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Washington, Dc & Maryland

August 3, 2009 - CurrentWorking for the oldest pharmacy on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, I Manage the day-to-day process improvement efforts, IT, Communications, and Security operations of 4 independent and growing pharmacy locations. Serving as the program manager, I have managed the complete construction of 3 pharmacies. I'm currently managing major renovations at 2 pharmacies.While on site and in my Maryland suburban remote service center, I manage 6 separate networks… Show more August 3, 2009 - CurrentWorking for the oldest pharmacy on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, I Manage the day-to-day process improvement efforts, IT, Communications, and Security operations of 4 independent and growing pharmacy locations. Serving as the program manager, I have managed the complete construction of 3 pharmacies. I'm currently managing major renovations at 2 pharmacies.While on site and in my Maryland suburban remote service center, I manage 6 separate networks, consisting of switches, routers, servers, workstations, video surveillance, telecom, and VPNs. In a nutshell, the owner tells me that he wants to do something new in an existing pharmacy, or to build a new one, and I locate the needed resources and find a way to do complete the task. Being a hands-on manager I perform much of the electrical wiring and network cabling. I also teach teach other pharmacy personnel who have the interest how to support their local technology so that malfunctions are corrected quicker, and to add redundancy in help desk support. Show less

Pa, Md, Nj, Va

Manufacturer's representative and process improvement consultant and specializing in customer-minded, value-added companies.• Served as sales engineer representing Titan PCB and Metuchen Capacitors.• Managed nearly 400 TLB contacts in addition to my assigned accounts.• Maintained close relationships with customers to continually supply their inventory needs. • Followed up to ensure needs were being met, quality met necessary standards, and resolve concerns• Conducted… Show more Manufacturer's representative and process improvement consultant and specializing in customer-minded, value-added companies.• Served as sales engineer representing Titan PCB and Metuchen Capacitors.• Managed nearly 400 TLB contacts in addition to my assigned accounts.• Maintained close relationships with customers to continually supply their inventory needs. • Followed up to ensure needs were being met, quality met necessary standards, and resolve concerns• Conducted sales presentations to potential new customers• Cultivated relationships with key contacts at potential customers• Prepared regular action plans and schedules to meet mininum contact requirements• Followed up on new leads and referrals• Identified and contacted sales prospects• Prepared marketing presentations, proposals, and sales contracts• Kept abreast of new product developments, maintained knowledge base to help develop and maintain sales materials • Prepared contracts and service agreements• Prepared activity, closings follow-up, and goal adherence reports• Communicate new product and service sales opportunities, special developments, and other intelligence gleaned during visits to clients to appropriate company staff. • Coordinated company resources to accomplish the work required to close sales. • Conducted special sales activities to sell overstock before it aged out• Occasionally performed collections activities when necessary Show less

Windber, Pa

A high-tech, small business leading the way in electronic warfare, radar, target identification and weapons systems development. I oversaw engineering, sub-contract relationships, procurement, painting, IT, and integration efforts related to business operations, development and production of custom Command Operations Centers (COC) and Ground Mobile Gateway (GMG) systems in the Advanced Communications Division. Hired as Plant Manager, I was promoted to Operations Manager after… Show more A high-tech, small business leading the way in electronic warfare, radar, target identification and weapons systems development. I oversaw engineering, sub-contract relationships, procurement, painting, IT, and integration efforts related to business operations, development and production of custom Command Operations Centers (COC) and Ground Mobile Gateway (GMG) systems in the Advanced Communications Division. Hired as Plant Manager, I was promoted to Operations Manager after one month, Division General Manager after three months.• Developed program management framework, work instructions, and work breakdown structures• Implemented formal quality system, aiding the growth of the facility from a simple raw materials warehouse to a functional business unit• Encouraged and fostered personal growth of staff members to allow them to fill expanded roles• Initiated local program financial oversight• Enhanced and improved relationships with subcontractors• Developed cost savings initiatives through waste reduction and vendor negotiationsI was laid off due to loss of business caused by DOD cutbacks. Show less

Johnstown, Pa

Focused on defense electronics, DRS develops and manufactures mission critical products, from rugged computers and peripherals to systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, data storage, digital imaging, electro-optics, flight safety and space.I was responsible for all aspects of manufacturing related to assigned DoD programs. Controlled and tracked manpower, workflow, material and production status. Developed strategies and efficiency-enhancing methods… Show more Focused on defense electronics, DRS develops and manufactures mission critical products, from rugged computers and peripherals to systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, data storage, digital imaging, electro-optics, flight safety and space.I was responsible for all aspects of manufacturing related to assigned DoD programs. Controlled and tracked manpower, workflow, material and production status. Developed strategies and efficiency-enhancing methods while simultaneously implementing continuous quality improvements. Met rigorous schedule demands while producing quality products. My assigned programs were:Tactical Tomohawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS)Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS)BAE Bradley A3, Apache, & Kiowa Helicopter MMS cable assembly lines. After implementing cellular and lean concepts the TTWCS program received a purple CPARS rating across the board from PMA-282 on July 27, 2005, a major improvement in just 9 months of Lean Manufacturing teamwork.• Developed, implemented and managed LEAN production plans and efforts• Serve as Cell Lead on Lean and Cellular Manufacturing Implementation Teams• Served on the sub-contract assembly team providing training and technical support• Helped to develop the Shop Floor Control and labor tracking syustem• Managed program manpower and staff up to 180 direct report assembly technicians• Managed open communications with internal resources and customers• Integrated latest technologies and techniques into the manufacturing process• Reported ongoing program status to upper management and customers Show less

