Lawrence (Larry) Huffer

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Summary of Qualifications: Highly motivated professional with a background

of business ownerships, start-ups and senior management operations. A

unique combination of technical strengths in aircraft manufacturing,

quality assurance and industry-trained proficiencies in close tolerance

production of parts, tooling fabrication and aero-structures assemblies

that utilized several types of metallic/non-metallic and composite

materials.

. A practical background in domestic and international start-up operations

with process development and management of fabrication and quality

systems.

. Entrepreneurial business background with hands-on experience organizing

and directing operations from concept to product fabrication.

. A full hands-on experienced background with developed skills in

machining, fabrication, vocational education and the building-

construction trade.

. An ardent leader for continuous change/improvement through true

communication, active listing and innovative thinking.

. A committed team-builder of communities with shared leadership,

commitment, personal responsibility and cultivation of new ideas.

Education:

Graduate, MBA-Technology Management, 2002

University of Phoenix, Southern California Campus

Undergraduate, Vocational Educational, BA

California State University, Los Angeles

California State Teaching Credential

University of California

Undergraduate, Industrial Arts, AA

Santa Monica College

Continuing education:

Ongoing training in the building-construction industry California

General Contractors, License #759572

Class - B. Business Continuity & Disaster Planning (The Campbell

Learning Forum), Leadership and motivation training (Landmark

Education), Diversity & Group Dynamics (Arnie Mandel Seminars); Boeing

D1-9000 (Seoul, Korea); DCAC training (Beijing, China);

Professional Experience:

General Contractor (License #759572) - Sole Owner of Business - 1998 to

Present

Business Description: A general contracting company specializing in

general repairs and aesthetic improvements in the residential and

commercial property industry.

. Ongoing development of core business to a net profit average of 30%.

. Continuous development of trade alliances and market segment strategies

for the core business growth.

. Ongoing development of advertising strategies for the specific geographic

and demographic target markets.

. Ongoing duties include: repair proposals, estimates, scheduling and work

process development.

Northrop Grumman - Resident Procurement Quality Engineer and Manufacturing

Technical Support - 1997 to 1998; Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Business description: International manufacturer (start-up operation) of

Boeing 757 aircraft parts and subassemblies for shipment to the United

States.

. On-site representative providing hands-on quality assurance as well as

technical/administrative support on the multi-million dollar start-up co-

production (second phase) for Boeing 757 program at Chengdu Aircraft,

Chengdu, China.

. Ensured/verified manufacturing processes to inspection plans, materials,

hardware and product testing, supplier inspection tools calibrations,

aircraft configuration conformance and MRB cause and corrective action

verifications.

. Assisted the supplier in developing technical instructions and QA

procedures, technical communication, and problem resolution.

Northrop Grumman - Resident Procurement Quality Engineering and

Manufacturing Consultant - 1995 to 1997

Sachon, Kyungnam, South Korea

Business description: International manufacturer (new facility start-up

operation) of Boeing 747, 757, 767 parts and subassemblies, Fokker and

Gulfstream parts and subassemblies.

. On-site representative providing hands-on quality assurance as well as

technical/administrative support on various Northrop Grumman programs in

South Korea.

. Verified tooling calibrations along with parts and assembly inspections.

Performed in-process inspections, source inspections of suppliers in

South Korea, review/verification of materials, hardware and product

testing and MRB cause and corrective verifications.

. Conducted supplier process audits and verification of supplier

requirements in accordance with the contracts, SPC/ D1-9000, and product

engineering configuration conformance.

Hooker Industries - Independent Consultant, Project Coordinator - 1992 to

1994, Ontario, CA

Business Description: Manufacturer of high performance automotive exhaust

systems. Subdivision involved in manufacturing aerospace parts for numerous

prime contractors including the Department of Defense.

. Program managed activities on a DOD (Department of Defense) program for

the manufacturing and subassembly fabrication of jet engine test stands

for the US Navy.

. Developed manufacturing procedures and supervised all processing and

testing from detail part fabrication to final inspection and assembly.

. Worked extensively and directly with vendors to develop and improve

manufacturing processes and delivery schedules. Shortened schedule by 38

weeks (9.5 months) from original projections.

. Negotiated and met new schedule of deliveries with DOD. Original

committed delivery was 30 months behind schedule when I started project.

. Prepared program cost studies and cost savings budgets that reduced

fabrication cost by 20%.

Coast Composites, Inc. (Subsidiary of Union Carbide) - Vice President of

Manufacturing - 1988 to 1991

Irvine, CA

Business description: Engineering design, development and fabrication

company specializing in composite tooling systems and parts fabrication

using monolithic graphite, composite materials, aluminum and various

metals.

. Created (co-founded) this new company using personal capital assets from

previously owned company and negotiated $4.5 million start-up venture

capital investment from Union Carbide.

. Developed/directed manufacturing and quality assurance processes along

with specialized laser calibration of the machine-tool equipment for CMM

(coordinate measurement machine) capabilities for on-machine inspections.

. Designed specialized cutting tools and machining methods for composite

and metallic materials, reducing machining cycle times from 10% - 30% on

average and improving surface quality and accuracy.

. Designed facilities layout and material handling equipment installations,

and performed hands-on technical training.

. Directed shop scheduling, supplier/vendor surveillance, equipment

servicing and maintenance, manpower development, and health and safety

program for an 18-person department.

. Responsible for manufacturing operating annual budgets from $1.5 to $2.0

million.

Coast Aerospace Fabricators, Inc. - Co-founder/Co-owner/President - 1986 to

1988

Garden Grove, CA

Business description: Development and fabrication of mechanical tooling,

prototype parts, special tooling assemblies, and welded structures.

. One of three partners who purchased capital assets of an existing

facility and started new company.

. Directed manufacturing and quality assurance, CNC programming with

growing staff of 13 people within the first year.

. Responsibilities included design and fabrication of specialized cutting

tools and machining fixtures, equipment installations and conducted the

hands-on technical training.

. Directed shop scheduling and supplier/vendor surveillance.

. Responsible for a manufacturing start-up budget $.5 to $ .7 million per

year.

Other Career Highlights Prior to 1986

American Precision Engineering, Co-owner and General Manager

Business description: Fabricated and designed test fixtures, jigs, dies,

prototype tools, and experimental parts.

Burgmaster (Division of Houdaille Industries Inc. a Fortune 500 company),

General Manager of Machine Shop Operations and Training Director

Business description: Machine-tool Builder Company specializing in

designing and fabricating CNC and manual machining equipment in worldwide

markets.

Los Angeles Unified School District, Vocational Instructor for General

Machining and Metal Working

Winter Engineering, Machinist/Toolmaker/Lead man

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Machinist

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