Shannon Fields
Bend,OR
Summary
Accomplished leader with expertise in fiber optic technology and operations management. At Tratech Specialty Optical Fibers, LLC, drove sales growth from $200k to $2M, achieving 92% on-time delivery. Skilled in customer relationship management and quality assurance, with a proven track record of innovation and strategic execution. Holds multiple patents for engineering excellence.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder / COO
Tratech Specialty Optical Fibers, LLC
Bend, Oregon
01.2018 - 01.2022
- As a team member involved in the acquisition of Tratech, LLC in 2018, we created the company TSOF with the mission of providing customers with high quality fiber optic assemblies and solutions for industrial and scientific applications. Achieved an average of 92% OTD, increasing sales from $200k to $2M in less than five years. Attended trade shows annually meeting customers, providing technological support in order to facilitate sales. Sold my ownership in TSOF in order to retire in 2022.
- TSOF, DBA: XSOF
Product Line Manager / Sales / DOD SME
LEONI Fiber Optics Inc.
Williamsburg, Virginia
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Operations manager of the WestCoast location (Bend, OR) managing cross-functional teams to align product objectives and timelines. Coordinated and executed the transfer of manufacturing from OR to VA.Transitioned to product manager while managing sales in high power and defense sectors.
Cultivated customer relationships to enhance sales performance and retention. Instructed VA technicians in vital processes and techniques necessary for high power applications. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for fiber optic harnesses utilized in THAAD Missile and EKV Defense Programs. Contributed to annual trade shows by coordinating customer interactions and delivering technical support for sales team - LFOI, Formerly Richard Losch Inc. (RLI)
Product Engineer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, California
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Created innovative interface connectors tailored for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, MacPro, Apple TV, iPhone, iPod. Cultivated strong partnerships with Industrial Design Team and Executive Management in China, delivering tailored solutions for Apple product uniqueness and quality control requirements. Visited China during each stage of product development to confirm fulfillment of injection molding and contact manufacturing specifications. Secured 8 patents for innovative connector designs.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Trimble (Formerly Levelite Technology)
Mountain View, California
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Developed world's first hand-sized self-leveling laser for construction industries. Spearheaded design, construction, and implementation of ergonomic opto-mechanical manufacturing fixtures for Kan Ban manufacturing floor. Engineered technical processes and procedures utilized on manufacturing floor. Managed transition of manufacturing operations from CA to OH after Trimble acquisition.
Sr. Manufacturing Eng. / SME
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials, LLC
Hollister, California
01.1983 - 01.1995
- Managed transmission performance integrity between Laser Firing Unit, Fiber Optic Harness, and Ordnance Initiators on THAAD Missile and EKV Defense programs. Conducted extensive field root cause analysis, repair strategies, and executions to facilitate mission completion. Designed Safe / Arm devices implemented in munitions for USA Armed Forces operations. Enhanced engineering of plastic hermetically sealed initiators utilized in airbag vehicle safety restraint systems. Secured 5 patents for innovative electrical initiators.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA06-1983
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Supply chain management
- Manufacturing processes
- Technical documentation
- Precision Machining / Inspection
- CAD
- Fiber optic technologies
Affiliations
Volunteer, Folds of Honor
Timeline
Co-Founder / COO
Tratech Specialty Optical Fibers, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2022
Product Line Manager / Sales / DOD SME
LEONI Fiber Optics Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2018
Product Engineer
Apple Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2009
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Trimble (Formerly Levelite Technology)
01.1995 - 01.2003
Sr. Manufacturing Eng. / SME
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials, LLC
01.1983 - 01.1995
Associate of Science - Engineering
College of San Mateo