James Norgrove
**** ***** **. ***** ****, OH ****2 216-***-**** acb926@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly proficient Technical Support/Electronics Management Professional with a full commitment
to providing the highest possible standards of customer service and technical support in electronic
services and repair. Take charge individual with a proven ability to supervise, train, motivate and
evaluate employees; transferable skills and expertise in level 2 and level 3 troubleshooting and re-
configuration. Resolute problem solver with strong communication, interpersonal and leadership
skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all organizational levels with both internal and
external customers. Key areas of expertise include:
• Collaborative Leader • Operational Accuracy and Efficiencies
• Avionics, LCD Displays, Electronics • Shipping and Receiving
• Installation and Service • Strong Analytical / Problem-Solving Skills
• Product Specialist / Support • World Class Customer Service
• Project Management • Team Player
• Sales / Sales Support • Trainer / Mentor
• Continuous Improvement • MS Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Honeywell Aerospace Strongsville, OH
Honeywell Aerospace is a leading global provider of integrated avionics, propulsion
engines, aircraft and engine systems and full-service solutions for our customers
Technical Supervisor 2013 – Present
Manage technical support for an avionics repair and overhaul site. Supervise a staff of 35
technicians.
• Conduct daily meetings to monitor and trend company metrics including quality, safety, and on
time delivery.
• Coordinate and prioritize work orders through flow cells and resolve customer issues.
• Provide positive and effective mentoring and coaching of employees both technical and
administrative.
• Encourage employees to submit Continuous Improvement ideas through tier process.
• Maintain on time delivery during transition process and site closure for relocation to Kansas
and Washington.
Workflow Specialist 2003 - 2013
Provide recertification and repair of avionic products. Manage seven technicians.
• Focal for communicating team tools such as 5S, Value Streams, Rapid Problem Solving,
Waste Identification for 3rd shift employees
• Mentor team members on productivity metrics, continuous improvement, and to achieve
levels of superior customer service.
• Responsible for conducting monthly safety meetings, Emergency Response Team support to
3rd shift, building security, and rotatable core shipping and receiving.
• Provide technical assistance to team members on various product lines
Avionics Technician III 2000 - 2013
• Troubleshoot to leveI III, read schematics, read and interpret technical data.
• Perform validation of modifications to avionics products and technical manuals.
• Offer creative suggestions to engineers on how to effectively re-engineer products
• Provide global sales growth through quoting initiatives in helping to generate over 3.5 million
dollars yearly in repair revenue.
• Train other employees as part of cross-training plans for site.
Electra-Sound Inc., Parma, OH
Provides audio, video, television service and remanufacturing.
TV Department Manager 1996 - 2000
Responsible for TV repairs, coordinating logistical services, and customer relations. Managed 15
Technicians and Field Technicians.
• Created a first ever baseline business plan to coordinate repairs and technicians effectively by
skill-set that tripled profit margins.
• Coordinated training efforts with manufacturers to upgrade skills and knowledge of technicians.
• Skillfully managed all customer relation issues, ensuring customers were satisfied with
technician’s services and problems were remedied.
• Helped develop in-house technical training classes, both product and theory based.
Electronics Technician 1989 - 1996
Repaired high definition and LCD televisions.
• Participated in service calls, providing repair to projection / monitors / LCD TVs and ensured
standards of excellence and customer service were achieved.
• Provided pick-up and delivery services for products that were in need of repair.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corp CA,Japan, NC
• Corporal E-4, specializing in radio communications. Honorably discharged.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
• Valley Forge High School Parma Heights, OH
• FAA Repairman’s Certificate
• Non - Commissioned Officers Leadership School (USMC)
• Red Cross Certification, Honeywell, Strongsville, OH
• DOT and IATA Training, Honeywell, Strongsville, OH
AWARDS
• National Electronics Competition – finished second place in LCD technologies.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Head Coach - girls fast pitch softball travel league