Fax 770-516-4913 E-mail lbadec13@westpost.net Lawrence D. Boden, Jr. Objective To be actively involved in the functions of management and consulting for a forward moving organization. Summary of qualifications * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels. * 20 Years experience in business management and leadership. * Training in Automotive Electronics Technology with more than 30 years experien ce in instrumentation, on-board computer systems, display devices, and entertain ment systems. * Training in ISO 9001-2000 and QS9000 Quality System applications and implement ation with ongoing education from various local and out of state colleges and un iversities. * Training in Statistical Process Control, Measuring Systems Analysis, and Quali ty Operating System with more than 10 years experience in data evaluation and pr oblem solving. * Computer literate with extensive experience in Windows XP and 2000 installs an d configuration, networking, MS Office, Visio, and DOS commands and routines. * Skilled electronics technician board level diagnostics, soldering and de-sold ering, hot air de-soldering techniques, surface mounted component replacement. Familiar with most all bench test equipment and ESD controls. * Experience in P/U and Delivery, Shipping, Receiving, Parts, Inventory, Automot ive Technician, Marketing, Instrument Technician, Clock Repair Technician, Custo mer Service, Collections, Computer Applications, and other skills. Work experience 1999 - 2009 Speedometer Service Company Roswell, GA President and CEO * Executive Management of the overall operation of an automotive electronics re- manufacturing plant consisting of forty-five employees. * Maintaining the registration of QS9000 and ISO 9001-2000 quality systems. * Planned and implemented a software and computer network resulting in minimal d ouble data entry. 1995 1999 Speedometer Service Company Roswell, GA Vice President Administrative management of all departments. Successfully transitioned a small repair center into an efficient manufacturing oriented line flow repair/re-manufacturing operation. Responsible for achieving and maintaining the Automotive QS9000 quality system registration. Implemented the QOS Operating System for continuous improvement efforts. Creating an association with the engineers of our customers to form a working r elationship with their manufacturing and remanufacturing effort. 1987 1995 Speedometer Service Company Atlanta, GA General Manager Managed all departments needs and improvements. Planned and implemented a formal inventory system for locating parts and sales stock. Planned and implemented a tracking system for consignment and core products. Lead Electronics Technician for bench technician support. Supervised Electronics Technicians. Counters sales and stocking parts. Served as company float for positions that were vacant due to absence or curren tly un-manned. Education 1968 - 1971 Samford University Birmingham, AL Math and Biology Major * Incomplete senior year due to Military obligation 2007 - 2010 University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Business Management Major Active senior year student (3.8 GPA, Seven courses to go) Ongoing Education Courses Southern Polytechnic Institute Statistical Process Control MS Access Basic and Advanced MS Excel - Basic and Advanced Quality Systems Auditing Eastern Michigan University Quality Operating System Implementation and Practices Team Problem Solving Advanced Product Quality Planning Measurement Systems Analysis Control Plans Failure Mode Effects Analysis Benchmarking Accreditations FCC General Radiotelephone License with Radar Endorsement NARTE Master Electronics Technician Extra Class Amateur Radio License Sgt. E-5 45K40 Senior Tank Turret and Heavy Artillery Repair Honorable Discharge 2LT Army Ordnance Corps Interests and activities Guitar, Drums, Banjo, Singing, Hunting, Fishing, Boatin g, Amateur Radio, Radio Control Aircraft, Full Scale Air Racing, WWII Aircraft, Tennis, College Football and Basketball. Church Praise Team Member, Church Trustee Chair, Cover Band Member, Masonic Acti vities, Vintage Guitar Amplifier Repair.