Professional Experience
McLaren Engineering
Senior Buyer & Planner - Prototype (2022-Present)
- Supporting new global prototype builds and operations. (GM, Rivian, Honda, etc.)
- Leading efforts to identify and implement supply chain & cost savings opportunities.
- Ensuring on-time launch for programs and delivery at or below target costs.
- Driving collaborations with the plant and creating solutions for production.
BCS Automotive
Senior Buyer - New Product Introduction (2021-2022)
- Ensure on-time launch for programs and delivery at or below target costs.
- Coordinate and lead efforts to identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
- Facilitate and manage cross-functional meetings for programs. (Ford, GM, Tesla, etc.)
ZF North America
Senior Buyer - Indirect (2019-2021)
- Negotiated and supported multiple North American locations. (5 US locations, 1 Mexico)
- Improve plant efficiency and performance through strategized projects and sourcing.
- Support daily operations of production environments.
Supply Chain & Inventory Coordinator (2018-2019)
- Creating, tracking, and updating inventory in order to improve plant efficiency and performance.
- Recording and updating Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and displaying plant productivity to management.
- Controlling components of our Receiving operation, working closely with Purchasing and outside suppliers.
United Wholesale Mortgage
Business Development Specialist (2017)
Entrepreneur Experience
Vital Activ Co.
(2021-Present)
- Company specializing in creating and providing high-quality nutrition supplements made in the USA
- Creative and gym-inspired merch and apparel for the active individual
Vital Outdoors
(2021-Present)
- Sharing hunting and love for the outdoors through media - photos & videos of personal hunts and adventures
- Outdoor inspired apparel
CJK Media
(2021-Present)
- Website development
- Portfolio of (5) fully developed website platforms with E-Commerce capabilities
CJK Holdings
(2023-Present)
- Property rental & management
Blue Collar Golf
Coming Soon (2024)
White Pine Lawn & Landscape
(2013-2016)
Community Service
American Red Cross
Active Blood Donor (2018-Present)
St. Clair County Health Department
COVID-19 Relief (2021)
AIDS Awareness (2016)