Craig P. Lindsey

603-***-**** ad41r4@r.postjobfree.com Salt Lake City, UT

PROJECT MANAGER

A reliable and adaptable Project Manager experienced in servant leadership, broad technical understanding, and providing exceptional customer service to clients and stakeholders. I enjoy collaborating with cross functional colleagues across diverse backgrounds while driving outcomes along budget and timeline requirements. With origins in the defense aerospace and medical device industries, I bring a unique blend of expertise to drive successful outcomes.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Monitors project status and scope Manages and communicates with third party vendors Task Prioritization Project Management Problem Solving Team Leadership Data Analysis Exceptional written and verbal communication

Reports Data to Stakeholders & Senior Leaders Coordinates Efficient Workflows Resource Planning & Procurement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Development Supervisor AuST Group West Valley City, UT December 2022 - Present

●Development projects collaborator responsible for resource planning, materials management, & equipment procurement.

●Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the R&D production team of 12 staff.

●Manage and coordinate production scheduling, KPI oversight, inventory acquisitions, and all forecasting.

●Drive personnel performance improvements through open dialogue and establishment of professional goals with direct reports.

●Design & implement a skills-based pay matrix to ensure fair and equitable pay across a broad spectrum of positions and skill sets.

●Reconciled $700K+ of past-due invoices by collaborating with customers to successfully close transactions.

●Monitors and maintains ERP customer accounts ensuring financial health and good organizational standing.

Technical Developer AuST Group West Valley City, UT November 2020 - December 2022

●Supported the development of complex medical devices serving up to four customers simultaneously for 2+year project lifecycles.

●Sourced, tested, and evaluated materials including complex extrusions, braiding filaments, liner films & lubricious coatings ensuring compliance to specification, quality assurance standards, industry best practices, and safety protocols.

●Designed and fabricated custom tooling and fixtures to aid sustainable, efficient, and safe device assembly.

●Documented engineering test protocols and product manufacturing instructions for thoroughness and clarity.

Airframe & Powerplant Specialist III General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems Inc. Dugway, UT 2015 - 2020

●Chief Mechanic and team lead supporting the US Army customer site with their fleet of four MQ-1C Gray Eagle and 16 MQ-1B Warrior Alpha aircraft valued at $80M+.

●Enhanced Warrior Alpha mission readiness by 200% through the implementation of process flow improvements, increasing the team’s maintenance cycle buffer time by 50%.

●As Senior Mechanic, collaborated with 14 colleagues to execute assignments while ensuring 100% compliance with established procedures, policies, and guidelines.

●Led test & evaluation operations, maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of aircraft and technical equipment.

●Department of Defense Secret security clearance

Airframe & Powerplant Specialist II General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems Inc. Palmdale, CA 2011 - 2014

●Deployed to USAF operational sites worldwide as a Field Service Representative, providing OEM customer support to the front.

●Performed test & evaluation of new products and payloads, launch, and recovery of UAV systems, marshaling aircraft, Air Traffic Control movement coordination, and all general aircraft maintenance to CONUS MQ-9 Reaper aircraft fleet valued over $500M.

●Collaborated closely with prime customers including U.S. Air Force, Customs & Border Patrol, NASA.

● Provided weekly status reports to GA leadership throughout OCONUS deployments.

● Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT / Remote March 2024

B.S. Business Administration, Management Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT / Remote October 2022

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic: Cert # 3572253 National Aviation Academy Concord, MA August 2011

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