Michael Reeves

Experience

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  Lincoln Public Library

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2013

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  • Assisted patrons in finding and utilizing library materials and services• Organized, shelved, and maintained library materials• Prepared for and assisted with children’s programs

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  Florida College

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Supervised lab classes and graded lab reports and tests• Conducted pre-lab safety reviews of chemical and fire hazards • Prepared chemical solutions and apparatus for lab experiments• Improved chemical storage safety by reorganizing by family, not name

  • Chemistry Lab Teacher

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Chemistry Lab Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Apr 2013
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  McDonald's

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Managed shifts for gold-standard quality, service, and cleanliness• Improved KPIs of service time by locking down assembly procedures• Solved machine malfunctions and customer complaints• Served as role model and coach for crew members • Managed shifts for gold-standard quality, service, and cleanliness• Improved KPIs of service time by locking down assembly procedures• Solved machine malfunctions and customer complaints• Served as role model and coach for crew members • Trained new crew members to meet gold standards of quality, service, and cleanliness • Helped shift manager to meet gold standards of quality, service, and cleanliness

  • Swing Manager

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Swing Manager

    Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Crew Trainer

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Crew Member

    Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
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  LINE-X LLC

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2019

  Product Development Associate

  • Conducted quality control analysis on isocyanate/resin prepolymer batches• Improved SOPs for mechanical testing of polyurethane/polyurea materials• Troubleshot manufacturing procedures for prepolymer batches• Maintained ISO/IEC 17025 compliance in documentation and procedures • Adapted application procedures to meet customer project needs

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  BASF

  Mar 2019 - May 2019

  Engineering Intern

  • Performed gradient, pressure/flow, and washcoat adhesion testing on catalysts• Assisted build operators with daily coating production tasks• Monitored coating machines and identified potential areas of improvement• Identified and sought solutions to leading causes of catalyst scrap

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  Smurfit Westrock

  May 2019 - now

  • Led new pump installation and old pump repairs to recover $75k/year of wasted condensate• Built predictive model for gas turbine to support daily run decision and natural gas purchase• Coordinated with paper machine operations and chemical vendor to plan competitor dry strength trial resulting in $1.4 million/year chemical cost reduction• Helped build, improve, and maintain manual data systems during network systems interruption• Steered maintenance resources toward equipment improvements and repairs that improve cost and reliability• Used material balance and process flow skills to troubleshoot process control problems• Analyzed process and production data using Six Sigma tools and Minitab; made process recommendations to operations team• Earned Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification Show less

  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Innovation Program Analyst

    Dec 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Process Engineer

    May 2019 - Dec 2021