Frank Potempa
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ******** **.
City: Des Plaines
State: IL
Zip: 60016
Country: USA
Phone: 847-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: 104
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Job History / Details:
Frank C. Potempa Phone: 847-***-****
1788 Sherwood Rd.
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-3543
E-Mail: *********@********.***
Objective: To be employed as a Senior Project Manager working together with the Project Team using my experience in Critical Paths, Project Plans, and Risk Mitigation in all facets of the project including Initiating, Communicating, Planning, and Executing helping to ensure the team will kireach the intended goal of the project.
Summary of Qualifications: Over 10 years Technically Experienced in Software / Hardware and Network Based System Technologies Installations and Operations Management.
Work Experience:
2008-2012 Senior Project Manager SiemensIndustriesInc. Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Responsible as the Owner Liaison to accomplish Project Plan, Procurement, and Quality while still working with Project Management Office and accomplishing Owner Satisfaction and meeting their expectations. Responsible as the Manager of -Project Communications- and -Change Control System- in addition to preparing and accomplishing Acceptance Testing and Owner Training.
Major Projects include:
* Chicago Housing Authority City Wide Video Surveillance Initiative.
* 300 N. La Salle 60 Story Commercial Office Building Integrated Building Systems.
* Waukegan Housing Authority City Wide Surveillance and Security Monitoring.
2004-2008 District Operations Manager
Siemens IndustriesInc. Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Follow Company Workflow Standards to Manage Department Project Portfolio for Chicago, St. Louis and Milwaukee. Manage Department Budget, Department and Project - Financials, HR-Activities and Resources. Provide and Manage Customer Assistance and Ensure their satisfaction. Participate and attend Company Round Table Discussions and Management Meetings.
Major Department Achievements include:
* Operational Reorganization of department creating separate
teams and responsibilities for Installation and Service functions,
accomplishing increased department revenue by 40 %.
* Working with Sales Department created a Uniform Product Offering
allowing us to be more efficient and accurate on installations while
still being versatile to adapt to various applications.
* Accomplished increased Project Margins.
* Team Unity became self-supported and apparent.
* Oversee Operations for Special Systems O`Hare & Midway Airports.
2001-2004 Project Manager
Siemens Industries Inc. Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Responsible to Represent Employer as the Owner`s Point of Contact for Project Specific Tasks and Activities, including Project Plan, Oversee and Support Engineering, Interface to Project Team and Stake Holders while assuring Project Conformance and Quality.
Major Projects Include:
* Stroger Hospital Campus wide Fire Detection and Evacuation
system.
* Unique New Technology designed and installed based on City of
Chicago Fire Prevention Bureau expectations and existing codes
while integrating to building ventilation systems.
* Executive Hotel 37 Story City of Chicago Hotel Integrated Fire
Detection and Voice Evacuation System.
Education:
* 1977-1980 Devry Institute of Technology Chicago, IL. Associates
in Electronic Technology
* 1984 Triton Community College River Grove, IL. Advanced Math
* 1988 Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL. Fire Science.
* Presently Pursuing Bachelor`s Degree.
Credentials:
* Over 10 Years Registered in Multilevel Project Management
* Over 4 Years Registered as District Operations Manager
* Technically Trained and Educated in Analog and Digital Electronics
* Certified in Project Management by Security Institute Association
* Member of Project Management Institute Chicago Chapter
Pursuing PMP
* Participate in Numerous Community Fundraisers and Activities
* Skilled in MS Office, Project, Power Point, Share Point and Visio
Activities & Community:
* Junior Youth Choir Director at Church Des Plaines, Illinois
* Norwegian Singers Association of America
* Treasurer Normennenes Singing Society
* Enjoy Music, Cooking and Snow Skiing
References: Available Upon Request