Colton Kline, MBA

»» Directly oversee the safe, efficient, and timely planning and execution of repair and failure projects, working with key stakeholders—from technicians to executive leaders—to bring multimillion-dollar projects to a successful close. »» Plan and allocate resources including personnel, equipment, and budgets, traveling 25% of the time to launch projects, maintain project momentum, and marshal stakeholders through the project lifecycle. »» Build strong relationships with customers and contractors, proactively managing expectations, resolving issues impacting project progress, and optimizing job satisfaction.

»» Engaged in this 18-month rotational program with the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer and service provider, gaining exposure to corporate and field areas including Service Operations, Transport Business, Repair Services, and Serious Incidents. »» Stationed at the Grand Prairie Wind Project in Nebraska to witness site operations in action, learning about site and safety management, project coordination, budgeting and fiscal stewardship, and maintenance and retrofitting of equipment. »» Played a key role in supporting the planning and execution stages of projects within the Cheyenne Ridge, Salt Fork, Outlaw, Pebble Springs, and Caney River, learning about Repair Services and Serious Incidents during the process.

»» Supported research projects within the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science, deepening exploration of business and data analytics coursework through sustainability analysis of the touring industry in the U.S. »» Identified patterns and decisions—from an environmental impact stance—utilized by performers during tours, leveraging clustering analysis to categorize data by genre, pooling primary and secondary data, and producing data visualizations.

»» Selected for this highly competitive 10-week paid program, working with a faculty mentor on a state-of-the-art nuclear research project, collecting and analyzing data to improve radiation detection for post-detonation nuclear forensics.

»» Provided course administration and student support for ME 372: Dynamic Systems which explored modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic systems including mechanical devices, electrical circuits, and electrical mechanical systems.

»» Analyzed and managed a 1,400+ in-line sortation—including Amazon and Walmart sites—collaborating with technical data specialist to maintain processes on installed customer equipment and delegate material handling rebuild projects.

»» Worked with a Project Manager and Project Engineer at a P&G facility with completing closeout documentation for 12 projects, supported cash flow and billing cycle process updates, and assisted Project Accountant with billing functions.

10-month admissions-based certificate program through the Yale Center for Business and the Environment focused on financing and deploying clean energy.