Paul Trost has over 25 years of experience in quality assurance and operations management. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and masters degrees in organizational leadership. Currently, he is the owner of a technical recruiting firm and has previously served as the quality assurance manager for a large consumer products company. He has a proven track record of implementing quality systems and driving operational improvements.

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6479 Buckingham Palace Drive ▪ Imperial, Missouri 63052
Cell Phone: 815.543.7322 ▪ Home Telephone: 815.885.4757 ▪ Email: pltrost@live.com
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-trost-dba-wod-51783430/
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Business & Administrative Operations/Budget & Resource Allocation/Staff Training, Mentoring & Development
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A passionate and results-driven Operational Management Professional/Doctor of Business Administration Candidate with
a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Leadership. Demonstrated
experience coordinating and delivering instruction to adult learner populations. Planning, developing and implementing
various curricula based on organizational standards and regulatory requirements. An effective and resourceful motivator,
team-builder and facilitator with exceptional communication and presentation skills possessing an innate ability to perform
accurate personnel assessments, conceptualize, and implement individualized training plans. A self-reflective scholar
practitioner and life-long learner, ongoing commitment to self-improvement and dedicated to advancing organizational
goals with inspiring professional excellence.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Administrative Operations  Multidisciplinary Teamwork  Facility/Laboratory Management
 Performance Evaluation/Appraisal  Organizational Compliance  Fiscal /Budgetary Accountability
 Skill-Building/Talent Development  Protocol/Policy Adherence  Resource Request/Administration
 Employee Engagement/Retention  Quality Assurance/Control  Data Recording/Reporting/Analysis
POST GRADUATE STUDIES
▪ Candidate, Doctor of Business Administration; Concentration in Leadership / Change Management (GPA: 3.81/4.0)
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Projected Graduation Date: August 2019
DOCTORAL STUDY
Employee Engagement ▪ Change Management ▪Innovation Management
GRADUATE STUDIES
▪ Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) (GPA: 3.67/4.0)
Judson University, Rockford, Illinois; Graduated: August 2011
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
▪ Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership (GPA: 3.75/4.0) - Judson College, Rockford, Illinois (April 2007)
▪ Coursework completed toward an Associate’s in Electronics Engineering - Clinton Community College, Clinton, Iowa
CERTIFICATIONS
▪ ISO 9001: 2008 Internal Auditor Training, 24 Hour Course, Management Engineers, Rockford, Illinois (2014)
▪Theology Studies, Ministry Formation Program (Diocese of Rockford) (November 2003)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 GMP Workshop for Packaging Manufacturing Facilities, AIB International, Kansas City, MO (2014)
 HACCP Workshop for Packaging Manufacturing Facilities, AIB International, Kansas City, MO (2014)
 Micro-Vu Vertex Measurement System and Software, Rockford, IL (2014)
 Synergy 2000 SPC Software, Rockford, IL (2014)
 OSHA General Industry Training (10 Hour Course), Rockford, IL (2012)
 CMM PC-DMIS Software Level I, Hexagon, Elgin, IL (2010)
 Lean & Cellular Manufacturing/Value Stream Mapping/Total Productive Maintenance/Kanban (8 Week Course),
IMEC Rockford, IL (2010)
 Introduction to cGMP and 21CFR, Chicago, IL (2006)
 Designee Standardization Seminar, FAR 65.93(a)(4), Federal Aviation Administration, Oklahoma City, OK (2003)
 Lean Manufacturing/Value Stream Mapping, Hanover Park, IL (2003)
 Hertzler Systems, GainSeeker SPC 6 Statistical Software, Roselle, IL (2001)
 MINITAB Statistical Software (16 Hour Course), Roselle, IL (2001)
 Design of Experiments, Marengo, IL (1997)
 Malcolm Balbridge for Self-Assessment, Iowa State University, Iowa City, IA (1993)

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - CONTINUED
 Fiber Optic & FDDI, Fotec Inc., Chicago, IL (1992)
 Quality Awareness/ISO-9000, Eastern Michigan University, Detroit, MI (1992)
 SIX Sigma/SPC Modules (I, II, III)/Design for Manufacturability/Manufacturer Cycle Management/Design of
Experiments, Motorola University, Schaumburg, IL (1991)
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
▪ Religious Education Teacher, St. Mary’s Church, Pecatonica, IL (2006 - 2014)
▪ Religious Education Teacher, Sacred Heart, Marengo, IL (1999 - 2002)
CAREER TRAJECTORY
Trost Technical & Executive Recruiting Imperial, MO Feb 2018 – Present
Business Owner/Operator – TTER is a trusted and renowned leader in Executive and Technical recruiting that specializes
in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, & Management.
