Robert Fornefeld Email & Phone Number

Madison, Alabama

Salt Lake City, Utah

•Manage day-to-day operations and program management for L3 Technologies, Master IPC Training Site•Coordinate and conduct instructor-led IPC certification programs for trainers and specialists•Provide IPC and technical support and expertise to all Certified IPC Trainers within L3 Technologies•Provide technical support and expertise to CS-West operations, quality, and design groups•Responsible for annual budgets and forecasts relating to L3 Technologies, Master IPC Training Site•Responsible for continuous improvement and cost savings measures relating to training, certification, and document control•Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison from CS-West to IPC and Salt Lake Community CollegeMajor contributions and Accomplishments•Created, marketed, and implemented a full-time private Master IPC Training Center for L3 Technologies•Saved L3 Technologies in excess of $200K annually in training costs related to IPC training and certification•Created and maintain active relationships with multiple L3 Technologies divisions•Serve as Co-Chair for the IPC-A-610 technical committee•L3 technologies, Master IPC Training Site was instrumental in L3 Technologies, CS-West winning the Utah State Honorable Mention for the Workforce Development Excellence Award

Salt Lake City, Ut

•Faculty Chairman for L-3 University, College of Assembly and College of Inspection•Head Master IPC Trainer and coordinator for all IPC training for multiple L-3 Communications business sectors•Oversee day-to-day operations for technical training, supervising and directing seven Certified IPC Trainers and Master IPC Trainers •Provide guidance and coaching for direct reports and struggling employees•Partner with HRBP with on-boarding and disciplinary actions•Coordinate all training activities and class schedules to ensure timely recertification•Provide auditing support to other departments, primarily Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources•Cultivate partnerships within the education and manufacturing communities•Provide detailed weekly, monthly, and annual training, progress, and budgetary reports•Responsible for maintaining annual budgets and forecasts for technical training, course development, and L-3 University of Manufacturing•Maintain positive relationships with all aspects of the business •Provide process and design engineering guidance and solutions at L-3, CSW, four outside L-3 divisions, and three suppliers•Work extensively with IPC Technical Training and Development Committees for the update and creation of international technical specifications for use in electronic product design, fabrication, production, and inspectionMajor Contributions and Accomplishments•Established L-3, CSW as the sole Master IPC Training site for all L-3 Communications divisions •Created and implemented the L-3 University of Manufacturing, College of Assembly and College of Inspection - Wrote and update the curriculum for both programs•Created and actively maintain partnerships with Salt Lake Community College (I am the Master IPC Trainer for the professors)•Created and maintained active relationships with numerous electronic manufacturing companies throughout the United States (provide IPC training and engineering support services)

Salt Lake City, Ut

•Co-developed and maintained the original learning management system used by L-3, CSW•Developed, updated, and maintained e-learning courses for all of L-3, CSW•Trained, certified, and recertified employees to the appropriate IPC requirements, maintained records of all IPC training programs and classes.•Created instructor-led courses as required for L-3, CSW •Created custom instructor-led courses and provided IPC certification for multiple L-3 divisions outside of L-3, CS-GroupMajor Contributions and Accomplishments•Developed and actively maintained partnerships with 12 outside L-3 divisions across the United States.•Assisted in the acquisition of and requalification of Space Lift Range Systems Contract (SLRSC) - $4 Billion sustainment contracts•Closed out Mil-STD-2000 training at seven L-3 divisions and implemented updated IPC certification programs•Implemented the J-STD-001, Space Addendum, IPC-A-600, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification programs at L-3, CSW•Working with the Overhead Finance, Program Office, and L-3, CSW executive leadership, established a simplified cost structure for charging outside L-3 divisions, vendors, and suppliers for technical training creation and delivery

Logan, Ut

•Re-established current IPC training programs for manufacturing, inspection, and repair areas per current customer contractual requirements•Built and maintained a Learning Management System for the company that monitored all necessary training for every employee•Updated, created, and implemented a comprehensive training program for new employees with a special focus on convict skill development and social re-entry•Worked with Human Resources in the capacity of Organizational Development Specialist•Created and provided monthly progress and financial reports•Presented and promoted the reasons and benefits of IPC compliance and involvement to executive management and customersMajor Contributions and Accomplishments•Developed a partnership with Bridgerland Applied Technology College where I was able to get space to teach the new employee courses •Developed and maintained a partnership with Utah Department of Corrections, Cache County Sheriff's Office, and Utah Adult Probation and Parole providing training and reports in regard to the progress of probationers.•Developed an in-house training and development program for employees to progress in the their careers in electronics manufacturing

Logan, Ut

•Supervised 10 employees; manufacturing and inspection•Trained new hire assembler, technician, and inspectors in all production and inspection tasks•Oversaw special projects •Trained and proficient in all areas of electronic production and integration•Performed and trained employees in electronic repair process at the component and printed circuit board level•Worked with customers to resolve design, process, and other engineering issues•Developed and implemented the system integration (box build) areaMajor Contributions and Accomplishments•Using customer data, developed all production processes for system integration for 3- dimensional printer systems•Started the system integration area, leading four people on day and swing shift •Implemented the IPC/WHMA-A-620 in the system integration area•Working as a manufacturing engineer liaison with various customers in resolving design flaws and ensuring sustainable manufacturing processes

Logan, Ut

•Counseled potential and current customer on options and products that would best meet their needs•Worked within the community to promote Farmers Insurance products•Provided personalized quotes and screenings for potential and current customers•License in the state of Utah: Property and Casualty, Health and Life, •Build and submitted monthly and quarterly sales reports to the area manager•Built partnerships with other Farmers Insurance Agents throughout the Cache County and Box Elder County areas

Logan, Ut

•Managed nine employees in day-to-day operations of the sales floor•Responsible for employment and termination of employees•Managed store displays and promotions/sales for main Logan and Cache Valley Mall locations•Taught for KSM Sound Factory •Was trained in production by Gibson Acoustic Guitars and instrument repair by Summerhays Music. Worked as a repair technician.Major Contributions and Accomplishments•Developed a partnership with Logan Police Department and Cache County Sheriff's Office in regard to stolen merchandise or stolen instruments/equipment.•Helped establish teaching criteria for KSM Sound Factory•Developed and maintained active partnerships with Cache County and Logan Public School Districts and Utah State University, School of Music and Performing Arts•Developed new business to business relationships resulting in increased access to mid to high end and custom instruments and equipment.

Logan, Ut

•Assisted and taught adults with moderate to severe disabilities in a structured learning environment•Monitored and assisted adults with moderate to severe disabilities in various production environments•Taught and coached adults with mild to moderate disabilities in life skills and helped them access the community •Transported disabled adults to and from their homes to the learning center and employers

Nibly, Ut

•Trained and specialized in production of bay and bow style windows•Produced custom window configurations per customer specifications and for trade shows and Weather Shield show rooms •Trained in all aspects of glass, vinyl frame, and screen production•Trained new employees in line production aspects of standard windows and doors•Trained new employees in all processes listed above and in line production of standard windows and doors•Lead year-end inventory count and equipment maintenance Major Contributions and Accomplishments•Improved the quality and consistency of custom windows by improving existing software (Lotus 123) calculations and dimensions resulting in less scrap and easier production processes. This cut the production time by 40%.•Incorporated efficiencies to the specialty area by incorporating mass production techniques. These improvements cut production time by 25-30% depending on process.•Achieved 100% on-time and 100% quality bonuses every quarter from 1998-2000

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.6

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.78