Erik Jon Pedersen: Editorial Project Manager in Redondo Beach, CA

Managed editorial content for Prospertere Magazine. Sales, content management, and social and digital media production. Assisted in the sourcing, development, and execution of online content. Maintain communication between the editor and prospective clients for current working issue and future publications.

Worked on the side to develop web pages, company logos, graphics and marketing presentations. Experimented with various materials and fabrication techniques to develop custom skateboards and furniture. Created prototypes and small production runs to market to specialty shops and local riders. Developed a small manufacturing business creating custom skateboards. Created unique designs incorporating new materials, profiles, finishes, and decorative graphics. Work closely with composites such as fiberglass and carbon fiber for weight reduction and strength. Built brand name recognition through the sale of affordable sports clothing with company logo. Involved in design and photography outside of the main business to create branding for other small businesses.

Implemented a quality management system in Stavanger, Norway for an offshore pipeline service company. Executed inline pipeline isolation solutions and engineering studies for offshore and onshore pipeline repair and replacement. Prepare and plan for the engineering milestones for various clients. Worked with Solidworks designing and modeling product configurations and new products/configurations for future projects. Worked with design engineers and modeling to optimize for manufacturing. Set drawing standards to improve product production. Lead engineer for quality control and inspection. Work with warehouse for quality receiving and inspection. Working with all departments to improve quality for all aspects of quality control for TDW and Suppliers. Developed milestones for cost reduction, process improvement, and inventory reduction, and continuous improvement in supply chain.

As a sub-contractor to Effektiv Energy, I developed energy audit checklists, customer ready software and business tools for the emerging energy audit industry. Trained as a Certified Energy Manager to advise clients on energy saving opportunities and to commission new construction building systems. Also evaluated energy efficiency technologies performance and adherence to national building specifications. Developed client-ready business process improvement systems to streamline sustainability program implementations.

Worked seasonal shifts throughout the three years. Bartended and waited tables at a contemporary restaurant and bar. New restaurant of many in the Solaris Building, which has become the center of town. Bol is a modern look with a local fare and a worldly influence. Serves upscale tourists, international and domestic. What makes it even more appealing is, it boasts the world’s first 10-lane bowling alley with white lanes. BARSMARTS certified as well as wine and liquor education classes. Bol Solaris was a restaurant where I held multiple positions before being asked to be a manager. Worked as night manager running the front of the house. In charge of scheduling, staff, and taking care of customers. Took care of closing the restaurant and handling the money. www.bolvail.com

Freelance business development services provider for a start-up involved in sustainable supply chain consulting and energy efficiency/clean-tech technologies. Provided business logo development, branding graphics, web based advertising and business development services to clients. Also supported business development, performance metric systems, and process tools. Created supply chain presentations and training materials for client engagements.

Customer and technical interface for the re-engineering project of Gas Turbine engine components for greater life and durability. Met with clients to understand design criteria/structure, and to create training materials delivered to contract engineers. Maintained good customer relations with multiple departments while supporting client companies, including Pratt & Whitney and GE. Scheduled and delegated work assignments for support staff on client projects. Utilized 3-D modeling for assembly and detailed design work on turbine disks and blades utilizing Unigraphics NX4 and GeoMagic. Additional responsibilities included: Business Development, Customer Support, and Sales/Marketing of company services.

Provided design support and engineering change management for manufacturing. Focal point for gear and shaft lines. Primarily responsible for investigation of component failure modes, change documentation, tolerance stacks and solid models. Worked closely with all engineering disciplines across the Honeywell Product Family. Was responsible for implementing a major design upgrade change for a sun/bull gear assembly involving metal spray coatings, chamfers, and interference fits. Worked closely with TFE 731 business jet engine, eliminating outstanding engineering changes. Worked closely with the HTS900 and T53 helicopter engine to resolve outstanding engineering changes needed to improve manufacturing and life of parts. Facilitated and completed a project reducing scrap rate for carburized gears saving the company $500k/year. Green Belt Six Sigma, GD&T and CATIA V5 certified.