Avery Prioleau

Experience

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  Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Industrial Engineer Intern

  Obtained quality assurance certification. Directly involved in cost estimation, layout designs, and efficiency studies of 100+ buildings using Auto Cad.Assisted in planning design and construction and provided public work support for U.S. Navy Shore Installation world wide. Tracked progress of projects in order to offer and deliver timely and effective engineering solutions.

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  USPTO

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Patent Examiner

  Reviewed patent applications to assess if they comply with standard format, rules and legal requirements. Performed patent-examining functions such as planning and conducting searches and applying references to the claimed inventions. Researched relevant technologies to compare similar and prior inventions with recent inventions claimed in patent applications and communicated the examiner's findings to inventors with reason on the patentability of applicant's inventions.

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  UltraCraft Cabinetry

  May 2006 - Sept 2006

  Industrial Engineer

  ULTRA CRAFT CABINETS; Leading manufacture of high-quality, full access cabinets which employs 250 craftsmen, engineers, administrators and produce three comprehensive lines of cabinetry.

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  GSA

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2008

  Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager

  Power station that serves most of the United States federal government building near the National Mall. At the time of its construction was the largest heating facility in the U.S. and served 22 federal buildings.; Prepared cost estimations of specifications for minor and major company projects. Performed investigations to secure data necessary for preparation plans, contract drawings and specifications for mechanical alterations and replacement projects for plant systems.Prepared scope of works for procurement of Architect and Engineering Services. Managed projects which consisted of bringing in a contractor that was required to provide all equipment, tools, labor, and materials and then provided supervision necessary to remove, replace, repair, inspect, and install valves and piping. Show less

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  SoBran-Inc

  Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

  Mechanical Engineer (Mail Screening Facility): Trained closely with facility engineer to increase conceptual and practical understanding of engineering control operation and maintenance. Monitor the screening environment to ensure that the screening process takes place in a comfortable and detail-oriented environment. Perform preventative maintenance checks and services on all facility engineering controls, which include but not limited to the following items:Responsible for escorting, assisting, and coordinating facility repairs with government agencies and private contractorsEngineering Control modificationsFume Hood Safety and CertificationsTesting Facility Security Systems Show less Developed SOP's for several CBRNE products used for X-Ray screening procedures and guidelines on X-Ray interpretation. continuedAvery Dellorenzo Prioleau Page 2 Avery_p@hotmail.com________________________________________________________________________________Compiled cost estimate data on CBRNE products. Designed products and modified floor plans using Auto Cad 2008. Organized Emergency Action Procedures for projects through utilization of flow charts on mail screening process. Researched various CBRNE tools and products to make appropriate recommendations for purchase based on quality and cost effectiveness while making recommendations on best ways to get products patented. Show less

  • Systems Engineer

    Mar 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Systems Engineer

    Mar 2008 - Dec 2010
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  Boeing Commercial Airplanes

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2018

  Industrial Engineer

  In Propulsion –10/2015 to present• Analyze & design value stream, including capability, capacity throughput, work flow & logistics• Assist in research, design, development, improvement & implementation of processes to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, & improve quality, by developing models, data bases & spreadsheets to analyze data• Lead numerous time studies, one specifically that required me reviewing each job in its step by step analysis on how long each job should take. It resulted in the creation of standard worksheets on each job within our area, resulting in the workflow going from 2 days to 1 • Develop optimal process designs & efficient utilization of resources in the creation & validation of products• Assisted in leading a KAIZEN effort, by implementing a value stream mapping project, to reduce waste from current state, to meet future state demands• Worked as a team to create a future layout in order to increase overall work flow within our area. I oversaw the headcount & the tooling within our area. Savings resulted in going from a 4 day flow to a 2 day flowIn Midbody – 2/2011 to 10/2015• Managed scheduling & sequencing of work performed by manufacturing technicians, and create metrics to measure their performance to plan• Analyzed performance data and metrics to successfully lead and develop process improvement projects, utilizing project management and facilitation skills• During a project, I was able to sequence job duties that a hat tool was preventing a wire from completing tasks. Resulted in savings of 130 labor hours, eliminating 20 workers at 6.5 hrs each. Going from 3 to 2 days• Participated in accelerated improvement workshops focused on improving manufacturing process, reduce flow & labor, & prepare for rate increases• By utilizing time study data, & prioritizing data in comparison to the budgeted hours, I was able to implement cost savings initiatives, as it relates to addressing the top five defective jobs within our area Show less

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  Artech Information Systems

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  Industrial Engineer @ Google

  Created and lead a team of individual contributors (15) from different YAWN sites across multiple regions to create the Gtap ‘Choose Your Own Adventure Standard’ workflow doc. This doc allows feedback, commenting & review from within HwOps, globally. I communicated regularly to engage cross functional partners, assess statuses, give direction/prioritize, revise & consolidate Gtap processes, all while making recommendations for safety, quality & productivity improvements.

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  Google

  Sept 2019 - now

  Global Process Manager