Kenneth Bowditch
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Credentials
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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
VBISDFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Mastercam
CNC Software, IncMay, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Injection Molding and Troubleshooting
Texas Plastic TechnologiesMar, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Coaching VS. Bossing
Michigan Technical Education CenterMay, 2003- Oct, 2024 -
The Role of the Supervisor
Michigan Technical Education CenterMar, 2003- Oct, 2024 -
Experimental Molding Capabilities
Stryker New Product DevelopmentSep, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Leadership Essentials
Personnel Decisions InternationalAug, 1998- Oct, 2024 -
Root Cause Analysis
Stryker InstrumentsJun, 1998- Oct, 2024 -
Internal Audit Training
Q-Mark ConsultingMar, 1998- Oct, 2024 -
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Styker InstrumentsApr, 1997- Oct, 2024 -
Shop Floor Management
Systems Management GroupJul, 1996- Oct, 2024 -
Incident Command System
National Fire AcademyOct, 1992- Oct, 2024 -
Fire and Arson Investigation
Western Michigan UniversityMay, 1992- Oct, 2024 -
HazMat Operational Level
Department of Michigan State PoliceFeb, 1992- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Investigation
Michigan State Police Fire Marshal DivisionNov, 1991- Oct, 2024 -
HazMat First Responder
Department of Michigan State PoliceJun, 1991- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Fighter II
Fire Fighters Training CouncilMar, 1991- Oct, 2024 -
Bus Extrication
Kalamazoo Dept. of Public SafetySep, 1990- Oct, 2024 -
CareFlite- Trauma Transport Team
Bronson HospitalJan, 1990- Oct, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Technician
SWM Systems, IncAug, 1989- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Vehicle Rescue Extrication
School craft CollegeJul, 1989- Oct, 2024 -
Building Construction
National Fire AcademyJan, 1989- Oct, 2024 -
Preparing for Incident Command
National Fire AcademyJan, 1987- Oct, 2024 -
FireFighter I
Fire Fighters Training CouncilJun, 1985- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Arson Determination
National Fire AcademyApr, 1985- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Safety Inspections
Michigan Fire Inspectors SocietyNov, 1984- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Service Management
National Fire AcademySep, 1982- Oct, 2024 -
Fire Fighter Basic Training
Fire Fighters Training CouncilMay, 1982- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Special-Lite, Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Maintenance and Tool Room
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Vice President Of Engineering
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Apr 2017 - Mar 2021
Managed manufacturing engineering and product development
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Director of Research and Development
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2017
My team researches and identifies opportunities that will add high quality products to the Special-Lite name. We design and build high quality products that exceed our customers expectations and specialized equipment required to produce components that will be used in the construction of our products.
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Department Associate
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Jan 2009 - Present
Special-Lite and the University of Florida have partnered to design and build a pressure simulator that will enable engineers to research the impact that hurricanes have on architecture in high wind areas of the country. Special-Lite and the University of Florida have partnered to design and build a pressure simulator that will enable engineers to research the impact that hurricanes have on architecture in high wind areas of the country.
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Stryker Instruments
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Manager Experimental
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Sep 1995 - Oct 2007
I was responsible for supporting the professionals in Experimental with the resources required to fulfil their customers needs. Our group produced prototypes for the entire Research and Development engineering group for Stryker Instruments. I was responsible for supporting the professionals in Experimental with the resources required to fulfil their customers needs. Our group produced prototypes for the entire Research and Development engineering group for Stryker Instruments.
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Stearns-Stafford, Inc
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United States
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Building Materials
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Machinist
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Sep 1976 - Sep 1995
I worked with detailed drawings and worked with precision measuring equipment. I worked with detailed drawings and worked with precision measuring equipment.
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Education
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Davenport University
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Southwestern Michigan College
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University of Florida
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Southwestern Michigan College
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University of Florida