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CHARLES GORBET
4502 Waterbird Lane • Garland TX 75043
Telephone: 915-253-5083
[email protected]
Program/Team Management - Product Development
Over 25 years of highly innovative product and team development. Directorate level management
expertise including development and testing of
engineering products, procedures and
processes.
Proven acumen strengthening and expanding organizational capacity through
development of cutting-edge technology, improving operational efficiency, containing costs, and
increasing sales and profits. Expertly managing programs and projects including: proposals,
spendplans, schedules, budgets, reporting, risk management, product and process development,
quality assurance, and safety. Excel at strengthening employee/team/organization skills,
cohesiveness, and confidence.
Software/Business Development  Consulting  Program/Project Management  Product/Process
Development  QA/Testing  Technical Instruction/Writing  Team Leadership/Motivation  Process
Improvement  Technical Support  Budgeting Cost/Benefit Analysis  Expense Control  Reporting 
Scheduling  Risk Management  Facility Management  Photography  Video  Sound  Interactive
Multimedia Development  Consulting  Insurance and Annuities  Business Owner
Life, Health, AD&D, Annuities, and Medicare Specialist  10/2011 to Current
Insurance Agent for Great American, Marquette, Gerber, Sentinel. Specializing in Senior support for
Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Dental, Hearing, Vision, Cancer, Final Expense.
New Car Sales  Milo Gordon Cadillac/Buick/GMC  9/2011 to 3/2012
GORBET INDUSTRIES, El Paso TX  www.gorbetindustries.com
Owner  Research Engineer  Engineering Consulting 1979 to Current
Electrical and mechanical design specializing in computer hardware, software applications, metal
detecting products, electronic displays, security products, video products, engineering and process
consulting, design and process improvements, and sales of various products. Develop innovative
products, create proposals and budgets; travel to customer sites to review engineering and production
processes to insure compliance with ISO-9000, 6Sigma, EHS, EVMS processes.
Accomplishments:
 Developed and patented first multi-zone walk through metal detector and Body Orifice Scanning
System; first treasure finder with a microprocessor and LCD display
 Developed and maintained mobile trailer with Plessey computer system and peripherals for oil
exploration industry, maintained equipment across Gulf coast.
 Developed components for CCTV security systems; Produced video and photography for TV
commercials and university level training
 Developed testing and ISO-9000 quality procedures for all customers and products
 Developed first digital outdoor advertising display
RAYTHEON TECHNICAL SERVICES COMPANY, El Paso, TX / Lawton, OK
10/1984 to 7/2011
Manager Solutions and Technology  Application Design and Development  9/2010 to 7/2011
Directorate Training Manager for 3 departments. Expanded 3D gaming technology training tools and
methodologies across the organization’s 1400+ Directorate, including the development of central and
remote sites. Established new facility and supervised installation of security, IT servers, phone systems
and infrastructure. Established high, mid, and low level project/team/organization goals and objectives.
Developed project schedules and spendplans to accomplish said tasks. Developed new products through
life cycle, from design concept to specifications, SOW, proposal, acceptance, production, training,
fielding, maintenance, and planning 10 year product support, updates and integration. Also, Lawton
facility manager overseeing infrastructure development of new facility and team relocation.
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Accomplishments:
 Managed move of training department from El Paso, TX to Lawton, OK. This included locating facility,
installation of infrastructure, IT, security, phone system, furnishings
 Successfully developed and expanded use of 3D into training and the visualization of new products.
 Interfaced 3D training between software tactical engine and assets reducing individual lesson errors;
reducing update time of hundreds of scenarios into one single scenario.
 Managed the creation of common development tools, processes, and products including a central
location for monitoring product development at remote sites; managed the processes, quality,
production, and delivery schedules of all locations.
Manager II  Advanced Training Systems  6/2004 to 10/2010
Managed the Advanced Training Systems Department, cultivating sales and developing products,
processes and methods for several million dollar concurrent programs. Performed all financial analysis,
scheduling, spend plans, budgets, proposals, and departmental reports
Accomplishments:
 Created new processes and methods of Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) that reduced costs of
training lesson development by 40%.
