Project Manager Management

Jeffrey A. Daemke Great Leaders – Great Results! 719-***-****

**** *** **** ****** ****, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 ***********@*******.***

Executive/Senior Management

President ~ Director ~ Operations Manager

Strategic Planning ~ Merger/Acquisitions ~ International Start-up

Budget Management ~ Team Development ~ Corporate Change Agent

LEAN Applications ~ Human Resource Management ~ Process Consultation

Joined the workforce with a locally owned Printing company that experienced rapid growth and

industry expansion. Personal career developed rapidly within that same Corporation and over the

years many progressive positions were held both nationally and internationally – leading up to

Directorate/Presidential level responsibility.

Recognized as corporate “fixer”; most valued for the ability to turn companies, struggling within

their operational environment, into thriving businesses, and successfully integrate these into the

corporate structure; also recognized for expertise in company restructuring and growth within the

global business arena.

A natural at process improvement – have been successful in driving the LEAN process evaluation

and management applications within corporate operational structures, saving millions in overall

production costs.

Inspirational Team Development - leadership style is simple - hire personnel who demonstrate

passion for the job and possess the appropriate job specific skills, provide the proper tools and

training, react to their suggestions and empower them to do what they do best – meet the mission!

PROFESSIONAL SUCCESSES

Change Management:

Assigned as President of a struggling commercial printing company in California. Brought

company back to profitability in just 1.5 years and increased operations to $30M within four years.

Upgraded facilities/equipment and reinvigorated employees by involving them in the corrective

action process, implementing team suggestions, and establishing an open flow of communications,

resulting in a significant improvement in team productivity.

Assigned as President of a newly acquired wholesale printing company. Company was initially in

the red; turned around production within 2.5 years with a 9% profitability rating. Maintained an

$18M budget while stabilizing inventory control, refining budgeting practices and hiring

procedures. Carefully monitored the market and implemented consumer demands – customer

response significantly enhanced the bottom-line.

Participated in the acquisition of a competitor firm. As Project Manager, relocated and merged

new company into operational processes and standards within just 60 days.

Organizational Development:

Assigned to develop and integrate the corporation’s initial LEAN programs using the Toyota

Manufacturing Process Platform. Within the first year earned green belt status, conducted over 20

workshops’, grew the LEAN team to over 140 personnel, and developed/implemented the value

stream mapping. Results were phenomenal, topping over $1.5M in annual savings.

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Conducted a motion study and changed operational procedures to reduce employee movements by

70% resulting in a significant improvement in production while reducing employee injuries.

Performed a comprehensive manpower usage study and developed a reorganization plan for

efficient use of resources. Initial program, Daily Production Efficiency, was highly successful and

ultimately adopted in all operational areas.

International Startup: Key Executive Manager assigned to start-up a social and commercial printing

business in Mexico in accordance with NAFTA standards.

Conducted an environmental scan, formulated and implemented the strategic plan, conducted

thorough assessment and made necessary adjustments. Established and grew the company in

accordance with government regulations and cultural standards.

Established initial manufacturing process, hired all managers and labor force, and fully developed

the locality specific marketing strategy.

Personally oversaw all sales, planning, business development, budgeting and staffing while

simultaneously maintaining collateral corporate responsibilities.

Operations/Logistics:

Held several corporate Director of Operations positions, involving responsibilities for all aspects

of printing, commercial sales, distribution, order fulfillment, manufacturing, data control, and

warehousing and call center operations.

Corporate leader in the integration of cutting edge digital applications.

Coordinated in-house printing and outsourcing commercial print shops on an individual and

commercial basis. Consistently evaluated processes and routinely identified efficiencies to

streamline production, enhance quality, and decrease production costs.

Finance: Held responsible for orchestration of operational budgets up to $31M. Valued for strong

ambassadorship of corporate funds, meticulous financial management, and aggressive approach to the

most cost efficient ways of conducting business.

CAREER SUMMARY

Director of Operations, Paper Direct, Colorado Springs, CO

Project Manager, TFP Data Systems, Oxnard, CA

President, Mainline Thermographers, Baldwin Park

Operations Manager, Imprentas Unidas, Mexico City, Mexico

President, Pacific Thermographers, Chatsworth, California

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Associates Degree (Electronics), Mankato Area Vocational College

LEAN Greenbelt/Deployment Champion Status

Continuous Advanced Education including:

Situational Leadership II (Ken Blanchard Companies)

R4-in-Action/ Gallup Organization (Taylor Engagement)

Green Belt (SSD Global)

Yellow Belt (Taylor Corporation)

Time Management (Dale Carnegie)

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