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AMBER CLAY
411 Walker Blvd.
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 384-4985 aclay@utk.edu
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Doctor of Philosophy Student, Management Science
Aug 05 - present
Master of Science, Operations Research & Management Science
May 05
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineer
May 91
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Associate
Aug 03 to Present
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Teaching Responsibilities include:
• Development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate level courses in Lean Operations and
Simulation Modeling
• Development of teaching materials and simulation models for executive level programs in the
Physicians MBA program and Lean Enterprise development programs
English Summer Camp Co-Director
June to August 06
Tsinghua University , Beijing, China
Teaching and coordination of 300 sophomore-level students
Consulting
July 02 to Present
Independent Modeling and Training Consultant, TN and NM
Ball Solutions Group
• Development and delivery of simulation model training and model building for workforce planning and
allocation models, and logistical models for the Royal Australian Air Force
CAPI Incorporated
• Delivery of on-site and public training courses
Dell Computer Corporation
• Development of network optimization model to address distribution sourcing and sitting, dispatching,
inventory sizing, and customer allocation issues
Development, Planning, and Research Associates (DPRA)
• Provide expertise in the integration of Supply Chain Management and Optimization products and
tools into the Department of Defense (DOD) CFAST/JFAST environment
• Perform simulation modeling and analysis using Supply Chain and Optimization products to analyze
and capture processes, business rules, and operations within the DOD’s Logistics and Transportation
System
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