 Increased sales by 600% in 4 years, by developing highly effective customer relationships and
product presentations. Focused on saving costs while enhancing quality.
 Developed the first 3D video gaming training for the U.S. Army, Firefinder AN/TPQ37, and the first
within Raytheon. Deemed by military as “the best advancement in military training in 40 years.”
R & D Engineer/Production Supervisor  6/1995 to 6/2004
Designed hardware electrical schematics and created technical data packages. Supervised over 50
production floor employees, strengthening staff capabilities in areas including: design, fabrication, testing
quality and safety.
Accomplishments:
 Supervised production and testing of hardware and software development.
 Developed new production processes and procedures to reduce costs
 Designed hardware life cycle updates, integration, installation, testing, customer acceptance.
 Produced over 60 simulators, each under budget and ahead of schedule.
R & D Engineer  10/1984 to 6/1995
Recruited to successfully develop innovative, 3D hardware simulators for the U.S. Army’s Hawk Missile
system
Accomplishments:
 Developed first prototype of today's CD-ROM.
 Awarded two patents on the Hawk Phase III simulator; one for methods of hardware simulation and
another for simulated test equipment.
 Developed simulator processes for tactical equipment that was successfully used in the Gulf War,
enabling the HAWK Phase III units to setup sites in one hour versus the prior eight hour timeframe,
significantly reducing military exposure to enemy fire.
 Supervised the production and upgrades of 63 simulators, each valued at over $1 million.
 Successfully analyzed and restructured time and cost savings procedures at organizational sites.
 Developed training materials and conducted classroom and lab instruction for various customers
 Trained US and foreign students how to install tactical kits and troubleshoot system
 US Army - 4 years as Nike Acquisition Radar Mechanic HIPAR, CWAR, LOPAR
Plessey Peripheral Systems - Robert Kennedy & Associates  El Paso, TX  2/1980 to 10/1984
Regional Support Center for Plessey and Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)
Installed and maintained Plessey and DEC computers for Robert Kennedy and Associates, a CPA firm.
Trained customers on computer operations and CPA software.
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Accomplishments:
 Regional service center for Plessey and DEC computer corporations (Gorbet Industries)
 Installed and maintained Plessey and DEC computers
 Conducted 2 week training course on computer systems and CPA software
 Reviewed CPA software with customers and recommended changes to CPA firm
 Assisted CPA firm with programming changes
Trobaco Industries  El Paso, TX  4/1974 to 6/1979
General Manager and Lead R & D Engineer
Developed specialized CCTV and security components. Regional service center for Panasonic, Pelco,
RCA, VICON, and Motorola. Installed Motorola 2-way communications tower on mountain in El Paso, TX.
and maintained site. Installed and maintained security systems for most banking institutions in El Paso,
TX, San Antonio, TX, and Amarillo, TX; El Paso Natural Gas; multiple automobile dealerships; and
numerous other businesses. Developed video and audio training for UTEP College of Nursing, including
live recording of training.
Accomplishments:
 Developed/Installed security and CCTV products and systems
 Regional service center for multiple manufacturers
 Installed and maintained Motorola mountain site and products
 Developed video and audio recording system for UTEP College of Nursing
 Increased sales by over 800% in 5 years
EDUCATION
ACT Certification - Masters Business Administration
Verify by going to: http://www.act.org/certificate/verify.html
Bachelors Business Administration
Associates Degree, Electrical Engineering
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Products; Windows Operating Systems; Adobe Products
Computer Design; Software/Firmware Design
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Electronic/Mechanical Design; Troubleshooting & Repair; Software Programming
Facility, IT, and Security Management
References
Patricia Vazquez - Raytheon Technical Services
Manager - Advanced Training Systems
915 771 5502
Danny McWilliams
PM Radars/CECOM
443-861-2673
[email protected]
Mike Gonzalez - Raytheon Technical Services
Lead Software Engineer - Advanced Training
Systems
915 538 8676
Kenneth I Pickett
Manager Programs PM Radars/CECOM
[email protected]
Richard Petersen - Raytheon Technical Services
Lead Systems Design - Advanced Training
Systems
915 204 5444
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