Tom Karpovage Email & Phone Number

Tom Karpovage is a Vice President of Operations at Cutting Edge Laser Technologies. He possess expertise in manufacturing, six sigma, lean manufacturing, operations management, product development and 39 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "As the former Manager of Application Engineering at the Gleason Works, I worked with Tom on many projects in his various positions at Gleason as he continued to advance himself. As the current Senior Product Manager, I had the pleasure of reporting to Tom in his capacity as the Director of Customer Support. Tom is a leader. He is a very conscientious and capable individual, always exhibiting a very positive attitude toward his work, his fellow employees, and his direct reports. He grasps the concept of the value of his direct and indirect reports. He treats everyone with respect, does not point the finger of blame, and is very good at team building and taking care of his team. Tom listens to what people have to say and values their opinion. As a Director, he continuously demonstrated his multi-tasking capabilities and management skills. Tom sees the “big picture” and understands VOC (voice of customer). He is dedicated to customer satisfaction, never hesitating to work long hours into the evening and weekends as necessary to meet the expectations of our customers. Tom possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and he is a decision maker. He is well respected and highly thought of in the industry by our customers, both foreign and domestic. I highly recommend Tom to any future employer without hesitation." and "Details of the Recommendation: "I have known Tom for over 12 years, and during that time we have shared success academically, professionally and personally. I would say that Tom is a well conditioned and experienced leader who inspires his people to do the right thing for the Customer and for the Firm, and he understands the criticality of managing Customer Services as a Product Portfolio that leads to value appropriation and growth. He never stops learning and growing both professionally and personally. Tom is one of those rare leaders who both recognizes opportunities and positions himself and his charges to capitalize on those opportunities in advance of the curve. This is due to his Strategic Vision, broad Operations Experience, and depth of knowledge within his industry. I could not give a more ringing endorsement to this individual, but I would say the following words are highly descriptive: Forward Thinking, Dedicated, Highly Motivated, possessing a Quick and Versatile Mind, Commendable, and Reliable.""

Listed skills include Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, and 40 others.