Seeking a position to make a direct impact on products visualization technology, process improvement, product development and the bottom line by leveraging my knowledge of simulation visualization, computer aided design, carpet product development and special order contract flooring knowledge coupled with my strong analytical and project management experience.

Experience:

Mohawk Industries, 1999-2015

16 years accumulative knowledge growth in carpet development software, hardware, machinery and web technology.

Manager Commercial PD Technology: December 2012- November 2015

· Managed the team that handled Mohawk commercial’s custom Tricycle websites content and projects.

· In charge of Internal Simulations visualization group for Commercial analyst, reps and customers.

· Developed process and then trained and managed the team to deliver technical support for software, computer and mobile issues and upgrades for Product Development (PD), Special Order Contract (SOC) and the Sample Pilot Plant Departments with the primary function to minimize wasted time by others in the department. This included older generation pilot sample machines.

· Collaborated with Marketing to execute their branding vision on the Internal Simulation deliverables and the custom Tricycle website.

· Managed the budget on projects and provided analytical data to accounting to ensure project was meeting projected ROI.

· Responsible for recommending projects be scrapped if ROI was not being attained.

SR Design Technology Specialist: 2008

· Primary technology contact responsible for researching current trends, vetting alternate options, developing processes and training team.

· Responsible for creating and deploying custom website functionality and CAD stations for design, simulation and visualization with the primary goal to improve the functionality, process, deliverables and cost.

· Setup and managed outsourcing of room images for prepping to be authored into room scene software.

· Commercial Division primary contact for Technology vendors including Tricycle, Nedgraphics, and others.

· Helped review, approve, maintain and audit technology agreements to protect the company’s investments.

· Participated in the creation of the budget and managed the hardware and software needs for PD, SOC and Pilot plant within defined budget.

PD Technology Specialist: 2005

· Authored Standard and Custom Room Scenes in Nedgraphics Easy Map, Picario and APSO 3di.

· Provided advanced technical knowledge to help resolve troublesome designs or styles for PD and SOC.

· Perfected the Mtuft sample prototyping process for PD and SOC, managed Mtuft operator and provided advanced technical support for the maintenance on hardware and software.

· Processed tracking of all SIMs, Custom Room Scenes, Samples and TPRs for end of month close out and reporting to accounting for allocations and yearly analytics.

· Defined and maintained network structure and user rights groups for PD, SOC and other interacting Mohawk departments.

Senior Designer: 2003

· Assisted in bringing to market both Commercial and Residential styles and collection from digital prototypes to samples to mockup books to website instances.

Designer 1: 1999

· Built aesthetically pleasing designs that are manufacturing friendly.

Qualification:

· Advanced design development, implementation & trouble shooting.

· Super user and trainer in Nedgraphics, Tuftco and APSO carpet design software.

· Expert in Adobe suite, Microsoft office (especially excel), AS400, SQL view point and calibrated printing and monitors.

· Firm understand of physical and digital yarn structure.

· Advanced experience in digital and physical sampling and production in multiple gauges, effects and constructions.

· Testing and implementation of new technology and processes.

· Expert hardware and software technician.

Education:

The University of Georgia

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fabric Design, May 1999

Cumulative GPA 3.45, Major 3.85

Art Concentrations: Design and Computer Graphics

Fabric Design Concentrations: Surface and Structure Design

Major Art Courses

Color Theory, Basic/Advanced Design, Basic/Advanced Drawing, Computer Graphics (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Basic Painting, Basic/Advanced 3D Design, Photography, Printmaking, Art History

Fabric Design Courses

Basic/Advanced Dyeing and Printing, Basic/Advanced Weaving,Pattern Design

Pattern Weaving, Non-Woven/Embellishment,History of Fabrics (World Survey, Japan, Peruvian)

Exhibitions:

August 1997 "Wandering Wondering Souls," South Thomas Street Art Complex, Athens, GA -Sophomore Art Show

April 1999 "Fabric of Four," Lamar Dodd School of Art, Athens, GA -Group Senior Exit Show

-Designing and publising announcements

-Designing show layout

-Setup ambience through music, light, and thematic sets

Honors, Awards, and Organizations

-Betty Cabin Scholarship, Lamar Dodd School of Art

-Vice-President of the Fabric Design Club

Older History

January 1999- November 1999

The University of Georgia, Fabric Design Program, Athens, GA

Digital Archivist/Computer Technician/Assistant

· Setup a new computer system to digitally photo,scan, clean, organize, and archive

the Textile Study Collection.

· Assisting the director in preparing for UGA's Study Abroad Program-Japan, 1999

Supervisor: Professor Glen Kaufman, Head of the Fabric Design Program

June 1995 - November 1999

Network Systems and Services,Norcross, GA

Computer Technician/Assistant

· Assembling computers and computer networks

· Trouble shooting software and hardware problems

· Organizing the inventory

September 1989 - November 1999

The Original Pancake House, Duluth, GA

Assistant Manager/Server/Cashier

· Supervising front-end operations

· Ensuring customer Satisfaction