Charles R. Kittle, Jr.
Summary Project Manager with a proven track record of increasing
efficiency and reducing waste. Professional and
dedicated to exceeding goals. Recognized abilities in
team development and process implementation. Excellent
organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
Adaptive leadership style emphasizing team work and
creative problem solving to meet objectives.
Experience October 2007- January 2009 GBL Resources, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI
Contract Project Manager - CEC Controls Company Inc.
Warren, MI
Performed planning, scheduling, budget control and
personnel management within a matrix organization.
Fixtured tooling implementation, ensured equipment
functionality, system quality, Plant Floor
Error-proofing and customer satisfaction.
Streamlined planning and logistics of several projects
resulting in more efficient and effective procedures for
company cost savings.
Interacted with team in standardization of products and
processes, which continually provided cost effective and
robust operations.
Managed electric and pneumatic process applications for
Auto Assembly Lines, General Industries, Tier One
Suppliers and OEMs.
Provided project controls integration, process
evaluation and customer follow-up.
Oversee project scheduling, equipment shipping,
installation and customer buy-off.
April 2001- February 2007 Atlas Copco Auburn
Hills, MI
Project Manager
Performed estimating, planning, scheduling, budget
control and personnel management within a matrix
organization. Project budget control from $5,000 up to
$6M.
Fixtured tooling design, ensured equipment
functionality, system quality, Plant Floor
Error-proofing and customer satisfaction.
Streamlined planning and logistics of several
multi-million dollar projects resulting in more
efficient and effective procedures and company cost
savings.
Interacted with team in research and standardization of
new products and processes, which continually provided
cost effective, robust operations exceeding corporate
expectations.
Managed electric and pneumatic process applications for
Auto Assembly Lines, General Industries, Tier One
Suppliers and OEMs.
Provided project estimating/quoting, controls
integration, process evaluation and customer follow-up.
Oversaw project scheduling, equipment build including:
run off, shipping, installation and customer buy-off.
June 1998 -April 2001 MRM Incorporated Novi, MI
Territory Manager/Ford Coordinator
Managed the sales of our products to Ford Motor Company
along with their affiliates.
Produced marketing strategies while seeking out and
securing business opportunities.
Reports of sales, needed coverage, concerns, and
future/present needs of each customer.
May 1986 - June 1998 Beta Tech Inc. Roseville, MI
A Division of Stanley Air Tools
Sales-Field Engineer/Project Coordinator
Supervised the installation of Beta Tech computer-based
systems at customer's site. Insured quality standards
were met by meeting budget, time constraints, and by
establishing customer safety standards on all equipment.
Carried out marketing strategies while seeking out and
securing business opportunities for the company. Initial
customer point of contact for Beta account relationships
to secure a lasting customer impression.
Sept. 1978 - March 1986 Car Tunes Inc. Allen Park,
MI
Manager/Sales
Responsible for all cash management, stock, customer
relations and supervision of the facility in addition to
sales of electronic equipment and car stereos.
Education 1976-1978 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Two years in Liberal Arts
1986-1990 Digital Computer Training Course Farmington
Hills, MI
Training on their equipment
1986-1998 Beta Tech Inc. Roseville, MI
On job training-Field Engineer/Liaison/Project
Coordinator
1997-1998 Dale Carnegie Sales Course Troy, MI
1998-2001 MRM Incorporate Novi, MI
On job training-Sales/Product Knowledge/Product
Presentations
1998-2001 Max Sacks International Novi, MI
Track Selling System - The Complete Selling Process
2003-2005 Project Management Institute (PMI) /
International Institute of Learning (IIL)
Project Management Certification Program, Harold
Kerzner, PHD (instructor)
Project Management Professional (PMP) training and
course work.
December 2003 Atlas Copco Project Management Training
School
Stockholm, Sweden
(World Class Training)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, and Lotus
Notes. Facilities planning and improvement. MRP and
Quality systems.
Memberships Boy Scouts of America (Committee Chair, Eagle Advisor),
Knights of Columbus, Sons of the American Legion.
References CEC Controls Company, Inc
14555 Barber Ave.
Warren, MI 48088
Mr. Dean Fransen - 586-***-****
Atlas Copco
2998 Dutton Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Mr. William Zabreski - 810-***-**** (Letter of
Recommendation Attached)
MRM Inc.
22777 Heslip Drive
Novi, MI 48375
Mr. Rick Flaim - 248-***-****
Beta Tech/A Division of Stanley Air Tools
1875 Research Drive
Troy, MI 48083
Ms. Heather Casper - 248-***-****
General Motors Corporation
General Motors Corporation
Mr. Jim Epifano - 248-***-****
Mr. Dave Rembowski - 248-***-****
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Senior Tooling/Fastening Engineer