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Daniel Paul

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Hard-working and dedicated Mechanical Engineer with a strong attention to detail and accuracy and experience in completing detailed technical drawings, diagnosing engineering systems, and conducting engineering reports. Offers well-developed analytical skills and excellent teamwork abilities. Solutions-oriented engineering professional with strong understanding of product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Mechanical Engineer

The McHenry Management Group
09.2023 - Current
  • Designed innovative structural and mechanical components, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Provided technical expertise during project planning phases, contributing to the successful execution of large-scale engineering projects
  • Developed detailed 3D models and drawings, ensuring accurate communication of design intent to fabrication teams
  • Consistently met or exceeded key performance indicators by setting ambitious goals, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Lease Accounting Associate

Dollar Tree Corporation
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with Landlords, resulting in a 20% reduction in average lease costs through successful negotiation and renegotiation of lease terms
  • Processed and approved lease-related financial transactions for a portfolio of over 650+ store leases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies, resulting in an on-time payment rate of 98%
  • Developed and implemented streamlined processes for reviewing lease-related expenses, resulting in a cost savings of $50,000 annually.

Account Specialist

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR)
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Processed and managed vendor accounts, accurately coding over 500 vendor invoices with proper GL accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and deadlines
  • Prepared and submitted payment request forms (PRF) for weekly vendor payments, resulting in on-time payments to vendors and improving overall cash flow management
  • Resolved discrepancies on vendor invoices by conducting thorough investigations, resulting in a 45% decrease in claims and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.

Analyst, Container Incident Management

CMA CGM
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Assign, oversee, and actively follow up with resolution owners to ensure timely and complete resolution of incidents, resulting in a 20% reduction in incident response time
  • Manage the salvage process for abandoned cargo, directing internal departments to complete the Idle Process before salvaging goods and maintaining relationships with salvage companies
  • This resulted in a 65% increase in recovered losses for the company
  • Implement preventive measures and actions to minimize future incidents by identifying operational process deficiencies and proposing solutions
  • These changes led to a 30% decrease in incident frequency and improved company exposure.

Maintenance Program Manager

United States Navy, USN
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Supervise employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety
  • Created and implemented a maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements
  • Planned scheduled maintenances around operational status and scheduled repairs to ensure preventive maintenance was being completed
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.

Instructor

United States Navy, USN
01.2015 - 06.2018
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions on Naval expeditionary operations, utilizing a variety of instructional settings, including classroom, simulator, and underway instruction environments
  • Mentored and guided a team of 12 junior personnel through 280 hours of intensive Landing Craft Air Cushion Navigation Fundamentals training, resulting in the successful qualification of all students and a remarkable 75% decrease in attrition rates
  • Devoted over 1,400 hours to various forms of training evolutions including classroom sessions, computer-based modules, and simulator exercises which contributed significantly to an impressive graduation rate of 93%.

Navigation Program Manager

United States Navy, USN
07.2011 - 01.2015
  • Implemented streamlined communication protocols and navigation procedures, resulting in a 40% reduction in mission planning time for a team of 18 personnel
  • Developed comprehensive training programs and conducted regular assessments, achieving a 95% pass rate for all team positions among the 18 personnel
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to enhance deck plate operations, leading to the successful completion of all assigned missions with zero safety incidents
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily operations, complying with policies and regulations
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team and mission.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering -

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2023

Skills

  • Structural analysis
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Cost Estimation
  • Thermodynamics

Technical Skills Qualifications

Active security clearance., United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certificate for Computer Operator, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Inventor Nastram, Scilab, Automation Studio, Mathcad, FlashCut, NI Multsim, PipeFLO, Microsoft Office Suite (Word/ Excel/ Powerpoint/ Access/ Outlook/ Visio)

Timeline

Junior Mechanical Engineer

The McHenry Management Group
09.2023 - Current

Lease Accounting Associate

Dollar Tree Corporation
12.2020 - 04.2021

Account Specialist

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR)
09.2020 - 11.2020

Analyst, Container Incident Management

CMA CGM
07.2020 - 09.2020

Maintenance Program Manager

United States Navy, USN
06.2018 - 07.2020

Instructor

United States Navy, USN
01.2015 - 06.2018

Navigation Program Manager

United States Navy, USN
07.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering -

ECPI University
Daniel Paul