Searching for a position in Iraq.Ronald D. Crawford
504 W. Plymouth Street #4, Inglewood, CA. 90302.
(310) 674 - 5987. Rdcrawford.RDC@JUNO.com
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Executive Profile
A Mensa member. Extraordinary social and managerial skills. International expertise. Energetic and aggressive. 19 years of varied experience in leadership, troubleshooting, budgeting, management and thinking out side of the box. Experience with Fortune 500 business planning presentations, team building across cultures, and proactive thinking with operational objectives in mind. Extensive knowledge in risk assessment and management, preventive maintenance and issue resolution in military, manufacturing, semi-conductor, entertainment and the publication industries. Myers-Briggs type indicator: ENTj (Field Marshal).
Author/Screenwriter, “What’s Wrong With Us?” 2003 - 2006
Non-fiction, life drama, 629 pages.
As the title suggests, “What is Wrong with Us?” presents a study of the potential complexities of human/animal nature and interaction. Paying special attention to the emotions that might drive certain types of behavior, the volume combines personal observation with two years of research. It also draws upon an understanding of certain political, philosophical, and sociological principles, using a generally straightforward approach in an effort to create a through yet accessible overview.
Promoter/Manager,
Festa de Paz, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil 2001 - 2003
Festa da Paz, INC. (FDP) is a musical events company. Found a financial niche and exploited an opportunity. Principal took an original idea from the conception stage to a profitable operating business in a foreign country despite language and cultural barriers.
Provided budgeting and financial backing for all events.
Coordinated promotions, marketing and publicity (radio, printing contracts, promotional shows, public
announcements).
Provided technical expertise in setting up electronics (lighting, pyrotechnics, musical equipment, video and sound) in remote locations.
Organized temporary work forces ranging from 35-70 individuals.
Facilitated weekly Continuous Improvement meetings.
Recruited and trained musicians from different disciplines to perform as a single group.
Provided logistical support for all events.
Managed permanent international staff of 7.
Successfully sold in 2003.
Total Product Support Engineering Manager,
Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA. 2000 - 2001
Led several different account teams simultaneously. Singapore (Tech Semiconductor), Taiwan (Chartered and National), France (Philips), Italy (Micron), the United States (Micron) and Korea (Hyundai). Provided technical expertise, training, upgrades and hands-on instruction in a constantly changing and competitive semi-conductor environment.
Improved overall Titanium and Titanium – Nitrate chamber operational efficiency by 13 %.
Managed chamber and system installations with budgets ranging from $250,000 - $4,500,000.
Organized project logistics, installation teams, on-site personnel, preventive maintenance schedules, technical updates and on site support. Tracked production and progress from the sale date through the 90-day production capable guarantee and then to the end of the one - year warrantee.
Tracked product performance.
Trained customers and local account teams on the Best Known Methods and Key Performance
Measures.
Provided logistical support of consumables for global operations.
Brought systems up to ISO 9000 and CE-mark requirements.
Manufacturing Manager,
Frito-Lay / Dallas Baked Snacks, Dallas, TX. 1998 – 1999
Managed 3rd shift. Produced five products on several different production lines.
Consistently maintained efficiencies of 90% or better in all Key Performance Measures.
Responsible for the evaluation and professional development of 65 - 100 personnel on five separate teams.
Lead the Business Planning Process (BPP) for Y2K.
Central Region Representative for Seasoned and Regular Pretzels.
Facilitated Continuous Improvement (CI) meetings.
Technical liaison between contractors and facility’s management team for $5,700,000 Flavored Pretzel start-up and $1,500,000 Snack Mix start-up.
Aviator / United States Navy 1989 -1998
Lieutenant / Aviator / Helicopter Pipeline Training Officer,
United States Navy, Corpus Christi, TX. 1996 – 1998
Standardization pilot / training evaluator for helicopter flight training under the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA).
Advanced Helicopter Flight Instructor / Flight Leader / Ground Safety Officer,
United States Navy, Pensacola, FL. 1994 - 1996
Ensured squadron complied with OSHA and NAVOSH requirements.
Airborne Mine Countermeasures Pilot/ Division Officer / Training Officer / Schedules Officer,
United States Navy, Norfolk, VA. 1991 – 1994
Partnership in Education Coordinator.
Aviation Officer Candidate (AOC) / Student Naval Aviator (SNA),
United States Navy, Pensacola, FL. 1989 – 1991
Education: Lincoln University, Lincoln, PA. B.S., Physics 1989
Summary of Skills,
Languages: Fluent in Portuguese. Intermediate Spanish.
Computer: Competent with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Proficient in MS applications, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Lotus Applications.
Familiar with ISO and CE-mark requirements, 6-Sigma and lean manufacturing.
Management: Facilitator in Continuous Improvement, Safety and Operational Risk Management. Trainer in meeting communications and operational efficiency.
Volunteer,
Steve Bico Institute, Salvador da Bahia Tutor 2002 - 2003
CNATRA Sports, Corpus Christi, TX. Captain 1997 - 1998
National Naval Officers Association (NNOA), Corpus Christi, TX. President 1997 - 1998
Partnership in Education Program, Norfolk, VA. Coordinator 1994 - 1996
