Trey Ximenez, MA
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Quality and operations professional leading initiatives in safety and continuous improvement within manufacturing and healthcare. Expertise in Lean systems, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration enhances operational efficiency and safety compliance. Data-driven decision-making translates insights into actionable strategies, driving performance improvements and standardizing workflows.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Trainee
Kennedy Krieger Institute, Neurobehavioral Unit
Baltimore, MD
12.2024 - Current
- Identified contributing factors to incidents, supporting development of data-informed safety recommendations to improve overall workplace safety.
- Analyzed multi-year staff injury reports from inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit to identify patterns in injury severity, behavioral topography, environmental triggers, and PPE use, informing future safety initiatives.
- Developed structured coding systems to convert narrative reports into actionable data for risk analysis and decision-making, enhancing clarity and focus on risk management.
- Produced data visualizations and reports to support safety reviews and guide prevention strategies
Training & Performance Consultant
Lotus Bakeries
Mebane, NC
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Improved trainer performance from 58% to 86% by designing and implementing a Train-the-Trainer program for production line leads across day and night shifts
- Evaluated line leads' training effectiveness through baseline assessments, identifying performance gaps for targeted interventions
- Standardized training practices through hands-on training and coaching, enhancing skill acquisition across shifts
- Developed standardized training systems, guides, and performance tracking tools aligned with operational goals
- Enhanced training consistency and workforce capability by introducing process improvements for cross-shift alignment
Clinical Excellence Intern
Centria Autism
Farmington Hills, MI
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Led design and implementation of performance scorecard system, enhancing accountability and operational performance across clinical teams
- Analyzed performance data to identify gaps and implement targeted improvement strategies, increasing pilot performance from 76% to 88% of goal
- Facilitated weekly leadership meetings with executives (CCO, VPs) to ensure alignment of performance metrics with organizational goals
- Coached leaders and staff on performance expectations and data utilization to foster continuous improvement practices
Operational Excellence Intern
Zoetis Global Animal Health Company
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Implemented visual control systems to ensure adherence to aseptic protocols, strengthening compliance and minimizing risk exposure
- Facilitated root cause analyses with engineering, lab, and maintenance teams to address process failures and enhance operational reliability
- Led cross-functional safety improvement initiatives in GMP-regulated manufacturing, enhancing workplace safety standards
- Standardized audit workflows through Kaizen, improving efficiency and role clarity across departments
Program Evaluator
Synergy Health Center
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented measurement systems and data collection tools to evaluate a grant-funded healthcare initiative
- Analyzed performance data and conducted gap analyses to identify barriers to care access and inform targeted improvements
- Delivered actionable recommendations to improve program effectiveness, resource utilization, and community impact
Staff Trainer & Change Management Consultant
Western Michigan University - Financial Aid
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Increased training engagement by 40% and system adoption by 85% by supporting enterprise onboarding to the Scholarship Universe platform
- Doubled available scholarship listings by enhancing onboarding processes and optimizing system utilization
- Standardized training materials and processes for consistent implementation across departments, improving training effectiveness
- Collaborated with financial aid leadership to facilitate system rollout and drive adoption across multiple units
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI08-2026
MBA -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2027
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology (Behavior Assessment & Intervention)
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2013
Skills
- Lean and continuous improvement
- Process optimization
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis and KPI development
- Operational metrics
- Safety and risk management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Training & Performance management
Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2025
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 2022
• Organizational Behavior Management Specialist, 2021
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 2022
• Organizational Behavior Management Specialist, 2021
Timeline
Safety Trainee
Kennedy Krieger Institute, Neurobehavioral Unit
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Excellence Intern
Centria Autism
08.2024 - 08.2025
Operational Excellence Intern
Zoetis Global Animal Health Company
08.2024 - 04.2025
Training & Performance Consultant
Lotus Bakeries
05.2024 - 10.2025
Program Evaluator
Synergy Health Center
11.2023 - 01.2025
Staff Trainer & Change Management Consultant
Western Michigan University - Financial Aid
02.2023 - 07.2023
Ph.D. - Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management
Western Michigan University
MBA -
Western Michigan University
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology (Behavior Assessment & Intervention)
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin