1. Norman Tucker
43900 N 13th Ave, New River, AZ, 85087
mmxenews@gmail.com
206-859-0329 Cell
623-465-4609 Home
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Currently a Junior with a 3.98 GPA at Arizona State University,
Formerly a President’s List Student at Grand Canyon University
Majoring in Sociology
A Human DevelopmentProfessional
Currently a 66-year-old Straight A Student at ASU, majoring in Sociology. Preparing for
a Second Career where helping people reach their potential is a top priority.
Thirty years of business development experience. Focused and effective
business/project manager. A skilled sales, marketing and management professional.
Executive analyst trained to develop collaborative working relationships with internal
teams and external customer/supplier accounts. Emphasis on negotiations and effective
recruitment. A successful business owner and employer.
Technical Strengths
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Excel Word Access Networking Web Design &
Integration Advanced Internet skills Self-Published Author Newsletters
Blogs ISO Standards & Implementation ASA Quality Quickbooks Pro Building
Tenant Improvements Finish Carpentry
CurrentProfessionalExperience
Published Author of The Adventures of Pokey and Sparky
Published in September of 2012, The Adventures of Pokey and Sparky delight children
of all ages. With imagination, excitement, morals, character and friendship, these
children’s books show the heart of the author.
Past ProfessionalExperience
TMC Manufacturing & Distribution, llc (September 2008 to Current) VP of Quality
& Operations
Hired to establish an aircraft spares distribution business from the ground up. Formed
LLC, publish a weekly newsletter to gain name recognition www.tmcman.com , setup
Quickbooks accounting and payroll, developed a custom sales & inventory database
program using Access, prepared Quality Manual and Procedures to achieve ASA100-
FAA0056 Certification, and built out warehouse shipping/receiving facility.
Self Employed Finish Carpenter (November 2005 to July 2008)
Provided myself with a complete brain and body reboot. Reestablished personal values
and focus. Gained a valuable working knowledge of high end home construction and

2. condo conversion. Gathered industry contacts with manufacturers, distributors and sub-
contractors.
Legend Aero Products, LLC (1996 to 2002) Business Founder & Owner
Developed and implemented a strategic business plan for the distribution of aircraft
electronic spares. From brick and mortar to an ISO9002 distributor, Legend Aero
Products became a multi-million dollar commercial airline supplier of electronic
components. As the owner I was responsible for all aspects of business ownership,
including sales, marketing, purchasing, inventory, human resources, accounting and
quality.
 Increased sales revenue from $70,000 in Q4-96 to a $9mil run rate in 2002
 Designed and built a state of the art distribution facility to ISO9002 standards
 Grew inventory from $0 to $1.3 million, over 1400 items
 Became 10th largest supplier to United Airlines, worldwide
 Bought West-Air International as a cable assembly manufacturer
J & K Supply (1992 to 1997) Military/Aerospace Connector
Distributor
Recruited by owner to develop a business plan that would make J & K Supply a viable
acquisition prospect within 5 years. Responsibilities included sales management,
purchasing, warehouse and assembly operations.
 Increased sales from $2.4 mil in 1992 to $8 mil in 1996
 Guided 5 talented sales reps as they achieved their personal goals
 Owner was able to sell the business for an excess of $9 mil
Avnet Inc., Time Electronics (1990 to 1992) Area Director
Overall responsibility for 3 divisions, 250 employees, $60 mil budget
Avnet Inc., Time Electronics (1987 to 1990) Regional Manager
Managed 2 divisions, 30 employees, $10 mil budget
Avnet Inc., Time Electronics (1984 to 1987) General Manager, Product
Manager
Led company entry into semiconductor distribution market as a Product Manager.
Became General Manager and built new facility for sales and distribution in Redmond,
WA
Wyle Distribution Group Inc. (1972 to 1984) Sales, Marketing

3. Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Product Management of semiconductor products
manufactured by Motorla, Intel, AMD, National Semiconductor and others. Sold initial R
& D semiconductors for a widget called a “mouse” to a small startup called Microsoft
Interests
Weekend outings, remodeling, music and writing children’s stories. Christian
relationship with God. Being a good man, mate and father.
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Currently a Junior (80 Hours completed)at Arizona State University.
Formerly a President’s ListStudentat Grand CanyonUniversity.
As of 11-16-16 combined GPA of 98.7%, 19 A’s, 1 B+ in total of 20 classes. A serious
student that is capable of meeting any challenge.
ProfessionalReferences are availableon request,based on specific
interest.
PersonalReferences will only be sharedwith seriousinquiry