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Yvette Archuleta-Tudury
Owner/CEO Vast Industries Morgan City, LA
“Definitely out of the ordinary!” That’s how Yvette is described by her nominator, who notes that she is more comfortable on the shop floor than in her office. Having worked with metals since her high school days, the 29-yr. industry veteran continues today, operat- ing her own wire-EDM machine while performing metal-product prototyping and reverse-engineering at every oppor- tunity, all the while overseeing the day- to-day operations of Vast Industries. She has designed and developed parts for the motorcycle, oil and gas industry, culi- nary, and marine industries. With her hot-pink safety glasses, she handles one- ton trucks as well as anyone, and makes sure that parts are not only in tolerance, but look cosmetically correct before leav- ing the plant.
“Manufacturing is an amazing and rewarding career! Not only are we cre- ating parts that are shipped around the world, but we are operating the latest- technology machinery to produce those parts. The constantly changing climate challenges our minds and our entire organizations to continually improve on processes, products and ourselves. That is what I love about what I do!”
Alycia Paulson
Sorting Supervisor Feintool Cincinnati, Inc. Cincinnati, OH
Alycia has grown from a being a direct contributor to a supervisor and leader of her department, using her 19 years of experience and knowledge of each manufacturing operation to improve not only the department she is responsible for, but the departments around her as well. A leader by example, Alycia has been integral in transforming her 90-person department into a clearly structured and organized group in spite of the department’s difficult demands.
Through leadership, dedication and advanced planning, she has continued to lead her team through the challenges of day-to-day operations while focused on continuous improvement.
“I feel like being a woman in a pre- dominantly male career is a challenge. I started when I was 20 years old and real- ly had no idea that this world existed. Over the years I have learned a great deal about manufacturing and fineblank- ing technology. I basically grew up at Feintool and along the way developed the skills and knowledge I use today as a supervisor. I would recommend this career to other women who love to chal- lenge themselves. It is a very demanding career and you need to have a strong mind to overcome some of the stressful situations you will endure. With that being said, I love my job and I take extreme pride in how far I have come in this journey. I’m looking forward to the future with Feintool.”
Barbara Gallonio
Vice President/COO Tedco Inc. Cranston, RI
Joining Tedco as human resources manager 18 years ago, Barbara later was promoted to general manager before assuming her current position. With a key role in the New England District of the Precision Metalforming Association, she is an industry champion, having developed and implemented a scholar- ship fundraising program for mechanical engineering students. And, her experi- ence and support of best practices in manufacturing has positioned Tedco Inc. as a leader in the precision metalforming industry.
Described as a self-starting leader who strives to empower others to learn and move forward in this ever-changing industry, Barbara is seen as an innovator in everything she does. She believes that it’s important to learn all that she can and to offer assistance and guidance whenever she can.
“Manufacturing is a field that allows women to advance in many, many areas. The opportunities are endless for the woman who applies herself, listens and learns. Being passionate about your responsibilities and challenges makes you a stronger professional, and one who is better equipped to assist the next woman you encounter. Based on my personal experiences, building my career from human resources manager to vice president/COO, I would encour- age women to launch a career in manu- facturing. Together, we can make it happen!”
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