Selected Accomplishments/Primary Projects:
 Directed the day-to-day business and recruiting activities.
 Built a pipeline of over 1k candidates utilizing various online and social media resources (such as LinkedIn, job
boards, Boolean searches, and associations).
 Developed marketing campaigns that produced over 2k weekly views
 Developed trusted relationships with candidates such as Senior Executives, Directors, Plant Managers,
Engineers, and Technicians.
 Expanded my LinkedIn network over 8k followers / connections.
Spectrum Brands - Home & Garden Division St. Louis, MO April 2016 – July 2018
Manager of Quality Assurance & Quality Control – SPB is a well-recognized and global leader of consumer products for
the home, lawn and garden insect, and weed control markets. Home & Garden brands consists of Spectracide®, Garden
Safe®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag® and Liquid Fence®.
Selected Accomplishments/Primary Projects:
 Managed and directed all quality assurance /control functions for a 24/7 unionized multi-plant organization.
 Provided leadership up to 29 quality assurance personnel including analytical chemists, QA/QC technicians, and
inspectors
 Responsible for yearly quality budgeting and capital projects
 Managed divisional quality programs such as; (CAPA) Corrective Action & Preventive Action, (VOC) Voice of the
Customer, (FTR) First Time Right, Internal Audit metrics, and network SPC data collection system (Gainseeker
SPC).
 Hosted numerous customer quality audits and won recertification from organizations such as Target
J. L. Clark Rockford, IL May 2010 – Mar 2016
Manager of Quality (Plastic Injection Molding / Metal Fabrication) - J.L. Clark is leading provider of advanced innovative
metal lithographic printing, fabrication, and rigid plastic containers; oversaw the multisite, multiple shift facility including
personal accountability for all in-process inspections, AIB efforts, incoming material, calibration management, and
performance qualifications.
Selected Accomplishments/Primary Projects:
 Directed the day-to-day activities of a team up to five quality assurance personnel, responsible for managing the
quality systems for the plastics facility and fabrication division
 Enforce strict adherence to regulatory requirements such as U.S. FDA and European Union Food Contact, Toys
EN-71 and U.S. Pharmacopoeia.
 Managed and led alternative resin project. Specified material type and communicated to customers. Designed,
developed, and scheduled in-plant, and customer qualification runs.
 Justified, purchased, implemented, and trained multiple plants on Synergy 2000 SPC Software
 Responsible for the implantation efforts of BRC Global Standard at Rockford and Lancaster facilities
 Led (and won) ISO9001:2008 and AIB recertification efforts for the plastics plant
 Cultivated and maintained strong professional relationships and rapport with fortune 500 companies including
Hershey, Merck, McCormick, Energizer, Duracell, and Burt’s Bees among others which resulted in multiple
multimillion-dollar contracts.

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CAREER TRAJECTORY (CONTINUED)
PCI Packaging Coordinators, Inc. Woodstock, IL October 2007 - May 2010
Quality Assurance Supervisor - PCI is a provider of advanced technologies and development, manufacturing and
packaging services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consumer healthcare companies.
Selected Accomplishments/Primary Projects:
 Supervised up to 16 quality assurance personnel including in-process inspectors, batch record auditors, QA
leads, and administration
 Responsible for 12 pharmaceutical packaging suits encompassing product inspections, manufacturing packaging
instructions and material specifications
 Designed and launched a new incoming quality assurance office with test facilities, 2008.
