Ricky H LeVesque
Honeoye, New York **471
Home 585-***-****
Cell 585-***-****
abm02u@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Accomplished, dependable and highly motivated Research and Development Test Technician with over
15 years experience providing accurate useful testing data and support to project leaders, scientists and
engineers for the development and commercialization of Inkjet media, printers and film.
Experience
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY
R&D Test Technician Inkjet Writing Systems Image Science R&D 2000 - 2008
Coordinated, managed and performed Image Quality, Stability, Durability, Physical and Benchmark
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error free testing of new Inkjet media products to help increase product performance and sales.
Obtained, installed and printed on every major manufacturers Inkjet desktop printer/media
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combination, operating systems and printing software programs.
Created printer/media color profiles for printer software.
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Reported data analysis of test results using many internal and external software packages and
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databases.
Worked as site single point of contact for repairs, modifications and installs of all inkjet printers in
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the Research Laboratory.
Acted as laboratory IT support, maintained and managed in excess of 50 desktop/laptop computers in
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10 computer labs and environmental chambers with software/hardware needs. Ordered and installed
computers, software and hardware for existing and new labs to help them operate efficiently with
reduced downtime and cost.
Maintained an Inkjet Commercialization Lab Database that is used for management of printer and ink
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inventory, recommended printer driver settings and test development profiles.
Trained and mentored new Technicians, Engineers, Project Managers, outside vendors/manufacturers
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on proper use of lab equipment and test methods.
Assisted test development by creating new test methods, test targets and standard operating
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procedures (SOP’s) for ISO of Digital Imaging.
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Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY
Film Test Technician, Pilot Flow Division, Experimental Testing Services 1992 - 2000
Sensitometry, Process and Densitometry of Research Laboratory Scientist’s experimental film
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and paper.
Processed film on C41 Allen, C41 and ECN/ECP Robots.E6 Refrema and Rehalo processors.
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Densitometry on manual and automated densitometers.
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Performed preventative maintenance of processors.
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Performed S.P.C. on lab equipment.
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Created business graphs of lab metrics.
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Worked on a self-directed team with little or no supervision.
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Interacted with a large customer base in all Kodak Research Laboratories to meet their testing needs.
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Worked in office, lab and in dark room conditions.
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Maintained Excel Visual Basic databases for SPC of lab equipment and Defect Reporting System .
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Other Relevant Experience
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY
Graphic Arts Film Finishing
Film Finishing/Materials Handler
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY
Black &White Paper Finishing
Materials Handler
Industrial Ceramics Incorporated, Lima, New York
Assembler/Tester
Tracer lathe operator/glazer
Professional Development
Currently working on the 2009 version of CompTia A+ and Network + Certifications.
Silver Halide Overview Adobe Photoshop
Photographic Systems Management Corel Draw
Core Level Math II (RIT) Microsoft Excel
Statistical Process Control Microsoft Word
Digital Imaging Technology PowerPoint
A+ Certification Core Hardware Analytical Troubleshooting
Lotus Notes Fork Truck License
JMP RCRA
Honeoye Central School –Diploma