Sean Kirkland

Sean Kirkland

Model Builder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Father and MBA Student

  • Education

    • Tulane University

      2002 - 2007
      MARCHI Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Rho Chi

  • Experience

    • Applied minds

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      Model Builder

      At Applied Minds, I measured, built and assembled components to be used in a large-scale, forced perspective model. I used tools such as a laser cutter, CNC machine and various standard woodshop tools.

    • TouchTable AB

      Aug 2008 - Jan 2015
      Operations Manager

      • Planned and launched a Customer Support process, including a customer portal, help desk and license distribution system.• Procured material for electronics manufacturing and IT projects.• Managed contracts with over 70 customer accounts concurrently.• Worked with product managers and software engineers to define goals and plan road maps to ensure customer needs are met.• Directed all post-sale customer interactions, including installation, training, data collection and support.• Oversaw the restructuring of the primary warehouse and manufacturing space.• Connected over 100 instances of TouchShareGIS for the US Army Show less

    • Tech-Gaming

      May 2009 - Jan 2014
      Writer/Podcast Producer

      • Wrote reviews, previews and features on AAA and mid-tier core games.• Produced and hosted over 40 episodes of the Tech-Gaming Podcast• Recruited new talent to expand the reviews staff• Fostered interaction with readers through comments, forums social media and subreddits

    • Two Bit Circus

      Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
      Purchasing Operations Manager

      • Procured tools and supplies for all projects across multiple business types.• Negotiated and managed service and material contracts.• Researched and procured custom electronics.• Reconciled a $3M overall operating budget and $800k event budget for STEAM Carnival 2015• Maintained a company purchase log.• Negotiated manufacturing contracts with overseas suppliers

    • Long Beach Transit

      Nov 2016 - May 2019
      Buyer

      • Buy parts and services for a fleet of over 200 coaches.• Track and analyze parts usage to spot trends and prevent stock-outs.• Develops and manages RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and IFBs for parts and services.• Audits internally for potential FTA findings.• Procures and manages service contracts.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma Green Belt

      Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
      Sept 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Designer/Builder

      Issued by GREENbuild on Aug 2006
      GREENbuildAssociated with Sean Kirkland