Co-Owner / Office Manager - Cutting Edge - Wylie, TX
(2019-01 - 2025-08)
Operated a full-service blade sharpening business specialising in kitchen knives, scissors, garden tools, and specialty blades.
- Applied professional sharpening equipment and precision techniques to restore blades to optimal performance while preserving edge integrity.
- Provided personalised consultations to assess blade condition and recommend tailored maintenance schedules.
- Managed all aspects of business operations: scheduling, invoicing, inventory control, and marketing.
- Built a loyal customer base through quality craftsmanship, rapid turnaround, and consistently exceptional service.
- Implemented sustainable practices that extended blade lifespans and reduced tool waste.
Quality Control Supervisor - Sanden International - Wylie, TX
(2018-02 - 2020-02)
- Conducted first article, in-process, and final part inspections to ensure full specification compliance.
- Utilised calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools for dimensional verification.
- Documented defects, discrepancies, and non-conformities; initiated and tracked corrective actions.
- Developed inspection checklists and supported equipment setup and calibration activities.
- Communicated inspection results to supervisors and contributed to internal process audits.
Quality Lead - Massimo Motor Sports - Garland, TX
(2015-01 - 2018-10)
- Supervised quality operations across production lines, monitoring output against engineering and safety standards.
- Accepted or rejected product samples following rigorous engineering inspection criteria.
- Maintained accurate rejection logs and quality records for traceability.
- Conducted functional and safety checks including vehicle test drives.
Technician - T.E.A.A.M - Dallas, TX
(2015-01 - 2015-08)
- Installed and terminated Cat 5e, Cat 6, and fibre optic cables in commercial environments.
- Tested and certified cable connections using industry-standard tools.
- Organised and labelled cable runs to maximise efficiency and serviceability.
- Operated power tools and maintained compliance with OSHA standards at heights and in confined spaces.
Quality Inspector / Machinist - Savage Precision Fabrication - Plano, TX
(2014-10 - 2015-01)
- Performed first-part inspections and alloy verification to specification.
- Operated CMM equipment (MeasureMind) to verify GD&T compliance against engineering schematics.
- Set up and programmed basic operations on Hurco CNC machines.
- Operated manual mills and drill presses in daily production.
Quality Inspector - Global Innovation Corp - Wylie, TX
(2007-04 - 2014-04)
- Conducted first article and final inspections across multiple manufacturing departments over a seven-year tenure.
- Operated and programmed MeasureMind CMM equipment for high-accuracy dimensional measurement.
- Compiled inspection data to support AS9100 compliance reporting and audits.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify root causes and drive continuous quality improvements.
