Description
My goal is to secure a position which will allow me to experience new challenges and which can, best, put to use the skills and experience I have obtained during my years in the fields of consumer electronics repair, re-manufacturing, production, quality control and product liability prevention.
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Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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D&R Nolan Investments, Inc. | Owner/President | 12/2006 - 10/2013 |
Microsoft | Global Technical Process Manager | 3/2001 - 11/2006 |
Sega of America | Director QA/Hardware | 1/1989 - 4/2001 |
US Coast Guard | Aviation Electronics Tehcnician - QC Inspetor | 1/1981 - 1/1989 |
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Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
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US Coast Guard Aviation Training Ctr | Aviation Electronics | 1984 | Trade School Degree |
Pacific University | Liberal Arts | 1979 | Some College Units Completed Degree |
Borah High | General Education | 1978 | High School/GED Degree |
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Social Media
TYPE | TITLE | URL | DESCRIPTION |
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Website | QI Macros | media url | Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Process education resource |
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Accomplishments
Highlights:
Saved the launch of Microsoft's XBOX from delay with major rework at site of distribution - saved millions in transportation costs and launch delay penalties ---------- Testified in court as technical expert witness for product liability suit - potential loss of $1Million - we prevailed ---------- Two time recipient of the President's Award at Sega of America (company's highest level award) ---------- Military Awards: - 5 Sikorsky Life Saving Awards - Air Medal - Commendation Medal - Honor Graduate (top of class) Aviation Electronics School - 4 Helicopter Heroism Crew of the year awards (1986) Aviation Writers’ Association, Coast Guard Foundation, Naval Helicopter Association, American Helicopter SocietyCompanies I like:
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Job Skills
Communication | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Problem Solving | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dealing with Adversity | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Judgement | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mechanical Ability | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Influencing Others | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Customer Inerface | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Technical Writing | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Process Evaluation | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Keywords
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Responsibilities
Manager of Service Organization with Direct Reports
Budget Center Planning/Management
Quality Audit of Vendors, Materials & Processes
Repair, Re-manufacturing, Production, Facility Management
Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiations
Training (Quality, Repair Techniques, Customer Support, Re-manufacturing Process)
Technical Writing and Document Control
Manager Field Quality Inspectors and/or Repair Technicians
Customer Support and Escalation Handling
Failure Trend Tracking and Analysis
Product Safety/Liability Prevention and Escalation Handling
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