Biotechnology, Engineering and Skilled Technologies Division Staff

Education:  MBA in Business Administration from Meredith College; MS in Mechanical Engineering from NCSU; BS in Mechanical Engineering from NCSU; Undergraduate studies from Virginia Tech

Specialized Training:  Windows: Microsoft- Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CAD: SolidWorks and AutoCAD; WTCC: EPIC Certified, Blackboard, Accessibility Training, EPIC Peer Review, Softchalk;

Professional Experience:  over 35 years of combined, job-related experience including:  19 years of experience in full-time positions at WTCC with primary responsibility in engineering education; 10 years of in-house training with industry in fields of Lean Manufacturing, quality control, CAD, and team building; 19 years of experience in Development and Manufacturing Engineering; has held positions such as Development Engineer, Manufacturing Manager, Design Engineer, Senior Research and Development Engineer,  Department Head/Senior Professor, and Dean of AET.

Education:  Master’s in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering from NCSU (Honor Graduate); BS in Mechanical Engineering from NCSU

Specialized Training: MOST Certification from Accenture Academy; American Society for Quality (ASQ): Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, AlphaCAM, Busellato Genesis Evolution, Homag WoodWOP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

Professional Experience:  34 years of related experience in manufacturing industries producing automotive components, telecommunications, electrical, fuel dispensers, and cabinetry with materials ranging from various metals, wood, plastics, and carbon holding various positions in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial and product design engineering; quality control inspector; production cell leader; managed projects, maintenance, environmental, IT, and engineering technology;  Lead Engineering Instructor/Chair of Associate in Engineering Program Review Committee; Department Head of Skilled Trades and Construction Technologies.

Education:  MS in Technology Management from East Carolina University and a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Campbell University

Specialized Training:

Professional Experience:  Over thirteen years of experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with past positions as Pharmaceutical Engineer; Department Chair of Biotechnology Programs; Director, BioNetwork Capstone Center; Department Head, Biotechnology Programs

Education: Ph.D in Civil Engineering, Masters in Structural Engineering, Masters in Industrial Engineering (Quality), B.S. in Civil Engineering from University of Central Florida, B.S. in Mathematics from Principia College

Specialized Training: Professional Licensed Engineer – Michigan, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Specifications Package Preparation Training for Consultants Certified, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Recognitions: Education Travel Grant (The Global Advisory Board), Academic Advising Award (College of Engineering & Computer Science), Outstanding Faculty Award (Black Female Development Circle), Mentor of the Year Award (Black Faculty & Staff Association), Scholarship Award (American Society of Highway Engineers), Winfred Membery Hanzlik Award for Global Citizenry, Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Member of American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)

Professional Experience:  15+ years experience in structural bridge design industry and consulting, 10+ years experience in academia (teaching, directing, supervising and research)

Education:  Master of Arts in Management and Leadership from Webster University; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Campbell University; Associate in Applied Science in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration from Wake Technical Community College

Specialized Training: EPA Universal Certification; Basic Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Certification; Commercial Load Calculation Certification; Residential Load Calculation Certification; extensive training in the US Army leading to the career position as Command Sergeant Major

Professional Experience: Over 30 years of work-related experience