Objective

To solve problems utilizing my interpersonal skills and expertise in industrial

engineering,
lean manufacturing, product development, and project management
Work Experience
Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO
Product Development Engineer V Keepsakes, October 2007 V present
X Lead Lean efforts in the Keepsakes Division including mapping value streams, i
mplementing end to end visual boards, and reducing lead times throughout the pro
duct development cycle
o Developed a process for product design that determined roles and responsibilit
ies and defined deliverables and triggers for each task in the product developme
nt cycle
o Developed a process for planning and executing cost savings in the highest cos
t category of an ornament product ($1,200,000 annual savings)
o Led a Plastic Regrind Initiative requiring 15 suppliers to reuse a portion of
regrind and utilize a standard calculation for plastic raw material usage ($250,
000 annual savings)
X Explore and develop new technologies and materials for implementation in produ
ct
X Program light, sound, and motion in product and construct prototypes
X Collaborate with the Studio through concept, sculpt, and paint stages to desig
n for manufacturing
X Communicate closely with Asia offices to address manufacturing questions and c
oncerns
X Implement design improvements by utilizing consumer feedback and market resear
ch
Hallmark Cards, Inc., Lawrence, KS
Lean Project Manager, July 2006 V October 2007
X Transformed 4 processes, 16 large presses, 100 operators, and 9 managers throu
gh Lean
X Increased throughput in Foil Bobst by 54%, Die Cut by 35%, and Emboss by 24%
X Managed 25 appropriated projects for overhauls, equipment configurations, and
process improvements totaling over $1.2 million in capital investments
X Served as plant champion for SMED, OEE, OPE, and Root Cause Problem Solving
X Facilitated Kaizen events that reduced make ready times up to 70%, reduced loc
k-up time by 75%, and increased weekly throughput for the facilitys largest bott
leneck by 41%
X Led the creation and implementation of a daily, weekly, and monthly TPM progra
m with user-friendly photos and checklists specific to each press

Process Improvement Engineer, November 2002 V July 2006

X Led a cross-divisional team to convert foil die material ($400,000 annual savi
ngs)
X Reduced sticker cycle time by 70% through converting screen flitter to rotary
flitter
X Led a cross-divisional team to develop and implement rotary cold foil and rot
ary emboss to enhance in-line capabilities in sticker printing
X Led a cross-divisional team to develop, print, and package stickers on a clear
stock with a clear liner as part of a new brand name Stickeroni ($99,000 annual
savings)
X Created the installation plan of auto-cube fill and auto-cube delivery on a hi
gh speed invitation cell packaging line which became the model installation meth
od ($63,500 annual savings)
Section Manager, December 2000 V November 2002
X Managed 28 employees on production and goals
X Solved production issues through training, equipment adjustments, and resolvin
g quality problems with raw materials suppliers
X Monitored monthly budget and cost analysis at workstation and department level
s
X Improved employee engagement by involving employees in the problem-solving pro
cess and increasing communication
Proficient or Certified
AutoCAD, Rhino, Illustrator, InDesign, and Class 3R laser
Education
University of Kansas V Lawrence, M.B.A., Fall 2002 V Spring 2006
University of Missouri V Columbia, B.S. Industrial Engineering, Fall 1997 V Wint
er 2000
Activities
X Science Pioneers Volunteer (2009-present)
X Lead recruiter for engineers at the University of Missouri V Columbia (2007 V
present)
X Intern Mentor and KU liaison for engineering projects (2002-present)
X Member and Past President of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (2001-prese
nt)
X Co-Chair of Hallmarks Engineering and Scientific Excellence Committee (2008-20
09)
X United Way Committee Member (2005-2007)
X Community Affairs Committee Member (2005-2007)
X Ergonomic Chair for the Lawrence facility (2005-2007)
X Board of Directors for the Ballard Community Center (2004-2007)
Hobbies/Interests
International travel, jewelry making, scuba diving, reading, and discovering new
gadgets
References
References are available upon request