Experience

Key Gas Components (828) - 655-1700

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Quality

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Responsible for all aspects of Quality in North America. The two locations required that I set up systems to review external performance and Customer Satisfaction. Implemented Continuous Improvement programs to ensure reduction in internal defects. Started ISO 9001 Quality Management System to ensure procedural systemic improvements. Management Review process started with focus on business metric improvements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality in North America. The two locations required that I set up systems to review external performance and Customer Satisfaction. Implemented Continuous Improvement programs to ensure reduction in internal defects. Started ISO 9001 Quality Management System to ensure procedural systemic improvements. Management Review process started with focus on business metric improvements.



Vines and Wines Inc. dba South Creek Vineyards and Winery

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing

• President

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  President and Owner of Vines and Wines Inc. dba South Creek Vineyards and Winery. Responsible for all aspects of the business. Primary responsibilities are Vineyard Management and Wine Making. We produce only dry wines made from French Varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot varietals are grown on the property. Bordeaux style blends are a favorite at our winery. President and Owner of Vines and Wines Inc. dba South Creek Vineyards and Winery. Responsible for all aspects of the business. Primary responsibilities are Vineyard Management and Wine Making. We produce only dry wines made from French Varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot varietals are grown on the property. Bordeaux style blends are a favorite at our winery.



Key Gas Components (828) - 655-1700

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Quality

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2014

  Responsible for all aspects of Quality in North America. The two locations required that I set up systems to review external performance and Customer Satisfaction. Implemented Continuous Improvement programs to ensure reduction in internal defects. Started ISO 9001 Quality Management System to ensure procedural systemic improvements. Management Review process started with focus on business metric improvements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality in North America. The two locations required that I set up systems to review external performance and Customer Satisfaction. Implemented Continuous Improvement programs to ensure reduction in internal defects. Started ISO 9001 Quality Management System to ensure procedural systemic improvements. Management Review process started with focus on business metric improvements.



Johnson Electric

• Hong Kong
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Customer Satisfaction

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for North America Automotive product Quality. Handled all aspects of Quality including Customer Satisfaction and Manufacturing responsibilities. Responsible for North America Automotive product Quality. Handled all aspects of Quality including Customer Satisfaction and Manufacturing responsibilities.



TE Connectivity

• Switzerland
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Quality

  • Apr 2001 - Dec 2008

  Oversaw Quality for a $650 Million Automotive Business, including Reliability and Testing Laboratory Operations. Multiple plant responsibility for North America. Drove a systematic approach to continuous improvements which resulted in sustained Customer Satisfaction. Implemented Six Sigma program within the division which resulted in significant savings and improvements. Implemented ISO/TS16949:2002 within the division and ensured 2 full 3 year cycles without interuption.

• Quality Manager - Customer Support

  • Jun 2000 - Apr 2001

  Established Customer Focus teams in the field for our large Key Automotive Tier 1 Customers. This helped to eliminate customer complaints and dissatisfaction through on site training of application of components. Facilitated move of High Voltage/High Power Relay testing facility to Winston-Salem, NC.



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Quality Assurance Manager

  • May 1998 - Jun 2000

  [Tyco Electronics acquired Siemens Electromechanical Components].Responsible for Quality for Multiple plants in North America in a $250 Million business. Also responsible for the Relay Testing and Reliability Laboratory Operations.

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • May 1996 - May 1998

  Plant responsibiltiy for Quality Assurance. A fully automated assembly operation for many industries, but majority was automotive. Plant also included injection molding, stamping, heat treating and plating.



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Magnetic Sensor Senior Engineer

  • Jun 1989 - May 1996

  Multiple Engineering positions for New Product Development in the Automotive Industry. I was in a rotational Engineering program that emcompassed following the products from paper through 1/3 production cycle. Multiple Engineering positions for New Product Development in the Automotive Industry. I was in a rotational Engineering program that emcompassed following the products from paper through 1/3 production cycle.