Project Manager
Resume:
Kevin M. Tate, PMP
** ********* ***** ***********, ** 07751
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Home: 732-***-****/Mobile: 732-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
Project Manager with diverse experience in: Business Development, Contract negotiation, Customer
Relations and Operations. Additional experiences include: Project Scope and Integration Management,
Business Analysis/Data Reporting Analysis. Customer-focused, highly organized self-starter with
effective customer-service skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under strict
deadlines. Offered exceptional solution strategy in product service/deliverables. Resourceful, creative
problem-solver with proven aptitude to analyze and translate complex customer requirements and
business problems and design/implement innovative custom solutions. An active team player who is
always looking to assist everyone to meet and exceed company business objectives. Seeking a project
management position where I can utilize my background and skills to make considerable contributions
to improve business work flow in efficiency and effectiveness.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic & Tactical Planning Staff Management & Development
Forecasting & Budgeting Operations & Process Improvement
Organizational Motivation Competitive Analysis, Positioning &
Market Evaluation, Penetration & Pricing
Expansion Value Proposition & Profit
PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT
• Initiated the collection of Stakeholder Requirements for an ERP implementation. Created system flow charts
documenting the projected business processes in which the ERP implementation was based.
• Managed and Controlled project scope for projects related to IT infrastructure expansion. Increased WAN
security by installing VPN based on Check Point firewalls, established disaster recovery site and created High
Availability storage and servers.
PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
• Created and Executed Quality Management Plan in the implementation of multiple corporate databases. Built
prototypes based on stakeholder specifications and iteratively upgraded the applications.
• Created and Executed Quality Management Plan for Sales and Marketing Reports. A standard process was
instituted for the creation of all reports which included writing of specifications, standard report formatting,
technical analysis, a test plan and documented customer acceptance of the test.
PROJECT COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
• Initiated formal presentations to senior management of prospective projects describing forecasted benefits and
costs.
• Managed and Controlled project communication including Stakeholder Management, information gathering,
project status meetings and reporting project performance to senior management.
PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT
• Monitored and Controlled all activities related to the merger of two IT organizations of equal size. The project
was completed within a 45 day time frame.
• Monitored and Controlled the move of all IT equipment, telecommunications connectivity and reconfiguration of
routers, servers and firewalls when supporting the company’s relocation to expanded facilities.
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
• Monitored and Controlled contract payment administration. Identified $180,000 in duplicate billings and an
additional $100,000 in savings from vendor invoices that exceeded the negotiated cap on a T&M contract.
• Audited and closed contracts related to the purchase and installation of iSCI SAN and installation of network
equipment such as servers, firewalls, routers and SPAM filters.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Village Farms (Eatontown, New Jersey)
IT Director 11/97 – 07/09
• Implemented Citrix terminal services and RSA security solutions supporting a dozen remote sites access to the NJ
data center.
• Implemented Enterprise ERP solution Microsoft Dynamics AX 3.0 and 2009
o Collected Stakeholder Requirements
o Created and distributed RFP to prospective sellers
o Selected and procured ERP solution and consultants
o Acquired, developed and managed cross-functional Project Team
o Managed the modification and testing of ERP solution
o Scheduled customer training prior to delivery of ERP solution to production
• Created Sales and Marketing Reporting System
• Implemented Wireless Technology at warehouse location reducing warehouse staff by 20%
• Managed the merging of two IT organizations during an international acquisition, including all aspects of
infrastructure, applications and employee training.
• Established Disaster Recovery Site based on iSCI SAN mirroring technology.
• Installed VOIP/PBX based telephone system connecting corporate offices to reduce long distance charges
• Managed the transfer of data center and user workstations for two corporate headquarters relocations.
UBE Inc. (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
MIS Director 9/94-8/97
• Created DB application for order entry, purchase order, distribution and production functions.
• Implemented the Macola ERP software:
o Collected Stakeholder requirements and recommended modifications to ERP solution
o Managed and controlled ERP modification execution
o Managed the execution of the Project’s Quality Plan
o Scheduled and trained all employees on Macola software.
EDUCATION
Project Management Professional Program Avtech Institute of Technology 2010
MS SQL 2008 DB Administration Avtech Institute of Technology 2010
Certificate of Computer Programming Chubb Institute
BS Accounting: Syracuse University
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
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