Thomas Michael Murphy

Hi, I Thomas Michael Murphy I am in charge of Quality Control in my department at QVP. Welcome to my site.

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.    Thomas is now and has always been a man who is busy learning and working hard.  This began while in his younger years in school and continues at this present time.   Also is experienced in many fast paced, multi-tasking positions with skills in planning, and organizing.  Works with all level of management, and employees in a respectful and professional manner.  I believe he is a dependable person with excellant communication skill, and computer literate.  

Quality Control Engineer at QVP

March 2011 - Present | Vance, Alabama

• Inspect parts, cars for damages of any type, and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product. • May investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality, and to report any bad parts or damages to the cars. • Test equipment, and repair some defects, as well as record data.

Accessory Installation Center Supervisor at Quality Vehicle Processing

January 2010 - March 2011 | Vance, Alabama

Coordinate and supervise AIC day to day activities. Ensure needed resources for daily operations are present at shift start. Ensure personnel have mutilation free uniforms and safety equipment as necessary. Assign work locations to personnel. Conduct Internal Audits and make suggestions for corrective actions with Operations Mgr. Assist in setting team goals and see them to completion. Ensure QVP polices and procedures are followed along with MBUSA work instructions. Report safety or quality issues in a timely manner to appropriate parties with accompanying forms. React in a productive and positive manner to changes. o Daily: Inspect adapters for damage or wear, check latch release handle on lift for damage or binding, check bolts and hoses for looseness or leaks. o Weekly: Check lubricator levels, bleed air line drain, inspect all lift parts for signs of damage or wear. o Monthly: Lubricate cylinder/locking leg bolt and release handle point, lubricate hinge joints, check fluid level of lift power unit, and lightly grease adapter sliding surfaces.

Line Supervisor at APLS

July 2007 - December 2009 | Vance, Alabama

Ensure all line associates are in uniform, mutilation free, wearing safety shoes and safety glasses. Work on MBUSI production line at checkpoints. Survey interior/exterior of vehicles for damages and defects. Conduct Ipod tests and scan vehicles to required checkpoints. (MBUSI's tracking system) Utilized handheld scanners and entered vehicle processing data into IVIS. Verify contents to be installed in vehicles. (Mats, black bag, and literature)

Accessory Installation Center Installer at APLS

September 2005 - July 2007 | Vance, Alabama

Read and follow instructions and implement accessories in according to WIS instructions. Install Ipods, rear seat entertainment, grill guards, side-step bars, illuminated door sills, and door handle shells in Mercedes Benz vehicles. Set up equipment and tools for work assignments. Work safely and deliver a damage-free product to our customer.

Customer Service Representative (Electronics) at Wal-Mart

August 2001 - September 2005 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Providing customer service, processing incoming freight, and merchandizing new stock.

Cafeteria Worker at Northwest Rankin High School

January 2001 - August 2001 | Brandon, Mississippi

Cook, Check in stock from arriving trucks, place stock into storage,and clean the kitchen.

Diagnostic Tester at Sanmina

June 2000 - September 2000 | Guntersville, Alabama

Perform calibration of Minstrel and Palm V (Novatel) video cards and various computer boards. Programming Minstrel and Palm V. Perform final video card product testing.

Diagnostic Tester at SCI Systems, Inc.

August 1999 - May 2000 | Arab, Alabama

Test (in-circuit and functional) video accelerator boards of Intergraph. Lot building various types of computer boards. Testing Ami, Fedex, and Atacatel.

Machine Operator at Carlisle Engineered Products

August 1997 - July 1999 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Operated sonic welder, heat transfer and other machines. Check pallets, totes, parts and labels against work order for accuracy. Perform visual and quality checks on parts to be shipped. Complete labor report card, and act as team leader when needed.

Packaging Groupleader at Talent Tree Staffing (JVC Disc)

August 1995 - August 1997 | Tusclaoosa, Alabama

Check in new employees as they reported for their shift, schedule personnel for the following day's shifts. Prepare daily reports, and perform orientation for new employees.

Switchboard Operator at VA Medical Center

April 1994 - June 1995 | Palm Beach, Florida

Operated an AT& T 5ESS cordless switchboard with FTS communications system, and prepare and report telephone trouble tickets. Maintain call roster of doctors during irregular shifts and prepare daily log of traffic, inquiries and ASTRA reports. Prepare monthly reports such as watchdog, call summary, department/extension reports and billing of departmental calls, and operated the RolmC Console, and monitored alarm systems. Coordinated the lost and found department, and sorted distributed incoming mail.

Telecommunications Equipment Operator at VA Medical Center

February 1989 - April 1994 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Update the center phone directory, and make code modifications to paging equipment. Tested "Code Blue" pagers, maintained teletype unit. Filtered messages through VADATS system, and coordinated transmission messages with Naval Reserve personnel. Initiated customer contact for delivery/pickup, and coordinated lost and found department. Operated a Neax 22 Electronic Console switchboard as needed, and completed conference calls. Operated the public paging system, and maintained an updated log of identified collect and long distance telephone calls. Minor maintenance on computer software/hardware.

Computer Lab Assistant (work study) at Shelton State College

February 1991 - June 1991 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Install and uninstall programs. Teach students to trouble-shoot software applications, and minor repair on printers and other hardware. Trouble-shoot a wide range of computer programs.

Security Guard at Dixie Security

August 1988 - February 1989 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Communications Officer at Taylor Hardin Police Department

February 1987 - July 1988 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Ran N.C.I.C. Computer, dispatcher, filing, paperwork, monitor cameras, search staff, and patients. Processing patients and discharge them to the county or state prison.

ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer

2011 – 2013

Associate Information Technology Computer Network Systems

Concentration: Hardware

Activities: Computer Club

Shelton State Community College

1997 – 1999

Associate in Industrial Electricity

Concentration: For work

Shelton State Community College

1989 – 1991

Associate in Data Processing

Concentration: Computer Programming

Activities: SGA Senator, Publications Committee, Vice-President of SGA, Drive Chairman for Operation Family Shield.

Shelton State Community College

1980 – 1982

Associate in Diesel Mechanics

Concentration: Mechanics

Cub Scout,Boy Scout Leader, CAST for Kids, member of NRA,Sons of American Revolution, and Sons of Confederate Veterans.