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Tamon Honda

5929 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203-1105


Home: (703) 527-0744
Mobile: (571) 214-6056
thonda(a)tamonhonda.com

Objective


A mid-level management position, preferably with a technology- based organization.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Experienced and multi-disciplinary problem solver in matters involving technology, marketing, economics, and management.
  • Versatile and highly creative team player with strong computer knowledge and excellent communication skills.
  • Computer application specialist with proven track record of increasing organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Mechanical engineer with MBA and 10 years of high-end manufacturing and 8 years of database experience.

Education


BS, Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, VA
Sept 1984 — June 1990

MBA, Specialization in Strategic Management
Graduated with Honors; GMAT Scholarship Recipient
Stuart Graduate School of Business; Chicago, IL

June 1997 — May 1999

Computer Skills


Programming Languages: C, BASIC, and HTML.
Advanced abilities with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.

Employment


Database Programmer and Management Consultant
Daphne Hammond & Associates; Arlington, VA
Apr 1992 — Present
(As Needed)
  • Created, organized, and maintained database of all work orders. Designed billing system aroudn the firm's specific needs.
  • Analyzed and initiated organizational changes resulting from the work order database previously mentioned. Provided staff training and made subsequent adjustments based on staff suggestions.
  • Recommended hardware and software purchases based on firm's needs, budgets, and technical savvy.
  • Improved organizational efficienty and work qualtiy with streamlined operations and continuous improvement techniques.
Manager on Duty
Sport & Health — Crystal City Gateway; Arlington, VA
Sept 2003 — Present
(Part Time)
  • Manage club functions to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Attend to ad hoc matters such as member requests and arising situations.
Computer Consultant
Jacobson Holman; Washington, DC
Sept 2002 — Aug 2003
(Term Position)
  • Wrote training manuals for the firm's procedures and use of custom software.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations for intellectual property conventions and lectures.
  • Provided technical assistance to staff on an as-need basis.
Database Analyst / Marketing Manager
National Lien & Bond; Highland Park, IL
Sept 2001 — July 2002
  • Created case-monitoring database that reduced processing time 67% and error rate 83%. Created docketing system to track case status, automatically assign due dates, create to-do lists for attorneys, monitor caseloads, and generate routine correspondence.
  • Ensured data integrity. Investigated and resolved all discrepancies and inconsistencies.
  • Learned technical details of lien and bond placement. Incorporated this knowledge into the database design as well as all marketing plans and business analysis.
  • Analyzed and initiated organizational changes resulting from the docting system I created. Provided staff training and made subsequent adjustments based on staff suggestions.
  • Created business strategies based on NLB's services, value proposition, and competitive advantages.
Marketing Manager
Yamazen Inc.; Schaumburg, IL
Oct 1999 — Apr 2001
  • Created reports and presentations for business plans for the Executive Committee. Each contained graphs and charts comprehensively chronicling past and present business conditions. Performed statistical analyses when appropriate to provide perspective.
  • Wrote and presented business strategies based on Yamazen's competitve advantages, competitive analysis, industry trends, and expected customer needs.
  • Managed budgets and logistics for a booth at a major manufacturing trade show.
  • Created bi-weekly reports to the Vice-Presidents, describing the marketing department's progress with ongoing projects. These reports detailed all activities, difficulties, and progress expectations.
  • Coordinated marketing with other departments for trade shows, open houses, advertisements, and new product releases.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Molex Inc.; Lisle, IL
Apr 1996 — June 1997
  • Wrote quality control inspection programs for Coordinate Measurement Machines. Reduced inspection time for 2000 Ford Explorer computer connecter by 93%.
  • Wrote ISO-9000 instructions for quality control procedures.
Quality Applications Engineer
Brown & Sharpe; Elgin, IL
June 1994 151; Apr 1996
  • Trained new users on complex quality control software. Covered software usage according to engineering standards, best-fit analysis, and statistical analyses to measure accurace, repeatability, and trends.
  • Provided consulting services to address advanced users' particular quality control issues.