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: EDWARD J. WHITE : 5420 94th Street : Lubbock, Texas 79424 : (806) 794-5217 : edwardjwhite@cox.net : SUMMARY : Director with extensive operations management experience. Background includes operations management, science and engineering, quality control, new business development, preparation of bids and proposals, technical research and writing. Have directed process improvement and quality assurance programs with strong emphasis on Total Quality Management (TQM) concepts and methods. : EXPERIENCE : DIRECTOR, MEDICAL PHOTOGRAPHY & ELECTRON MICROSCOPY : Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas : • Directed operations of Medical Photography & Graphic Services in support of Texas Tech University, and the Texas Tech School of Medicine. Medical Photography provided services such as Film Processing, Lecture Presentation Creation, Slide Duplication, Printing of Color and Black & White Photographs, Computer Graphics, and General Photography. Also, the department created digital poster presentations for use in meetings, seminars, and displays. : • Directed Electron Microscopy Facility in support of clinical and research activities of Texas Tech University School of Medicine, and biopsy support of area hospitals. The facility provided TEM and SEM support, and X-Ray Micro-Analysis services, to all departments at Texas Tech and the Health Sciences Center. : • Initiated, planned, and completed acquisition of donated photographic processors and related equipment from NASA – Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL), estimated value of $300,000, at no cost to University other than transportation and installation of equipment. Arranged and received donations of new equipment from vendors, valued at $40,000. : • Upgraded facility to provide more digital and computer-generated graphics products and services. : • Directed 6 personnel. : OPERATIONS MANAGER : RMS Technologies, Inc., NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas : • Awarded $20 Million NASA Contract as result of new business proposal development activities. : • Directed Micrographics and Computer Operations in support of Space Shuttle Flight Operations. : • Directed Total Quality Management (TQM) programs to improve quality of products and services. Upgraded processing system, resulting in $21,000 annual cost savings, reduced product reject rate 90%, and increased product output 100%. : • Managed 35+ Personnel. : DEPARTMENT MANAGER : Sverdrup Technology, Inc., NASA Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi : • Managed Photographic Laboratory Facilities, Photographers, Video Services, and Graphics / Printing Services in support of NASA Space Shuttle engine testing programs. : • Managed 8 Personnel. : (Over) : PRESIDENT / OWNER : Imagic Productions, Houston, Texas & Bay St. Louis, Mississippi : • Photographic & Video production and technical consultation for small businesses. : DEPARTMENT MANAGER : Technicolor Government Services, Inc., NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas : • Managed scientific and technical support of Space Shuttle photographic operations and requirements; including testing, evaluation, and quality control of photographic materials and processes. : • Directed research and investigation of new photographic technologies, systems, and products for scientific applications on board manned space flights. : • Managed 12 Personnel. : SENIOR PHOTO OPTICAL ENGINEER : Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, West Palm Beach, Florida : • Designed and implemented Photo Optical systems for gathering and analysis of engineering test data and inspection of jet engine components. Redesigned optical inspection systems and procedures, resulting in $100,000 annual cost savings. : . : EDUCATION : M.B.A., Business Management : Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida : B.S., Imaging Science and Engineering : Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York : Dale Carnegie Course "Effective Speaking and Human Relations" : : COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT : Lubbock Habitat for Humanity : • Member of Volunteer Coordinating Committee. : • Member of Steering Committee for ‘Blitz Builds’ (September 2000 & September 2002), community-wide volunteer projects to construct 20 homes (2000) and 15 homes (2002) during 7-day periods. : • Chairman of Photographic Committee; recruited and coordinated staff of volunteer photographers to document all activities during ‘Blitz Builds’. Arranged for donated film and processing from area merchants. : Vice-President, Madison Heights Jaycees, Madison Heights, Michigan : • Directed all community-service activities for the chapter, including budget preparation and fund-raiser functions. Worked closely with mayor, city council, and other community officials. : Chairman of City of Madison Heights Youth Assistance Commission, Madison Heights, Michigan : • Appointed by mayor and city council. Directed all city youth activities and programs. Chaired commission, which made recommendations to city officials regarding youth-oriented programs and issues.

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