OZKAN KAHVECI

230 20th Ave South, South Saint Paul, MN 55075 | (H) 6513072483 | (C) 6513072483 | ozkankahveci334@gmail.com kahveciozkan@skype.com | http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view? id=80593798&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile | www.facebook.com/kahveciozkan

Professional Summary
Skilled engineering manager with ability to build and motivate a high-performing engineering team.

Skills
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Lean principles knowledge Complex problem solving Stress analysis training Component functions and testing requirements Advanced critical thinking Quick learner Team leadership Technical direction and product strategies Technical problem-solving

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Strong decision maker Multidisciplinary exposure Ladder Logic Works well in diverse team environment Manufacturing systems integration SharePoint Photoshop

Work History
Laberor Everdi Anonim Limited Mersin, Turkey 05/2009 to 09/2009 l Conducted research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems. l Created parts for various fabrication methods, including machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding. l Analyzed and verified all energy savings calculations to promote environmental sustainability and energy conservation. l Worked with product planners and industrial designers to conceptualize and refine product concepts. Salesman Samarani. Inc Maplewood 00/2012 to Current l Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers, partners and clients as necessary. l Developed media kits. l Planned and executed events and marketing programs, producing five times target number of qualified leads. l Increased credibility and client awareness by developing technical/non-technical marketing collateral and presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters. l Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales. l Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials

for sales presentations and client meetings. l Developed analysis models to ensure employee benefit plans rollout date deliverables were met. l Managed annual external audit. l Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded the necessary information. l Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests. Volunteer AESK Istanbul, Turkey 09/2009 to 06/2011 Aesk was the greatest engineering club which I was a member to build solar cars for the races in Europe. That was my first real experiment in a long term to use and improve my engineering skills. I worked with a team during the process of building a solar car. We used to get a lot free supplies from all over the places. For example: 3M, Karinca logistics etc.

Education
High School Diploma: Icel Anadolu Lisesi - Mersin, Turkey 2009 l Coursework in Advanced Mechanical Engineering l Coursework in Drafting, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) l Continuing education in Century College. l Coursework in Psychology and Counseling at Century College 3 Years Studied: Mechanical Engineering Yildiz Technical University - Istanbul, Turkey 2012 I had attend to Yildiz Technical University right after my high school graduation. I had one year education in my first year for my improvement of English skills. During this one year term, I was educated very well to communicate with others in English, and after I completed my education I decided to travel out of country to make my English skills more confident. Furthermore, I had started to take engineering classes after this one year English studying. I had completed 3 years after that I moved to U.S.A. Currently, I attend Century College to complete my generals.

Certifications
-High School Diploma (2009) -ELS Course Complementation Diploma as Non Native Speaker (2012)