Larry E. Wilson
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Daytona Beach, Fl 32114
Dedicated Ground Support System manager with 20+ years of experience on Space Shuttle
contract at the Kennedy Space Center. Consistently supported Space Shuttle milestone
schedules with high customer satisfaction rankings, improvements to the bottom line and
continuous improvement efforts.
Respected leader of 6 skilled trades departments; instilled a shared, enthusiastic
commitment to NASA customer service as a key driver of company goal attainment. Lead
by example to ensure the execution of all safety, security, quality and company operations
policies.
Areas of Expertise
Electronic Technician Elevator Maintenance and repair Low Voltage Power
Heavy Equipment Support Fixed and Mobile Crane Support distribution
First Line Supervision Teambuilding & Training Facility Maintenance
Industrial Safety
Professional Experience
United Space Alliance Kennedy Space Center, Fl 10/85 10/2009
Manager 1, 6/88 to 10/2009
Electronic Technician, 10/85 to 6/88
Promoted to management to provide first line supervision of 30+ employees. Fostered an environment in which upper management
and NASA customer enjoyed high levels of service where employees are motivated to deliver top performance. Earlier assigned as
bench and system level Electronic Technician troubleshooting and repairing, to sub system and component level, launch pad
Permanent Measurement Systems.
Played an instrumental role in driving record high performance and safety matrixes.
Reduced staff overtime requirements by 10% per year, benchmarking improvements in staff
performance by the success of employee development and morale building including Lean
6 Sigma and continuous improvement programs.
Elevated customer satisfaction scores by ensuring swift resolution of issues to preserve
customer loyalty while complying with company policies.
Served on Energy Management Committee charged with reporting and reducing energy
costs for the Kennedy Space Center in accordance with Executive order to reduce energy
consumption by 10% per year.
Also served as contract manager for sub contractors monitoring performance, safety, and
compliance to contract specifications.
Gould Modicon Andover, MA 06/80 to 8/85
Electronic Technician
Advanced to increasingly responsible positions, culminating in Test Engineering Senior Technician responsible for design, and
construction of manufacturing floor deliverable test equipment. Earlier assigned as manufacturing bench technician for
troubleshooting and repair to board and component level of PLC equipment.
Education and Training
American Intercontinental University On Line
Graduated Magna cum Laud Bachelors of Science in Business Management
I.T.T. Technical Institute Ft. Wayne, In
Graduated Associates Electronic Engineering Technology
Training: Completed numerous courses and seminars in industrial safety, loss prevention, time management, and leadership
including Lean 6 Sigma, Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits, Leadership Development Institute, MAXIMO, Peoplesoft, and certified as a
Qualified Elevator Inspector.