Member of ASQ for 25 years
Most recent/current job title:
Product & Process Improvement Master Black Belt
Current occupation:
An improvement project manager who is skilled in problem solving and problem prevention tools, project management techniques, team building methods and statistical procedures, who works on Top 5 Opportunities.
Quality titles you have held:
Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, Group Quality Manager, Black Belt, Master Black Belt
Certifications you hold:
BS Chemistry/Mathematics, MBA, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, GE Certified Black Belt
What qualifications do you see as necessary in the new job market?
Qualification necessary for the quality professional includes exceptional skills in the areas of: team building, people skills, having the ability to quantify your goals in terms of money or based on strategic needs, good systematic problem solving strategy based on data, having a sense of urgency and ability to solve problems quickly, have a relationship with all levels of management based on trust, be able to help others to solve and prevent problems,…
What have you found most rewarding as a member of ASQ and why?
The ability to interact with members of the same profession, allows an open exchange of ideas and opportunity to learn from each other.