FUNCTIONAL SKILL AREAS
Experienced Electronic Technician with excellent mechanical ability want's
to help your company reach it's goals. Skilled component level
troubleshooter, equipment maintenance supervisor and enhancement engineer
with NASA soldering skills is currently available for hire. Comprehends
schematics, engineering drawings and wiring diagrams. Proficient with tools
such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and signal generators.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
AUTOMATED TEST EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, Microchip Technology, Chandler, AZ 1997
- 2003
Established procedures to achieve QS-9000 compliance for testers increasing
product reliability resulting in auto manufacturer orders of $40 million
the first year.
Directed method to integrate an analog test platform from an acquired
company delivering automatic testing capability for a new product line that
produced $100 million in sales the first year.
Provided timely management of equipment installations, modifications, and
enhancements.
Actively provided troubleshooting guidance to several trainees and outside
departments.
Composed and updated maintenance instructions used to guide equipment
reliability personnel.
Ensured spare parts availability and cost effective supply sourcing.
Emergency response team member.
EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY SUPERVISOR, Microchip Technology, Chandler, AZ 1987-
1997
Developed and deployed a strategy to achieve ISO 9001 certification and
compliance exceeding customer expectations.
Supervised, and participated in the hiring of 12 technicians specializing
in equipment repairs.
Scheduled preventive maintenance and developed repair strategies.
Implemented cross-functional training to keep technicians current on
mission critical equipment.
Ensured maintenance coverage was delivered optimally at all times.
Participated in the development of an equipment tracking database providing
tool status by tool set.
Established a calibration recall procedure. Received recognition and was
promoted.
ELECTRO/MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN and LEAD, General Instruments, Chandler, AZ
1980 -1987
Served as lead technician in charge of equipment repairs and technician
training.
Effected equipment reliability by performing component level
troubleshooting and fault repair.
Received recognition for outstanding support of cycle time improvements and
was promoted.
2003 - Present SELF EMPLOYED
Since 2003 have undertaken a number of different endeavors. In 2004 I was
licensed to sell health and life insurance. In 2005 incorporated with a
business plan of real estate investing but switched focus to stock and
options investing. During this period I have stayed current by performing
home electronic device repairs along with frequent participation in
handyman ventures.
Currently employed at the Department of Commerce local census bureau
office. I am doing clerical work sorting and deciphering logistic
information along with inputting data to secure computer target files.
EDUCATION
U.S. Navy A and C school electronics training. While in the Navy performed
avionics line and depot level maintenance on communication, navigation and
ECM equipment also held a secret crypto clearance.
Business Administration education attained at Wisconsin State University
and W.R. Harper College.
Continuing Professional Education, DeVry correspondence course. Det Norske
Veritas 'DNV' ISO-9001 and QS-9000, Ken Blanchard Companies' Situational
Leadership, Team Building, Organizational Change. Negotiating Skills, Time
Management, Interviewing Skills and Supervising Professionals. I am a
certified forklift operator, and trained in CPR.
Computer Skills, Inhouse training at Microchip technology in Windows 95. MS
Word. Excel. Power Point. and Project. Also proficient in Windows NT, 98,
XP, and MS Access. P.C. skills include formatting hard drives, installing
OS, configuring motherboards, network cards, IEEE, video and peripheral
interface cards.