Don Bloomquist

Background

About Don Bloomquist

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I build potent IT support strategies that produce results, bolstered by a decade of leadership experience in technical operations. My success is driven by my ability to leverage broad and deep technical knowledge with exceptional business skills to achieve consistently higher levels of success while creating relationships of trust and confidence with users, colleagues, and management. SUMMARY Engaging Technology Operations and Support professional possessing a winning blend of technical skill, leadership, and communications acumen. Natural skills in building genuine connections with people at all levels to inspire teams to produce exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, technical, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels operational excellence. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Skilled in the design of customized cable designs utilized in various high-technology projects for the public and private sectors, including the world's first low-smoke zero halogen audio cable for surveillance aircraft used in classified operations. Successfully developed and managed a high performing team of 30 production personnel, ensuring compliance with company goals and standards of quality. Well versed in the application of 5S and lean manufacturing methodologies to ensure the highest levels of quality. Specialties: Technical Support, Electronics Engineering, Technical Team leadership, ISO:9001, Root Cause Analysis, Cable Design, IT Infrastructure, Database Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S Processes