1. Angela J. Buckley
United States: 397 Fleming Road, Wyoming, Ohio 45215
+1.513.668.3438 | angelajbuckley@gmail.com | www.linkedin/in/angelabuckley
INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING & BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
Business Development | Program Development | Communications | Continuous Improvement
Entrepreneur with strong background in engineering, strategic planning, and program development
across start-up and Fortune 500 corporations. Excels at seeing the big picture, identifying gaps and
communications. Plays an integral role within an organization by collaborating, and motivating teams
in culturally diverse environments.
Experience spans automotive, technology, manufacturing, fitness, government, and music industries.
CORE COMPETENCIES AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
 Continuous Improvement
 Leadership & Team Building
 Language & Communications
 First Place Best Practice Award - OPX Global 2016
 Beacon Award for $2 Million New Business, 2008
 Published Author, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
 Generated $2 Million in sales during first year of newly developed, internationally marketed and
launched award-winning Casting Manufacturing Services package.
 Drove product development utilizing lean manufacturing resulting in a fitness product launched to
a market of 800,000 via television programming and social media.
 Initiated, and drove participation in foreign language 'Conversation Hour' for business and
technical professionals to enhance listening and speaking skills of German language.
COMMUNICATIONS
● Performed as brand ambassador and cultural liaison for international trade exposition by
translating for English-speakers and hosting customer information meetings. Represented
American engineering and analytical resources to Mexican customer and Japanese JV.
● Translated legal contracts, labor negotiations and technical documentation for military,
automotive, & aeronautical industries resulting in manufacturing outsourcing, localization and JVs.
● Created comprehensive visual work instructions to meet ISO9001, 14001 and QS9000 requirements
for startups and Tier 1 Suppliers resulting in completed PPAP & ISO14001 certification.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
● Created, delivered and documented training program that resulted in 25% error reduction, 50%
improved reduction and reduced employee training by 4 weeks and subsequent training, of
operation processes during transition from research and design to engineering project operation.
● Conceived, created and delivered training for fitness trainers resulting in immediate trainer
placement in daycares and improved product sales.
● Developed branding concept, product placement and visual message of local music venture
resulting in immediate acclaim, local and regional market penetration.
● Budgeted and procured newly engineered system to save costs through significant yield savings
and improved quality. Developed automated reports & business dashboard results tracking.
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
● Implemented best practices resulting in over $100,000 savings.
● Achieved a $100,000 first-time quality savings and created a centralized document retention
location resulting in a general improvement in engineering practice knowledge throughout
organization via the creation of an Engineering Review Board.
● Created company’s first ever tolerance testing for flagship product, validating 3 Sigma tolerance
and significantly improving marketing capabilities.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MANAGER
thyssenkrupp Bilstein May 2014 - Present (1 year 10 months) Hamilton, Ohio
● Selected, coached, developed Operations Training team to create a safe and successful weeklong
onboarding program. Success rate currently at 86%, improvement of 100% YTD.
● Developed & rolled out mobile reporting Preventative Accident database resulting in an increase of
475% reports in Q1 compared to prior year. Tool was recognized as the North America Best
Practice during the Environmental, Health & Safety Risk Conference in 2015.
● Delivered daylong Operational Excellence training of the tk Production System to 100 salaried
employees and 2nd tier training to over 700 hourly employees.
PROJECT ENGINEER
PPG Industries January 2013 – Present (1 year 1 month) Delaware, Ohio
● Developed strategic and tactical plan for improving yield and quality by involving cross-functional
teams to consider operation, maintenance and accounting needs.
● Developed automated reports & business dashboard results tracking.
● Led cost and time savings by developing a live visual management system to update outside
departments of production status.
OWNER, CHIEF LEAN OFFICER
Fit Board Fusion November 2011 – Present (2 years 3 months) Dublin, Ohio
● Drove product development utilizing lean manufacturing resulting in a fitness product launched to
a market of 800,000 via television programming and social media.
● Closed fitness contract at Corporate Headquarters of a Top 10 Apparel Company.
● Conceptualized and wrote training programs on the Fit Board, developing an adaptable fitness
modality to people ranging in ages from 3 to 75 years young.
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
Celtic Naturals April 2009 – November 2011 (2 years 8 months) Dublin, Ohio
● Evaluate manufacturing practices for environmental impact. Ingredient sources, energy usage, and
packaging are analyzed to minimize environmental impact and maximize returns.
● Forge strategic local collaborations to reduce carbon footprint associated with shipping.
Communicate sustainable practices via social media.
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QUALITY ENGINEER
General Mills March 2011 – August 2011 (6 months) Caledonia, Ohio
● Assessed Thermal Metal Sorter for In-Plant Metal Identification.
● Documented in-plant processes for health, safety and regulatory requirements.
● Created templates and organized documents to reduce paper flow and time spent tracking
requirements documentation.
SR. CUSTOMER MANUFACTURING SERVICES REP.
Ashland, Inc. 2006 – 2009 (3 years) Dublin, Ohio
● Conceptualized Casting Manufacturing Services group after completing detailed market
assessment, creating foundry related process map and conducting a gap analysis.
● Analyzed prevailing labor, education and manufacturing trends to support new business
development.
● Published and presented a peer-reviewed paper at annual American Foundry Society Metalcasting
Congress as part of marketing efforts for new Casting Manufacturing Services.
● Created strategic & tactical business plans for customer development in response to targeted
market assessments.
● Generated QS-9000 quality documents to support GP11 engine block and head castings for
General Motors Prior Parts Approval Process (PPAP).
