JOHN REEVES
Garland, TX ***** 443-***-**** ***********@*******.***
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C A L I B R A T I O N L A B O R A T O R Y M A N A G E R PROFILE
Strategic and goal-driven professional with years of experience in laboratory equipment calibration, manufacturing operations, current good manufacturing practice regulations, schematics, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards.
Expert at analyzing processes and adopting best practices to improve laboratory production and workflow. Skilled at taking corrective action on nonconforming customer issues assuring implementation of sustainable solutions. Armed with comprehensive experience in a wide range of metrological techniques as well as the A2LA 17025:2017 audit-ready metrology program. Efficient at ensuring alignment and consistent delivery of working methods for all calibration standard operating procedures. Known for strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in building trust and long-term relationships with key clients and management to identify opportunities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEKTRONIX IRVING, TX
TERRITORY SERVICE MANAGER,CERTIFIED CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN (CCT) 2023–2024 Lab Operations Management and Staff Supervision
Lead and manage a cross-functional team including managerial, technical, logistics, and customer service personnel to achieve business objectives in safety, operational performance, and financial goals.
Drive process improvement initiatives and implement the quality management system to enhance customer fulfillment and support business growth.
Oversee Service Center P&L, managing daily financial performance, and identifying commercial opportunities to boost revenue and profitability.
Ensure delivery of performance goals such as quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and backlog management through effective daily management and FBS fundamentals.
Develop and execute employee engagement strategies by soliciting and acting on feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Foster an inclusive environment by leveraging diverse skillsets and viewpoints to optimize organizational design and performance.
Partner with Fluke business and operations organizations to continuously improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
Utilize FBS tools for problem-solving and process-based countermeasures to address high-priority issues. ROHDE & SCHWARZ BALTIMORE, MD
SYSTEMS SUPPORT MANAGER,CERTIFIED CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN (CCT) 2021–2023 Lab Operations Management and Staff Supervision
Provide feedback to Product Managers and any other development teams
Demonstrate technical capabilities and provide technical feedback to the servicing lines
Responsible for the Inventory, System Administration and Induction team performance
Provide input for planning committees on new field-serviceopportunities related to parts and tooling logistics/movement/storage
Establish close working relationship with Depot Service andSupport Service managers for developing inventory and logisticssupport plans as relates to service activities Equipment Calibration
Provide basic hardware/software test engineering support to meet customer challenges
Document and report unexpected product behaviors to relevant ProductManagers
Troubleshoot technical issues to determine root cause and determine appropriate solutions
Document and deliver incident reports to relevant sales, service and product management team members JOHN REEVES
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Perform hardware and software installations and upgrades as applicable
Responsible for > $15,000,000 in calibration lab standards Data Documentation and Administration
Contribute to the creation of technical content including white papers, application notes
Create and edit Standard Operating Procedures to improve lab efficiency and increase work flow
Provide cross-functional support to product line managers, metrology and admin Regulatory Compliance
Observe compliance to widely known metrology standards by regularly auditing product/service output by technicians
EISAI, INC. BALTIMORE, MD
SENIOR METROLOGY TECHNICIAN, CCT 2020–2021
Lab Operations Management and Staff Supervision
Spearhead all facets of Precision Metrology Laboratory operations
Render support with regard to equipment startup and project implementation
Maintain involvement during impact assessments and assisted with the selection of best instruments to meet lab needs
Guide staff to hone their capabilities to support calibration projects and supervise junior metrology technicians Equipment Calibration
Conduct scheduled calibrations on equipment, instruments and systems in the facility within Manufacturing, Packaging, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, and Support areas. Thus, ensuring calibration lab profitability
Carry out various responsibilities including schedulinginstrument calibrations that support facility, laboratory, and production operations to guarantee GMP compliance, and equipment/process reliability
Conduct in-depth instrument failure analyses and diagnosticsresulting in instrumentation upgrades and/or installations
Contribute to the validation function which involves operating, testing and calibration of equipment and associated systems, along with pre-calibration and post-calibration of data logging systems Data Documentation and Administration
Take charge of guaranteeing the recordkeeping of calibration data in line with best documentation practices and maintenance in the calibration database
Apply the correct documentation for all completed tasks Regulatory Compliance
Administer the Metrology program which involves preparation and revision of standard operating procedures while acting as the subject matter expert during inspections and audit
