Expert in NDT/ Aerospace: Business Development/ Sales & Management
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Added: 10/9/2021
Last Updated: 11/25/2021
Last Updated: 11/25/2021
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CA California
Country:
United States
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Certifications
2007
GREER QUALITY CONSULTANTS
Norwalk, California
-NDT Level II in Penetrant and Magnetic testing.
2005-2007
SENNE TECHNICAL SERVICES
Tujunga, California
- NDT Radiography Level III course to obtain Level III certification.
-2005: 40 hours of training on basic NDT Level III course
-2005: Radiation Safety course
06/15/1991
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
-Course No. 401: Preparation for NDT Level III Radiography
12/15/1990
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
-Course No. 400: Preparation for NDT Level III Basic
1980-1988
DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
San Gabriel, California
-Obtained NDT Level II certificates: Radiography (RT), Magnetic (MT), Penetrant (PT)
1985
KRAUT KRAMER- BRANSON NDT SCHOOLS
Los Angeles, California (LAX)
-Obtained NDT Level II certificate in Ultrasonic (UT). / 40 hours for Level I, 40 hours for Level II certificate.
GREER QUALITY CONSULTANTS
Norwalk, California
-NDT Level II in Penetrant and Magnetic testing.
2005-2007
SENNE TECHNICAL SERVICES
Tujunga, California
- NDT Radiography Level III course to obtain Level III certification.
-2005: 40 hours of training on basic NDT Level III course
-2005: Radiation Safety course
06/15/1991
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
-Course No. 401: Preparation for NDT Level III Radiography
12/15/1990
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
-Course No. 400: Preparation for NDT Level III Basic
1980-1988
DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
San Gabriel, California
-Obtained NDT Level II certificates: Radiography (RT), Magnetic (MT), Penetrant (PT)
1985
KRAUT KRAMER- BRANSON NDT SCHOOLS
Los Angeles, California (LAX)
-Obtained NDT Level II certificate in Ultrasonic (UT). / 40 hours for Level I, 40 hours for Level II certificate.
Education
2009-2012
SANDLER SALES INSTITUTE
Irvine, CA
Sales training course provided by Koury Engineering, owner of Integrated Quality Services.
Course was twice a month in Chino, CA
2007
STORK MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION
Rancho Dominguez, California
Completed Kaizen training program. Certificate received.
2007
GREER QUALITY CONSULTANTS
Norwalk, California
NDT Level II in Penetrant and Magnetic testing.
2005-2007
SENNE TECHNICAL SERVICES
Tujunga, California
2006-2007: NDT Radiography Level III course to obtain Level III certification.
2005: 40 hours of training on basic NDT Level III course
2005: Radiation Safety course
1991
KODAK RADIOGRAPHY SCHOOL
Rochester, New York
Two-week Radiography course as required by Senior Aerospace.
06/15/1991
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
Course No. 401: Preparation for NDT Level III Radiography
12/15/1990
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
Course No. 400: Preparation for NDT Level III Basic
1980-1988
DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
San Gabriel, California
Obtained NDT Level II certificates: Radiography (RT), Magnetic (MT), Penetrant (PT)
1985
KRAUT KRAMER- BRANSON NDT SCHOOLS
Los Angeles, California (LAX)
Obtained NDT Level II certificate in Ultrasonic (UT). / 40 hours for Level I, 40 hours for Level II certificate.
Mt. San Antonio College
Some college courses completed
SANDLER SALES INSTITUTE
Irvine, CA
Sales training course provided by Koury Engineering, owner of Integrated Quality Services.
Course was twice a month in Chino, CA
2007
STORK MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION
Rancho Dominguez, California
Completed Kaizen training program. Certificate received.
2007
GREER QUALITY CONSULTANTS
Norwalk, California
NDT Level II in Penetrant and Magnetic testing.
2005-2007
SENNE TECHNICAL SERVICES
Tujunga, California
2006-2007: NDT Radiography Level III course to obtain Level III certification.
