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Expert coordinates all ergonomic-related activities at Duke including, performing ergonomic evaluations of workplaces, developing ergonomic policies, procedures, and guidelines, developing and conducting ergonomic training classes, and providing technical expertise for projects involving purchasing managers, facility planners, operations managers, risk managers, and occupational physicians.

1993 to

(Undisclosed University)

Ergonomics

Director

Developed and implemented institution-wide ergonomics program for Expert's University and Health System employees. Services are provided to all employees for the purpose of improving health and wellness as well as preventing injury. As manager of this program, develop and implement program policies, procedures, and guidelines; develop and conduct training classes; coordinate and collaborate on projects involving purchasing managers, facility planners, operations managers, risk managers, and occupational physicians; organize and facilitate employee-based committees; and oversee the day-to-day operation of the program and manage division personnel. PI and co-PI for several externally funded projects involving intervention research for improving the health of Duke employees. The program is currently responsible for hazard evaluation and training for over thirty-five thousand employees who are involved in every aspect of medical research, healthcare, and teaching including laboratories, delivery of patient care, office work, information management, maintenance, housekeeping, and telecommunications.

1992 to 1993

Monterey Technologies, Inc.

Human Factors Engineer

Provided human factors support in the review of Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Operating Procedures for Carolina Power and Light (CP&L). Developed a PC-based Project Tracking system in dBase IV for tracking internal projects. Provided technical support in the performance of Usability Testing of consumer electronic equipment such as the Digital Satellite System (DSS) for GE. Provided technical support to North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina) in the performance of Root Cause Analysis for a contract with Northern Telecom.

1990 to 1992

Science Applications International (SAIC)

Human Factors Engineer

Project manager responsible for human factors projects and the development of a human performance database for use by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Responsible for the development of a survey and survey form for use by the NRC in assessing quality assurance activities in hospitals and clinics. In addition, conducted performance-based training inspections at nuclear power plants.

1988 to 1990

MCI Telecommunications

Industrial Engineer

Responsible for implementing a Project Management System in project groups for productivity improvement and project tracking. Developed a project tracking system and analyzed statistics using SAS. Provided Financial Operations personnel with computer training classes.

1986 to 1988

US Postal Service

Engineering Technical Unit

Industrial Engineering Manager

Managed an Industrial Engineering office with a staff of eight analysts and engineers. Responsible for engineering studies involving Postal Operations at a mail processing facility. Projects included analysis, design, and installation of automation equipment, cost/benefit studies, workroom floor layouts, design of conveyor and material handling equipment, efficiency/flow studies, and various management reports. Conducted training classes for new supervisors in the application of ergonomics and safety principles and biomechanics to safety.

1985 to 1986

Management Analysis Corporation

Industrial Engineer

Project manager for Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 Reviews, including Department of Justice Payroll Operations and Corps of Engineers construction and maintenance operations. Conducted productivity training classes for the Office of Personnel Management.

1983 to 1985

Security Pacific National Bank

Industrial Engineer

Project manager in a check processing environment. Conducted Industrial Engineering studies to improve effectiveness and increase productivity. Designed and conducted training classes for first-line supervisors in the application of Industrial Engineering techniques.

1982 to 1983

Mobil Oil Corporation

Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner for oil refinery maintenance and repair activities that included working with welders, machinists, electricians, and pipefitters. Occasionally functioned as relief maintenance supervisor.

• Provide ergonomics consultation services to many diverse companies. Typical services include worksite evaluation/hazard assessment and control, training and education, and work area planning assistance. Clients include: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bristol-Myers, Collins and Aikman, Gateway Computers, HealthTex Apparel, Sony Ericsson, Exxon, Glaxo-Wellcome, Virginia Power Company, Novella, Sphinx Pharmaceuticals, Cree Research, Hunt Manufacturing, FORBO, Scynexis, RBC Bank, Trimeris, Rambus, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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