Brad Hilton

Mobile: 469-***-**** Spokane, WA 99208 Email: acd84n@r.postjobfree.com

Portfolio: http://www.coroflot.com/bradhilton

Highlights of Qualifications

I have over 15 years of diverse experience managing individuals, engineering projects and budgets. I’ve served as project manager; qualifying, reviewing, implementing, and completing numerous engineering projects while serving as product manager for an electronics manufacturer where I was also able to effectively reduce production costs on a large scale. Respectively, I have 11 years of experience as an aircraft maintenance manager and technician for Lockheed Martin.

Areas of Expertise: Leadership, management, product management, operations management, project management, aircraft maintenance management, technical writing, electro-mechanical design, strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical, problem solving.

Work Experience

VP Engineering Support & Operations – VoIP Startup

Dallas, Texas -- 2010–2013

Involved in funding efforts, due diligence in company acquisition, and company’s initial executive structuring.

* Assigned project manager, rolling out $1M budget and departmental milestones.

* Wrote and illustrated operation manuals, test procedures and refined product development SOP’s.

* Collaborated in redefining the company’s device strategy and built relationships with key suppliers.

* Supported technical evaluations and implementation programs (hardware and software requirements) of customer locations in the US, Nigeria and South Africa.

* Worked closely with chief engineering officer, chief technical officer and business development manager to align development road-map, patent road-map and market focus.

Operations Manager – Western Spine

Temecula, California -- 2007–2010

Singlehandedly oversaw surgical set requirements, inventory, and daily operations of this medical device distributorship.

* Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and planning

* Established inventory levels, processes, and procedures to fulfill daily distribution of surgical sets to a staff of 15 technical sales representatives in Southern California and Las Vegas territories.

* Played a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.

* Oversee office budget and technical sales representative commissions.

* Main contact for medical device manufactures Alphatec Spine, Life Spine, Lanx, and IST, with focus on customer satisfaction.

* Supervised and coached office manager on a weekly basis..

* Key in negotiating stocking agreement with independent surgical group, achieving added revenue stream.

* Attended surgical procedures as technical sales representative for above mentioned manufacturers.

Operations Manager – Rancho Bracing

Temecula, California – 2007-2012

This company was started to offer a full line of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar bracing options to Western Spine surgeon customers.

* Forged new relationships with brace manufacturers and physical therapy centers in the local area.

* Created HIPAA compliant patient forms, documentation and procedures necessary for Medicare approval.

* Created OSHA compliant MSDS and prepared facility for FDA approval.

* Attended courses required to attain Orthotic Fitters certification.

* Fit and educated patients in their home, physical therapy clinic, and/or hospital.

* Managed personnel and conducted employee training.

* Managed budget and set inventory levels.

Product Support Manager – Hydro-Quip

Corona, California -- 1999–2007

I managed a full line of spa controls and whirlpool bath heaters sold to customers nationwide including; American Standard, Kohler, and Jacuzzi. I consider myself to be an expert at multi-tasking, problem solving, with acute organizational skills. Reduced production costs by 7% annually.

* Wrote and illustrated all operation manuals, installation and troubleshooting guides, spec sheets, IPB's, catalogs, brochures and product labeling for entire line of spa and whirlpool bath controls. (here)

* Worked closely with sales force to fulfill customer needs and provide cutting edge products.

* Converted complex engineering data into comprehensive reports.

* Designed customized graphical product packaging.

* Successful at production process analysis and cost reduction.

* Designed electro-mechanical and solid-state control systems wiring diagrams and sheet metal enclosures using AutoCAD.

* Created molded plastic control enclosures and accessories utilizing SolidWorks.

* Utilized project management methodologies and tools to accomplish optimum results.

* Worked with contracted engineer to create, test and certify patented solid state jetted bathtub heater.

* Decreased production times by streamlining efficiency of assembly line (LEAN manufacturing).

* Fabricated dry-test stations for controls and bath heaters (replacing labor intensive wet testing).

* Enterprise project planning and layout of new warehouse location and assembly line redesign.

* Managed and reviewed BOMs, ECNs, and MRP.

* Maintained UL and ETL files for all product lines.

Technical Service Manager – Brett Aqualine

Huntington Beach, California -- 1999 –1999

* Managed all product returns, repairs and warranty replacements, overseeing all customer service.

* Troubleshoot and resolve assembly line failures.

* Customer service, resolving inquiries from spa manufacturer, home owner, electrician, and spa technician; facilitated resolutions, with focus on customer satisfaction.

* Over the phone troubleshooting for electricians and spa technicians in the field.

* Wrote and illustrated troubleshooting guides and instructions.

Aircraft Maintenance Manager – Lockheed Martin

Marietta, Georgia -- 1988–1999

* Managed and trained technicians at various military bases across the United States.

* Performed quality assurance inspections as required by technical documentation, including incoming and final inspection.

* Use of precision measuring devices and hydraulic tooling.

* Order parts required for repair and/or scheduled maintenance.

* Scheduled maintenance to meet deadlines.

* Internal borescope inspection of jet engines to determine internal integrity of parts.

* Completed tear down, repair and buildup of jet engines, including fan, core and turbine maintenance.

* Engine experience: F100-200, 220, 229 (F-15/16) and J-52 (A-4)

DC-10 Aircraft Assembler – General Dynamics

San Diego, California -- 1987–1988

* Using preset jigs, assemble all side loading and cargo access doors for DC-10 aircraft.

* On an as needed basis, assembled DC-10 fuselage.

* Skills required; sealant mixing, precision drilling and riveting of aircraft skin and reinforcement ribbing.

Assembler – GLCM (Ground Launch Cruise Missile) Project

* Using preset jigs, assemble armored missile launch doors.

* Skills required: sealant mixing, precision drilling and riveting of ordnance resistant skin and hinge system.

F-15/16 Jet Engine Mechanic United States Air Force

Torrejon Air Base, Spain-- 1983–1987

* Troubleshoot running aircraft at takeoff to ensure safety and reliability of aircraft.

* Troubleshooting in-flight engine anomalies on the ground and perform corrective action.

* Remove and replace engines in aircraft for scheduled maintenance or as corrective action.

* Use of precision measuring devices and electronic test equipment.

* Internal borescope to ensure integrity of internal parts.

* Running of aircraft on trim pad for trouble shooting purposes.

* Removal and replacement of all line replaceable parts.

Education

Eastern New Mexico University: A.A.S. Aviation Maintenance - 2013–2014

Aviation & Electronic Schools of America: FAA Airframe & Powerplant Program - 1995

Programs/Software

Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, RoboHelp, Acrobat – Advanced

CorelDraw – Advanced

AutoCAD – Advanced

SolidWorks – Novice

Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project – Advanced

Macola Progression – Advanced

Professional License/Certification

FAA – Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) License

BOC - Orthotic Fitters Certification

Military Status

Prior Service/Veteran – United States Air Force

Social Media

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bradhilton/

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