2005: 40 hours of training on basic NDT Level III course
2005: Radiation Safety course
1991
KODAK RADIOGRAPHY SCHOOL
Rochester, New York
Two-week Radiography course as required by Senior Aerospace.
06/15/1991
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
Course No. 401: Preparation for NDT Level III Radiography
12/15/1990
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)
Los Angeles, California
Course No. 400: Preparation for NDT Level III Basic
1980-1988
DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
San Gabriel, California
Obtained NDT Level II certificates: Radiography (RT), Magnetic (MT), Penetrant (PT)
1985
KRAUT KRAMER- BRANSON NDT SCHOOLS
Los Angeles, California (LAX)
Obtained NDT Level II certificate in Ultrasonic (UT). / 40 hours for Level I, 40 hours for Level II certificate.
Mt. San Antonio College
Some college courses completed
Experience
11/2021- Present
ARMENDARIZ CONSULTING
Fontana, California
Owner/ NDT Business Consultant
-Assisting companies with their Nondestructive Testing (NDT) needs.
04/9/2009 -10/08/2021
ND-TESTING
Fontana, California
Business Development Manager
•Business development/ sales executive of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing (NDT), in various industries, including aerospace/defense, oil/gas, construction, power plants, automotive, etc.
•Business development: Established new customer base in the Aerospace industry in 2009. / Increased profit growth
•2011-2019: selling for both lab and field sales including responsibility over personnel for both departments.
•2011-2019: Increased profits for lab from $40k monthly in 2009, to over $300k monthly
•Initiated affiliation with FAA in order to increase profits; FAA approval 02/2012.
•Initiated Ultrasonic Testing department in order to increase profits; NADCAP approval 10/2012
•Provided exceptional customer service. / Understanding customer needs.
•Quoting prices, negotiation, cold calling, etc.
Promoted company services. / Identified growth areas
•Utilized Salesforce & GoldMine.
•Recruited knowledgeable NDT inspectors.
-Superior, expert knowledge of Nondestructive Testing
**ND-TESTING was formerly called INTEGRATED QUALITY SERVICES (IQS) in Ontario, California. There was a name change in 2019 followed by a move in 2020**
10/06/2008 - 01/13/2009
ACE CLEARWATER ENTERPRISES
Torrance, California
NDT Quality Engineer
-Quality Engineering of NDT department of Aerospace manufacturer.
-NADCAP audit 10/2009. Pratt & Whitney audit 10/2008. Honeywell audit 11/2008.
-Contract review.
-Blue Prints. ISO 9001, AS 9100B.
NDT Level II Radiographer. / Radiography & Penetrant departments
06/02/2008 - 08/14/2008
GENERAL TESTING & INSPECTION
Cudahy, California
Manager, Radiography Department
-Managed Radiography department of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing in the Aerospace industry.
-Managed 16 employees.
-Sales for Radiography department. / Customer Service.
08/01/2004 - 05/19/2008
STORK MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION
Rancho Dominguez, CA
Manager, Radiography Department
-Managed Radiography department of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing in the Aerospace industry.
-Managed 18 employees in Radiography department. / Audits, department budget, scheduled workload, etc.
-Sales/ customer service for: Radiography, Magnetic Particle, & Penetrant departments.
-2006-2008: Maintained record profit numbers for the Radiography department.
-02/2008: Received award for producing the highest profit growth/ successfully implementing the KAIZEN program for the. Radiography department.
-06/2006-07/2007: Managed NDT department (RT, MT, PT).
-Responsible for NADCAP audits
-Responsible for audits for Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Rocketdyne, etc.
NDT Level II Radiographer.
12/2003 - 07/2004
PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC
Duarte, California
NDT Level II Radiographer/ Inspector
-NDT Level II Radiographer of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing in various industries, including Aerospace.
-Working with Welds
-Real Time, and Liquid Penetrant Inspection.
Temp position only.
05/1998 - 05/2003
CPP/ PAC FOUNDRIES
Industry, California
NDT Level II Radiographer/ NDT Supervisor
-NDT Level II Radiographer for foundry in the Aerospace industry.
-Film interpretation of castings.
-Initiated the Rolls Royce Engine program.
