Caroline Venable

Experience

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  The Ohio State University

  Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

  Alternative Break Trip Leader

  Traveled to Atlanta, GA to volunteer with Cool Girls, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to self-empowerment of girlsChose / led team of approximately 15 students to travel to NYC, NY to volunteer with God's Love We Deliver, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and malnutrition in people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses, prepared and delivered food with team members and GLWD volunteers and staff; prepared for trip by leading team meetings and working with GLWD staff. Show less

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  Rail Products International, Inc.

  Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

  Engineering Intern

  - Created various Work Procedure Instructions for assembly of diesel locomotive alternators - Designed multiple gages using AutoDesk; used in manufacturing processes eliminate production error- Developed Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA’s) for numerous procedures

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  McKesson Provider Technologies

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Production Scheduler Intern

  - Researched and interviewed Staging Engineers to get feedback on eliminating time of service- Created Standard Operating Procedures and flowcharts for Tracking and Quality Assurance using Excel and Visio- Added more applicable information to Tracking Board for on-site staged hardware - Enhanced business operations of Staging Center for Technology Services Group

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  Ethicon Endo-Surgery

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Mechanical Engineering R&D Co-op

  - Researched, tested, and analyzed visual and tactile concepts to eliminate lockout issues in current clip applier product (endoscopic surgical tool); collaborated with external design firm, coordinated animal labs, built prototypes- Created engineering studies on lockout concepts- Analyzed Design and Application Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA’S); recorded missing information to aid in concept selection

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  The Ohio State University

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Led project focused on exercise equipment for adults with disabilitiesResearched popular adult disabilities, interviewed / observed disabled adults at various non-profit organizations, analyzed and organized design options for exercise equipment product

  • Social Innovation Initiative - Social Innovation and Commercialization Intern

    Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • First Year Engineering Peer Mentor

    Sept 2008 - Mar 2010
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  Society of Business and Engineering

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

  President

  The Society of Business and Engineering (SoBE) is an organization of students at The Ohio State University whose primary objective is to increase the business perspective, professionalism, and leadership of its members through activities and experiences outside the traditional academic environment. SoBE invites students from the College of Engineering, the Fisher College of Business, and other academic areas, who share an interest in the exciting world of business, to interact with each other and take advantage of various industry and academic resources. Show less

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  Siemens Energy

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

  - Wind Turbine Project Management and Business Development: organized shipments for U.S. wind turbine farms, researched and analyzed qualitative and quantitative value of power produced by Siemens wind turbines- Systems Integration Project Management (International / Middle East Projects): clarified contracts, coordinated transportation, reconciled budget, oversaw U.S. / Germany team in LEAN Six Sigma project / Kaizen (continuous improvement) event - Gas Turbine Auxiliaries System / Process Engineer: executed multiple design reviews Show less

  • Engineering Development Program

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

  • EDP Lunch 'n Learn Committee Founder + Co-Chair

    Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
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  YMCA of the USA

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Head Soccer Coach

  Coached / mentored 5-7 year-old children (female-only, co-ed) of various social, personal, and economic backgrounds

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  Teach for America

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Teach for America 2012 Corps Member

  - Sue Lehmann Regional Finalist: selected for excellence in leadership and student achievement- Selected from competitive pool to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in underprivileged urban public schools- Engaged in full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars in diversity and leadership, instructional planning, classroom management, learning theory, and literacy

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  Orange High School

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2015

  Math / Engineering Teacher

  Mathematics Courses:- Algebra II: secondary algebra course following NJ Model Curriculum and Common Core State Standards- Introduction to Statistics: college preparatory course, practical application of statistical techniques, introduced students to major tools used for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data- Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry: college preparatory course, emphasized real world applications and problem solving, mentored / hosted South Korean teacher in partnership with Montclair State University - High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA): NJ state test preparatory course for 11th grade students, instilled problem solving techniquesCurriculum Writer: Introduction to Statistics (Advanced Placement), Common Core Algebra IIProject Lead the Way (Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering): established / taught courses focused on engineering design process, CAD modeling, statics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electrical engineering, and hands-on engineering projectsMath Department: analyzed student achievement data across grade levels / courses, presented results to administration, guided co-workers in use of data collection / analysis toolsHead Girls Soccer Coach - Collaborated with Athletic Director to create first female soccer program, recruited team members, tutored student athletes Show less

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  Teach For America

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Alumni Advisory Board Member

  Develop vision for TFA Charlotte Alumni, plan and organize alumni community events

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  Siemens

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

  Systems Engineer

  - Instrumentation Global Technical Lead: manage intercontinental gas turbine instrumentation issues, prioritize shipment schedules for 20+ international projects, streamline ordering documentation, collaborate with internal and external customers in U.S. / Germany / South Korea / Egypt / South America including management / engineering / purchasing / service / suppliers, perform Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Root Cause Analyses (RCA), analyze test results to develop and validate final design solutions, create and implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans- Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead: harmonize designs across Siemens gas turbines, reduce cost of instrumentation, lead R&D design and review teams to commercially release new systems Show less

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  Plexus Corp.

  May 2017 - now

  Senior leader of Raleigh Design Center and Engineering Manager staffCollaborate with senior leaders across ENG to define and drive strategic visionEnsure high quality through ownership of ENG quality system design processes and ensuring technical success.Create culture of connection, development, accountability, continuous improvement, recognition, and authenticity which leads to high employee and client satisfactionMaximize profitability by managing fixed, variable, and capital expense costs and driving increased revenue through project success, maintain Profit and Loss statementEvaluate potential, drive talent development and leadership succession strategiesDefine and drive talent acquisition growth strategyEnsure compensation and career advancement equity across functions and global organizationDefine and drive retention, compensation, and work sharing strategies to ensure business and client needs are metCreate and maintain strategic technology roadmaps for global engineering disciplinesDrive conflict resolution (escalation) of competing resource needs to appropriately utilize all global ENG resourcesFacilitate leadership training sessions for leaders across business units and around the globe Show less

  • Director of Training

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Director Of Engineering

    Apr 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Functional Manager/Project Manager - Design Assurance

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Functional Manager - Design Assurance

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Quality Engineer

    May 2017 - Dec 2017