JAMES E. CRUM

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PRESIDENT & ENTREPRENEUR

I am a driven and energetic professional with a hands on management style. I have over twenty years of

manufacturing experience in the competitive automotive industry; specializing in the production of tooling and

quality control gages for Tier 1 suppliers of automotive hose and assemblies. My background is diverse and

includes: Machine Operator, CAD/CAM Designer, Salesperson, Marketer, Inventor, Network Administrator,

Manager, and Business Owner have given me the ability to see the big picture without losing track of the

details. I am driven by company goals, customer satisfaction, quality, and insuring efficiency throughout the

production process. I am seeking to leverage my experience and passion toward a new career direction.

I possess the ability to adapt quickly to any given situation and find solutions by utilizing my experience,

resources and knowledge base to guide me. A fast paced and competitive job setting has molded me into being

accurate, organized, and efficient. I am able to express myself clearly, as well as listen accurately, to facilitate

clear communication for all parties involved. Being personable and having the skills to negotiate go a long way

in satisfying management, employees, and customers. I am also a US Army Veteran that has consistently

provided outstanding results and takes pride in a job well done.

I would welcome the opportunity to provide organization, leadership, efficiency, and energy to your

organization.

CAREER HISTORY

1994 to 2008 CRUM MANUFACTURING, INC., WATERVILLE, OH

President (2000 2008), Vice President (1994 2000)

Daily Operation: I provided structure and guidance for all of the day to day

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operations to insure service, quality, and cost effective use of resources. Departmental

performance progress was reported to an absentee co owner. My foremost duty was to

develop and conduct ongoing business as an innovative niche supplier to the Automotive

Hose Industry. The current scope of this activity was as a Tier 2 supplier within North,

Central, and South America.

Leadership: I have past success in being a “hands on” Manager. Leading by

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example; including strong ethics and actual demonstration of how to perform a skill often

formed a bridge between the employee and Manager, leading to mutual respect. The

cohesive construction of a unified organization starts at the top. As a leader, I defined the

organization's vision, mission, and goals towards profitability and growth. It was my

responsibility to see these elements manifest within the company’s operational culture. A

personal touch is sometimes the best approach.

Quality: I researched, implemented, and directed the company’s ISO 9001

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certification. The minor adjustment of the company’s culture to focus on quality allowed

for a greater competitive edge in the company’s operations. Lean Manufacturing and

continuous improvement drove innovation within our processes. My specifications for

capital investment in Metrology equipment improved product control, deadlines, and

efficiency.

Sales: I researched, identified, cold called, and visited possible new customer

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candidates. Emphasis was placed on service elements that created convenience for the

customers. These strategies ranged from prepaid overnight envelopes to customized excel

spreadsheets for Request For Quotes. Personal, face to face, customer visits were standard

procedure for nurturing relationships, which included Fortune 500 companies.

Digital Data: Researched and implemented the company’s Enterprise Resource

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Planning System. The data collected through the use of the system became the prime

assessment tool for all aspects of the company’s operations. It allowed for a pragmatic and

unbiased evaluation of performance metrics.

Marketing: Promoted the company through a variety of media avenues. The most

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prevalent means were advertising in trade publications, trade shows, line cards, internet

sources, website development, and website analysis. The company also maintained

involvement in the community with sponsorship in local events.

Network Administrator: Continuously maintained and updated the company’s

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computer systems and servers. Performed software installations, software upgrades,

hardware repair, hardware upgrades, integration of Direct Numerical Control (DNC)

systems, wiring, and integration of data collection. I also managed the users, groups, File

Transfer Protocols (FTP), firewalls, email, and the Small Business Servers.

1987 to 1994 R.C. CUSTOM BENDING, WATERVILLE, OH

Supervisor (1990 1994), Machinist(1987 1990)

Supervisor: I managed the workforce and personally lead the growth and expansion of

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the company. I increased the company’s customer base, services, diversified product

offerings, and integrated automation into the manufacturing processes. These initiatives lead

to the company’s position as a prime supplier to large corporations. With the additional

growth the company incorporated, into CRUM Manufacturing, Inc., and solidified my

position as a co owner.

CAD/CAM Designer: Responsible for interpreting customer blueprints and

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information. Created 3dimensional product files, Numerical Control (NC) machine files,

shop and assembly drawings, and customer prints. Customized post files for efficiency with

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment.

CNC Operator and Programmer: Performed CNC and DNC operations on milling

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machines. Detailed operations for production and prototype work with various ferrous,

nonferrous, and composite materials.

Machine Operator: Interpreted customer prints and information. Performed

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production and prototype work on manual mills, lathes, and bending equipment. Various

ferrous and nonferrous materials were used in these operations.

Shipping: Sorted and packed products for shipping.

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1985 to 1987 UNITED STATES ARMY

Military Police Officer

Trained in Military Law Enforcement with an emphasis on interpersonal communication

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Pusan, South Korea, provided physical security for U.S. personnel and assets

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White Sands Missile Range, NM, traffic accident investigator and Game Warden

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Top Secret Clearance and Honorable Discharge

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EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS

Bowling Green State University, B.S. in Technology, GPA 3.94 2010

Owens Community College, Assoc. in Architectural Engineering, GPA 3.6 2005

Inventor for U.S. Patent #589****-****

Inventor for U.S. Patent #6629832B1 2003

Microsoft Certified Professional ID #977-***-****

Software (proficient or familiar) Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Inventor,

Mechanical Desktop, Camax, VX CadCam, Revit, Chief Architect, 3ds Max, Rhino,

Sketchup, Adobe CS, Visual Basic, VBA

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

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