John Germaine:  

CLASS OF 1966
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JOHN GERMAINE PHILOSOPHER Part time PhD studies in Philosophy and Constitutional Law at Vanderbilt University (Present) Legal Procurement Manager May 2016 - November 2018 Contract involving the procurement on purchasing of legal services and supplies to large Asia Pacific hospital organization.. Requirements include knowledge of Asian law on the status and the rules responsible for the engagement letter/retainer or framework agreement. Assist in legal teams and procurement actions.. Negotiations. University Graduate Student & Assistant Professor at The University of Chicago June 2013 - June 2016 Professor of Business Management & Constitutional Law at Wuhan University of Technology August 2010 Taught Business and English Culture to Chinese University students who transferred to foreign universities including USA to continue their College education. In addition to teaching Constitutional Law at Suzhou Polytechnic School of Agriculture in PRC. China Country Manager at Visioneering Inc. August 2008 - August 2010 (2 years 1 month) Provided business and strategic advice to companies considering doing business in China including AVIC, COMAC, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, Harbin Aircraft Corporation, Airbus, GE, Boeing, Goodrich and Bombardier. # Provided strategic assistance with sales of composite materials, metal, steel and cast iron parts with successful negotiation and purchase of carbon fiber and composite metals at profitable pricing. # Supervisory support in manufacturing; assistance with design of moving assembly line model for an aircraft factory. General Manager at Sussek Machine (Suzhou) Co.Ltd. May 2006 - July 2008 Leadership of build of factory, start up activities including operations and business; finalized all factory design and hiring of operations staff. # Development of preferred supplier status with John Deere Agriculture group for machining and finalization of agreement with Air China for Boeing 737-700 machined parts. # Training of freight forwarding, customer service, back office and other areas of company for key parts being shipped to USA locations for assembly. # Successful negotiation, monitoring and purchase of raw forging and casting metals. General Manager at San-Tron Communications (SIP) Co. Ltd May 2002 - May 2006 (4 years 1 month) Responsible for building a Chinese WFOE factory using the infrastructure of a US RF Microwave and Connector Company with decision-making authority for all operations and manufacturing. # Management of installation of sheet metal design parameters including review to keep specs in line with US quality goals. Directed purchasing for all local area, procurement and sourcing needs; Improved process with e- procurement; ensured safety programs maintained; management of budgets and negotiation of long-term alliances with world suppliers for each commodity. Product Line Manager/R&D Engineering Manager at Andrew Telecommunications (China) Company Ltd April 2000 - May 2002 Establishment of a new R&D operation for U.S. Telecommunication Company in China # Held autonomous decision-making authority for new design and build. #SAI ISO 9000/14000 quality program. Proven ability in leading people at multiple tasks, projects, and assignments simultaneously. #Brought focus to the department and created high-performance manufacturing support teams. #Updated existing software for online financial transactions and accounting organizations #Introducing several new processes, process models and advanced control systems. #Increased net operating income from 16% to 23% and captured preeminent market share #Increased net profit 70% by reducing corporate tax 40% and negotiating exemption for the 3% local income tax. Vice President at Radiall SA (French Company) June 1996 - May 2000 (4 years) Vice-President #Supervise the activities of the Import department incl...Expand for more
uding all MRP implementation. #Setup first plating line certified to disassemble, inspect, test, and plate under the authority of China manufacturing industry. Responsible for developing relationships and resolving legal issues. #Directed enterprise-wide procurement of microwave components and test equipment #Liaison between freight forwarders, suppliers, and import & departments #Position expanded to Sourcing and Procurement Manager #Audited manufacturing facilities including past and new partnerships Radiall Vice President Asia Business Development (1996-1999) #Acted as resolution point for team to resolve critical customer service issues.#Sourcing product, including importing and exporting to global locations. #Strong buying and purchasing experience on key items as well as key account audits. #Responsible for International commodity sourcing between USA, China, India and Europe #V. P. Marketing and Sales, Asia Pacific and China #Wore many hats responsible for company interaction between US. Asia Pacific and France. Radiall Electronics (USA) Stratford, CT. (1996-1997) Development Manager #Setup of First US Manufacturing Operation in Danbury, Connecticut #Purchasing Manager New Product Development #Assisted US President in the turnaround of the Company’s First US factory. #Setup and manage Import/Export Operation between US, China and EU.#Implemented new US organizational policies while managing day-to-day operations. #Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated Key contract agreements with core partners #Reduced the number of company vendors resulting in cost savings and quantity price breaks #Concentrated administrative costs by provide training and exceptional service Chief Representative, Shanghai China Office at Huber+Suhner June 1990 - June 1996 (6 years 1 month) (Swiss Company) #Participated in the start-up of company in China. #Participated in the companies India Distribution Center #Assisted in development of sales organization in UK. #Managed Sales and product engineering in Europe #Worked with European Antenna and telecommunications companies and studied in Berlin #Setup and Managed first US Sales Office in Chicago, Illinois #Managed Sales and product engineering in Europe #Wrote and implemented Global Key Account Management Strategy International Key Account Manager USA at Amphenol Inc. June 1978 - May 1990 International Key Account Manager USA, Europe, Asia Pacific & China #Reporting to the CEO on building Singapore Factor and Hong Kong Connector Operations #Traveled throughout Europe, Central and Eastern, participating in all key contract negotiations #Transfer of all operational and engineering needs #Setup and manage entire US Sales office and market support #Motorola and Telecom Key Account Sales Manager #First position to develop Final Top Secret cable assembly harnesses for key US Military Suppliers in Washington, DC. Area. SGT. USMC Washington D.C. Metro Area June 1972 - 1974 Security and Control Chief Operational Branch Pentagon Creating and Administrating an effective system for controlling and routing classified materials within the Operations Branch Headquarters Marine Corps in the Pentagon, JCS and the Government in Washington, D. C. Beyond Final Top Secret Clearances. Education #Part Time PhD Studies at Vanderbilt University (Present) #The University of Chicago Studies in Philosophy (PhD), History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, 2013 - Present Grade: 3.7 = A- Activities and Societies: Reading & Writing & Swimming # Dwight D. Eisenhower People to People Scholarship MA, # TUM, International Contract Law & German Studies, 1991 - 1992 #Northern Illinois University BS, Biochemistry and Philosophy, 1968 - 1971 Activities and Societies: Graduated with Major in Biochemistry plus minor in Philosophy. OTHER: Black Belt Judo, Green Belt Korean Karate, Blue Belt Hapkido
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