Project Manager Engineer

Project Manager Engineering

Jeffrey Marc Whitson

**********@*****.***

706-***-**** - mobile

Qualifications Profile: Detailed-oriented and thoughtful professional prepared to excel and contribute to organizational goals and objectives. Finely tuned analytical and research skills with dedication to clear communication and presentations. Adept at maintaining an exceptional rate of productivity, accuracy, and efficiency; well organized and proficient with details. Also very quick to learn new programs and methods in all aspects of management.

Skills in the following: MS Word, Photoshop, Works, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Oracle, Adobe Reader, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom 3.0 & InDesign, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Sketchup, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Education and Honors: Asheville Buncombe Technical College – Course Work – 2010; Mayland Community College – Course Work – 2009; Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Industrial Design/Drafting, Minor: Business Administration (2004), Graduated 10th in Technology Program, First Place Winner in Sustainable Building Design, NC State Level

Trainings: Problem Resolution Procedure Course – 2006, SolidWorks Essentials 2006, SolidWorks Sheet Metal Weldments 2006, SolidWorks Advanced Part and Assembly, 2006, Time Management

Experience:

GEM Southeast - Project Engineer

Toccoa, GA, 2011- 2013

Communicate with management, state and local officials, contractors, and general public to plan and coordinate work efforts and ensure projects adhere to all requirements and meet time lines for completion.

Design projects in SolidWorks from start to finish while creating a customer relationship with all customers involved in the process from start to finish.

Detailed research for customer specifications and meeting all guidelines within the project/projects.

Coordinate, help prepare proposals and cost estimates in managing all aspects of projects for smooth transitions.

Maintain accurate list of parts; crosscheck the details of all shop drawings.

Responsible to meet Project deadlines and quality goals.

Helped design Phenolic, Metal (Stainless Steel), Plastic Laminate, and HDPE parts

Altec Industries, Inc. - Industrial Design Engineer

Burnsville, North Carolina, 2006- 2009

Responsible for producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks drawings in accordance within CAD and ANSI standards, under the supervision of Engineer and Management, using blueprints and specifications which met the customer's expectations in preparation for production.

Read, understand, crosscheck and coordinate dimensions for accuracy for project drawings and blueprints.

Maintain accurate list of parts; crosscheck the details of all shop drawings.

Gather information and produce shop drawings for specific projects, review drawings for accuracy, revise and update drawings for approval by customers, and prepare drawings and bills of material using Oracle.

Read information and instructions, and interpret and analyze contents from materials such as technical reports and blueprints for product preparation.

Understand “Good Engineering Practices” for industry standards.

Write proposal and contact customers for information on a project or check with production to ensure conformity to specifications.

Maintain records of all significant drawing changes and file old revisions.

Support design efforts to verify configurations and blueprints.

Responsible to meet Project deadlines and quality goals.

Communicate with Supervisors and Managers on project operations and inventory availability.

Prepare and interpret scale drawings, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids.

Follow OSHA requirements and EPA guidelines in industry environments.

Perform KAIZAN events to improve different areas within manufacturing.

Utilize Adobe Illustrator for many drawings from office to floor in highlighting details within the drawings.

Civil Design Concepts – Project Manager/Inspector

Asheville, North Carolina, 2005- 2006

Create blueprints following ANSI Standards using AutoCAD and other programs for projects per customers' specification in site designs for resorts or industrial sites.

Communicate with contractors and management to ensure ongoing progress.

Work with management to prepare bids for civil engineering projects in water, sewer, and storm water.

Use aerial photos, satellite imagery, maps and GPS equipment to identify boundaries and sites for bids and help determine feasibility of projects.

Perform field measures and inspect sites for accuracy of job specs for meeting building and

construction codes.

Coordinate, help prepare proposals and cost estimates in managing all aspects of projects for smooth transitions.

Ensure compliance with EPA guidelines, environmental regulations, and local guidelines.

Identify steps to fulfill project requirements and objectives using technology to coordinate and monitor projects.

Communicate with management, state and local officials, contractors, and general public to plan and coordinate work efforts and ensure projects adhere to all requirements and meet time lines for completion.

Young and McQueen Co., Inc. - Temporary Project Manager/Estimator

Burnsville, North Carolina, 2005- 2005

Create and read blueprints using AutoCAD and other programs.

Write proposals and prepare bids for projects.

Work directly with contractors and supervisors on the job sites.

Work with other project managers to ensure smooth transitions through projects' progression.

Establish procedures to follow EPA guidelines, environmental regulations, and local guidelines.

Non-Related Experience:

Whitson Farms (Family Business) Green Mountain, North Carolina, 2009 – Present

Co-Owner/Co-Operator

Budget Analysis – Plan budget for cost of supplies and equipment.

Work Buildings repair and maintenance.

Haying.

Routine maintenance on rental house.

Farm Work – Maintenance of fences, feeding.

Boxwoods - Plug trimmings in boxwoods beds, use tractor to prepare ground for boxwood patch, pull rooted boxwoods to set, set boxwoods in patch, spray for weeds in patch, spray boxwoods for insect control, trim and shape boxwoods.

Duties are not limited to above list.

Free Lance Photographer: 2007-Present

Weddings

Anniversaries

Landscapes

Editing and Enhancement using Computerized programs (Adobe Lightroom 3.0, Photoshop)

Create Enhanced CD’s with special movie and pictures overlaid with music

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