LAWRENCE J. POUPARD

Salina, PA ***** 724-***-**** aczja9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dynamic, skilled and results-driven manufacturing professional with a diverse background, extensive experience, and a positive attitude. Able to leverage key skills, competencies, a strong work ethic, and a "hands-on" approach to consistently achieve or exceed all goals and objectives. Skilled in performing accurate work and solving complex problems in a timely fashion. Possess excellent communication, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to set priorities, multi-task, work under pressure, and meet planned deadlines. MANUFACTURING HIGHLIGHTS

• As manufacturing VP for a startup, participated in the successful launch of its Tug robotic system, a low cost and pilotless material hauling robot.

• Designed a patented robot wheel that minimized, and in some cases eliminated heading errors in robot navigation.

• Directed the prototype work of an electromechanical post assembly design which eliminates the need for brushes that cause intermittent data transfer problems in robot communication.

• Led the production of extremely high tolerance, precision equipment for nuclear power plants, and energy generation facilities.

• Managed R&D prototype developmental work for components of weapons systems. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PIAD PRECISION CASTING CORPORATION, Greensburg, PA 2005 – 2016 Sr. Product Specialist / Marketing - Sales Manager

• Prepared all cost estimates in accordance with established guidelines, and provided design support to customers for optimum functional components.

• Responsible for acquiring new tools, hiring new sales agents, and for their ongoing technical training.

• Acted as technical liaison between sales agents and customers, provided technical support and gave presentations during in-house sales seminars and field seminars, including participating in technical staff meetings.

• Helped identify potential business opportunities, developed business in assigned territories, and gave assistance to agencies to achieve goals and objectives.

AETHON INC., Pittsburgh, PA 2000 – 2005

VP Manufacturing

• Led mechanical design and manufacturing research and development of all hardware components to assemble and test all robot parts.

• Established key working-relationships with outside vendors to help coordinate tracking, expediting of all work orders, including purchases and shipments.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing Manager, GENTILE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Leechburg, PA Tool Room Supervisor, AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS, Walled Lake, MI EDUCATION

Degree in Manufacturing Technology & Minor in Tooling Design St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology, Windsor, ON, Canada