Experience

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  Reliability and maintainability center – university of tennessee

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Student assistant

  • Helped set up a data mining lab • Assisted with prep for the conference or training courses as needed • Supported other projects as directed by department director

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  Kellogg company

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Manufacturing intern

  Manufacturing intern at Pringles Plant: improved pH balancing procedures, designed new storage for dangerous chemicals, and delivered raw materials cost savings.

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  Toyota motor manufacturing, kentucky

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Production engineering co-op

  Body Weld Co-Op:• Reduced Door Defect during new model launch by creating door jig for B- Pillar on Body Weld Final Line • Reviewed and Rewrote Body Weld Underbody Standardized Work • Implemented surface defect prevention device• Received training on Toyota Business Practices (TBP) Tools, Jishuken - Process Improvement, AutoCAD Inventor, SMS-BR, and Welding

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  Toyota motor manufacturing, kentucky

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Core safety co-op

  • Identified and Installed 3 Beam and Trolley Fall Protection Systems in Stamping Department• Coordinated and Facilitated Safety Kaizen Showcase for 2015 Safety Celebration Month TEMA Site Visit• Conducted Job Risk Assessment Audits and Reviews during Lexus Asy Launch• Trained on Toyota Safety Management System, Microsoft Project, Visio, Safety, Risk Assessments, and Fall Protection

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  Toyota motor manufacturing, kentucky

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Core safety co-op

  • Reduced Team Member discomfort on Paint Topcoat process, setting standard for Risk Rank Down Activity• Installed Fall Protection system on Child Center Building for Monthly use• Managed the inspection of 13 Fall Protection Systems and tested the welds of 3 Fall Protection Systems in Stamping Department• Initiated the consolidation of Safety Policies and Procedures, simplifying the Safety information by incorporating SharePoint• Created 2016 Safety Celebration Month plant wide publications, communications, and surveys• Trained on Ergonomics, Equipment Buyoffs, and Electrical Safe Work Practices Show less

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  Volshop

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Student assistant

  • Pleasantly deal with customers to ensure satisfaction• Handle cash transactions with customers• Maintain inventory levels of merchandise

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  Toyota motor manufacturing kentucky

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2021

  Safety specialist

  - Safety Culture: Conducted 5,000+ Employee 3rd Party Perception Survey, used results to create a multi-year strategy to improve Employee mindset toward safety and safety decision making, and through cross departmental teamwork, established Safety Communication Strategy to increase Employee engagement and excitement.- Tool Safety Certification: Developed Hand Tool, Powered Hand Tool, and Fixed Machine Shop Equipment Training, Leveling Up current TM capabilities, and established shop trainer to sustain program. - Fall Protection: Guide plant on elevated work solutions, conduct fall hazard analysis activities, and abate highest risk processes. Show less

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  Toyota north america

  Apr 2021 - now

  • Senior Manager - Safety

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Engineering Manager - Safety

    Mar 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Safety Operations Manager

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2023