Career Interests
Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Continuous Improvement.
Education
M.S. Industrial Engineering | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (G.P.A. 3.533) May 2011
B.A. Physics | Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN (G.P.A. 3.059) May 2009
Experience
Industrial Engineer | Hormel July 2011 - Present
Managed projects from small design and fabrication projects to large capital installation projects (+$700,000).
Controlled labor costs for five production departments with an annual labor cost over $5 Million.
Constructed accurate production standards through extensive time studies.
Contributed to improving the bottom line by identifying water and material savings projects.
Revitalized the ergonomics program by emphasizing operator feedback.
Developed innovative solutions to layout challenges through designs performed using AutoCAD.
Member of the Sustainability Committee, and managed plant recycling efforts.
Human Factors Engineering Intern, 3M, Saint Paul, MN May 2010-Aug. 2010
Assisted Human Factors Specialists in product design, and developed usability study for 3M medical device.
Explored capabilities of motion capture and eye-tracking systems.
Research Assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Mar. 2010-May 2011
Researched motion sickness between active and passive users in a simulated environment.
Independent Study, Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN Sept. 2008-Dec. 2008
Developed research project devoted to evaluating the efficiency of the campus cafeteria.
Researched and applied relevant human factors and industrial engineering topics to improving the layout.
Senior Landscape Technician, Savanna Designs, Afton, MN Jun. 2002-Oct. 2010
Managed projects and coordinated project completion using available resources.
Demonstrated meticulous work during hands on projects.
Collaborated with designer and customer to assure satisfaction.
Teaching Assistant, University of Minneso...
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