Education

• Masters in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSEI), North Carolina State University
• BS, Mechanical Engineering (minor in Industrial Engineering), North Carolina State University

Specialized training

• Lean Six Sigma, BasicMOST
• CAD: Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• CNC: AlphaCAM, WoodWOP, Genesis Evolutions
• Wake Tech: EPIC-certified, Modules 1 & 3-Leadership Program

Professional experience

• More than 34 years of job-related experience, including eight years serving Wake Tech and Johnston Community College in positions as dean of Engineering Technologies & Skilled Trades, advisor for SkillsUSA, department head of Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies, department head of Skilled Trades & Construction Technologies; first robotics coach and lead engineering instructor
• 26 years with industry, including production, Lean Six Sigma, quality assurance, product design, CAD, CNC, CAM and personnel development
• Worked in metal, plastics and wood manufacturing serving the automotive, telecommunications, electrical supply, fuel dispensing and custom cabinet industries
• Held positions in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering and project management with leadership roles overseeing customer service, production, engineering, maintenance, IT, safety and environmental areas

Education: MS in Nuclear Engineering from University of Virginia; BS in Physics with Mathematics and Chemistry concentrations from Longwood University; MS (in progress) in Applied Mathematics from Elizabeth City State University; Teacher education courses required for NC lateral entry teaching license from various North Carolina and Virginia community colleges and universities; Undergraduate studies in Real Estate and Business Management from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business

Specialized Training: Windows: Microsoft-Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SolidWorks; AutoCAD; Quality Matters (QM) online course design; Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility; Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai Learning Management Systems

Professional Experience: Over 35 years of job-related experience, recently serving the NC Community College System in positions as Engineering Chair, Engineering Program Director, Assistant Professor of Engineering and Mathematics, Electric Line Technician Program Director, Department Head of Design and Construction Technologies; and in the past as, a High School Mathematics teacher; President and Founder of a commercial and residential Design/Build/Retail business; Clean Water Act (CWA) Pretreatment Program manager and Project Engineer ensuring compliance with the CWA by maintaining oversight of industrial repair and maintenance operations; Lead Nuclear Engineer supporting refueling operations with research and development of radiological controls, providing technical support and administrative direction to refueling production shops (machining, rigging, cranes, pipefitters, and welding), equipment design, scheduling and planning, cost estimating, and designing and facilitating casualty drills; General Manager of Ford & Mercury Dealership including sales, parts and service, specializing in customized commercial truck sales and service; and a Commercial and Residential Real Estate Agent.