MARK R. GROCH Bay City, Michigan ***** ( 989-***-**** (
abnezw@r.postjobfree.com (
OBJECTIVE
Technical position or project management position with a Solar company that
further promotes my employment and educational related experiences.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Diversified candidate with work experience in engineering, sales, customer
service, project management, manufacturing, and product development
experience in a variety of business environments. Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills with the capacity to handle projects and corporate
clients on an international basis. Good problem solving skills.
COLLEGE EDUCATION
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Saginaw, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
GPA of 3.14
Delta College, University Center, Bay County, Michigan
Associate Degree of Applied Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
GPA of 3.30
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
( Computers: IBM PC, Dell PC, Gateway PC, Apple Macintosh PC, Schenck
Pegasus Computer Workstation.
( Languages: Fortran, Fortran 77, Basic, Assembly for Intel
Microprocessor / Microcontroller.
( Programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, MS Excel, MS Access, MS
PowerPoint, AutoCAD, CAE/CAD, Internet Explorer, Lotus Notes, Firefox,
Outlook Express, Lotus Smart Suite, Microsoft Works Suite.
( Operating Systems: Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000,Windows ME,
Windows 98, Windows 95, and DOS.
( Computer Interface: IBM Palm device organizer synchronization with
computer.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Successful production product launch release of new radio frequency (RF)
tire pressure monitor sensors and
system on Cadillac Deville and Seville vehicles. Product system
anticipated for other General Motors (GM) vehicles.
. Cost savings of $3,000/year on design improvement to production brake
switch retainer across all luxury vehicles.
. Successful laboratory testing experience working with electronic
instrumentation equipment.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND STRENGTH
( Solar Theory Knowledgeable ( Research and Product
Development ( Project Management Experience
( Strong Electrical/Electronic Experience ( Business Course Studies
( Laser Spectroscopy Experience
( Mechanical Background ( Leadership and
Teamwork ( Quality Trained
( Excellent Diverse Computer Skills ( Chemical Manufacturing
Experience ( Packaging Experience
( Instrumentation Experience ( Reliability testing
experience ( Electronic Laboratory Experience
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan
Full-time temporary packaging position, 2004-layoff
Packaged chemical products. Additional work experience with chemical
process control computer for monitoring process control parameters in a
chemical plant.
Entrepreneurship Business Fundamentals Course work studies, 2002-2004
Business Structure, Business Plan, Financing, Credit, Bookkeeping,
Financial Statements, Financial Management.
Modern Engineering Inc., Flint, Michigan
Automotive Design Release Corporate Engineer, 1998-2001
Design vehicle release engineer for radio frequency tire pressure monitor
sensors, production brake switches, and product development of the new
brake apply sensor. New product tire pressure monitor sensors released on
Cadillac Deville and Seville vehicles. Design release engineer was
responsible for integrating a component / subsystem within the vehicle.
This involved product development, packaging, wiring, updating subsystem
schematics, updating release status, solving plant process issues, project
management of the entire component/subsystem integration as required by the
four-phase vehicle development process. Specialized training in ISO 9001,
QS 9000, SPC, FMEA, EMC/EMI. Business closed at Flint location.
Fischer-Flack Inc., (Presently Kendall Electric Inc.), Saginaw, Michigan
Inside Sales Technical Engineering Representative, 1997-1998
Computer processed electrical product quotes and orders for numerous
customer accounts, estimated delivery time of products to customer's site,
and solved customer service issues related to their product orders.
Business sold to Kendall Electric.
ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Electronic/Electrical Engineering Review, Membership in Society of
Automotive Engineers, Electronics Renewable Energy Membership in solar,
wind, hydro for residential and commercial applications, and refurbishing
cars for profit.