PRODUCTION MANAGER
RLW Inc. January 2005 – August 2006 (1 year 8 months)
● Installed greenfield production facility resulting in significant improvements in product quality,
floorspace optimization and equipment utilization.
● Implemented software for BOMs and developed first tracking system for Bills of Materials for
individual unit serial numbers.
● Developed budget and plan for scale up from design stage to high volume production, including
supplier identification to meet increasing customer demand., Interfaced with Vendor and Clients
for timely product delivery.
● Generated $2 Million in sales during first year of newly developed, marketed and launched award-
winning Casting Manufacturing Services package.
● Reduced errors by 25%, improved inventory by 50%, and reduced employee training by 4 weeks
through documentation, and subsequent training, of operation processes during transition from
research and design to engineering project operation.
● Achieved a $100,000 first-time quality savings and created a centralized document retention
location resulting in a general improvement in engineering practice knowledge throughout
organization via the creation of an Engineering Review Board.
● Created company’s first ever tolerance testing for flagship product, validating 3 Sigma tolerance
and significantly improving marketing capabilities.
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RESEARCH ENGINEER
Pennsylvania State University
2002 – 2004 (2 years) State College, Pennsylvania
● Led problem solving activities at foundries using process mapping, optical microscopes, and SEM.
● Served as liaison between the university and industry representatives, leveraging academic and
industry experience and communication skills to generate a positive cooperative environment.
● Coordinated on-time foundry start-up project for student teaching, with zero recorded injuries
during teaching segments.
● Conceptualized and created initial Roadmap/Resource Document for the Pennsylvania
Metalcasting Industry.
METALLURGICAL ENGINEER
General Motors September 1998 – July 2002 (3 years 11 months) Defiance, Ohio
● Translated technical documents and liaised for technical exchange between German and American
automotive concerns.
● Conducted Team Training for new launch teams in cellular-style manufacturing workgroups,
focusing on consensus development and inter- and intra-team communication.
● Spent 1 year in deployment, initiating, developing manufacturing system within team layout at
various site in order to drive uniformity across all manufacturing locations.
● Responsible for the maintenance and analysis for multiple plant Melt and Sand Quality.
LOST FOAM PROCESS ENGINEER
General Motors Corporation January 2000 – January 2002 (2 years 1 month) Saginaw, Michigan
● Maintained and analyzed multiple-plant Melt and Sand Quality statistics.
● Supported the start-up of site's aluminum facility.
● ISO 14001 Internal Auditor.
● Conducted training and development of 25 production employees.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASST.
The Ohio State University 1996 – 1998 (2 years)
PUBLICATIONS
 "Integrated Casting Solutions Partner Offers Innovative Solutions in Response to Challenging Market
Dynamics" Transactions of the American Foundry Society, 2008
 “The Effect of Solidification Pressure on the Porosity Distribution in a Large Aluminum Die Casting” Transactions
1997, North American Die Casting Association, 1997
 “Heat Treatment Procedure Qualification Trials at Steel Foundries” Proceedings, Steel Founder’s Society of America
Technical and Operating Conference, 7-9 Nov, 2002 Chicago, IL, November 7, 2002
 “Perspectives on Heat Treatment Procedure Qualification for Steel Castings” Proceedings, Steel Founder’s Society of
America Technical and Operating Conference, Nov. 2003, Chicago, IL, November 2003
 “Heat Treatment Procedure Qualification for Carbon and Low Alloy and High Alloy Steel Castings” Proceedings,
Steel Founder’s Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, Nov. 2004, Chicago, IL, November 2004
 Fit Board Fusion Blog Fit Board Fusion, July 20, 2013, www.fitboardfusion.com

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EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Doctoral Candidate, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
2002-Degree not conferred
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
M.S., Material Science 1996 – 1999
Activities and Societies: American Foundry Society, Mortar Board Senior Class Honorary
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A., German Language and Literature 1991 – 1998
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S., Metallurgical Engineering 1991 – 1996
Worked nearly 30+ hours per week and received 2 undergraduate degrees.
Activities and Societies: Mortar Board Senior Class Honorary, Water Polo, Alpha Sigma Mu Material Science Honor Society,
American Foundry Society, Romophos Sophomore Class Honor Society, Bucket & Dipper Junior Class Honor Society, ASM
Inc.
EXTRACURRICULARS
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greenswell Company September 2012 – Present (4 year 6 months) Columbus, Ohio Area
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Columbus Kinderchor/Jugenchor August 2012 – Present (4 year 7 months) Columbus, Ohio Area / President August 2014
BRAND MANAGER
Cheese with Music October 2012 – Present (4 year 4 months) http://www.cheesewithmusic.com
● Analyze regional market trends for festivals, beer halls and cultural heritage musical events.
● Develop & deliver visual message consistent with marketing materials including photography,
costuming, website, video development and social media.
● Analyze voice of customer information from business customers and fans regarding impact and
quality of performance via direct interviews, polls and reviews.
● Drive business development with early networking, social media and education.
TEACHER (SATURDAY MORNINGS)
Ohio German Language School August 2011 – May 2014 (3 years) Upper Arlington, Ohio
● Initiated, and drove participation in foreign language 'Conversation Hour' for business and technical
professionals to enhance listening and speaking skills of German language.
● Bring business acumen and vocabulary into a new cultural setting in order to foster skill sets for
international communication and cross-cultural exchanges.
PUBLIC RELATIONS, PERFORMER
Alphorn Gruezie
October 2009 – Present (8 years 4 months) Columbus, Ohio http://facebook.com/alphorngruezie