UDL Laboratories Rockford, IL March 2005 - October 2007
2nd Shift Quality Assurance Supervisor - UDL Laboratories is a worldwide leader in unit dose generic pharmaceutical
packaging
Selected Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
 Supervised up to 10 quality assurance personnel including inspectors, auditors, leads and administrators
responsible for 12 pharmaceutical packaging suits encompassing product inspections, manufacturing packaging
instructions and material specifications
 Enforced adherence to pharmaceutical product and batch record compliance for applicable laws as well as FDA
and DEA regulations
 Spearheaded capital project research and implementation of de-blistering and de-bottling equipment, 2006
 Managed, justified and implemented multiple quality improvement projects including a Motorola two-way radio; a
Global Vision Proof-Reading system for labeling; and several shared Excel workbooks for production, 2006 -
2007.
 Developed an effective risk analysis program, featuring levels for defect classification and characteristics, 2006
Everpure Inc./Culligan Hanover Park, IL August 2001 - March 2005
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Everpure Inc./Culligan is a worldwide manufacturer of water filtration filters systems
Selected Accomplishments/Primary Projects:
 Oversaw multiple quality assurance departments, systems, and activities
 Produced and implemented annual quality assurance strategic plans for supplier quality assurance, factory
process control and factory training; trained quality assurance staff of three on testing, inspection, theory and
application of water treatment systems, filters and materials.
 Purchased, implemented and trained three company divisions on Gainseeker, real-time network (SPC) Statistical
Process Control software.
 Taught quality assurance, production and purchasing staff on Microsoft Windows software basics.
 Assisted the engineering department with the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques and provided
support and assistance to multiple Kaizen events
 Initiated process capability studies utilizing Minitab statistical software
 Developed and designed two new quality assurance test facilities including procurement responsibility for $100K+
worth of measurement/test equipment such as CMM’s, measurement vision systems, and optical comparator’s
 Established and attained corporate parts per million (PPM) and cost of quality (COQ) goals
 Played an instrumental role in the awarding of key certifications from the Federal Avionics Administration (FAA),
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), American National Standard of Institution (ANSI) and Water Quality
Association (WQA)
 Successfully relocated and integrated incoming inspection, in-process quality assurance and return goods
departments from Westmont, Illinois location to Culligan Northbrook, Illinois facility to Hanover Park, IL,
 Integrated a paperless statistical process control system for the can-making operation; resulted in improved
productivity/efficiency/quality
 Facilitated numerous quality improvement teams which resulted in approximately $1M in cost savings

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CAREER TRAJECTORY (CONTINUED) & ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE
Arnold Engineering Marengo, IL August 1996 - May 2001
Quality Assurance Engineer - Arnold Engineering is a worldwide manufacturer of magnetic materials
Selected Accomplishments/Primary Projects:
 Oversaw multiple quality assurance departments, systems, and activities for a $25M multiple shift union factory
 Purchased, implemented and trained three company divisions on Gainseeker, real-time network Statistical
Process Control (SPC) software.
 Taught quality assurance, production and purchasing staff on Microsoft Windows software basics.
 Developed and taught magnetism training seminars, including hands-on laboratory experiments, for customers
and manufacturing personnel.
 Created technical manuals for equipment and manufacturing processes.
 Chaired committees for quality assurance, safety and housekeeping,
 Facilitated numerous quality improvement teams which resulted in approximately $1M in cost savings
 Assisted management with the identification and acquisition of $40K in government training grants from The
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, 1998..
Additional Experience: Senior Reliability Technician, MDA Scientific Inc., Lincolnshire, IL (July 1993 - July 1996)
PROCESS KNOWLEDGE
▪ Chemical Formulating ▪ Electronics ▪ Epoxy Coating ▪ Heat Sealing ▪ Injection Molding ▪ Metal Fabrication
▪ Metal Forging ▪ Metal Stamping ▪ Powder Metals ▪ Sonic Welding ▪ Spin Welding ▪ Thermoforming
HONORS/AWARDS
▪ Dean’s List - Judson College, Rockford, Illinois (2004 - 2005)
▪ Silver Medal Finalist - Motorola Total Customer Satisfaction Team Competition (1991)
TECHNICAL/SOFTWARE SKILLS
▪ Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) ▪ Blackboard ▪ Gainseeker SPC ▪ Micro-Vu CMM
▪ Minitab ▪ QI Macros ▪ SiteLine ERP Manufacturing Software ▪ Synergy 2000 SPC
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
▪ American Society for Quality
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
▪ Deputy Grand Knight Council Officer for Knights of Columbus 4941, Pecatonica, IL (2012 - 2016)
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request