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Bernard A. Tomassetti, Jr.101 Westdale Road * Upper Darby, Pa. 19082 * (610) 789 0970 *berniet2@verizon.net===============================================================

Plant ManagerOperations *Systems Analyst * Strategic Planning

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Highly accomplished Executive with extensive experience in leading all aspects of plant operationsincluding: Training, Human resources, Materials Purchasing & Logistics, Quality Assurance and full P & LManagement. Have always used Lean Manufacturing concepts and created systems that were tailored tothe companys needs. Results oriented, decisive leader with proven success delivering outstandingproductivity and quality improvements while implementing significant cost cutting solutions. Responsiblefor leading and mentoring cohesive, productive teams and structuring operations with streamlined staffing

models.

Core Competencies

* P & L Management * Lean Concepts * Operations Management* Change Management * Professional Leadership * Customer Relations* Intricate Assembly * Compression Molding * Open hand-pour casting* Transfer Molding * Machine Pour * Constant Cost Analysis

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Career History

Bumper Specialties, Inc. West Deptford, New Jersey 4/1992 to 4/2009Plant ManagerFully responsible for all aspects of production. Hired and trained my personnel. Learned and taught allmachine functions and processes pertinent to the manufacturing of all the parts from the start-up to theshipping of the finished product. Created SOPs to assure safety, quality and efficiency. A chain ofcommand and an open communication were also created to ensure that all were aware of the importance ofthe role that each of them held and how their job affected the companys well being. Open-door policiesencouraged employees input to problems and improvements to their working environment. Raised thelevel of technical expertise in the plant and in machine maintenance. Improvement in process engineeringwas directly responsible for easing overall plant operation . Provided cross-functional management;directing the Quality, Engineering/Tooling, Maintenance, Materials & Logistics and Human Resourcemanagers as well as the plant Controller and the general oversight of 60+ employees. The Plant served theindustrial and consumer markets internationally.

Key Achievements:

Brought company from bankruptcy in its start-up to grossing over $5M in less than 6 years.

By redesigning existing machinery, tripled the production capabilities, cut labor costs by 2/3s and

improved quality at a minimal capital expenditure.

Improved quality output by 25% and maintained on-time delivery

Through the use of MS Excel, developed a Production Cost Analysis that depicted present and

potential problems; in what area they existed, the reasons why they existed and insight into how toremedy them

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Roller Service Corp. Newark, Delaware 5/1988 to 3/1992Department ManagerEstablished a Polyurethane coating department in a rubber printing roller plant and was fully responsiblefor all aspects of the department. Hired and trained all department personnel. Establishedinterdepartmental communications that aided in keeping the highest quality standards for the rollers

produced. Set new standards for polyurethane roller production.

Key Achievements:

Invented new procedures in order to pour a bubble free printing roller.

Formulated a more durable and abrasive resistant Polyurethane coating.

Tripled departmental production in less than 3 years.

C.B.T. Company, Inc. Chester, Pa. 4/1984 to 5/1988Owner / CEO / ManagerBought the assets of my former company and carried on its legacy. Bought a newer and larger facility andmoved the companys location. Enhanced procedures and diversified production. Assisted in the R&D ofnewer products for the U.S. Department of the Navy.

Key Achievements: Enhanced office efficiency by the introduction of a computer

Wrote a computer program for formulas, work procedures and time evaluation.

Incorporated new work methods to improve safety and quantity without losing quality.

De-An Industries, Inc. / IML Industries 11/1972 to 4/1984Plant managerMentored to learn how to manage a plant from a highly successful business owner. He introduced me tomethods of learning how to make and keep a shop safe and efficient while maximizing production andmaintaining the highest degree of quality. Respect and fairness in the workplace were essential inachieving the necessary work environment and keeping morale at its peak. He also stressed that your wordwas worth more than what was on a piece of paper and it should be honored even if it cost you somemoney. We worked closely with the Department of the Navy and Annapolis to develop newer productsthat dealt with acoustics and vibration. We also were key in changing an MPR so that it would enhance theproducts durability and quality.

Key Achievements:

Learned how to manage with respect and fairness

Accomplished a new design that enhanced the quality, durability and application of an existing

proven product

Aided in the upgrading of an MPR to make it easier to produce while improving its quality

U.S. Army, ASA U.S.A. 9/1969 to 9/1972Spec. 5 - 05H30SJoined the Army Security Agency soon after my first year of college. I served basic training in Fr. Dix,

N.J., schooled for my MOS at Ft. Devens, Ma. and was approved for a Top Secret Crypto clearance.After a months stay at a special camp in California, spent a year in Viet Nam. I returned to the states andwas stationed in Ft.Carson, Co. and then to Vint Hill Farms, Va. to finish my active duty. I received myHonorable Discharge as an inactive reservist in September of 1976.

Key Achievements:

Was proficient enough in my MOS to make each rank on an accelerated pace

Was awarded the ARCOM, a Bronze Star, a Presidential Citation for job well done under fire, and

the Viet Nam Campaign ribbon.

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