meetings and group discussions.
- Represented the college or university at conferences or events related to higher education topics.
- Reviewed student complaints about instructors or other staff members for resolution according to institutional policy.
- Developed relationships with the area industry and developed special industry training classes and certification courses.
- Created content for newsletters, brochures, websites, and other promotional materials.
- Organized and managed events such as press conferences, briefings, receptions, and workshops.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, media outlets, and community leaders.
- Provided strategic guidance on how best to position the organization in response to current events or issues.
Advisory Board Member
TCAT-McMinnville
McMinnville
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Contributed expertise on various topics during presentations given by Board members or external speakers.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions aimed at identifying solutions for challenging issues facing the organization.
- Collaborated with other board members to identify potential areas for improvement within the organization.
- Stayed abreast of trends and issues affecting organizational decisions.
Tooling Engineer
Tenneco Inc
Smithville
08.2017 - 02.2023
- Reviewed customer drawings for manufacturability prior to releasing job orders into production.
- Designed fixtures and jigs for machining operations, ensuring accuracy and repeatability of parts produced.
- Created CAD models of complex components with detailed drawings for the manufacturing of tooling components.
- Performed research and development of new tooling processes for component manufacturing.
- Managed inventory control systems related to ordering new materials or tracking usage levels within the facility.
- Provided economic modeling of business organization.
Machine Shop Manager
Northview Mold Shop
McMinnville
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Reviewed blueprints for accuracy prior to starting production runs.
- Established quality control standards and monitored production processes to ensure compliance.
- Ensured all machinery was properly calibrated and maintained in safe working order.
- Supervised team members' activities while providing direction when needed.
- Provided technical support to employees on the proper use of tools and machines.
- Worked closely with customers throughout the manufacturing process to guarantee satisfaction with final product.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies at competitive prices.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Hiwassee College
Madisonville, TN04-2019
Technical Degree - Machine Tool Technology
TCAT-McMinnville
McMinnville, TN05-2015
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Industry training development
- Event management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Content creation
- Policy compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Networking skills
- Business planning
- Government relations
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Accomplishments
- Coffee County TN Leadership class of 2024
Affiliations
- 7th Generation Middle Tennessee Cattleman
Timeline
Director of TCAT Coffee County /Director of External Relations
TCAT-McMinnville
02.2023 - Current
Advisory Board Member
TCAT-McMinnville
09.2018 - 02.2023
Tooling Engineer
Tenneco Inc
08.2017 - 02.2023
Machine Shop Manager
Northview Mold Shop
03.2015 - 08.2017
BBA - Business Administration
Hiwassee College
Technical Degree - Machine Tool Technology
TCAT-McMinnville
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