KERRY DALE THOMPSON

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abjmbq@r.postjobfree.com

cell 734-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Dynamic, Program Manager seeking an organization that needs a

leader that has been successful with international multi cultural cross

functional programs.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical/Design Engineering. 1982 Brigham

Young University, Provo Utah

I am currently enrolled in MBA Global Management program at University of

Phoenix.

International Management: Established an Engineering/Design office in

Yokohama, Japan.

Fluent in Japanese. I am comfortable with Japanese customs, business

protocol, and culture

Core competencies include: Leading 30 direct reports in finalizing the

development and design of new products, components, and systems.

Adapted existing designs for new models and redesigned current products

-Excellent planning and technical project/program management skills

-Experience leading cross-functional/matrix project teams in the successful

completion of assigned deliverables.

-Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to

effectively communicate and negotiate through complex situations

-Ability to influence senior management

-Exceptional relationship building and team work talent.

-Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

-Demonstrated ability to define and drive process improvements

-Experience with strategic planning and technology roadmaps.

. Face to face interaction with OEMs both foreign and domestic

Well versed in Lessons Learned, Contract Closure, Continuous Improvement,

Kaizan, Product and Tool obsolescence.

Client Experience: Nissan, Mazda, Honda, Toyota, BMW, Isuzu, Subaru,

Mitsubishi, Ford, General Motors.

Certified Management courses: Project Management Planning 1, Project

Management Planning 2, Six Sigma, Resource Management, Problem Solving,

Microsoft Project, Phase Program Planning, Lean Manufacturing. Certified

Professional Courses: SPC, FMEA, and DFMEA, PFMEA 8D, APQP, and PPAP.

QS9000, Shanin, Taguchi DOE, ECR, CR, IR, Ford WERS,

Proficient: Microsoft Project, Lotus Notes, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft

Office,

.

CAD Systems: Catia V5, Unigraphics V16, AutoCAD, Intergraph,

Computervision, Gerber.

Working knowledge of Solids, Surfacing, Lay outs, Assemblies, GD&T and BOM

creation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Lead Design Release Engineer General Motors Co. Warren, MI Contract

Aerotek/ EASI Troy, MI 9/07-7/08

. Established a Statement Of Work for the first Global compact SUV

interior system.

. Specified the first Non Woven bio friendly acoustic system for GM.

. Engineered four different Cargo Trim systems, matching both Cost and

Mass requirements with Best in Class features for three continents and

sold in 20 target markets.

. Engineered the SOW for the Chevy VOLT acoustic and interior

components.

Product Design & Release Engineer Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, MI

05/07-09/07

. The only member of the Econoline Van 2008/2009 launch team to Close

all issues before review.

. Initiated an enhanced acoustics package for the 2009.5 Diesel VN127.

. Reduced part content and cost for the Lincoln Town car and Crown

Victoria.

Program Manager GA Building Consultants Pinckney, MI Residential building

consultant 08/06-05/07

. Developed a unique and innovative type of residential construction

company.

. Completed the Alpha project that began with $165,000 and resulted in

a $280,000 return.

. Planned, Executed, Monitored, and Closed the Beta project from an

$180,000 out lay to $390,000 ROI.

Program Manager AAR-KEL MOULDS Wallace burg, Ont. 04/05-

08/06

. Planned, Executed, Monitored/Controlled, and Closed a $14 million

Design, Engineering and Tooling Project for Nissan/Lear that consisted

of 128 tools and spanned across six countries. Successfully completed

the Nissan X11C 14 month schedule.

. Promoted from Sr. Product Engineer to Program Manager because of

exceptional performance.

. Initiated improvements that justified the increase of the SOW by

$2,000,000

Project Engineer Collins & Aikman Southfield, MI

01/03-03/05

. Executed, Monitored, Closed Ford Fusion/Lincoln Zephyr acoustics

package meeting accelerated timing and limited resources while

improving total vehicle appeal justifying an increased content by $5.4

million from original SOW.

Program Manager: Venture Industries Troy, MI

01/02-12/02

. Design Release Engineer for the GM/AMG Hummer 2 Interior Door and Lift

gate Trim products.

. Lead the Venture Product Development Team managed cost, timing and

resources.

. Launch Team Leader Resolved 65 PIMREP open issues during 3 week launch

Engineering Manager: ASC Incorporated, Southgate, MI.

12/99-12/01

. Saved organization 10% of $ 1.2 million annual department budget from

a 30% over run.

. Developed a Vision, Goal, Measurement and Strategies Business plan for

the department

. Increased quality of output for the department from 45% to 98%

. Developed an APQP matrix with DRASIC assignments that met 100% of

program needs.

. Utilized GM IMAN and VPM with UG V16and Catia V5

. Trained staff of 30 direct reports in GD&T, Catia V5 and UG V16 in

class A surfacing, FEA

. Established a Design Engineer Career Path with Job descriptions and

accountability steps.

Engineering Manager: Yokohama Japan Kautex/Textron, Troy, MI

03/99-11/99

. Established a CAD Engineering office in 6 months 50% faster that the

original goal.

. Accelerated a design project by 40% for Honda using resources in three

countries.

. Generated $10 million in awarded business from previously untapped

sources.

Program Engineer: General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI (Contracted by

HRU) 05/97-03/99

. As a Design Release Engineer resolved 300 engineering changes under 2

years.

. Product Design Team Leader for the IP and console for the Malibu with

30 parts and 20 suppliers.

. Chaired a Cockpit modularity Team that resulted in a $14 million

savings for GM.

Senior Applications Engineer: Trico Products Corp, Rochester Hills, MI.

11/95-05/97

. Increased sales resulting in $12 million award of Honda Business

. Reduced the cost of product development by 30% using common parts

initiative.

. Initiated new accounts with Honda, Subaru, Mazda and Toyota.

Senior Product Engineer: United Technologies Automotive, Detroit, MI

12/93-11/95

. Initiated $4.25 million in sales for sun shade technology for Honda

business. Yielding a 25% ROI

. Introduced $12 million in sales for a new headliner technology (EFTEN)

for Honda

. Managed $7 million in products of NVH components for MAZDA.

Senior Engineer: Masland Ind. Carlisle, PA

06/87-11/93

. Benchmarked, Selected installed and trained designers on a corporate

CAD system.

. Principle Product Engineer for Amtex accounts generating $ 20 million

in annual sales.

. These included Honda, NUMMI, Nissan, Toyota, Isuzu and Mazda.

Senior Design Engineer: Collins and Aikman Automotive Division, Old Fort,

NC 11/85-06/87

. Utilized CATIAV4 technology to develop prototype concepts and generate

lofting drawings

. Designed the initial concepts and tooling for "one piece" rear luggage

trim.

. Designed the Luggage trim for the GM-J car and the New Saturn vehicle.

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