Desmond D.A. Peterson

**** ********** ***., *******, *** York, 14226, USA, . Phone: (716) 573-

**** . *****: acbybg@r.postjobfree.com

Security Clearance: SECRET

Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

"Solving Problems and Taking the Initiative"

Over 9 years of successful management and leadership experience with a

reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and

objectives. A focused individual recognized for "making seemingly

impossible situations work." Proven ability to manage staff and create

team cohesion as well as collaboratively with other teams; learn quickly

and thrive on complex challenges. Possess a positive work ethic with

strengths working with cross-cultural populations; excellent client

relations. A talented, diversified leader with ability to bring an global

out-look to improving mainline manufacturing.

Strengths

. Project management, Staff Management, financial management, Process

Improvement, Identity Management, Access Management, Information

security, & Excellent Analytical Skills

. Directs and supervises staff in a positive and professional manner,

Training, Coaching,

. Contract Revew, Strategic Marketing, and Communication/Presentation,

. Staff recruiting, hiring and training, Customer service and

retention management.

. Computer Skills: Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Outlook), Spreadsheet, NEXIS/LEXIS, West Law

2004-Present Manager - Vamp, Inc./ Indelible Enterprises

Independently contracted to advise, council and Assist President in

direction and management of organization, Handle all the day

to day operations of all business related transactions

resulting in over $200,000 in revenue; brand image, emerging

business ventures, long-range planning, signatory authority,

Contract preparation, negotiations, and Financial Management

along with the payroll of staff/contractors. Directs and

supervises staff.

2012 Production Supervisor - Fresenius Kabi / APP Pharmaceuticals

Handle the day to day operations of manufacturing liquid injectable

pharmaceutical. Manage staff of 15-20 people on a daily

biases, and directly reasonable for the production of over

$500,000 injectable pharmaceuticals daily. Directly

responsible for process/performance improvement, cell

manufacturing, inventory control, productivity & yield

improvement, product quality and federal quality

requirements. Assurance of regulatory, FDA and CGMP

compliance. Review, edit and approve daily and weekly time

for employees. Conduct Training, Coaching and Performance

Reviews for employees in the Department and establish

Departmental and individual goals. Conduct daily employee

shift meeting with employees to discuss safety, quality and

production.

2002-2011 SSG/ E-6, Civil Affairs/Psychological Ops -UNITED STATES ARMY

Reserve (Special Operation Command)

Completed 9-year career with US Army Special Operations

Command. Gained mid-level management status as a Staff

Sergeant. A successful record for managing complex issues;

supervising hundreds of people through multiple line-

management personnel; responsible for millions of dollars in

assets. Specific duties and achievements include:

> (NCOIC) team leader for direct support teams of 50plus

soldiers, and Motor pool NCO responsible for over

5million dollars of equipment.

> Primarily responsible for researching, coordinating,

conducting and participating in political-military

awareness, milti-national, and cross-cultural

communications

> Facilitate humanitarian assistance activities, and

establish and maintain communication with civilian aid

agencies and organizations.

> Equal Opportunity Representative handing all

discrimination complaints,

> Drug Prevention Representative responsible for drug

testing/prevention.

> Trainer to more than 170 enlisted soldiers and families

> Conduct Performance Reviews for solders and establish

Unit/team and individual goals,

> Conduct daily team shift meeting with soldiers to

discuss missions, safety, quality and expectations

> Reviews effectiveness of operating procedures and

ensures that solders follow established guidelines.

> Recipient of: Presidential and Navel Citation,

Department of State Accommodation, 2 Overseas Services

Ribbons, Combat Action medal, 4 Army Accommodation

medals, 2 Army achievement Medals, 2 Good Conduct Medal,

and Bronze Star (pending)

Special Operations Team Sergeant - OIF 3& 5 (Operation Iraqi

Freedom) 2005-06 & 2009-10

Assigned to a 4 person Special Operations Civil Affairs team Assigned

to United States Department of State, tasked with

assisting/advising State Department employees in negotiating

nation treaties and rebuilding governmental infrastructure

within host nations. Establish and develop strong

relationships with government leaders of host nation.

Investigate contractors, Key Leaders, and claims against the

U.S. Government. Project management of ongoing reconstruction

and completed projects. Charged with the Direction and

management of financial databases of United States SURP funds

of over $3.5 million USD in the Mayson Province of Iraq; over

$2.5 million dollars in Ambor Province Iraq, in contacted

projects and condolence funds. Established efforts to promote

U.S. international policies, commerce and enhance relations

with the U.S.

Addition Duties Included: Work closely with Engineers and

contractors to ensure that infrastructure is completed

correctly and on time. Primarily responsible for the building

of manufacturing plants and overseeing the production of

products developed in factories. Monitored factory's to

ensure they remain within Federal and host nation guide

lines/compliance. key person in disaster management for

displaced civilians; identity Management, Access Management,

information security; spearheaded the standing up and

training of the Iraqi Police on the Syrian border. Organized

and monitored the construction of new schools, post offices,

hospitals, courts, fire and police stations throughout

western Iraq. Served as international spokesman and was fully

responsible for all communications between United States

Military and Iraqi government in western Iraq.

2000-2002 Executive Assistant/Label Coordinator/ Head A&R - Luke Records

& Films

Controlled the Day to day operations of running the organization,

grassroots campaigns, budget oversight, strategic planning,

managed employees, Personal Assistant to CEO, controlled

movie/album marketing $500k budget, tour support $800k in

revenue; all legal transactions, movie production, event

planning, political negotiations, and contract negotiations.

Assisted attorneys in preparation of Drafting/filing initial

and responsive pleadings in civil-litigation matters. Tracked

and maintained financial records of revenues and expenses.

University At Buffalo

Bachelors of Arts: Interdisciplinary Degree Program in Legal Studies

Pre-Law, May 2011

Bachelors of Arts Minor: Sociology, May 2011

Erie Community College

Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, May 2008

Associate in Arts: General Studies, May 2008

Course Study: Criminal Justice, 2007

US Army

Advanced Leadership, March 2010

Basic Leadership, November 2007

NYS Bonded First Aid, CPR/AED Professional

Federal Security clearance Rescuer,

Terrorism awareness and response Risk Management

Drug Testing Specialist U.S. Passport

References Furnished Upon Request

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