Suze Bertsch

Manufacturing Engineering

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Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

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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
  Associated with Suze Bertsch
- Middle School Small Group Leader
  Issued by Youth for Christ International on Sept 2016
  Associated with Suze Bertsch