Blake E. Nicholson |
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Last Updated: 11/10/2007 |
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Graduate Student Research Assistant (September 2004 to present) Serve as a member of the technical research staff of the University of Michigan/General Motors Collaborative Research Laboratory for Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing. Develop modeling and simulation tools that support the optimization of vehicle manufacturing systems. General Motors Research & Development, Warren, MI Summer Student (June 2006 to August 2006) Visiting Scientist (October 2005 to June 2006) Summer Student (May 2005 to August 2005) Worked as a summer intern for the Manufacturing Systems Research Lab of General Motors' Research and Development organization. Developed mathematical models to optimize production line operations. Wrote software implementations of the models created. Altarum Institute, Ann Arbor, MI Analyst Summer Intern (May 2004 to August 2004) Designed and developed an agent-based model to explore the emergent dynamics of complex networks. Package Software Associates, Chicago, IL Project Manager (June 2001 to August 2003) Consultant (April 2000 to May 2001) Managed the design, development, and implementation of applications for clients of Package Software, a 5-person software consulting firm. Maintained and developed relationships with clients. Drafted proposals for new project work and negotiated the terms of contracts. ZS Associates, Evanston, IL Operations Research Consultant (July 1999 to March 2000) Operations Research Analyst (September 1997 to June 1999) Responsible for problem-solving and data analysis activities at ZS Associates, a 400-person sales force and marketing consulting firm. Worked independently and in teams of 2 to 15 to provide analysis-based solutions for clients in the technology, distribution, medical supply, and pharmaceutical industries. Collaborated with client management and staff in creating and implementing solutions. |
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