Observe GMP compliance by revising the standard operating procedures TAI ENGINEERING LINTHICUM, MD
CALIBRATION LABORATORY MANAGER, CCT 2019–2020
Lab Operations Management and Staff Supervision
Lead all assigned technical and operational personnel in alignment with the company’s business plan; oversee the continuous operation and improvement of an audit-ready ISO/IEC 17025:2017 lab
Functioned as the key resource for customers, technicians, account managers, vendors, technical support, andthe Executive Team
Developed capabilities of the staff to work on calibration projects Equipment Calibration
Demonstratedtechnical and analytical skills to ensure optimum equipment, accuracy, operation, and reliability JOHN REEVES
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Played a key role in growing the calibration lab accounts for TAI’s precision lab while guaranteeing calibration lab profitability
Created and implemented strategies toward business development growth
Develop calibration procedures for the laboratory TRESCAL BOONTON, NJ
CALIBRATION LABORATORY MANAGER 2017–2019
Calibration Laboratory Operations Oversight
Managed staff working on technical and operational aspects in support of the company business plan and continuous implementation of theISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard
Guaranteed on-time work completion of the team through workload management
Keenly evaluated and monitored the production and performance of laboratory and technical staff
Generated reports to be submitted to the director of operations
Assumed full accountability for facilities and services management related to expenditures and scheduling of calibration supplies, vehicles, facilities maintenance, cleaning services, and calibration standards Strategic Planning and Implementation
Successfully implemented corporate policies and procedures
Attended management meetings and presided over lab meetings to foster effective interpersonal communications and process improvements
Provided constructive input for strategic planning
Worked on the marketing and sales strategies to assist the Sales Department Staff Supervision and Development
Held responsible for interviewing and hiring staff as well as enforcing disciplinary action and meritincrease dissemination
Set and coordinated programs to ensure the readiness of employees to work in line with processes and procedures toward personal growth, improved customer support, and reduced turnaround time
Drove improvement in technical capabilities to scale business and increase service offerings Laboratory Quality Assurance
Collaborated with the director of quality to guarantee that all technical staff understood and complied with Trescal’s Quality Systemsin relation to increasing the laboratory’s accredited capabilities and expanding business opportunities
Sales and Customer Relations
Cultivated and strengthened relationships with clients to meet their service needs, delivery methods, and scope of work
Assisted with quotations for laboratory capabilities, scope of work changes, and equipment acquisition
Supported customer service to provide appropriate quotation and resolution to technical customer feedback SIMCO ELECTRONICS DULLES, VA
SENIOR CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN 2010–2017
Lab Operations Management and Staff Supervision
Fulfilled the role of primary onsite technician for the Dulles Laboratory; providing direction, resources, and optimization efforts to assist junior technicians while maintaining profitability, accuracy and quality Equipment Calibration
Created and assessed calibration systems measuring characteristics of objects, substances, or phenomena as well as luminous intensity and derived units of physical and/or dimensional measurement JOHN REEVES
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Determined the magnitude of error sources contributing to the uncertainty of results to identifymeasurement process reliability in quantitative terms
Handled the redesign or adjustment of measurement capability to minimize errors
Determined the IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and performed corrective action through adjustments, component replacement, and correction factors
Calibration Regulatory Compliance
Set calibration procedures and methods in accordance with comprehensive specifications, detailed blueprints and technical requirements
Applied the existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to complete unique measurement tasks
Verified traceability of standards and compliance with published standards and guidelines by conducting technical audits of the calibration laboratory
Developed, implemented, and managed the calibration laboratory's quality systems in adherence to published standards and guidelines
Data Documentation and Administration
Thoroughly assessed measurement data to determine identifying abnormalities, trends and/or to predict future values
EARLIER POSITIONS HELD:
DAVIS CALIBRATION/TEKTRONIX TIMONIUM, MD
SENIOR CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN
PHILIPS BROADBAND NETWORKS MANLIUS, NY
TEST ENGINEERING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN III
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY/LOCKHEED MARTIN WALLOPS ISLAND, VA FIRE CONTROLMAN 2ND CLASS/TECH FIELD VIII RANK E5 Equipment Maintenance
Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on the AN/SPY1A multifunction, phased array, three- dimensional air, and surface search RADAR
Completed fault isolation, tests, alignments, and repairs to individual pieces of equipment EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, In Progress University of Phoenix Tempe, AZ
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, In Progress Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
CERTIFIED CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN: Valid Until: Dec 2022 American Society of Quality (ASQ CCT)