Suze Bertsch

Suze Bertsch

Manufacturing Engineering

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Planning & Design | Blending Analytical and Technical, Hands-on Creative, Detail-Oriented Space Planner

  • Education

    • The New School

      2022 - 2023
      Interior Design Certificate Interior Design

      I am using this program to grow my professional interior design skills through drafting classes, color theory, 3D modeling and networking. This compliments my engineering degree and furniture experience by furthering my design skills.

    • Michigan State University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: - Engineers without Borders - MSU Cru - MSU Running Club - Intramural Soccer

  • Experience

    • Whitehall Industries

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      Manufacturing Engineering

      - Operated machinery to grow manufacturing knowledge and understanding- Standardized processes for each machine cell to reduce waste by 10%- Refined 5s Standard to keep 10k square foot factory clean, organized and safe

    • Eaton Corporation

      May 2011 - Aug 2011
      EMSP Intern

      - Learned new software to assist in analyzing data, enhancing analysis time by 20%- Read AutoCAD electrical schematics to build physical electrical testing harnesses- Organized and set-up intern functions for 15 local interns

    • MSU Residential Education and Housing Services

      Apr 2012 - May 2014
      • Service Center Representative

        Apr 2013 - May 2014
      • Resident Assistant

        Apr 2012 - May 2014
    • Steelcase

      Jun 2014 - Oct 2022

      - Collaborated with industrial design and marketing to provide conferencing and storage solutions to meet client needs based on market and application research- Developed initiative to foster connection to improve information sharing and build teams cross functionally for an organization of about 400- Initiated and assisted in organizing trainings to grow development for 150 other engineers- Delivered documentation to cross-functional teams to communicate information to accelerate project by 66% Show less

      • Product Engineer

        May 2017 - Oct 2022
      • Manufacturing Engineer

        Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
    • Norwex USA

      Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
      Norwex Independent Consultant

      - Increased sales 350% by building client relationships through dialog and consistent customer service- Prepared presentations to educate clients on importance of reducing waste, and toxins for wellbeing- Managed stock of products, informational documents and shipping materials

    • Linen & Brick

      Apr 2020 - Dec 2021
      Owner, Maker & Marketer

      - Built brand recognition locally through events, local shops & social media- Designed products to be sold based on market need, market feedback, current trends and client orders- Sourced sustainable materials to create heirloom quality children's toys

    • Freelance

      Oct 2022 - now
      SketchUp Designer

      - Collaborate with structural engineer and city municipalities to execute interior renovations - Create presentations to convey design and material choices to contractors and vendors- Model detailed SketchUp replicas of homes to facilitate space planning and color, material and finish selections

    • Belimed

      Jan 2023 - now
      Planning & Design Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid

      National council for behavioral health
      Dec 2017
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Purdue University Online
      Jul 2023
    • Design Kit: The Course for Human-Centered Design

      Acumen
    • Interior Design Certification

      Parsons School of Design - The New School
      Jan 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team World Vision Runner

      Issued by World Vision on May 2015
      World VisionAssociated with Suze Bertsch
    • Middle School Small Group Leader

      Issued by Youth for Christ International on Sept 2016
      Youth for Christ InternationalAssociated with Suze Bertsch