Objective
Obtain a managerial position that will allow me to apply and further
develop my sales, managerial, and computer skills, while enhancing company
profitability to higher levels as well as improving and protecting assets.
Desire to work within an organization offering opportunities for growth and
advancement. I am dedicated, organized, and conscientious with a strong
work ethic. I am an articulate communicator with excellent interpersonal
and problem-solving skills. I am a quick study. Willing to relocate
and/or travel.
Education
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Bachelor of Science, Production and Operations Management
1997
Work Experience
Day Trader, Self-employed, Rockledge, FL
2004-present
. Perform fundamental and technical analysis on possible investments
. Review news and world events in order to determine enter and exit
strategies
. Study chart analysis based on hourly, daily, quarterly and yearly
data
. Developed money management techniques
. Setup an interstate trading network
Store Manager, Kost Tire and Muffler, Clarks Summit, PA
2002-2004
. Communicated with customers regarding vehicle repairs
. Participated and promoted sales promotions to maintain a weekly
sales quota
. Scheduled automotive service to maximize efficiency and increase
customer service satisfaction
. Monitored and maintained parts inventory
. Corresponded with the corporate office about daily, weekly, and
quarterly sales and progress
Production Manager, Penn Fibre, Greenwood, DE and Specialty Defense
Systems, McKee, Ky
A Division of Specialty Defense Systems -
Dunmore, Pa
1997-2002
. Planned, scheduled and trained operators on daily production
requirements that increased efficiencies by 28%
. Insured quality products were produced and shipped to meet customer
delivery demands, schedules, and specifications
. Helped establish the "On Time or On Us" guarantee
. Decreased in-house quality rejections in various departments by 18%
. Outsourced and maintained an inventory of several thousand high
speed tools in a high volume, non-ferrous stamping and slitting
operation
. Produced thin gauge nylons, acetals, polyolefins and other high
performance plastics strips, coils and punched parts
o Thickness ranging from .010" to .125". Widths from .250" to
24"
o punched parts from .005" to .125" thick, washer O.D.'s range
from .062" to 4.5", I.D's from .046" to 3.5"
. Bought and sold outsourced thermoplastics to help meet customer
needs
. Reviewed weekly and monthly reports to ensure quarterly financial
plans were being achieved
. Set forth budgets for the upgrading and purchasing of machinery
. Help educate customers and sale representatives in order to help
them better understand and define their needs
. Worked with corporate office in the development and setup of
additional production facilities
. Developed and maintained an operator training program for new
production cells
. Developed a continuous time scrolling, order/delivery, application
that decreased lead-times by 30%
. Planned production for military sewn field equipment for the U.S
government to rigid military specifications and the MIL-I-452081
and ISO-9001 standards
. Established and maintained operator and line efficiencies, yields
and costs
. Developed an Excel application to institute and preserve a balanced
variable flow rate through a stopgap production line
Assistant Warehouse Manager, Specialty Defense Systems, Dunmore, Pa
1995-1997
. Monitored the movement and documentation of all shipping/receiving
activities
. Performed statistical testing on raw goods, W.I.P., and finished
items
. Summarized data collection into reports
Quality and Ballistic Technician, Penn Fibre and Specialty Defense
Systems, Dunmore, Pa 1992-1995
. Tested quality and ballistic performance levels of hard and soft
armored materials against military specifications and standards
. Developed statistical testing methods and performance reports
. Identified performance levels through a V50 method
. Implemented innovative methods to ensure accuracy throughout
testing
. Documented relevant issues requiring corrective actions and
implementation
. Performed statistical testing on raw goods, W.I.P., and finished
items
Affiliations
. A member of "Who's Who of International Managers"
. The Association for Operations Management (A.P.I.C.S.)
Computer Skills
. TMM, APL, MAS 90, Progress Report Builder, Mosiax, C.A.S.S., F.A.W,
Lotus (123, CC: Mail, Word Pro), Microsoft (Excel, Word, Publisher,
Power Point), Internet Explorer, JAVA