Tom Bauman, Prince*

New Braunfels, TX *****

aculwg@r.postjobfree.com 810-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/tombauman

Dynamic collaborative project manager

exceptional organizational skills / high professional integrity

Highly enthusiastic professional known for persuading and motivating project team to action that results in completing projects on time and within scope.

Certified project manager in Prince2 able to manage global projects using current technology.

Expertise in:

Project management methodologies

Risk assessment and mitigation

Customer Service

Materials management

Communication

Supply Chain Management

Professional Experience

PEARSON EDUCATION, San Antonio, Texas 2013 to 2016

Senior Project Manager - EPMO

Managed the corporate Efficacy Strategy for 300 products that allowed executives to make more effective strategic decisions.

Managed high visibility efficacy website development and implementation in a virtual global environment all while managing stakeholder expectations.

Successfully managed risk mitigation plans that resulted in completing project on time.

Developed portfolio milestones, aligned them with the product lifecycle and the Project Management phases that allowed executive management a common dashboard across all products.

Collaborated on a Project Management Maturity Model that led to the development of an internal project management development program (Project Management Academy).

Participated in the development, testing, and implementation of the Project Management Academy that trained and supported roughly 200 internal project managers globally.

Created, implemented, and performed an Efficacy Review follow up process to ensure educational products improve learner outcomes.

TEXAS POWER SYSTEMS (currently Caterpillar), Seguin, Texas 2010 to 2012

Materials Manager – New plant launch

Created and managed material flow process for all prove validation engine components totaling approximately 5 million.

Increased prove validation engine production efficiency 30% by creating and implementing a stream lined inventory receiving and delivery approach.

Executed and managed production schedule for multiple assembly lines that maintained or exceeded a 95% on time delivery to the customer.

As a result of monitoring the ramp up in production, led a team of 5 material advisors in training and mentoring all 300 plant materials department personnel across 3 shifts.

Analyzed all production schedules to confirm material availability and ensure daily production schedules can be met. Implemented risk mitigation plans for part shortages.

Led the redesign of assembly line work stations that improved cycle times by 10%.

Initiated and managed the master schedule for new assembly line implementation that secured successful launch of the C9 Line.

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INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Davison, Michigan 2009 to 2010

Assisted clients with risk analysis/assessment and provided appropriate products

Identified, qualified, and developed new business that produced $9500 within 5 weeks.

KELLY SERVICES for GENERAL MOTORS, Grand Blanc, Michigan 2008 to 2008

Contract Procurement – GM Service Parts Operations

Managed all GM Service parts suppliers related to front suspension and final drive components. Monitored daily dealer shortage report to expedite replacement parts. Collaborated with supplier quality engineering to analyze cost reduction opportunities.

Achieved $450,000 annual savings by auditing and renegotiating current supplier contracts.

Managed service parts book of business totaling $600M that supported part shortages within 2 weeks.

Analyzed and responded to risks as it related to cost performance, quality of service, and on time delivery in order to mitigate part shortages.

ERI, Inc for GE AVIATION, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2007 to 2008

Contract Expeditor

Managed spare parts inventory based on demand and service/warranty history in order to maintain sufficient inventory levels.

Synchronized manufacturing schedules with supplier delivery dates that resulted in on time delivery to customer.

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE, Auburn Hills, Michigan 2002 to 2007

Materials Supervisor 2004 to 2007

Increased productivity approximately 15% by creating and implementing an inventory control process that included warehouse organization, storage, and kitting.

Created overall prototype production schedule based upon customer delivery requirements and on hand material allowing the plant manager to make more effective decisions.

Materials Coordinator – New plant prototype start up 2002 to 2004

Developed and implemented prototype component identification with collaboration with supply base that increased efficiency by 20%.

Collaborated with Sales Engineers to obtain order requirements based on the Bill of Material (BOM) and negotiated with prototype vendors that improved purchase order and receiving accuracy by 30%.

Analyzed prototype schedule to confirm material availability prior to start of production (SOP) leading to increased shop output and profit.

Led containerization effort for all prototype assemblies being shipped to both foreign and domestic customers leading to a decrease in customer returns.

Education & professional development

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management, FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Big Rapids, Michigan

Associates in Applied Science, Automotive Service Technology, FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Big Rapids Michigan

PRINCE2 Foundation, Axelos Global Best Practice, License GR633023408TB

Risk & Issue Management, Schedule Management, Pearson, PMI based training

Dale Carnegie Graduate, public speaking

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