**** ****** ***** **., *********, TN ***** 865-***-****
abmjee@r.postjobfree.com
Edward A. Morris
Objective I am looking for a position that will benefit from my
experience and skills that has potential for growth
opportunity.
Experience 2004 to 2008 MDSI Knoxville, TN
Operations /Quality Control Mgr
Implement standards to improved Quality and increase
Production
Decreased returns by 80% and increase production rate 50%
within 6 months of program start
Managed production and supervised material purchases for
production
Designed and implemented a Quality program to improve and
track quality efforts for ISO qualification.
2002 to 2004 Jolley Studio Knoxville, TN
Shop Helper
Glass Shop Assistant
Photographer
Construction
2001 to 2002 Aon Corporation Knoxville, TN
Combined Insurance Agent
Health Insurance sales
1995 to 2001 MDSI Knoxville, TN
Quality Control, Safety and Fabrication Mgr.
Developed quality standards for original equipment machined
parts (Foreign and Domestic). Responsible for certifications
of all parts received to meet customer specifications.
Participated in the development of controls and procedures
for ISO client programs such as John Deere and Clarke
Material Handling.
Experienced in the use of measuring equipment and reporting
of compliance to standards and specifications for product
quality.
Supervised and administered wheel finishing (painting)
operation.
Developed production schedules, provided specification and
setup parameters, CNC Settings and first article compliance.
Conducted training sessions for new employees and continuous
education for existing employees.
1993 to 1995
MDSI
Knoxville, TN
Traffic Mgr. and Paint Line Supervisor
Responsible for all traffic related issues, import and
distribution of container purchases and Interstate
transportation of OEM components.
Negotiated all freight rates that resulted in significant
cost savings to the company and customers.
Supervision of two paint lines, responsible for all
purchases related to the paint operations, product
preparation and finishing.
Quality certification of paint application to customer
specifications.
1988 to 1993
Mid-South Distribution Service, Inc.
Knoxville, TN
Distribution Mgr. and Paint Line Supervisor
Responsible for warehouse operations for family owned
business.
Designed and started high production capacity material prep
and painting system.
1985 to 1987
Duro Tire.
Huber Heights, OH
Warehouse Mgr.
Established, setup and managed a wholesale tire warehouse
for a Taiwanese tire manufacturer.
Handled customer service for major accounts as K-Mart and
Huffy bicycle.
Responsible for all import traffic logistics - tracking
delivery for over 400 ocean containers per year.
Negotiated all of freight contracts, including in bound
containers and domestic distribution by common
carrier.
Education Graduated 1984 Southern Conn. State New Haven, CT
University
BS Studio Art
Minor in Business
References References are available on request.