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DAVID E. THOMAS 8515 Rice Ct Stockton, CA 95212 Day: (408) 718-3369 Evening: (209) 323-2827 dt1254154@westpost.

net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Senior Production Manager with 15+ years of experience securing maximum throughp ut and quality. Consistently recognized for implementing good manufacturing pra ctices and highest customer satisfaction. Possesses demonstrated success genera ting cost savings of thousands of dollars annually. Process Improvements Team Building Team Trainings Human Resources Budget Evaluations Strategic Planning Regulation Compliance Good Manufacturing Practices Customer Support CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Process Improvements: a Increased production yield from 55% to 90% by detailed review of process proce dures, enacted modifications and implementing Good Manufacturing Practices. a a Decreased area particle counts more than 10% via reviewing in-house production methods, initiating improved procedures and enhancing clean room cleaning pract ices. a Expedited product time to market by improving production methods, reallocating existing resources and implementing effective in-process quality control proced ures. a Facilitated a development team in resolving a lube depletion issue, saving $6 0M+ in annual company costs. Operations Management: a Negotiated both Purchasing and Product Sales/Service contracts. a Conducted training on statistical process control and basic magnetic recording for 100+ personnel. a Major contributor in transitioning new products from engineering to manufactur ing, while controlling a $2.5M budget. \ a Developed manufacturing operating processes for a class 1,000 garment change a rea as well as designing a clean room laundry facility. a Managed the document control group with a team of three document control speci alist. a Member of Site Safety Team with accountabilities for Safety Audits, review of MSDSas for Manufacturing Compliance and securing HazMat Training for production personnel. a Key Management Team Participant in effort that resulted in initial ISO 9001 Si te Certification. a Accountable for insuring highest customer satisfaction for products delivered. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Stockton, CA Oct 2008 to Present

EXECUTIVE TEAM TRAINER- INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE Responsible for building a team of independent representatives who market and sa le cutting edge telecommunication products. I have trained representatives on ho w to market products and on using techniques of recruiting new team members. Cur rently I have a team of thirty representatives who are selling products which in clude Video Telephones, High Speed Internet, Small Business Phone Systems, Digit al Phone Service, Wireless Communications, Energy and Premium Technical Computer Support. DAVID E. THOMAS Day: (408) 718-3369 Evening: (209) 323-2827 dt1254154@westpost.net Page Two ONDA CORPORATION July 2006 to April 2009 Sunnyvale, CA MANUFACTURING MANAGER Directed activities of electrical and mechanical technicians in the development and production of medical devices and test equipment. Responsible for increasing manufacturing revenue by 30% while increasing profitability by 50% using a comb ination of Good Manufacturing Practices, improved planning processes, and purcha sing activities. In addition, accountable for directing Quality inspection for i ncoming materials and implementing in-process audits. Additional projects includ ed initiating ISO9001 certification process, generating BOMas and improving proc ess instructions for all product lines. Negotiated several major instrument cont racts and exceeded all financial goals set. GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE Oct 2000 to March 2006 Sunnyvale, CA PRODUCTION MANAGER Direct the production activities of up to 36 employees, which included electro-m echanical assemblers, electronic technicians, chemistry technicians, including t hree document control personnel. Reviewed and approved engineering program subm issions. Worked with the development group to transition new products into manu facturing while securing project deliverables within scope. Provided technical and customer support on new and existing product lines. Updated SOPs while cons istently meeting annual manufacturing build plans. SOUTHWALL TECHNOLOGIES Jan 1999 to Oct 2000 Palo Alto, CA POST-PROCESSING COORDINATOR Managed product inventory, quality control, scheduling, shipping, and product co nfiguration procedures while leading a 17-member team. Enhanced equipment perfo rmance by establishing supplier training and preventative maintenance plans. Es tablish environmental controls, improving yield 15%. Improved production area fr om Class 10,000 to Class 1,000 by means of improved procedures and logistics. HMT TECHNOLOGY Feb 1997 to Dec 1998 Fremont, CA MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR Maximize production output and minimized manufacturing defects, maintaining the highest production rate and improving yield 10%. Provide expert troubleshooting assistance, resolving issues in a timely manner. Generate daily production rep orts. Hired and trained 32 production operators. KOMAG INCORPORATED March 1990 to Feb 1997 San Jose, CA

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR Lead a 30-member manufacturing team spanning three departments. Conduct employe e statistical process control training. Provide technical support to drive effi ciencies. Draft Special Process Instructions (SPIs) as well as created training packages for production personnel. Pertinent Experience aENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER with CAMBRIAN SYSTEMS, OEM/PRO DUCT ENGINEER with MEMOREX CORPORATION, WET PROCESS ENGINEER with DYSAN CORPORATION CREDENTIALS Professional Certificate: Program Management Technical Skills: MS Suite, Quick Books Internal ISO 9001 Auditor Training Member of Corporate Safety Committee

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