RON LEWIS

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Hillsboro, OR ****3

503-***-****

abkjkr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Senior training professional with 31 years experience in technical

training. Highly effective as both an individual contributor for course

design and delivery, and managing all aspects of a training department.

Strong business background developed through building several training

organizations within a highly cyclical industry. Proven ability in

delivering effective training solutions that meet organization objectives.

Recently completed Multimedia certificate program at PCC.

? Training Development ? Training Management ? Needs Assessment

? Course Delivery ? E-Learning Development ? Excellent

Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CREDENCE SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Hillsboro, OR

Credence is a manufacturer of automated test equipment (ATE) for the

semiconductor industry. Headquartered in California with manufacturing in

Oregon, France, and Germany, employing 1500 worldwide.

Senior Training Specialist 5 2002 - 2008

In 2002, after company downsizing eliminated the Service Training

department, organized and managed a virtual training department. As Senior

Training Specialist...

? Developed and instructed over 20 unique training courses, typically

two to five days in duration. Utilized both ADDIE and PBET design

methods.

? Managed classes at Credence's training centers and customer

facilities coordinating schedule, quote/invoice, instructor, classroom

setup, training materials, certification and class critique. Managed

department's business forecast, budget, and expenses via SAP.

? Designed training courses utilizing a knowledge expert and unknown

target instructor in a cross-functional environment.

? Implemented a Train the Trainer program, improving the training

skills of non-trainers.

? Developed a web-based Safety Training course specifically aimed at

Field Service Engineers, covering electrical, mechanical, and chemical

hazards. The on-line aspect saved considerable travel expense and made

training logistics possible.

? Worked closely with customers (both internal and external) specifying

and developing custom training courses addressing specific knowledge

gaps.

Training Manager 4 1998 - 2002

Promoted to TRAINING MANAGER 4. Justification for promotion was noted as

"three years of exceptional job skills as Training Mgr 3, providing great

value to the organization as a manager, instructional designer and

excellent platform instructor". As Training Manager 4...

? Managed a growing department while maintaining quality goals.

Enrollment grew from 700 students/year to 1800 students/year, while

critique scores exceeded ISO standards.

? Recruited and managed staff. Opened training centers in Texas,

California, Taiwan, Singapore, and Germany. Managed all aspects of

trainer development, certification and quality of classes conducted.

? Initiated relationships and managed all aspects of third party

training vendors.

Training Manager 3 1996 - 1998

Promoted to TRAINING MANAGER 3 in 1996. As Training Manager 3...

? Managed the training department through dramatic peaks and valleys in

business levels. Dealt with variances in instructors, classrooms,

capital equipment, and budget.

? Created all documentation for ISO9000 certification for the training

department. Sole training individual audited during the certification

with no evidence of non-compliance.

? Developed and instructed company orientation training for new hires.

Helped non-technical employees understand key technology of the company

and its' market requirements.

Training Specialist 3 & 4 1993 - 1996 Hired as a TRAINING SPECIALIST 3

in 1993, and promoted to TRAINING SPECIALIST 4 in 1995. As Training

Specialist...

? Developed and instructed courses, receiving excellent feedback scores

on student critiques.

TEKTRONIX, Beaverton, OR

Tektronix is a leading manufacturer of electronic test equipment,

specializing in Oscilloscopes.

Various Positions 1977 - 1993

Recruited from college, worked in various responsibilities including ATE

Instructor, STS Division Training Manager, Product Marketing Manager and

Sales Support Manager.

EDUCATION

? Attending Portland Community College Multimedia certificate program (60

credits). Classes include Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Final Cut Pro,

HTML and other related topics.

? Training certifications include E-Learning by Design Certificate in

2007 and Performance Based Equipment Training (PBET) certification in

2006.

? Successfully completed comprehensive three-year program in

Electronics at Idaho State University in 1977.

? Completed numerous Business Development courses at Portland State

University and Portland Community College, as well as several Project

Management, Professional Management and Functional seminars through Ron

Lafleur, AMA, Tektronix, Besser Associates, and Crosby.

? Proficient with the following software: Windows, UNIX, Linix,

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Acrobat, FrameMaker, Visio,

Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, SAP, Calendar, MS Outlook, Internet

Explorer

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