Pete — engage with sales/engineering

Vice President of Automation 10/2020-01/2022 Showcased excellent leadership skills by building a dynamic team of 30 mechanical/electrical/robotic engineers, project managers, shop associates, service personnel, and shipping/logistics. Coordinated customer order fulfillment by heading project planning, engaging with the salesperson for communication transfer, and designing/building/testing/shipping/installing the product. Assembled an "Innovators Team" to evaluate potential projects, engage with sales/engineering teams, and propose customer-focused solutions. Formed a new "RōBEX U" Internship Program by partnering with local college/trade schools, delivering company presentations, and securing top talent. Transformed company culture by initiating regular improvement meetings/brainstorming sessions, organizing book reviews, and strengthening cross-functional coordination. Created and implemented training programs for 15 employees by educating on automation projects, customer issue resolution, critical thinking, and workflow management. Spearheaded continuous improvement by organizing morning scrum meetings, aligning sales/engineering teams, and creating systems of accountability with common terminology. Revamped performance management systems by implementing inner circle meetings, 1-on-1 mentoring, and group/individual career development. RōBEX Director of Electrical Design 04/2018-10/2020 Streamlined sales efforts, offerings, and projects by leveraging modular electrical control systems, a repeatable brainbox, and high-voltage panels. Collaborated with sales team to improve design quality, maintain superior performance against the competition, and utilize a modular, pre-design template approach. Standardized electrical schematic and PLC program designs, resulting in better quality, higher productivity, and successful employee cross-training. Coached, mentored, and groomed backfill/replacement for my role to ensure smooth changeover. Sen-pack Electrical Engineer 03/2013-03/2018 Transitioned to Sentry's Subsidiary (Sen-Pack) to attain knowledge in robotics, 3D design implementations, servo controls, and complex machinery. Gained key insights in Fanuc/Kuka robotics programming, Rockwell servo drives design/setup, and several implementation practices. Contributed to complex automation systems development, control design, and commissioning the shop & field. Sentry Equipment Vice President of Operations 07/2010-02/2012 Achieved $200K in annual cost savings by standardizing pneumatic components across all departments, optimizing stock levels, and reducing inventory. Orchestrated weekly production meetings to improve cross-department communications and establish a "Just-in-Time" production environment. Applied modularity of systems in engineering to work collaboratively with sales team on reducing design fluctuations and boosting quality.

Virginia Polytechnic And State University, Blacksburg, VA Certifications FS Engineer (TUV Rheinland): #11097/15, Safety of Machinery Ontological Training and Studies in Team Management, Leadership, and Performance Coaching, Landmark Worldwide John Maxwell Team Member, Leadership, Coaching, Public Speaking, and Sales Training (Certification Expected in August 2022)