Loren S. Evers
Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
Email: loren@insidethecomputer.com
Portfolio: http://www.theteachingbox.com
Career Objective
I am a Mechanical Engineer by trade. I have over twelve years of experience as a manufacturing engineer training people on production methods and systems. My engineering career has allowed me to have the roles of both Engineer and Educator.
I am now looking to leverage my education and experience as an adjunct faculty member at a respected educational institution. My Masters degree coupled with my certification in postsecondary education gives me the qualifications to teach in many areas of engineering and technology.
Education
· Certification, Postsecondary Education (2008) – Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
· Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems (2000) – University of Minnesota
· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Archaeology (1996) – University of Minnesota
· Associate of Science Degree (1990) – Excelsior College, Albany, NY
· United States Naval Nuclear Power School (1985) – US Naval Training Center, Orlando, FL
Teaching and Training Experience
Teaching Assistant (2008) – Effective Teaching Online COMM722
Bethel University http://www.bethel.edu
· Assist professor in management of online course using Blackboard Course Management System
· Moderate online discussion board
· Produce online educational materials using html and multimedia technologies
· Assist in grading course assignments and projects
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (2004-Present) – Biomedical Silicone Molding
Medtronic CRDM (Cardiac Rhythm Management) http://www.medtronic.com/crm
· Technical lecturer at the annual Medtronic Science and Technology Conference
· Train engineers and technicians on processes used to mold human implantable biomedical product
· Teach the utilization of 5S, Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing systems
Volunteer Teaching Assistant (2006-Present) – ESL Teaching and Outreach Program
Minnesota English Academy http://www.mnenglishacademy.com
Letter of Reference - .pdf Version .jpg Version
· Assist program coordinator in teaching duties
· Prepare lesson plans and teach English as a Second Language to adult students
· Provide one on one instruction in conversational English to individual students
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (2000-2004) – Automated Optical Inspection Systems
CyberOptics Corporation http://www.cyberoptics.com
· Develop procedures and provide training to assemblers and technicians on production floor
· Train engineering and production personnel on ISO systems and Laser Safety
Manufacturing Engineer (1996-2000) – Particle Detection and Counting Instruments
TSI Incorporated (Particle Instrument Division) http://www.tsi.com
Letter of Reference - .pdf Version .jpg Version
· Assisted Training Coordinator in training of production personnel.
· Performed training on personal computer operation to company personnel.
· Taught in local school Junior Achievement Program (Letter of Reference - .pdf Version .jpg Version)
· Developed curriculum and trained company personnel on ISO 9000, Regulatory, and Safety Issues
Nuclear Machinist Mate First Class (E-6) (1984-1990) – Naval Nuclear Propulsion Systems
United States Navy (USS Nimitz CVN-68) http://www.nimitz.navy.mil/
· Reactor Plant Supervisor – responsible for operation training on ships power systems
· Divisional Training Coordinator – performed training on ship systems to personnel
· Divisional Section Leader – supervised and trained up to 15 mechanics in reactor plant maintenance
· Certified to perform and train QC and Quality Audits of nuclear components and systems
Teaching Interests
· Online course development technologies and teaching methods
· Manufacturing Engineering and Quality System tools such as 5S, Lean and Six Sigma
· Biomedical manufacturing process development, qualification and validation
· FDA Quality and Compliance Systems (21 CFR Part 820 as well as 210 and 211)
· Micro manufacturing technologies
· Injection molding using silicone rubber and thermoplastic materials
Skills and Accomplishments
Online and Computer Technical Skills
· Blackboard and Moodle Course Management Systems http://www.theteachingbox.com/moodle (log in as guest to view sample course material)
· Joomla Content Management System and Web Application Framework http://www.theteachingbox.com ; http://www.insidethecomputer.com
· MySQL Database creation and PHP server side scripting as applied to Web applications
Publications
Evers, Loren. “Silicone Moulding in the Biomedical World – The Game Has Changed.” Micro Manufacturing 2008: 50+.
Academic References
Dr. Leta Frazier, Professor and Director, Postsecondary Teaching Certificate Program
Bethel University – fralet@bethel.edu
Dr. Bob Kistler, Professor and Lead Faculty IT Consultant and Internship Mentor
Bethel University – kisrob@bethel.edu
Prof Philip Frazier, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Bethel University – fraphi@bethel.edu
