Ernest O'Neal Damron
White Stone, VA 22578
Objective: Energetic, motivated person seeking opportunity to increase
knowledge to benefit future employer
Experience
Mteq, Inc 2011-Current
Second Shift Production Manager
Manage the second shift production printed circuit boards according to the
production schedule
Oversee the set up and breakdown of the pick and place machines,
Load new prototype boards with parts and positioning according to CAD data
Run quality checks on circuit boards by programming and using an AOI
machine
Run X-ray machine to look for solderballs and the alignment of LGA's and
BGA's
Secure the facility by performing perimeter checks, and arming security
systems
Be involved in the interview and hiring process of new employees
Make sure employees are operating safely and according to company
guidelines
Set up the training schedule of new employees on safe and effective
equipment operation
IPC-610 certified
ABC Phones Inc. 2007 - 2009
Store Manager
Manage two retail locations for ABC Phones, a premier Alltel dealer.
Keep products stocked and in inventory.
Manage and put together a sales team who were paid a small salary plus
commision
Emphasize certain products and features which generate commissions for
my staff.
Handle customer disputes.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 2005-2007
Packaging Production Technician
Operate high speed packaging lines
Complete proper paperwork,
Perform testing on equipment and package material
Troubleshoot and repair problems with machinery.
Make sure equipment meet company good manufacturing practices and FDA
guidelines
Material handler
Deliver bulk product to high speed packaging lines
Take packaged materials to proper staging areas
Ensure and verify counts on labeled materials coming to the lines
Ensure materials are placed correctly in 5S staging areas
Royal Chevrolet 2003-2005
Sales Consultant,
Analyze Customers desires with their budget
to sell the proper vehicle
Build rapport to keep a solid customer base and to acquire referrals
Norfolk Southern 2001-2003
Freight Train Conductor
Railroad, Richmond, Virginia
Switch incoming, and build outgoing trains
Switch out private industries with freight cars and
hazardous materials
Train less experienced personnel in
safety and switching operations
Implement safety measures to help reduce
injuries
Perform duties in extreme weather conditions
Viasystems, Inc 1994-2001
Quality Engineer
Assist customers in resolving issues with product and processes
Collect data and present reports at weekly Quality meetings with
Production Managers
Work with manufacturing to produce product in compliance with customer
specifications
Verified the implementation of corrective action to stabilize
manufacturing processes
Assisted ISO auditors in performing
internal audits and verifying all non-conformances were addressed
Addressed issues with suppliers to insure compliance with quality
guidelines
Conducted follow-up procedures to ensure corrective actions were
performed
Tooling Engineer
Maintained production tooling hotline to
address issues in tooling associated with product manufacturing
was manufactured to customer and quality specifications
Change or correct product parameters, generating new
artwork according to customer and/or manufacturing needs
Quality Assurance Auditor
Perform quality audits on production lines suing customer and IPC
specifications
Oversee final inspection of product, by performing random
audits on product to ensure all product was in compliance
Travel globally assisting new factories in the set up of
quality system, training new employees in quality guidelines, customer
requirements and maintaining ISO 9001compliance
Education
University of South Carolina 1992-1994
Major - Marine Biology Minor - Political Science
Long Island University 1991-1992
Major - Marine Biology