Experiences at 3M

*Development of Health & Safety Programs.
*Perform employee health & safety training including fit testing for respiratory protection.
*Maintain files, reports and records including OSHA record keeping.
*Responsible for submission of regulatory reports including Title V, Tier II, and annual TRI point air emissions inventory.
*Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
*Responsible for coordination of all required OSHA compliance including scheduling for annual hoist/crane inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, CO2 system inspections, sprinkler system back flow tests, etc.
*Maintain related reports and general health & safety inspections....

Responsible for accomplishing the research, design, development and implementation of products and processes critical to the success of the Data Storage Division. Directed, coached or supervised engineering and technical teams toward these accomplishments.

* Designed the read/write channels of an advanced analog tape tester to be used on High Density Digital Recording (HDDR) and data cartridge media.

* Co-developed various laser interferometric surface measurement technologies: Laser Scanning Interferometer (LSI), Dual-Beam Laser Scanning Interferometer and Twin-beam Laser Scanning Interferometer (TLSI). Pursued patent on latter.

Managed several senior level engineers and technicians in groups of two teams. Cost, budgetary and schedule management for both teams. Coached one team to a Circle of Technical Excellence Award....

* Led product marketing, market development and strategic planning for a global business unit with $150 million in annual sales, over 50% outside of the US.
* Directed a major product launch that generated $10 million in sales within two years; served as team leader and responsible for overall team management.
* Implemented market segment based sales and distribution rationalization programs; reduced sales channel costs and improved market focus.
* Implemented rationalized and structured pricing programs that contributed to higher profit margins and improved customer loyalty.
* Recruited and retained qualified marketing and product management personnel.
* Participated in the implementation of strategic alliances with two major partners....

fill orders, put away pallets of materials and unload product from trailers

As an intern, I investigated the viability of 2 markets for the Marine and Specialty Vehicle Department.
As an Industrial Sales Rep, I work with end users as well as several distribution houses in order to consultatively sell the 3M industrial product line.

1.) Working with a company who's credibility is beyond question.
2.) Having given me the opportunity to see how a company as large as 3M works from the inside.
3.) Having given me contacts for overseas work that produced a wealth of experience.