_______________________Reid L. Pennington_______________________
**** ******* **, ******, ** 27701. 919-***-**** . ***********@*****.***
MARKETING and PROMOTIONAL EVENTS. Professional background information.
The Eleven Agency
Tassimo Machines
Ambassador – Demonstrate and promote sales with Best Buy Customers, Cary, N.C.
USMP Marketing
Mike’s Hard Lemonade
Ambassador – Hard Lemonade sampling event at Sam’s Club, Goldsboro, N.C.
FMG EVENTS CREW
Muddy Buddy
Site Crew Team – Three day Bike and Run 6.2 mile team event. Set up, ran different areas of
course and break down, pack for next site event.
USMP Marketing
Taste of Spring Wine Sampling
Wine Server - Two day wine sampling event at Sam’s Club, Goldsboro, N.C.
FMG Events Crew
Energy station Inventory Charlotte for Redbull.
Assisted in inventory of multi-million dollar (two story) stage and party station.
FMG EVENTS
Crew for Redbull, NASCAR in Charlotte.
Assisted in setup and break down of multi-million dollar (two story) stage and party station
Hat Lounge
Salesman - Sale Men’s and Ladies Hats. Marketing to generate new business.
Pre-Paid Legal
Third Level Director – Sale and recruit salesman for Pre-Paid Legal Insurance.
Dry Wash and Guard
Regional Sales Manager- Dry Wash and Guard Car and Home Products.
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS: Organizational and Time Management
-Proven problem solver that grasps quickly and executes accordingly.
-Produces quality work under demanding deadlines.
-Follows through on assignments with a sense of urgency.
-Prioritizes work load, ensuring on time assignment completions.
-Able to multiplex different assignments at once
Computer and technical
Proficient in the use of personal computers using software including the following;
-Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft applications
-Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP and Vista.
-Lotus Notes
-Applications ICM, COPICS, Product Manager, SFDC, MHS, SPC_SQC and QMS
-Familiar with DASD, Controllers, Mainframe CPU’s, Printers and most peripheral devices.
-Dell, HP and IBM Lap Top repair experience.
-Knowledgeable with most in-house systems used in Desktop and Mobile production manufacturing.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
2006-2009 Foxconn PCE Technology Service Center, Morrisville, North Carolina
Production Test Technician Second Shift Supervisor
-Trained individuals to test, inspect and debug storage equipment for Client EMC in Apex
-Installed equipment for initial start up of the business
-Reduction in workforce resulted in elimination of the second shift
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
1979-2006 IBM, RTP, North Carolina
Engineering Technician, SER Hardware Management, Supervisor
-Trained individuals to test and inspect and debug storage equipment South East Region
-Insured Operation of equipment. For initial start up of the business
-Relocation of work overseas resulted in layoffs.
1979-2002 IBM, IBM/Sanmina-SCI (RTP), NC
2002-2006 Senior Computer Operation Specialist, Test Support
Technician, Hardware Analyst for Hardware Planning of main frames and peripherals devices for
Mechanical and Test Engineering / Technician and Pack Technician primary responsibilities included
-Debugging, repair and training individuals to assemble, test, inspect, pack and ship
Mobile and desktops
-Monitoring production processes using Copics and SFDC
-Enforce and practice regulated safety procedures
-Worked on multiple assignments and meet deadlines
-Prioritize and adjust work assignments utilizing time management and cost effective measurements
with minimal downtime
-Served as South East Region Hardware Analyst and Coordinator for Mechanical and Test Engineering for
seven different states.
MILITARY
EXPERIENCE: United States Navy, Honorably Discharged as Petty Officer
-United States Naval Reserve DT3 Dental Lab Technician.
-United States Navy DT3 Dental Lab Technician.
- Patient Education
-Central Sterilization Room Trained
-Surgical and Chair Side Trained
-Scheduling and Records
-First-Aid and sick Call
-Radiology Trained
-NAVREGDENCEN Recruit DLT Petty Officer
EDUCATION: Associates in Business Administration
-Durham Technical Community College, Durham North Carolina
Associates in Dental Laboratory Technician
-Durham Technical Community College, Durham North Carolina
-In-house classes and certification with IBM Employment Development Center and IBM Dallas Fort Worth.
-Expired Six Sigma Certification.
JOB
TRAINING: -Diversity Awareness Seminar, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Sexual Harassment Seminars
Quality Training, First Aid, Safety in the Workplace Seminar, Fork Truck and Scooter Usage, Effective
Communication Seminar, Computer Operation, Debug and Installation. Computer operations at dallas Fort Worth, Dallas Texas through IBM.
SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES -Triangle Thunder Cruisers Car Club, Mentors Program. Co Founder and President.
-Durham Parks and Recreation Partner.
-Past Durham Striders Volunteer Middle Distance Coach and First Aid Technician.
-Hobbies are Antique Car restoration, Gardening, Landscape Design and landscaping.
-Played Basketball in Jr. High, High School, College, Military, IBM League, City and Church League.
-UST&F Official, Coached Jr. High Basketball, High Scholl Track and Cross Country.
HONORS: -DOD military ribbon
-Vietnam Era Veteran
-Commanders Resolution Team
-Cost Effective, Safety and Suggestion work related awards and Certification.
FRATERNITY: GROOVE PHI GROOVE SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP INCORPORATED.