Wei-Hao (Howard) Liao

Experience

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  Virginia Tech

  Feb 2018 - May 2019

  Managed and led all workstations, assigned tasks to student employees, trained newly hired staff, and collaborated closely with shift supervisor to effectively oversee operational flow. • Trained a total of 8 student employees. • Facilitated the training of international employees from mandarin-speaking countries. • Oversaw and collaborated with a team of 6 to 8 people on a regular basis.

  • Student Assistant Manager at DXpress Dining Service

    Nov 2018 - May 2019

  • Student Employee at DXpress Dining Service

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
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  Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Lab technician/ forklift driver

  Performed palletized unit load handling test, or as we usually called "FasTrack Simulation," to analyze the durability of different pallet designs. Ran more than 800 cycles of standardized rough handling procedures by operating an industrial forklift, and helped experiment with 3 pallet designs with different structures and materials.

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  AHC Hardwood Group

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Hardwood Lumber Processing Intern

  Selected to be 1 of 4 interns out of 20+ candidates from Virginia Tech and NC State University. Led a team of 3 fellow interns to deliver assigned research projects to the senior management team within 9 weeks time frame. Together, we managed to coordinate our work schedule and successfully presented the final product. Awarded a scholarship along with 1 other intern for outstanding performance, and our project was uploaded to the company’s website for future recruitment.

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  Hung Geng Enterprise Co., LTD | Wood Product Specialist

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

  Veneered Panel Production Associate

  Worked alongside experienced veneer pattern customizers by performing sheet production calculations and preliminary veneer grain pattern design work. Conducted quality control inspections through routinely visit affiliated manufacturing facilities to oversee the supply chain flow and ensure smooth delivery of our product effectively and efficiently.

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  The Republic of China Army

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Infantry Battalion, Weapon Company | Weapon Maintenance Squad Leader

  • Volunteered to be the leader within the weapon maintenance squad and performed infantry rifle inspection for the weekly shooting exercises. Led the squad to pass every weapon inspection and received recognition for outstanding performance.• Chosen by squad members and company commander to represent the weapon company for grenade launcher live round shooting demonstration. Displayed fluent weapon knowledge and was within one of the few who were able to hit the target.

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  Hung Geng Enterprise Co., LTD | Wood Product Specialist

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Project Coordinator

  Coordinated project teams in a multidisciplinary forest products company for $110,000 in interior renovation over 3 months. Collaborated with cross-functional team consist of 12 members and mediated communication between different departments. • Designed and developed AutoCAD template that minimizes the conversion loss for manufacturing highly customized veneered panels by 40%. Saved the company $30,000 and helped them secure a $100,000 case.• Improved the pre-existing material specification sheets and product description PPT slides for the sales department. Resulting in an increased number for customer request and consultations for our services. • Investigated the potential operation challenges and gave presentation to the cross-functional team, increasing both the operation efficiency and the competency of the sales staff Show less

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  M. Bohlke Corp.

  May 2022 - May 2024

  Quality Engineer

  • Perform routine quality inspection for the veneer manufacturing processes, including slicing, drying, and clipping, and generate a comprehensive quality analysis report for departmental supervisors/ managers to spread awareness and improve the overall quality of our product.• Manage product quality, develop innovative solutions for the current process challenges, and serve as a quality technical expert that helps production associates better understand the process of making quality wood veneer products.• Collect, simplify, and interpret daily production data by performing statistical analysis (OEE) to help make meaningful business decisions and align the company’s strategic planning.• Establish standard operating procedures for dealing with common quality breaches and develop a training program/ package for our production associates to ensure a better-educated workforce, higher operational efficiency, and an overall safer/ welcoming workplace.• Introduce process engineering concepts (TQM, Lean Manufacturing) to the company and coordinate project team on company-wise Kaizen events. Develop and improve existing processes and methods for controlling and troubleshooting manufacturing technical problems.• Utilize professional engineering CAD software and 3D printing technology to help prototype industrial veneer-processing machinery and facilitate the plant maintenance/ construction effort. Show less