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THORNTON HOWARD, III: EMAIL: ********@***********.***

***** *** ****** ** ****: 704-***-****

Charlotte, NC 28269 CELL: 704-***-****

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga

PRFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

01//2002 – 06//2011 –EDUCATOR (Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools)

Developed mathematical learning models, and problem-solving techniques, helping students gain skills and mastery of mathematical concepts. Students achieved High Growth in

2009-10.

11/1999 – 7/2011 – LOGISTICS/WAREHOUSE ENGINEER (Lucent Technologies)

Responsible for warehouse layout design, process development, and process documentation for telecommunication equipment and products. Worked with warehouse associates to improve packing and shipping, saving over $500,000.

10/1998 – 11/1999 – HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM DEVELOPER (Lucent Technologies)

Coordinated and provided support to teams in a High Performance Team (HPT) environment. Worked with 15 union represented teams, facilitating team meetings/problem solving projects. Delivered Problem-Solving and Process Improvement Training to manufacturing associates.

3/1996 – 11/1998 – PROCESS ENGINEER (Lucent Technologies)

Process Engineering Responsibilities for Network Wireless Systems (NWS) Series II Circuit Pack (CP) and Wired Equipment (WE) production units:

o Documented manufacturing procedures using ISO 9000 Standards.

o Conducted in-Circuit Test equipment utilization study, saving $320,000 in operating expense.

o Eliminated process checking activities, saving $118, 000 annually.

o Improved production methods to increase First Test Yield: CP from 85 – 93%, WE from 60-70%, WE Production Output from 150 to 180 units/week.

o Specified production tools and equipment for the start-up manufacturing facility in Campinas, Brazil.

Led cross-functional teams, addressing key business and quality processes, yielding the following results:

o Implemented a new plastic reels recycling/re-use program for the Columbus Works 1,000,000 sq. ft. facility (Ohio), diverting 98,500 lbs/yr from landfill.

o Conceived and devised procedures to save 40 hours/wk and $59,000 managing and distributing operator stamps, a key aspect of process control activity at Columbus Works.

o Led in root-cause analysis to improve data accuracy from 90 to 98%. Tracking 52,000 circuit packs/wk from board preparation to production through shipping.

o Analyzed processes and designed new techniques to streamline the Columbus Works Mailroom Delivery and Distribution Process, producing $185,000 savings in labor

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