Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
David McDermott
Kelowna, BC
V1V-2R3
Canada
Tel: 250-***-****
Dear Recruitment:
I am a natural leader with a well honed work ethic and sense of responsibility. I thrive on challenges and I am looking for further opportunities as a Purchasing Manager.
Over the years, I have seen many examples of leadership. What separates the truly successful from the rest is a higher level of contribution toward the organization’s most important goals. This also has been the key to my success as the owner of a manufacturing start-up, the purchasing manager for a China/Taiwan manufacturer, and most recently, a SQA engineering manager for a multi-billion dollar tech organization.
My first language is English and Mandarin Chinese is a strong second. I am a BC resident with 25 years professional experience living in Taiwan and Shanghai. I am comfortable working together with people from different cultures, which has also contributed to my successes. I am also a life-long learner and working towards a CPP designation.
The attached resume demonstrates what I have done in the past and can do in the future. At your convenience, I would like to meet with you and explore the opportunity to utilize my buying and managerial experience in taking your company to the next level.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
David McDermott
Enclosure: Resume
David McDermott Jr
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Executive Summary
Extensive experience working on teams. Passionate about teamwork, team leadership, and mentoring. Record of improving efficiency, productivity, and profitability through process improvement. Working experience with manufacturing plants in Taiwan and China. Outstanding interpersonal, motivational, and presentation skills. Analytical, articulate, and diligent. Looks for challenges and is a self starter and self motivated.
Core Competencies
Strategic Product Planning
Process Improvement
Mentoring
Strong Leadership
Cost Control
International logistics
Self-Motivated
Manage suppliers
Excellent negotiator
Professional Experience
Autodesk, Shanghai
2011– 2012
SQA Project ManagerResponsible for management and development of software Quality Assurance Team (including remote workers in 2 different time zones). Develop and implement technical quality assurance standards/metrics, strategies,Direct engineering staff in the implementation of test projects and customer feedback.Support the waterfall and Agile development process with SWD, UX, and other teams.Responsible for setting/ adhering to dates and stating code complete/feature complete. Responsible for releasing final product to operations.
Shanghai Colorbok Asia
2002 – 2011
Purchasing ManagerShipped 500-700 containers per year to the USA, EU, and Australia.Directly responsible for USD 20 million product PO’s annually.Worked with staff and Accounts Payable to make sure payments were up to dateWorked with management and vendors to implement 30% cost reduction effort.Responsible for negotiating and buying materials, parts and supplies.Worked with legal to make sure each contract was reviewed.Worked with QC to ensure vendors were ASTM, EN, and ISO compliant.Formulated and championed all Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).Regularly traveled in Asia and to the USA, EU, and Australia to enhance vendor/customer relationships, and better understand market conditions.Managed logistics staff on the buying process and the handover of roles and responsibilities for leasing, buying, tracking container shipments, and maintaining communication with customers. Ensured all clearance and applicable safety and customer paper work was correctly prepared.
Morrison Academy, Taiwan
1996-2001
Technology CoordinatorManaged MS servers, Linux firewalls, and email servers.Managed client computers and implemented scripts, setups, and slipstreaming.Used various API’s to roll out software for the environment and needs of users.Managed Mac clients and implemented scripts and setups.Created ongoing hardware and software training programs for staff and students.Responsible for all software, IT equipment, and training materials budgets.
McDermott Sales, Taiwan
1992-1995
Private Label Manufacturing CompanyGrew business to $5 million within 3 yearsPlanned, designed and launched this 50,000sq ft start up.Implementing new techniques to utilize the staff in key areas to acquire maximum output. Improving quality and delivery, while reducing all backorders.Developed and directed the total plant layout Initiated research and relocation of manufacturing to China in 2nd yearNegotiated low-cost supplier contracts in line with growth targets Coordinated with Material and Production Managers to build common platform to drive production and capacity planning tools to reduce delivery lead-timesCreated logistics department and trained staff to ensure that cost effective containers shipped on time and defect free.
Education and Professional Development
MA Adult Education
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive, Calgary, AB, CA
9/1999-6/2001
BA Theology
Global University
1211 S. Glenstone Avenue Springfield, MO 65804 USA
9/1990-6/1994
Bible Certificate – 2 year
Living Faith Bible College Caroline, AB T0M 0M0 CA
9/1985-6/1987
References
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