TOM HURSEY **** Timberridge Rd., Moorpark, CA

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Project Manager / Production Manager (Film-TV / Electronics

Manufacturing)

Dependable MILITARY VETERAN with progressively responsible leadership and

results. Planning / Scheduling / Supervisory skills demonstrated in both

the ENTERTAINMENT / MEDIA, & MANUFACTURING / ELECTRONICS sectors. Recipient

of SUMMIT AWARD as top employee (2005) for major studio accounts such as

FOX, STARZ, WARNER BROTHERS and other minor accounts as well.

"CAN DO" military attitude brings dedication, hard work and efficient

employee who motivates those around

him. Versatile / flexible and willing to tackle any task. Ambitious and

resourceful I have been a key asset to

all companies I work for. "CAN DO" attitude translates to superior employee

who works without supervision,

is willing to learn anything and gets the job done right the first time.

Strives for perfection - settles for

excellence.

Skills

?Turned around several Client accounts (FOX, Warner Brothers, STARZ) from

incorrect and late deliveries

to on time / early deliveries & stronger Studio relations. 11+ years

expertise in Audio / Video formats

and machine use in TV / Film business. Proficient with file work, all

tape formats both in new and old

media types. Integral part of QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL team

for all MAJOR studio

programs (Movie features & television programming) prior to public

release.

?Superior quality control / quality assurance for all Studios serviced.

Audio / Video discrepancies caught

prior to airing programs resulting in increased on air time and less

rework for Studios / Post production

processing.

?Progressive responsibilities and leadership demonstrated in various

promotions in the Semiconductor

Manufacturing sector. Installation, monitoring and adherence to Electro

Static Discharge (ESD) program

that lowered defects caused during production. 12 year Manufacturing

career with vertical growth.

Promoted from basic Test Operator to several key positions as company

experienced rapid growth

spurts. Promoted to 6 different positions during career to utilize

abilities and dedication to job.

Experience

DELUXE ENTERTAINMENT, Burbank, CA (2011 to 2012)

QA Senior Production Manager

Responsible for daily production checks of Television / Film in various

media types (tapes/file) to ensure no

rejects or returned material. Also responsible for rejection issues by

major studios (Disney, Starz, Fox, WB)

and replacement / clarification of these issues.

?Responsible for catching many issues prior to shipping content to many

studio entities. Worked with

production and Client services to make checks mandatory prior to

shipping products. Results were

lowered defects & less rejections.

ASCENT MEDIA (purchased by DELUXE in 2011), Burbank, CA (2004 to 2011)

Sr. Account Manager - Client Services

Managed Telecine process for Remastering of feature movie releases.

Includes Audio transfers / laybacks,

ASC3, DRS, QC and duplication through delivery. Interface for FOX studios

dealing with 20+ clients on a

daily basis.

?Received email, phone, and fax requests for Mastering & duplication of

Domestic / International TV and

film orders. Processed orders in XYTECH, providing daily updates to

Clients and resolution of any

problems. Ensured total customer satisfaction through constant updates &

delivery of content on or

before requested due dates.

TECHNICOLOR DIGITAL CINEMA, Burbank, CA (2001 to 2004)

Client Services Project Manager

Responsible for the planning & scheduling of encoding activities for daily

Digital Cinema operations.

Coordinated activities and set work schedules to meet feature release

dates. Interfaced with Studio

representatives to schedule incoming work and provide updates on Features

in progress.

?Supports on site personnel working with many different teams to ensure

quality is adhered to while

overseeing usage of labs and theater systems for Client viewing. Worked

with distribution groups

providing updates & closing out of completed jobs.

VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION, Camarillo, CA (1989 to 2001)

Various Titles / positions

?During 12 year career at Vitesse held several titles through promotions /

advancements.

Responsible for helping to bring "start up" company to world wide leader

in electronics.

Titles and dates for these various positions:

-Senior Product Expeditor (2000-2001)

Responsible for all aspects of on time delivery to customers. Included

product test

scheduling, process control, ISO9001 adherence.

-Senior Inventory Control Specialist / Lead (1999-2000)

Responsible for spare parts inventory for entire company. Instituted daily

part control

through min/max levels, department feedbacks and improved vendor

relations.

-Test Material Control Coordinator "A" (1997-1999)

Coordinator in charge of instrument calibration and ESD programs. Wrote

technical

manuals for complete ESD system, conducted training, and tracked over 100

stations

requiring monthly checks & repairs to ensure ZERO defects in units

produced.

-Associate Planner (1995-1997)

Generated daily schedule to meet customer shipments for production floor.

Guided

transition between day/night shifts to minimize impact to product flow,

while ensuring

maximum product output daily. Created CROSS TRAINING programs to ensure

coverage between departments resulting in less down time when people out.

Reduced

overtime and improved employee morale were results.

-Test Operator / Senior Test Technician Lead (1989-1995)

First operator in a non Engineering paygrade to be given control of Test

equipment.

Trained all Test Operators after me in policies & procedures for future

company growth.

Wrote technical procedures, conducted monthly inventory audits, tracked

equipment

utilization, created work schedules and provided basic maintenance when

required.

Promoted to lead due to knowledge acquired and leadership skills. Wrote

training

procedures for new employees and setup procedures for all test equipment

to ensure

accurate testing & reduced customer defects. Cross trained with

maintenance group

to help them cover manpower shortages.

Specialized Training

POST PRODUCTION TRAINING, ASCENT MEDIA.

Post Production Management Training, Client Service Relations Training,

XYTECH order placement / Billing / Media systems. Standard and High

definition Audio / Video equipment.

MANUFACTURING TRAINING, VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR.

MANMAN / Promise / Factory Works inventory systems. ISO 9000/9001, Total

Quality Management (TQM) certified.

EQUIPMENT TRAINING, VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR / 3M Austin Texas.

Teradyne J953 / J921 / J386, Schlumberger and Aseco test operations systems

certified. Electro Static Discharge (ESD) certified, Emergency evacuation

team leader. Certified Forklift operator.

EDUCATION

A.A. [Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA] 1997

GPA: 3.58, Major GPA: 3.58. (2-3 courses attended per semester, working

full time 40-55 hours a week)

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