Education
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering/Logistics, 2000
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, May 1996
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
GPA 3.5/4.0 Concentration: Logistics.
EIT, Passed Fundamentals of Engineering, October 1995
Employment
1998 – Present Software Consultant/Project Manager, Manhattan Associates, Atlanta, GA
- Implemented Warehouse Management Software (WMS) package PkMS on OpenSystems/NTier and AS400 platforms in the apparel, luxury goods, consumer goods, direct to consumer, food, and retail verticals.
- Led international project design and implementations in UK, Australia, and the Netherlands.
- Developed and managed implementation team of consultants and analysts, budgets of $250,000 to $5,250,000, and timelines of projects.
- Designed operational flows for receiving, putaway, cross dock, picking, packing, replenishment, LTL shipping, parcel, and returns.
- Developed and led training for all levels of warehouse, IT, and management personnel.
- Developed creative custom modifications to meet client specific needs.
1996-1998 Applied Research Consultant, Alabama Productivity Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Bruno’s Inc., Birmingham, AL: Consulted on a supply chain reengineering project to develop a flow through logistics system. Developed transportation analysis program for improved planning and operational management.
- SRA Mill Services Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL: Analyzed steel delivery processes to determine unproductive time, establish time standards and recommend improvements in areas of personnel, processes, and equipment.
- International Paper, Tuscaloosa, AL: Developed production reporting program.
1995-1996 Packaging Consultant, JVC, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Analyzed CD packaging system and developed planning and costing program.
1992-1995 Industrial Engineering Co-op, United Parcel Service, Birmingham, AL
- Designed district operations planning programs and wrote user manuals.
- Installation of GIS pilot program (Geographic Information System) to determine optimal routing and discover new marketing opportunities.
- Forecasted future facility/equipment requirements for AL/West FL district.
- Developed documentation of procedures for ISO 9000 certification.
1990-1992 College Program Internship, Inland-Rome Paper Company, Rome, GA
Computer Skills
Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, AS400/I-series
Languages: Arena, SIMAN, FORTRAN, C
Other Programs: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, DbaseIV, ABC Flowcharter, Visio, MapInfo Geographic Information System, PkMS, AutoCAD, DesignCADD
Honors/Activities
- Wyllys G. Stanton Professional Leadership Award, 1996
- Institute of Industrial Engineers Technical Paper Competition, 1st Place Regional / 2nd National, 1996
- Volunteer work: Habitat for Humanity, Hands On Atlanta, Shoes that Fit.