-2000-2001: NDT SUPERVISOR. Radiography, Penetrant, & Final Inspection.; supervised 25-30 employees.
1988-1997
SENIOR AEROSPACE SSP
Burbank, California
Supervisor, NDT Department
-Supervised NDT department (Radiography, Penatrent, & Pressure Test departments) of Aerospace manufacturer specializing in exotic metals
-NDT Level II Radiographer.
-Interpreted welds on Thin Welded Stainless & Titanium Ducts.
-Inspection on Nickel, Alloys, etc.
-FAA Repair Station
1980-1988
COMMERCIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
Burbank, CA
NDT Level II Radiographer/ Outside Sales & Production Control Manager
-NDT Level II Radiographer for company specializing in Nondestructive Testing within the Aerospace industry.
-Obtained NDT Level II certificates: Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, and, Penetrant.
-1986-1988: OUTSIDE SALES: Establishing & maintaining NDT accounts. / Customer service. / Quoting prices, etc.
-1986-1988: PRODUDCTION CONTROL MANAGER
ARMENDARIZ CONSULTING
Fontana, California
Owner/ NDT Business Consultant
-Assisting companies with their Nondestructive Testing (NDT) needs.
04/9/2009 -10/08/2021
ND-TESTING
Fontana, California
Business Development Manager
•Business development/ sales executive of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing (NDT), in various industries, including aerospace/defense, oil/gas, construction, power plants, automotive, etc.
•Business development: Established new customer base in the Aerospace industry in 2009. / Increased profit growth
•2011-2019: selling for both lab and field sales including responsibility over personnel for both departments.
•2011-2019: Increased profits for lab from $40k monthly in 2009, to over $300k monthly
•Initiated affiliation with FAA in order to increase profits; FAA approval 02/2012.
•Initiated Ultrasonic Testing department in order to increase profits; NADCAP approval 10/2012
•Provided exceptional customer service. / Understanding customer needs.
•Quoting prices, negotiation, cold calling, etc.
Promoted company services. / Identified growth areas
•Utilized Salesforce & GoldMine.
•Recruited knowledgeable NDT inspectors.
-Superior, expert knowledge of Nondestructive Testing
**ND-TESTING was formerly called INTEGRATED QUALITY SERVICES (IQS) in Ontario, California. There was a name change in 2019 followed by a move in 2020**
10/06/2008 - 01/13/2009
ACE CLEARWATER ENTERPRISES
Torrance, California
NDT Quality Engineer
-Quality Engineering of NDT department of Aerospace manufacturer.
-NADCAP audit 10/2009. Pratt & Whitney audit 10/2008. Honeywell audit 11/2008.
-Contract review.
-Blue Prints. ISO 9001, AS 9100B.
NDT Level II Radiographer. / Radiography & Penetrant departments
06/02/2008 - 08/14/2008
GENERAL TESTING & INSPECTION
Cudahy, California
Manager, Radiography Department
-Managed Radiography department of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing in the Aerospace industry.
-Managed 16 employees.
-Sales for Radiography department. / Customer Service.
08/01/2004 - 05/19/2008
STORK MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION
Rancho Dominguez, CA
Manager, Radiography Department
-Managed Radiography department of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing in the Aerospace industry.
-Managed 18 employees in Radiography department. / Audits, department budget, scheduled workload, etc.
-Sales/ customer service for: Radiography, Magnetic Particle, & Penetrant departments.
-2006-2008: Maintained record profit numbers for the Radiography department.
-02/2008: Received award for producing the highest profit growth/ successfully implementing the KAIZEN program for the. Radiography department.
-06/2006-07/2007: Managed NDT department (RT, MT, PT).
-Responsible for NADCAP audits
-Responsible for audits for Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Rocketdyne, etc.
NDT Level II Radiographer.
12/2003 - 07/2004
PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC
Duarte, California
NDT Level II Radiographer/ Inspector
-NDT Level II Radiographer of company specializing in Nondestructive Testing in various industries, including Aerospace.
-Working with Welds
-Real Time, and Liquid Penetrant Inspection.
