1. Ed O. Bridgman MBA, PMP
(512) 785-1379 EOB@EOB.name www.EOB.name Pensacola FL.
Experienced Executive who remains focused on customer concerns while employing both leadership skills and
continuous improvement practices (Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Business Process Analysis, Kaizen,
5-S) to successfully improve the productivity and profitability of complex organizations. Proven Coach who
combines honesty, integrity, loyalty and service with clear communication skills to assist teams implementing
value added practices. Educated and experienced leader prepared to assume the responsibilities associated with
leading teams and spearheading projects designed to add value and increase profit margin by reducing
operating cost and improving quality while consistently satisfying the customer’s requirements.
Summary Profile
♦ Co-Author of “Six-Sigma Quality Initiatives” a quality assurance manual for Motorola. Led an audit team
tasked with educating Motorola suppliers about Six-Sigma.
♦ Over twenty years experience instructing Continuous Improvement courses (Total Quality Management,
Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing, 5-S, and Kaizen principles) for the Corporations and Universities.
♦ Managed 300 employees including Profit and Loss as Director of Research and Development.
♦ Combined a Masters in Business Administration with over 20-years experience managing cross functional
teams to earn a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
♦ Increased gross sales by $110,000,000 in one year with American Megatrends largest customer - Dell.
♦ Instructed the Lean Six Sigma courses for USAA prior to being promoted to Director of Process
Performance Engineering.
Key Skill Areas
Lean Six Sigma Business Process Engineering Change Management Facilitation
Strategic Planning Organizational Change Team building Communication
Risk Management Business Process Reengineering Conflict Resolution Presentations
Employee Building Personal Responsibility Better manufacturing Negotiations
Experience
Indusco Environmental Systems Inc., Spanish Fort, Alabama 3/2015 – Present
(Clients include: San Antonio Water Systems, Vit-ag, Pimbrook Pines)
General Manager
• Responsible for designing, implementing and training a Lean Six Sigma process work flow to eliminate non-
value added effort.
• Responsible for providing leadership, direction and BIG picture oversight to drive continuous improvement in
on-time delivery and quality.
• Responsible for company growth in the areas of profitability, diversification, and customer satisfaction.
EOB Consulting, Higher Education Instructing, Executive Coaching and Corporate Training 1/1992 – Present
(Clients include: IBM, Motorola, Young Leaders of America, Emerson Processing, and Texas Society of CPA)
Between full-time positions it has been common for companies to hire me to facilitate courses only to determine a
need for my services on a full-time basis thus creating a position for me.
Professor of Business and Finance - St. Edward’s, Concordia and Park Universities
• Professor of Product and Project Management, Designing Math Models, Operations and Strategic Management,
Effective Communication, Demand Flow Technology, Production and Operations Management, Corporate
Finance, Macro and Micro Economics and Business Ethics.
Instructor / Facilitator, Consultant – www.EOB.name, (1,400+ graduates)
• Facilitate management workshops focusing on leadership, change management, organizational change, Lean Six
Sigma, problem solving skills, team building, presentation and negotiation skills, and supplier development with
an emphasis on improving customer relationships while increasing long-term business profits.
• Facilitate Ethics courses for High School Students in the Mobile AL. area.
2. Muskogee Technology, Atmore, Alabama 4/2012 – 10/2012
(Clients include: ITT, Boeing, Aerospace Testing Alliance, and Georgia Power Co)
Chief Operating Officer
• Responsible for creating and integrating a strategic plan of Muskogee Technology into the daily operations.
• Provide leadership, direction and oversight to ensure the quality, profitability, growth and operational
efficiency of Muskogee Technology’s daily operations.
• Responsible for driving Muskogee Technology to achieve and surpass business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place
to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.
o Received generous severance package and high praise in letter of recommendation from the CEO.
Booz Allen Hamilton, San Antonio, Texas 10/2009 – 03/2010
(Leading strategy and technology consulting firm)
Associate in Organization and Strategy – 6-month contract
•Facilitated the Personnel Services Delivery/Transformation effort combining three areas of the Air Force under
one umbrella. Assigned to Randolph Air Force Base.
United Services Automobile Association (USAA), San Antonio, Texas 9/2007 – 5/2009
(Insurance, banking and investment to the military community)
Director of Process Performance Engineering (07/2008 - 5/2009)
•Managed a team of Business Architects tasked with improving quality while reducing cost and execution time.
Lead Business Architect Process Performance Engineering (09/2007 - 7/2008)
•Recruited to train Lean Six Sigma tools to Business Architects, a six-week course taught to 200 people.
•Awarded financially for two patent independent submissions “Know what you sent” and “Introduce me.”
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, Texas 9/2004 - 9/2007
(Strives to protect state's human and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development)
Technical Support Engineering Manager
•Reduced department operating costs by $150,000 through the research and implementation of a wireless solution,
including specialized hardware and service provider, to communicate with environmental monitors.
