Detail-oriented professional eager to contribute existing skills to a project management or quality engineering role within a progressive organization.

         Possesses strong leadership skills with a proven track record of steering projects to an on-time, within budget completion.

         Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly within fast-paced, ever-changing environments.

         Consistently recognized for the ability to streamline process improvement initiatives to significantly increase efficiency throughout day to day operations.

         Seasoned in maintaining utmost quality control, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and performing thorough audits.

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Murphy High School 2015-Present

Math Teacher

         Demonstrate top-notch leadership skills while managing classrooms and promoting student growth / development.

         Create highly engaging course content while maintaining strict adherence to state standards.

Billy Yates State Farm Agency 2012-2015

Insurance Producer | Office Manager

         Exemplified strong organizational and leadership skills while promoting sale of individualized insurance plans.

         Performed various administrative tasks in a timely manner, including payroll processing, general bookkeeping / accounting and developing effective marketing material.

Palmer Pillans Middle School 2012

Math Teacher

         Promoted student growth and development by teaching highly engaging course content; focused heavily on assessing needs and implementing individualized learning plans.

McNeil Nutritionals Splenda Plant 1999-2001

Team Leader, Quality Assurance and Customer Service,

         Fulfilled key leadership position responsible for maintaining quality assurance while directing daily operations of 7 team members.

         Contributed extensively to development of full scale production plant; strategically transferred QA operations from small scale plant in Georgia.

         Utilized strong leadership abilities to build and train high performance plant workforce consisting of 150 members.

         Established and maintained positive relationships with key clients; delivered top-notch service and ensured fulfillment of needs.

         Maintained quality control throughout all operations; contributed to development of SOPs, GMPs and plant policies.

         Streamlined existing processes to significantly increase efficiency across day to day operations.

Cytec Industries 1997-1999

Manager, Quality Assurance

         Thoroughly reviewed day to day processes to ensure utmost quality control throughout all operations.

         Worked together with team members to develop and implement detailed processes and systems to improve efficiency and reduce plant costs.

         Assumed key role as Mobile Plant ISO9000 Leader focused on performing in-depth internal audits, steering recertification efforts and maintaining open lines of communication with plant management team regarding pertinent information.

Previous Roles:

Nalco Chemical Company 1988-1997

Process Engineer (1996-1997) | Sales Representative (1993-1996) | Process Engineer (1991-1993) |

Co-Op Engineer (1988-1991)

Secondary Education / Math Certification, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL; 2011

Bachelors Level Secondary Ed Mathematics Teacher; Licensed 2012

Praxis II Secondary Education Math Content

Alabama Reading Initiative

Insurance Property / Casualty / Life / Health; Licensed 2012