William G.

Experience

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  DuPont/Berg Electronics

  Jan 1970 - Jan 1986

  Various technical, supervisory, and management positions

  A world leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic connector systems, cable assemblies, and related materials. $39 billion sales, 107,000 employeesMilitary Programs Manager, Military Products Group (1985-1986)Supervisor, Customer Service, Cable Assembly (1983-1985)Product Manager, Cable Assembly (1981-1983)Supervisor, Pricing Analysis, Product Marketing (1980-1981)Administrative Specialist, Overseas Operations (1977-1980)Business Analyst, Business Research and Planning (1976-1977)Site Supervisor, Manufacturing (1975-1976)Injection Molding Area Supervisor, Manufacturing (1973-1975)Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (1969-1970) Show less

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  PA Army National Guard

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2007

  Retired Command Sergeant Major

  Assigned to HHC, 28th Infantry Division and HHSC, 628th Military Intelligence Battalion, in positions of Radio Operator, Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Sergeant, Company 1SG, Division Intelligence Senior Sergeant, and Battalion CSM

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  KM and W Associates

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1992

  General Manager

  Established, led, and managed a startup company with a regional focus that designed, marketed, and manufactured architectural signage for new building construction and existing facility renovations.

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  PA Department of Transportation

  May 1997 - Apr 2008

  (1) Maintained ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certifications, and managed maintenance and calibration programs, and continuous process improvement projects in a testing laboratory responsible for qualification and acceptance of construction materials on projects totaling over $1.6 billion a year.(2) Co-led a collaborative effort to implement a corporate level ISO 9001-2000 based supply chain quality management system for delivery of asphalt pavement throughout the Commonwealth's highway systems construction community and managed nearly $2,525,000 in consultant services projects. Show less

  • Quality Assurance and Project Manager, Construction Materials Testing Laboratory

    Apr 2002 - Apr 2008

  • Senior Quality Consultant, Center for Performance Excellence

    May 1997 - Mar 2002
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  Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

  Jan 2008 - now

  Volunteer Quality Coach

  Participate as a volunteer on several subcommittees of the Education and Business Partnership Committee of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of commerce including the Annual Business Challenge (2008-2011), an effort to connect education to businesses to improve the workforce pipeline on the "Making It Happen" and "Careers in Manufacturing" initiatives.

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  HPI Resources, LLC

  Apr 2008 - now

  Chief Operating Officer & Coach

  (1) Conducted Lean project to improve discharge process at a large local hospital and coaching small primary care physician on implementation of quality systems. (2) Conducted process improvement and corrective action projects that had broad operational and business impact for a large defense contractor using the DMAIC process. (3) Coach phyisicans on use of LEAN principles in primary care and facilitate efforts to become certified as a Patient Centered Medical Home.

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  BAE Systems and Oshkosh Corporation

  Nov 2008 - Apr 2011

  Contract Senior Quality Engineer

  Conducted research and identified corrective actions that resolved quality issues having significant impact on the delivery of military vehicles deployed in combat and combat support roles with the U.S. military.

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  AF4Q South Central PA Collaborative

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Principal Quality Coach

  As part of a grant funded collaborative with WellSpan Health Systems, I coached an independent, primary care physician on the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and ISO 9001 quality management principles to improve the Pinchot Family Medicine, ideal micro practice (IMP).

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  Wellspan York Hospital

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Lean Six Sigma Project Facilitator

  Coached a team of nurses and auxiliary services personnel on a service improvement project for the Orthopedic and Neuro-surgical nursing unit using the Lean Six Sigma methodology that resulted in projected, ongoing annual savings of nearly $190,000.

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  ASQ Harrisburg, York, & Lancaster Section - 503

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2022

  Co-chair Program Committee

  Plan the organization's annual professional development speakers program for monthly dinner meetings and special events. Contact me if you are interested in a professional speaking engagement. Particularly looking for speakers with expertise in topics related to quality, lean, six sigma, supply chain management, organizational change, operations research, operations management, or a specific technical topic. If you have an idea for a presentation, but not sure if we are the right audience...contact me at bill_gordon710@comcast.net. Show less

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  Harrisburg University

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Corporate Trainer
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  Elizabethtown College

  Sept 2012 - May 2019

  I am engaged with the College's newly established Social Enterprise Institute as a subject matter expert and coordinator for projects addressing persistent social issues. Projects are chosen on their potential for adopting a social enterprise business model that can be incubated and expanded to produce a financially sustainable solution. Selected projects present research opportunities for faculty, experiential learning opportunities for students, and collaborative partnerships with other institutions and community organizations. Show less

  • Senior Fellow - Subject Matter Expert & Project Integrator

    Jan 2014 - May 2019

  • Adjunct Faculty, Engineering & Physics and Business Departments

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2018
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  York County Area Agency on Aging

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  Advisory Council Member

  Appointed by the York County Commissioners to the YCAAA Advisory Council to serve a three-year term as the Chair of the Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Committee. Guided Agency leaders in the development of a strategic plan and coached a diverse team in the analysis and improvement of a consumer service value stream.

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  Keystone Alliance for Performance Excellence (KAPE)

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Examiner

  2016 State Quality Award Program - Member of seven member team tasked with assessing an organization's level of conformance with the Malcolm Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence.

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  Social Enterprise Institute USA

  May 2019 - now

  Senior Fellow - Subject Matter Expert

  I am engaged with the Social Enterprise Group's operating organization, the Social Enterprise Institute-USA, as a subject matter expert for projects addressing persistent social issues. Projects are chosen on their potential for adopting a social enterprise business model that can be incubated and scaled to produce a financially sustainable solution for a non-profit organization. My subject matter areas of interest particularly include process design and improvement, organizational performance improvement, data analytics, and strategic planning Show less