Temp position only.
05/1998 - 05/2003
CPP/ PAC FOUNDRIES
Industry, California
NDT Level II Radiographer/ NDT Supervisor
-NDT Level II Radiographer for foundry in the Aerospace industry.
-Film interpretation of castings.
-Initiated the Rolls Royce Engine program.
-2000-2001: NDT SUPERVISOR. Radiography, Penetrant, & Final Inspection.; supervised 25-30 employees.
1988-1997
SENIOR AEROSPACE SSP
Burbank, California
Supervisor, NDT Department
-Supervised NDT department (Radiography, Penatrent, & Pressure Test departments) of Aerospace manufacturer specializing in exotic metals
-NDT Level II Radiographer.
-Interpreted welds on Thin Welded Stainless & Titanium Ducts.
-Inspection on Nickel, Alloys, etc.
-FAA Repair Station
1980-1988
COMMERCIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
Burbank, CA
NDT Level II Radiographer/ Outside Sales & Production Control Manager
-NDT Level II Radiographer for company specializing in Nondestructive Testing within the Aerospace industry.
-Obtained NDT Level II certificates: Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, and, Penetrant.
-1986-1988: OUTSIDE SALES: Establishing & maintaining NDT accounts. / Customer service. / Quoting prices, etc.
-1986-1988: PRODUDCTION CONTROL MANAGER
Comments
I have extensive experience in Nondestructive Testing (NDT) within the Aerospace/Defense industry. This includes substantial managerial and sales experience. I have handled audits for NADCAP, Boeing, Honeywell, Lockheed, Pratt & Whitney, etc. I'm trained in Kaizen. I have dealt heavily with FAA. I have experience providing maximum sales.
I have extensive experience in Nondestructive Testing. I'm an NDT Level II: Radiography (RT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (LPI). I've taken Level III courses in RT, but never tested.
James Armendariz LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-armendariz-39b56a13/
As of November 2021, owner of a new business venture of Armendariz Consulting. Owner/ business consulting in the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) industry.
ARMENDARIZ CONSULTING LINKEDIN
linkedin.com/in/armendariz-consulting-47a8b0225
REFERENCES:
Richard Koury
Newport Beach, CA
Former CEO/Owner, Koury Engineering (Chino, CA)
Former CEO/Owner, Integrated Quality Services (IQS) in Ontario, California
linkedin.com/in/richard-koury
Cell: (310)713-7711
Steve Senne
Owner, Senne Technical Service
Former GM, Stork Materials Testing & Inspection (2004-2006)
Email: sennetech6966@yahoo.com
Cell:(310)767-6203
Jim Peeler
Sales, MPM Products
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-peeler-26386513
Email: jimpeeler@mpmproducts.com
Chuck Gee
Former GM, Stork Materials Testing & Inspection (2006-2008)
Cell: (760) 712-6540
Email: chasegee@aol.com
I have extensive experience in Nondestructive Testing. I'm an NDT Level II: Radiography (RT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (LPI). I've taken Level III courses in RT, but never tested.
James Armendariz LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-armendariz-39b56a13/
As of November 2021, owner of a new business venture of Armendariz Consulting. Owner/ business consulting in the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) industry.
ARMENDARIZ CONSULTING LINKEDIN
linkedin.com/in/armendariz-consulting-47a8b0225
REFERENCES:
Richard Koury
Newport Beach, CA
Former CEO/Owner, Koury Engineering (Chino, CA)
Former CEO/Owner, Integrated Quality Services (IQS) in Ontario, California
linkedin.com/in/richard-koury
Cell: (310)713-7711
Steve Senne
Owner, Senne Technical Service
Former GM, Stork Materials Testing & Inspection (2004-2006)
Email: sennetech6966@yahoo.com
Cell:(310)767-6203
Jim Peeler
Sales, MPM Products
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-peeler-26386513
Email: jimpeeler@mpmproducts.com
Chuck Gee
Former GM, Stork Materials Testing & Inspection (2006-2008)
Cell: (760) 712-6540
Email: chasegee@aol.com
