Travis Rouse

• Collaborated with business analysts to gather requirements, ensuring projects met client needs and expectations.
• Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
• Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
• Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
• Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
• Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

As Senior Process Engineer I assess the process efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and quality. Also conduct process improvement initiatives and custom product developments.

• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
• Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
• Managed projects from procurement to commission
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
• Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes
• Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications
• Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
• Led project teams through design, construction and launch process
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
• Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects

• Director of LPI Resources/Sr Project Manager/Project Engineer/Cognex Project Manager, Managing anywhere from 10-15 projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions
• Projects consist of conveyor, robotics, automation or Cognex camera integration
• Working very closely with other project mangers and engineers to design efficient and functional stable solutions for customers
• Continued Design Efficiency
• Designing can vary from Cognex scan tunnels to conveyor layouts for full system integrations
• Drafted working drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical accessories or cross-sections of conveyor elevations, as required for instructions to installation crew
• Also draft scan tunnels to show camera placement on frames for ease of installation for onsite crew
• Standardize documentation for maintaining efficiency of system upgrades for future projects
• Creating and maintaining as-builts
• Manage multiple projects that would range from $10,000 to $5,000,000 for wide ranges of integrators and customers
• Maintain open lines of communication with all customers and stakeholders in projects
• Work with all departments (mechanical design, electrical design, applications, and account managers) to make sure that projects would move forward and meet deadlines
• Have experience in all departments and can develop needed material if necessary through basic background knowledge and hands on training
• Manage internal Cognex LPI team at CapStone by onsite training for new employees that will work on
• Cognex camera integration, by working directly with Cognex project managers to gather project information and to obtain continuous projects through Cognex, by developing schedules for ease of tracking where Cognex team is located
• I have worked on various types of Cognex scan tunnels either through Project management or installations
• I have installed and commissioned 5 & 6 sided scan tunnels, and also installed and commissioned single camera line scans
• Being a project manager at CapStone I have worked through designing, redlining, selling, and integrating new conveyor systems into various different environments
• Most of CapStone's work is done within the mail industry, ie Pitney Bowes and Fiserv
• Most of these integrations have been in Walmart and Amazon DC’s
• Many times one cannot get the proper information for the projects, so solutions are developed through field engineering to make sure customers/end users still gets solutions
• Highly knowledgeable in conveyors and automation to develop solutions while onsite to maintain customer satisfaction
• Highly knowledge in change processes and project management to keep projects moving smoothly and within budget.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity

• Managed numerous commercial and apartment projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions
• Resolved construction and design discrepancies on architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings
• Collaborated with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects
• Worked directly with sub-contractors for various construction projects
• Reviewed submittals that were submitted by sub-contractors to be approved by architects and customers
• Developed and organized records and maintenance reports for increased efficiency
• Also worked as safety coordinator to make sure new employees had proper training before heading to site
• Manage multiple projects that would range from $15,000 to $15,00,000 for wide ranges of customers
• Maintain open lines of communication with customers/architects and sub- contractors
• Work with all departments (mechanical design, electrical design, architectural design, and account managers) to make sure that projects would move forward and meet deadlines
• Helped developed structure for Project Managements department, there was not one in place and needed structure
• First official employee for this company other than owner
• Brought in to help develop Project Management team and Safety Development
• Developed Safety Manual for business
• Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements
• Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects
• Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work
• Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives
• Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs
• Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients
• Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of $15,000,000
• Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration
• Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
• Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues
• Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery
• Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations

• Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions
• Resolved part and assembly discrepancies
• Collaborated with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects
• Designed full conveyor systems using Inventor and AutoCAD
• Drafted working drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical accessories or cross-sections of conveyor elevations, as required for instructions to installation crew
• Developed and organized records and maintenance reports for increased efficiency
• Manage multiple projects that would range from $200,000 to $3,000,000 for a wide range of customers
• Maintain open lines of communication with customers and project managers
• Work with all departments (mechanical design, electrical design, applications, and account managers) to make sure that projects would move forward and meet deadlines
• Helped developed structures for Project Management departments, there was not one in place and needed structure
• Created role to work with customers at front end sales for more efficient flow to project management
• Applications engineer/project engineer that could also go to installation sites and install conveyor and automation
• As projects would progress I would meet with customers for site visits to verify dimensions and space needed for staging equipment during installation
• Once installation is closing I would make myself available to meet with customers to make sure that system that was installed is up their standards
• Follow up meeting would be arranged after installation internally with departments to determine what could have been done differently for future improvement.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
• Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities
• Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward
• Delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
• Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects
• Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
• Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
• Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures

• Work with consumers to find technologies that assist them with school or employment
• Design and work with consumers when home modifications and vehicle modifications are needed for individuals with disabilities to stay independent in communities or to stay employed
• Developing great relationships with contractors and vendors to develop and strategize great solutions for my consumers
• Work with contractors and vendors to get quotes for projects that need to be completed
• Follow up with consumers after technologies are established to make sure that solutions are working for them
• Makes sure relationships that are put in place stay in-tact so that consumers are able to get best solutions possible
• Present at statewide conferences to let others know about services that The Assistive Technology
• Partnership has to offer
• Perform ergonomic assessments for all new incoming employees to The Assistive Technology Partnership and also for consumers that may need them done at any worksite
• Assess individuals with disabilities to get them back to work or school and develop recommendations for what may be needed so that technologies can be purchased or put in place for individuals to succeed
• Work on caseloads of 35-40 consumers at any one given time.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts

• Manage group of 5 for collecting data from CAD drawings to determine Railroad Mileage for Sprint Fiber Optic
• Systems
• Responsible for redlining and updating as-built drawings for Sprint fiber optic cable
• Trained staff to use AutoCAD for updating as-built drawings and use of redlining Excel macro
• Responsible reading and interpreting stations on Union Pacific Railroad Valuation Maps for purposes of updating current Sprint as-built drawings
• Performed processes of integrating fiber optic information into MapInfo
• Responsible for locating latitude and longitude for specific points of Sprint fiber optic cable for purposes of mapping fiber optic cable
• Responsible for creating weekly spreadsheets that indicate progress on projects throughout that week
• Must put together Microsoft Word documents when submitting as-built drawings to Union Pacific
• Railroad
• Create basic PowerPoint presentations for training
• Work with basic formulas in Microsoft Excel, and also work with a macro developed my department for as- built drawings
• Drafting
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance

• Updated facility drawings (Electrical, Architectural, Structural, and Mechanical) for a local pharmaceutical company
• Created detail drawings at engineers' request
• Maintain a computer-based access to historical drawings
• Created scope-of-work packages for contractors as they would come in to do their work
• Responsible for going into highly secure areas of the facility to obtain information to maintain the facility drawings.
• Managed meetings and reviews with over 10 engineers to maintain the facility layouts
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs