Philip May, CSQP

● Improved processes and reduced complexity across aerospace and defense sourcing by leveraging transparency and communication, ensuring strict ITAR and AS9100 compliance, and supporting suppliers through the FAIR process. ● Established strategic supplier relationships across the vendor base to optimize quality, delivery, and pricing while safeguarding project milestones and budgets. ● Partnered across multiple assembly sites on cross-functional initiatives to locate and qualify new suppliers for critical aerospace and defense projects, cutting lead times.

● Increasing market share by 23% through strategic account planning and value-based services for prospective and existing customers. ● Managing a $2M portfolio of existing projects by working through internal channels and key client partnerships to ensure customer delivery and quality requirements were met. ● Initiating collaboration between internal and customer stakeholders to drive improvements in quality and delivery, which resulted in improved supplier reliability.

● Leading project teams in negotiating requirements and implementing Sumitomo solutions at multiple new clients, achieving 40% revenue growth in 2017. ● Partnering with customers in solving process goals through evaluation and testing of Sumitomo metal cutting solutions in their applications. ● Developing and executing customer cost-saving projects with distribution partners, resulting in increased top-line revenue at key accounts. ● Achieving 2018 sales that were 10% above 2017 sales with five months remaining in the 2018 fiscal year.

● Drove sales growth for OCTG proprietary thread-turning inserts, exceeding 2015 sales in 2016 and further surpassing 2016 sales in the first half of 2017 as a member of the OCTG sales team. ● Developed and optimized specialized tooling solutions for OCTG threading applications, managing technical relationships with key internal metalworking suppliers. ● Led design and quality initiatives, applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to enhance the performance of specialized threading products. ● Contributed to the "Oil part threading" project, evaluating profile grinding equipment for manufacturing intricate oil and gas thread-turning inserts. ● Designed, prepared, and controlled solutions for customer proprietary thread-turning insert products for the oil and gas market, including manufacturing models and drawings. ● Utilized Unigraphics NX8.5 3D modeling and AutoCAD to prepare concept and proposal solutions for specialized insert products. ● Created and managed manufacturing drawings for customer-proprietary thread-turning insert designs within the Oil and Gas market. ● Developed new threading solutions for product management, OEMs, and customers, improving productivity for complex proprietary connections. ● Designed, printed, and verified overlay templates for customer and manufacturing use in inspecting proprietary thread-turning inserts.

● Being a member of the sales project team that improved delivery and pricing for PCBN special edge preparations. ● Working with sales and marketing to develop several PCD/PCBN turning and milling inserts for automotive, aluminum, and hard part turning markets. ● Leading new investment and PCD/PCBN product projects for Sandvik R&D and the Stafford production facility, with a focus on quality and cost per part. ● Using Unigraphics and AutoCAD to design tooling and material removal processes for new PCD/PCBN product implementations and process improvements. ● Testing and implementing twin-rimmed vitrified superabrasive grinding wheel technology for periphery and land grinding of PCBN solid and tipped inserts. ● Testing and implementing vitrified and metal bonded superabrasive grinding wheel technology for periphery grinding PCD tipped inserts. ● Project leadership for the implementation of several high-precision CNC grinding machines for PCD, PCBN, and ceramic insert grinding. ● Membership in multiple new PCD/PCBN R&D insert projects for Sandvik R&D and the Stafford production facility. ● Leading a category management team overseeing a $1M annual spend on precision grinding consumables and tooling. ● Implementing supplier performance metrics that maintained 98% stock availability while optimizing inventory levels. ● Leading the production team in multiple R&D new product development, testing, and implementation, ensuring sourcing and consumable stocking to meet release forecasts.

● Developed CNC programs and grinding processes for a variety of five- and six-axis CNC grinding machines. ● Supported engineers by assisting with grinding process improvements for ceramic and PCD materials. ● Supported the production facility with grinding process force monitoring, grinding process improvements, and operator training. ● Assisted design engineers in the testing and implementation of new products and grinding processes.

● Identified and generated new Sandvik business within the territory. ● Grew business in key accounts above budget during the first year in the territory. ● Assisted customers with productivity improvements through the correct application of modern carbide grades and chipbreakers. ● Collaborated with customers to resolve tooling-related problems by evaluating and testing Sandvik solutions in their applications

● Documented current customer manufacturing methods and recommended productivity improvements. ● Provided detailed training to customers on the technical details and correct application of Sandvik solutions.

• Fabricated equipment for medical research programs. • Operated and maintained CNC Machining Centers, Manual Mills, and Engine Lathes.

The MBA program focuses on management, strategy, and business skills vital for success as a leader. In addition to regional accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the College of Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management program content is based on the knowledge and skills that provide expertise in the areas of management and leadership. The emphasis of the Management program is to develop more effective managers for businesses and organizations.

Curriculum combines manufacturing methods and processes with engineering mechanics and design. The coursework emphasizes computer integration of the manufacturing processes using PC-based Computer-Aided Drafting/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) applications.