Frank .G. Lawson
Corona, Ca. 92882
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: PROJECT MANAGER
Seeking an opportunity where an agent of change can be effective in an environment that is ripe for change. With
several years in change management, project management, safety and process improvement, I am problem solver that
has an enthusiasm for teaching, training, implementing change and saving costs.
EDUCATION:
University Of Phoenix, Present
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration
Expert Rating, 1/2011-5/2014
Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Computer Education Institute of California, 10/1999-5/2000
Computer Operating, Computer Networking, TCP/IP
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Project Manager (CPM)
Certified Six Sigma (Master Black Belt)
Certified Six Sigma Lean (Green Belt)
Certified Lean Management Professional (LMAC)
Comp TIA A+ Certified Computer Operating/ Networking
Member American Society of Quality (ASQ)
Process Flow and Value Stream Mapping
Advanced Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis Skills
Strategic and Tactical Planning, ISO
Microsoft Office Power Point, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project
E VSM and Microsoft Visio
Business Systems and Statistics Analysis
A3 Report Writing
8D Problem Solving
EXPERIENCE:
Accurate Metal Solutions
2/2011-Present
Continuous Improvement Project Coordinator
• Facilitator of weekly continuous improvement events across multi functional teams
• Train employees on lean and six sigma tools and methodologies throughout the plant
• Create standard operating procedures as well as standard work instructions
• Present formatted presentations of process improvement events to executive management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and post action items
• Provide technical expertise to departmental statistics, six sigma tools and methodologies
• Reduced aluminum deburring cycle times by 50% through the implementation of a “single pass” deburring
technique which resulted in over $350,000.00 In Labor Cost Savings.
• Reduced material burring by 62% by implementing a standard die clearance according to material thickness
as well as a daily tooling maintenance program which resulted in $150,000.00 in Labor Cost Savings.
Menlo Worldwide
02/2008-2/2011
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
• Coordinate Standard Work Operating Processes For Distribution Center
• Facilitated the development of master A3along with appropriate action plans
• Monitored Quality Of Work And Implementation Of Lean Principles At 1.4 Million Square Foot Facility
• Cross Trained External Costumers On Lean Mythologies
• Created Standard Work Instructions That Were Followed By Inbound And Outbound Operations
• Developed And Lead Execution of Lean Plans For The Site Which Includes Product Zoning And Slotting
• T rain The Leadership team and Employees On Lean Principles And The Proper Use Of Lean Mythologies
• Implemented Waste Elimination Through Creation Of In-House Damage Monitoring Program Which
Resulted In Over $250,000 In Hard Cost Savings For Operations
• Constructed And Deployed 12 Month Lean Training Module For Sites 15 Member Lean Team
• Implemented appropriate lean visual controls throughout the facility
• Identified And Facilitated Kaizen Continuous Improvement Opportunities Which Lead To Improvements In
On Time Delivery Metrics While Reducing Costs And Eliminating Waste Of Motion
• Conducted Time Observations On All Processes Within The Distribution Center And Implemented Standard
Cycle Times Through The Analysis Of Current State Data
Spherion/Menlo Assignment
11/2007-02/2009
5s Focal/ Process Improvement Coordinator Assistant (Temp to Hire)
• Assist In The Implementation Of New Processes Within The Facility
• Consolidate locations in the warehouse for preparation and receipt of new product
• Participate in daily lean training activities
• Implemented 5s Strategies
• Kaizen Team Member For Reduction Of In-House Damages Which Resulted In Over $500,000 In Cost
Savings
• Monitored The Application Of Workplace Organization Standards
• Ensured All Lean Visuals Where Updated
• Assisted In Pre Kaizen Event Planning And Data Collection
• Conducted Time Studies On All In House Processes
• Assist In The Construction Of Supply Chain Value Stream Map
• Participated In VOC Projects With Focus On Improving Quality Standards And Development Of In House
Quality Guidelines Along With Standardizing Quality Processes
• Facilitate The Assessment Of Standard Work Instructions
Ediscountfares.com
11/2006-10/2007
Sales Representative
Nationwide seller of Travel and Vacation packages
• Sales and accounts management to clients seeking discounts on annual travel
• Consistently meet or exceed sales and service quotas
• Identify all cross-selling opportunities by building customer rapport and asking probing questions
• Managed and trained 15 sales Inside Sales Reps on cross sales and closing techniques
Home Center Mortgage
12/2003-11/2006
Sales Representative- Personal Development Products and Services
• Generated Leads And Set Appointments For Forward And Reverse Mortgages
• Provide Executive Sales, Support, Account Management, Customer Service, And Manage Sales Team
• Assisted Customer’s Needs Ranging From New Account Set ups, Account Renewals And Product Upgrades
Via Telephone Support And Appointment Setting
• Managed and Trained Team Of 6 Sales Representatives On Customer Sales And Support
Cirrus Companies, 10/2000-12/2003
Provided Customer Service Sales /Support via Phone for Personal Credit Repair Company
World Financial Group 10/1999-11/2004
Worldwide Life Insurance and Investment Products
• Managed Multiple Investment Portfolios Of Life Insurance Clientele
• Closed 31 Sales In One Month From Self Generated Leads
• Provided Motivational Speech For Nation-wide Sales Team numbering Over 5,000 Sales Representatives
• Received Impact Player of the Year Award