Kevin Craft
**************@*****.***
Houston, TX 77089
Objective
To obtain a leadership position where my knowledge and skills are utilized and where there is opportunity for learning, challenges and growth.
Education
University of Houston 1987 - 1990
Basic studies; Psychology
San Jacinto Junior College 1984 - 1987
Basic studies
South Houston High School 1980 - 1984
Basic studies
Experience
Quality Control Technician Feb 2022 - Present
Ansco Associates, LLC
Primary responsibility is to inspect work sites to ensure quality work performed by employees and subcontractors meets quality expectations, customer standards and contract requirements.
• Inspect jobs and/or worksite restoration
• Read and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
• Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits
• Inspect work quality according to contract and process specifications
• Contact Subcontractor for follow up on jobs (Daily)
• Coordinate activities with crews, subcontractors, Safety, and field management
• Assist with resolution of customer/homeowner complaints
• Performs other duties as necessary
Audio/Video Technician Specialist 2020 - Present
Self-employed
Sales; Service; Installation, Integration, trouble-shooting & maintaining of new & existing commercial
& home audio/video systems including planning, designing, purchasing, installing, programming and automation of remote controls, touch screens, structured wiring, whole-house audio/video distribution, lighting and audio/video components such as receivers, scalars, projectors, TVs, DVDs, satellite, cable, in-wall & ceiling speakers, cameras, telephone & computer networks. Expert in flat screen TV, projector, camera and speaker mounting and installation. Supervisor, Assembly Operations 2013 - 2019
Karl Storz Endoskopy-America
Coordinated activities of personnel engaged in multi-level audio-visual component assembly for company products. The key point of contact for all Production Floor activities to ensure timely execution of production schedules and work order fulfillment while following established SOPs, quality system protocol, and documentation requirements. Worked the final release of products following ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 guidelines and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Oversaw daily planning, scheduling, and distribution of all work orders and supervision of daily departmental activities in order to meet production goals within an ever changing environment.
• Ensure all production activities are in full compliance with Class 1 regulatory requirements, Quality System and GMP requirements.
• Ensured traceability compliance by maintaining accurate production documentation.
• Identify possible process or product improvements.
• Supervision efforts to integrate new products and processes into the Production workflow
• Completed all purchase requisitions and worked closely with Purchasing to prevent shortages.
• Worked with Production Control, helped to develop and execute production schedules.
• Provided timely and effective employee feedback emphasizing employee development and continuous improvement.
• Selected and developed personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Provided technical leadership and mentoring to technicians to ensure adherence to established SOPs, as well as process and quality system protocols.
• Responsible for the maintenance of manufacturing equipment, ensuring both preventive maintenance programs and repairs.
• Participated in safety program implementation to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees.
• Generated productivity reports and other operations as required.
• Utilized Excel and SAP to plan and coordinate Production schedules as well as enter and retrieve information.
• Provided recommendations for material, equipment and labor resource requirements.
• Assisted with new product transfer from Engineering to Production.
• Responsible for creating positive and professional image of OR1 Stafford when communicating with others.
• On-going communication with multiple departments, divisions and various management Personnel.
• Performed other duties as needed or requested including managing Production in absence of Manager, Production Operations as well as Inventory and Warehouse operations.
• Ensured acceptance testing is completed in a timely basis.
• Conferred with management and Operation staff to determine production feasibility, cost effectiveness and customer demand for new, existing and legacy products.
• Worked the final release of products following ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 guidelines and procedures. Lead QC Tech 2010-2013
Karl Storz Endoskopy-America
Conducted oversight of all aspects of acceptance testing in the facility including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met. The key point of contact for all QC aspects of acceptance testing. Supported the incoming inspection of components, the in-process testing and final product control until the required inspection and tests or other verification activities were completed, or necessary approvals were received and documented.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Performed incoming inspection of raw materials/components
• Performed functional testing
• Performed electrical safety testing
• Performed visual QC inspection and responsible for final product labeling
• Ensured all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
• Interpreted test results, compare them to established specifications, and make recommendation on appropriateness of data for release
• Investigated or report questionable test results.
• Identified quality problems and recommend solutions
• Lead daily acceptance testing activities through task delegation to ensure quality goals are met.
• Lead incoming inspections activities and assigns related tasks
• Ensured acceptance testing is completed in a timely basis.
• Reviewed and provides recommendations for material, equipment and labor resource requirements
• Provided technical leadership and mentoring to technicians to ensure adherence to established SOPs, as well as process and quality system protocols.
• Responsible for maintaining a current and thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Responsible for creating positive and professional image of OR1 Stafford when communicating with others
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont’d):
• Ongoing communication with multiple departments, divisions and various management Personnel
• Utilized Excel and SAP to plan and coordinate Production schedules as well as enter and retrieve information.
• Performed other job-related duties or special projects as assigned Audio/Video Technician Specialist 2000 - 2010
Self-employed
Sales; Service; Installation, Integration, trouble-shooting & maintaining of new & existing commercial
& home audio/video systems including planning, designing, purchasing, installing, programming and automation of remote controls, touch screens, structured wiring, whole-house audio/video distribution, lighting and audio/video components such as receivers, scalars, projectors, TVs, DVDs, satellite, cable, in-wall & ceiling speakers, cameras, telephone & computer networks. Expert in flat screen TV, projector, camera and speaker mounting and installation. Clients include hospitals, sports bars, construction companies, interior decorators & other industry related companies. Craft’s Home Theater 1994 – 2000
Store Owner/Manager/Authorized DirecTV representative / Audio/Video Technician Specialist Sales; Customer Service; Quality Control; Integration & installation of commercial & home audio/video systems; structured wiring, CCTV, telephone & CAT 5 wiring, trouble-shooting, maintenance, & repair of existing commercial & home audio/video systems; Planning, designing, purchasing, programming & automation of remote controls, touch screens, structured wiring, whole- house audio/video distribution, lighting, & audio/video components such as receivers, scalars, projectors, TVs, DVDs, satellite, cable, in-wall & ceiling speakers, cameras, telephone & computer networks. Expert in flat screen TV, projector, camera and speaker mounting, & installation. Represented DirecTV at seminars & trade show booths. Maintained over 3000 customers in southeast Texas to include banks, sports bars, hotels, hospitals, auto dealerships, restaurants, retirement homes, & construction companies, plus numerous others.