Project Manager Quality Control
Resume:
RONALD D. PRICHARD
Franklin, Ohio 45005
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results driven Managerial Professional with 15 years in Logistics and Quality Control plus 12 years IT experience. Quick learner
with strong analytical and problem solving skills. Provided leadership throughout development project life cycle from requirements
definition through post-production support. Expertise in identifying, documenting, and troubleshooting faults in complex systems
while developing cost effective solutions. Ability to work as part of a diverse team or an individual contributor.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Administration, Central Michigan University
B.S., Management / Logistics, Park College, Magna cum Laude
Diploma, Applied Electronics Technology, RETS Tech Center
Six Sigma
3X CORPORATION, Cincinnati, OH - Trained in operations associated with an AS400 platform. 1997 – 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PIONEER AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Springboro, OH 2000 – 2009
Programmer / Analyst
Analyzed and documented system performance; recommended the acquisition of a new AS400 which increased productivity
and saved the company $40K at the time of purchase.
Using Microsoft Excel, tracked inventory, negotiated prices, and made all acquisitions of supplies to Pioneer for their AS400
operations.
Worked with accounting during inventory to verify the accuracy of inventory and research any abnormalities, provided solutions
to correct inaccuracies.
Project Manager during AS400 operating system upgrade from V4R5 to V5R1. Developed the action plan, schedule, test
documents, and tracking documentation as well as coordinated the testing used to validate a successful upgrade.
Investigated and recommended the acquisition of new software, Spool Flex, which converted AS/400 reports to either a PDF
or Excel format that was sent to the network. This allowed the company to meet requirements of ISO-14000 with their paper
reduction efforts and had a ROI (Return on Investment) of less than four months.
Served as the Technical Expert on several projects during the design, testing, and implementation of new systems that
enhanced system functionality. Wrote user procedures for all new development and trained the users on the performance of
duties associated with each new system.
Scheduled and held meetings as needed to discuss projects being worked on in addition to developing priorities and action
plans to coordinate assignments for IT and supporting groups.
Designed and implemented an ordering and shipment tracking system that utilized FTP to transfer data from an AS/400 to the
Pioneer WEB site to be viewed by Pioneer’s suppliers.
Facilitated with warehouse, logistics, and purchasing staff to investigate and correct issues in IPO parts shipping system.
Utilized 5-Why methodology in performing root cause analysis to determine why nighttime batch jobs were failing and
developed action plan to prevent future occurrences.
Created training documentation on AS400 Query and presented the training material in 2 classes to 36 users at PAT.
Restructured the cost conversion process, making it more efficient and able to run with minimal IT assistance. Presented the
new cost conversion process to Upper Management and trained 1 IT, 4 accounting, and 2 Purchasing employees on how to
use the new system.
GENERAL REVENUE CORPORATION, Cincinnati, OH 1998 – 2000
Programmer / Analyst
Interfaced with client’s programmers and Project Manager while designing and implementing a new balance adjustment
system that met their specifications for both incoming and outgoing files.
Wrote, tested, and implemented a new marketing system used to sell the combining of loans to a debtor utilizing FTP on the
Internet for file transfers.
Researched and documented the nightly and weekend processes and made recommendations for changes to free up
resources and allow for the nightly process to be run on Sunday evening.
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COMMERCIAL DATA CENTER INC., Miamisburg, OH 1995 – 1997
Quality/Warehouse Manager
Managed three QC technicians, one warehouse supervisor, up to six warehouse personnel. Oversaw second-shift operations
for 25 employees.
Interfaced with outside vendors in development and implementation of written quality standards for vendors.
Coordinated company efforts in meeting contractual requirements for fixed cost contracts estimated at 1 million annually.
Monitored contractual task progress providing status updates both internally and to the customer.
Assisted production manager and VP of sales in production scheduling; provided progress reports and statistical analysis.
Consulted with VP and production manager in designing and arranging production area improving flow of materials which
increased productivity.
Designed, coordinated, and supervised rearrangement of production warehouse, improving in/out product flow to both the
production floor and for finished goods shipments.
Negotiated shipping cost and scheduled shipments of finished goods to customers throughout the US.
Aided the Sales VP in preparing proposals to acquire Cost plus Material Contracts with the Social Security Administration.
Negotiated settlements with suppliers in resolving quality issues with products.
Developed budget; tracked and maintained the budget for the Quality and Warehouse departments.
Researched and recommend the acquisition of a replacement truck, pallet wrapping machine, and other equipment for
Warehouse operations that saved the personnel time and over $5K in maintenance costs.
PRE-FINISH METALS, Middletown, OH 1995 – 1995
Quality Engineer
Developed and implemented a quality system to meet requirements of ISO/QS 9000.
Governed all SPC charts used by production and QC to ensure accuracy and proper utilization.
Designed a calibration program and trained the technical repair group on required duties to maintain system.
Instrumented production validation system for quality control and trained technicians on use of new equipment.
Trained on and utilized fish-bone diagrams to perform root cause analyses.
Audit Team member for supplier quality systems providing input for improvements.
EG&G MOUND APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, Miamisburg, OH 1983 – 1995
Development Engineer / Team Leader
Project manager over installation activities of new test stations.
Supervised, scheduled, and coordinated operations to meet multi-program schedules specializing in research, development,
and production of complex integrated systems for the Department of Energy (DOE).
Team leader for component evaluation, quality control, and quality assurance aspects to meet national design laboratories’
requirements.
Held and maintained U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance for 12 years.
MILITARY
U.S. Army, Medic, Hanau, Germany Honorable Discharge
INVOLVEMENTS
President, Vice-President, Hunter Youth Recreation Association
Served on Board of Directors for Dayton Surge AAU Basketball organization
Soccer, Softball, AAU Basketball, and Franklin Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach
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