•Significantly, increased accuracy of water monitoring by researching and implementing an automated floating
water profiler that measures water quality in a column at various depths; thus eliminating a manual system.
•Co-Author of a Tiny-Basic program (software solution) that harvests data from a Sutron data logger.
Cerqa Copyright, Austin, Texas 2/2001 - 5/2001
(Supply chain management and outsourcing solutions for companies requiring reliable and innovative service)
Director of Sales Engineering
•Researched and provided competitive analysis and pricing information for an innovative Supply Chain business
model of retail electronic components from APAC to US. Based on analysis, advised executive team against
moving forward.
•Implemented lean manufacturing principles by reworking existing processes to optimize personnel and
equipment utilization, improving process and organizational effectiveness.
American Megatrends Inc., Austin, Texas 9/1999 - 2/2001
(The leader in providing storage systems, operating systems, and computing innovations worldwide)
Manager, Field Applications Engineering (Central US)
• Increased AMI’s gross sales from $80 million to $190 million in one year’s time while increasing the satisfaction
of the largest customer, Dell Computer.
• Created $60 million in new revenue by discovering a revolutionary application for the RAID controller card
within the Dell Workstation Group.
• Increased AMI sales of existing product lines by $50 million through the identification of two new distribution
chains, Gigabuys and DellWare Magazine.
• Valuable member of a team tasked with installing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution.
3. Motorola Inc., Austin, Texas 3/1989 - 9/1999
(Providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions)
Director, Advanced Products Research and Development Laboratory (07/1996 - 9/1999)
• Managed R&D activities, responsible for 300 managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Developed wafer technology 2 years ahead of the market – Wireless Fidelity Internet, Cell Phones, Automotive
Computer – including 6-layers of gold and 1.2 micron dimensions leading to System-on-Chip (SoC).
• Created business scenarios to project business opportunities, including purchasing and procurement, generated
descriptive simulation modeling and detailed “what-if” analysis in graphic format to executive management.
Manager, Wafer Test, Advanced Products Research and Development Laboratory (10/1995 - 7/1996)
• Generated reports and math models to monitor/increase productivity and to determine where assets would
provide the most return on investment; coordinated production between departments to maximize ROI.
Motorola Inc., Austin, Texas Continued 3/1989 - 9/1999
(Providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions)
• Worked with other wafer development areas Etch, Chemical Mechanical Polish (CMP), Implant and Photo.
• Empowered teams to achieve effective solutions, implementing Lean Manufacturing solutions.
Manager, Austin Plastic Assembly Manufacturing (10/1994 - 7/1995)
• Supervised assembly operators and technicians; manufactured 8 chip packages totaling 1,000,000/month.
• Participated on or led seven cross-functional "Total Customer Satisfaction" and “Kaizen” teams.
Product Engineering Manager, Special Product Engineering (10/1991 - 7/1994)
• Evaluated and performed failure analysis on custom integrated circuits using a SIM tool with accountability to
customers’ requirements, manufacturing abilities and production efficiency.
• Co-authored, Six-Sigma Quality Initiatives manual that has become the industry standard.
• Led a diverse audit team charged with introducing customers and suppliers to Six-Sigma.
• Taught Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Belt Six-Sigma courses.
Product Engineer, Special Product Engineering (03/1989 - 10/1991)
• Collaborated with clients and marketing teams to define specifications for integrated circuits.
• Created a software solution for the Burn-in-Board tester that decreased the number of test heads required.
• Designed burn-in-boards using AutoCAD and Oracle; designed and created integrated circuit schematics.
• Directed contractors to manufacture printed circuit boards within budget constraints and time limitations.
Tracor Defense, Austin, Texas Maintained Secret security clearance working on robots 5/1985 - 3/1989
IBM, Austin, Texas Designed the memory board for the PS/2 computer 9/1984 – 5/1985
United States Air Force, Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas 9/1980 - 9/1984
322X2A Onboard Computer Technologist – Community College of the Air Force
• Earned and maintained a Top Secret security clearance.
• Promoted to Dorm Chief on the 6th
day of basic training after saving an airman’s life.
• Graduated from the most technical electronics school the Air Force offered with a record breaking 98%.
• Taught Electronic courses for the Air Force for 6-months at the Community College of the Air Force.
Education / Certification
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) – Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Motorola Inc. - Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
PMP Certified - Project Management Professional / Project Management Institute, Austin, Texas Chapter
St. Edward's University - Master of Business Administration
St. Edward's University - BBA in Management, graduated Magna Cum Laude
St. Edward's University - Safe Zones
Activities
4. Facilitator of Ethics and Personal Responsibility courses for Young Leaders of America
Private Plane Pilot, Scuba Diver, Spear Fisherman, Water and Snow Skier, Volleyball player