Quality Assurance Manager

ROBERT E. LAWRENCE, ASQ-CQE, CQT

**** ******** **** ** **** Bay, FL 32907

321-***-**** ablw2d@r.postjobfree.com

I am interested in the position of Quality Director as posted on

Resumebook360, reference Jupiter, FL.

My objective is a key quality management position that would allow me to

continue to develop professionally while utilizing my skills and abilities.

I am currently working as a Quality Contract/Consultant for various

automotive/manufacturing companies but am looking for the stability of a

full-time position.

My drive and dedication to Quality has lead me to continually develop my

skills through personal and professional training, education, research and

knowledge-sharing including: ASQ CQE & CQT certification; ISO 9000/14001

auditing and certification; SPC; Lean manufacturing; FMEA; Continuous

improvement; QMS development; Preventive/Corrective action; Military and

government regulations; and project management.

I am hands-on and results-oriented and have demonstrated the ability to set

and achieve goals, direct operations, develop and implement policies and

procedures, manage time and personnel, meet deadlines and follow up on

projects. I have an extensive background in the areas of customer support,

process control and technical support of operations and have also

demonstrated the ability to interface on all levels, coordinate projects,

and conduct training and technical presentations.

I am positive I could make a valuable contribution to your organization and

would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in greater

detail. My salary requirements are negotiable and I am open to relocation

and domestic and international travel.

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing

from you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Robert E. Lawrence

ROBERT E. LAWRENCE, ASQ-CQE, CQT ablw2d@r.postjobfree.com

1195 Lynridge Lane NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32907

Telephone: 321-***-**** professional

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OBJECTIVE:

My objective is a key quality management position that would allow me to

continue to develop professionally while utilizing my skills and abilities

MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:

. Project Management

. Internal/External Training and Presentations

. ISO/QS/Government Quality & Environmental Management System

Development

. Industrial/Manufacturing/International/Start-up Operations

. Government Contract Administration

. Lean Manufacturing/Toyota Production System/Visual Factory Management

. APQP; PPAP; Design/Process FMEA; SPC; Inspection/Testing/Layout

. Preventive/Corrective Action- 8D, 7 Step, 5 Why, Global 8D, GM Drill

Deep

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

LAMMB Consulting February 2009-Present

Senior Quality Engineer/Consultant

. Developed and implemented corrective action plan for major non-

conformances and successfully re-certify to TS16949 and Q1 re-

instatement for an Automotive Tier 1 Supplier

. Assisted a start-up company to establish supply chain control, process

improvement, Quality Management System, error-proofing & lean

manufacturing

. Assisted an industrial equipment manufacturing company to re-organize

Quality Management System and QC functions; maintain ISO, ASME and

Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certifications

. Internal audits, GAP analysis and general QA consulting for various

organizations

AES Climate Solutions/AES Agriverde - Melbourne, FL October 2007-

December 2008

QUALITY PROJECT MANAGER

. Responsible for complete project management of CDM projects, including

registration with the UNFCCC. Directly responsible for coordination

and management of 3rd party auditors, corrective actions, and internal

audits

. Working knowledge of US GHG standards and schemes- ISO14064, CCAR,

RGGI, CCX

. Conducted quality reviews of all projects to insure compliance to

applicable standards

. Coordinated and participated in 3rd party audits of CDM projects and

trained international teams on audit preparation and success

. Assisted business development group to identify and analyze potential

projects, including current GHG emissions inventory

. Managed up to 54 concurrent projects. Demonstrated expertise in

Methodologies including ACM0014/III.H (wastewater), ACM0010/III.D

(animal waste), ACM008 (Coal Mine/Coal Bed Methane), ACM0002/I.D

(Hydro), ACM0001 (LFG), II.B (energy efficiency), I.C (energy)

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IQ Valves/Teknocraft, Inc. - Melbourne, FL September 2005-October 2007

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

. Responsible for quality management system for a $2Mil

machining/assembly company producing proportional flow control valves

for healthcare and other industries, and 40mm grenades for the U.S.

Army.

. Re-developed QMS (ISO 9001:2000) for improved efficiency and control.

. Reduced customer rejections by 18%.

Avasar, Division of Teknocraft, Inc. - Perry, FL February 2006-March

2007

OPERATIONS MANAGER

. Selected to manage plant closing; successfully completed government

contracts and plant closing on time and 5% under-budget, reduced scrap

5% and improved efficiency 20%.

Duffy Tool and Stamping, L.L.C. - Muncie, IN July 2000-September 2005

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR

. Responsible for corporate quality system for a multiple site $90Mil

automotive company producing metal stampings and welded assemblies.

. Reduced customer complaints 74% and corporate PPM 96%.

SQA Services, Inc. - Rolling Hills, CA December 1999-July 2000

CONSULTANT- Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive- Austin, IN

. QS 9000 consultant preparing and training personnel in an automotive

metal stamping facility on Lean Manufacturing and PPAP process

including FMEA, process flow diagrams, gage R&R, control plans,

capability studies, visual work instructions.

Conforma Clad Inc. - New Albany, IN/Melbourne, FL July 1996-December

1999

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

. Responsible for total plant quality system for a $20Mil company

producing tungsten-carbide hard facing products and metal product

fabrication/finishing/machining/heat treating for a variety of

applications

. Developed and implemented a QMS based on ISO 9000.

. Reduced warranty claims and customer rework charges by over $500,000

annually.

. Reduced customer non-conformances by more than 80%.

. Reduced in-house rework of product by 30%.

Katayama American Company, Inc. - Shelbyville, KY July 1990-July 1996

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

. Responsible for development and implementation of total plant quality

system, based on QS9000, for a new plant start-up in the automotive

industry.

EDUCATION:

. University of Phoenix 2000-2005

B.S. - Business Administration

. Oklahoma State University- Stillwater, OK 1984-

1988

Agricultural Engineering Technology

. ISO 14001 EMS-Lead Auditor 2009

QAI- certificate 1119151 (RAB certification in-process)

References furnished upon request

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