Experience

aQsi

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Owner

  • Mar 1994 - Present

  Launched and owns aQsi and has done so for almost 20 years. Tom created a firm that is a "business catalyst" aimed at "stirring-up" process improvements that deliver specific measurable results (e.g. reducing job variances through multi-functional collaboration). aQsi is expert in certifying companies to Quality and Environmental Management System standards (e.g. ISO 9001, TS16949, and ISO 14001 etc.). The firm also applies a wide variety of human resource tools to foster teamwork (e.g. DISC, Meyers Briggs, etc.). One of Tom's specialties is executing "Operational Audits." This unique approach combines the best characteristics of a Financial audit, Quality Management System audit, and the Socratic Method. The substantial skill set accompanying these activities is focused on a wide variety of industries (metal stamping and finishing, plastics, wholesale distribution, service, and a particular specialty in printing/packaging and the related supply chains). Show less



RR Donnelley

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Continuous Improvement and Total Quality

  • Jan 1991 - Oct 1994

  Led and was responsible for the overall "Business Improvement" initiatives throughout the international Global Software Services Business Unit which comprised 27 world-wide plants and service facilities. The position required numerous trips to Europe and Asia to ensure all facilities were in compliance with ISO 9002 requirements and other Quality Management System requirements as dictated by the customer base (e.g. Microsoft, IBM, Sun MicroSystems, Apple, Honeywell, Symantec, etc.). While on my watch, this business unit earned the first commercial printing company ISO 9002 certification in the United States.. Tom was an active participant in, contributor to, and leader of the highest level Customer/Supplier Management meetings. Show less



StorageTek

• Australia
• Wholesale

• Director of Total Qlty Mgt

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1990

  Led and was responsible for the results of StorageTek's "Excellence Through Quality" initiative for the Midwest Region. 16 people throughout the region reported to the position The corporate strategy involved deployment of what grew to 23 specific and measurable improvement projects. Projects included cycle time reduction for invoicing, collections, quotes, data solo implementation. Others included improved inventory accuracy and Six Sigma performance improvement with Motorola. Led and was responsible for the results of StorageTek's "Excellence Through Quality" initiative for the Midwest Region. 16 people throughout the region reported to the position The corporate strategy involved deployment of what grew to 23 specific and measurable improvement projects. Projects included cycle time reduction for invoicing, collections, quotes, data solo implementation. Others included improved inventory accuracy and Six Sigma performance improvement with Motorola.



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • Jul 1979 - Jan 1989

  Numerous positions that provided tremendous opportunities for training, leading, and managing with accountability for results. Accounting Supervisor, TQM Manager, Telemarketing Manager, Account Executive - Kemper Financial Companies, Management Trainer & Facilitator. Numerous positions that provided tremendous opportunities for training, leading, and managing with accountability for results. Accounting Supervisor, TQM Manager, Telemarketing Manager, Account Executive - Kemper Financial Companies, Management Trainer & Facilitator.



Montgomery Ward & Company

• Store Controller

  • Jul 1978 - Jul 1979

  Was responsible for all accounting and financial aspects of an $8m retail store in Waukegan, IL. Most significant accomplishment was to meet the stock loss reserve requirement within a 12 consecutive month period. Was responsible for all accounting and financial aspects of an $8m retail store in Waukegan, IL. Most significant accomplishment was to meet the stock loss reserve requirement within a 12 consecutive month period.