Johnstown, Pa

Contract management services offering start-up and day-to-day operations assistance. Provided management-level staffing, including acting as General Manager of one business with responsibility for:• Day-to-day business operations • Personnel• Support of sales and contract bidding processes• Establishment of product pricing structures• Marketing, advertising and website creation • Development and deployment of purchasing and inventory strategies• Creation of revenue… Show more Contract management services offering start-up and day-to-day operations assistance. Provided management-level staffing, including acting as General Manager of one business with responsibility for:• Day-to-day business operations • Personnel• Support of sales and contract bidding processes• Establishment of product pricing structures• Marketing, advertising and website creation • Development and deployment of purchasing and inventory strategies• Creation of revenue tracking systems. Key accomplishments: • Managed multiple projects within tight deadlines; on time, on budget• Created cash and asset controls resulting in significant cost savings• Improved and streamlined operations, greatly improving efficiency Show less

Columbia, Md

Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing, test, and service of commercial and TEMPEST secure computers, laptops, servers, printers, and displays. Key accomplishments: • Initiated a cross-training and employee self improvement system resulting in a 300% productivity increase in the first 3 months with no increased headcount• Strategic equipment purchases resulting in production quality improvements• Increased first-time electrical and Tempest scan acceptance yields… Show more Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing, test, and service of commercial and TEMPEST secure computers, laptops, servers, printers, and displays. Key accomplishments: • Initiated a cross-training and employee self improvement system resulting in a 300% productivity increase in the first 3 months with no increased headcount• Strategic equipment purchases resulting in production quality improvements• Increased first-time electrical and Tempest scan acceptance yields while reducing costs• Deployed intranet-accessible software packages integrating manufacturing, customer service, multilevel repair, and product status tracking Show less

Windber, Pa

Responsible for manufacturing and operations for an electronics and defense subcontract assembly manufacturer. Duties also encompassed management and development of 180+ staff; development and improvement of key business systems, including customized MRP and manufacturing systems; facilities management.Key accomplishments:• Created subsidiary for defense systems procurement • Successfully completed a large sub-contract manufacturing, material control, test, and system… Show more Responsible for manufacturing and operations for an electronics and defense subcontract assembly manufacturer. Duties also encompassed management and development of 180+ staff; development and improvement of key business systems, including customized MRP and manufacturing systems; facilities management.Key accomplishments:• Created subsidiary for defense systems procurement • Successfully completed a large sub-contract manufacturing, material control, test, and system integration project for the Arbitron Corporation, establishing Kuchera as a leading value-added contract assembly operation• Worked with partners to grow customer base from 30 to 300 in 6 years • Implemented a turnkey assembly program including an interactive computer database and custom computer network, resulting in Lean streamlined manufacturing and process control, easily tailored to the needs of multiple customers • Managed turn-key and consignment bidding and business development • Held concurrent responsibilities as Kuchera Industries Plant Manager and Vice President of Operations/Partner for Kuchera Defense Systems• Completed under budget build-out and relocation of full business and Windber PA manufacturing facilities in less than 3 months • Created quality assurance system used to obtain customer certifications and contracts Show less

Annapolis Junction, Md

Responsible for management of electronic assembly, testing, scheduling, systems engineering and integration, inventory control, quality assurance, packaging, and shipping. • Coordinated cross-functional teams for the administrative and production aspects of government quality audits;off site installations and application evaluations of equipment deployments. • Company-Appointed TEMPEST Authority (CATA)• Held SECRET security clearance with COMSEC briefingKey… Show more Responsible for management of electronic assembly, testing, scheduling, systems engineering and integration, inventory control, quality assurance, packaging, and shipping. • Coordinated cross-functional teams for the administrative and production aspects of government quality audits;off site installations and application evaluations of equipment deployments. • Company-Appointed TEMPEST Authority (CATA)• Held SECRET security clearance with COMSEC briefingKey accomplishments: • Extensive hands-on experience with all aspects of the manufacturing production cycle• Developed product enhancements that reduced manufacturing time and increased high quality yields• Served as company-appointed TEMPEST authority• Held a secret security clearance with COMSEC briefing • Assisted in the implementation and training of two different MRP systems• With a small team, initiated, researched, organized and coordinated the consolidation of three Washington D.C. facilities in to one Maryland facility. Managed the relocation team effort to a more strategic, cost effective location.• Designed upgrades to older product lines and eliminated costly development and long lead-time problems associated with new designs Show less