David Desmond has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, and quality assurance. He has a strong background in lean manufacturing practices and ensuring quality production and on-time delivery. Desmond has experience training employees, collaborating cross-functionally, and reducing waste and process times to increase efficiency. He holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and certificates in Ministries and Electrical Trades.

1. DAVID L DESMOND
13 Nortons Race Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 582-6248 · D.Desmond100@Gmail.com
SUMMARY
Management & leadership skills:
Oriented new employees & trained others to
perform tasks per procedures. Collaborated
with multiple departments to solve problems.
Adherence to GMP & lean
manufacturing in an ISO
environment; 5S experience
QA experience, blueprint
reading, test procedures, QC
specs
Highly-motivated mfg. professional w/ 15+
years’ experience, followed schedules to meet
product deadlines. Setup & operated multiple
machines.
Ensure quality production & on-
time delivery.
Great problem-solver;
reduced waste & processing
times; increased efficiency
Extensive experience in logistics / operations
& in manufacturing. Dedication to quality &
safety
High attention to detail, able to
multi-task & very quick leaner
Self-starter / work with
minimal supervision
Prototyping experience & new product line
development
Member of CI team Cleanroom experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES
LOGISTICS:
MATERIAL HANDLING:
 Operate machinery (forklift, pallet-jack) to include use of appropriate material handling equipment to
move products & mt’ls to/from designated locations in a safe & efficient manner. Load & unload trucks
Pack parts & build pallets in order to support successful order fulfillment processes
 Performed review of controlled inventory using process control SW to confirm correct transactions for
each batch, amend incorrect entries to reflect process.
 Create pick tickets, including handling of split batches, order reservation & assignment of inventory to open
orders.
 Proficiency in managing LLM s, weighed & released raw materials to batch processing areas
 Experience in the performance of inventory & cycle counting. Support of warehouse controls.
 Generate shipping documentation including hazardous material documentation and international
paperwork.
SHIPPING & RECEIVING:
 Oversaw incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of
shipments.
 Experience w/ customer deliveries & returns, handling receipts of vendor POs
 Experience handling shipping & receiving of hazardous material
 Analyze mt’l movements to locate parts, serial number & quantity changes
 Prepared items for shipment; shipping notices, prepared bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records
to determine shipping priorities, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
 Directed movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
 Utilized software and was liaison to and for UPS and FedEx.
OTHER:
 Analyzed customer order data, entered order & communicated new entries to contract review team to
trigger production builds
 Purchasing experience: procured mt’ls required to ensure mfg on-time delivery per monthly shipping
schedules using various SW & negotiating skills, keeping costs in line
 Tracked on-time delivery, material performance, supplier mgmt.
 Visited local suppliers to establish relationships, understand capabilities & develop partnerships

2. DAVID L DESMOND
13 Nortons Race Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 582-6248 · D.Desmond100@Gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembly Team Lead Company Confidential, East Rochester, NY
2013 – present World-class manufacturing, high quality custom products
• Responsible for high volumes of product within specifications using SPC
• Follow detailed process instructions using lean manufacturing practices
• Setup & operate equipment • Follow blueprints & engineering specifications
• Forklift / electric pallet jack & hand tools • 1st piece & incoming inspections
• Follow detailed manufacturing SOPs
LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE II Rural Opportunities
October, 2008 – October, 2011 Non-profit: support services for agricultural businesses & employees
• Maintained optimized inventory levels • Met or exceeded goals & objectives
• ISO Team Participation • Handled 3rd party contractors
• Ensured quality service delivered to customers
1998 – 2005
California Department of Forestry
Ideal Interiors
• Fighting wildland forest fires • HVLP Painting
• Testing & operate machines • Analyze internal/external malfunctions on observer reports
EDUCATION
A.S. in Business Administration Wilmington National University Graduated: May 2013
Dean’s List: Fall 2011, Spring 2013 G.P.A. 3.26 overall Academic Excellence Award
Courses:
• College Mathematics • Business Management • Introduction to Economics
• Technical Writing • Computer Science • Scientific Reasoning
• Accounting & Finance
College Certificate in Ministries Mercy College 2008
VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL TRAINING
Electrical Trades
• LV system wiring & installation; transformer to panel boxes • Testing & Soldering
• Electronics: resistance, current & voltage calculation of requirements • Troubleshoot RC systems
• HVAC layout, controls & circuit layout • Conduit installation & wiring
• Circuit & standby PS installation
Computer Repair
• Disassemble & inspect: Eco-friendly • Digital electronics & logic circuits
• PC architecture & hardware
PERSONAL
Backup drummer Arsenio Hall Show, CA. Traveled throughout the US in drum & bugle corps to national competitions.