Matthew T. Bouey

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Clinton Twp. Michigan 48035

586-***-****

ac2sk6@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

To obtain a self-motivating program management position that will utilize fifteen years of experience, with a goal of significantly contributing to a company’s growth and organization.

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Business Administration

Oakland University

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Fifteen years of experience automotive program management experience.

Proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar growth and company expansion.

Excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers; strong ability to write reports, business correspondence, and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.

Outstanding record of high performance standards, including close attention to budgets, schedules, deadlines, and quality of work. Expert relationship builder, channel developer, negotiator and sales strategist.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

SL America Auburn Hills, MI

Sr. PROGRAM MANAGER (contract) 2017-Current

Manage Gm’s global 2018 E2SC MCM exterior lighting program, volume of 330,000 Malibu.

Up and base version headlamps, tail lamps, and DRL’s.

Lead PDT meetings at GM, for program twice a week.

Manage and lead internal core team meetings weekly making sure all open issues are completed.

Travel internationally to production sites where lamps will be manufactured to meet with team members.

Rochling Automotive, Troy, MI

NORTH AMERICAN PROJECT MANAGER 2012-2017

Controller and organizer of projects. Select and manage team members, which are located in three different countries, for the project. Budget project from the beginning to the project close.

Set up organization of the project, from a design to engineering followed by quality.

Managing the AIS programs for Ford’s F-150, Mustang and Transit programs.

Managing the Degas Bottle program for the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKZ.

Managing the GM’s D2U program’s underbody panels, that will be used on GM vehicles globally.

RCO, Roseville, MI

PROGRAM MANAGER 2010-2012

Bridge between the customer, sales and operations; provided technical support to the sales team in the quotation process. Audit commercial contract and customer line up.

Very detailed orientated, establish timeline of events from product launch, engineering to the date of ship. Managed/tracked jobs and provide assistance in resolving potential issues, proactive prevention. Employ matrixes to show P&L.

Program Managed, under the hood plastic and rubber molded projects which include: the GE Wall Mount Charger, Lakeside's GMX 352 program, Cadillac XTS Carpet Retainers, Inteva’s IP Retainer for Buick, Rochling’s Grill Shutters for the Ford Fiesta, Chrysler Engine Cover and Lear’s Corvette Seat Program.

As a Tier II Supplier, design product from start to finish. Manage APQP meetings.

Set up meeting reviews with customer, provide technical proficiency, finalize proposals, and implement new ideas for the manufacture tooling and fixture process.

HML, Shelby Township, MI

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER 2009-2010

Obtain preliminary financing terms for a transaction and then evaluates the options in light of the clients objectives, and then I make a recommendation.

Compare each financing proposal by quantifying financing terms such as amortization methods, waterfall structures, escrows, lender fees, etc.

Pursue creative and innovative solutions to real estate finance problems by arranging financing, working with a network of banks and other sources of financing. Manage and supported all staffing needs.

All About Produce, Las Vegas, NV

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER 2006-2009

Manage the accounts for the Bellagio, Venetian, Wynn, and Golden Nugget.

Increased sales volume 33%, moving the company from a fifth place produce supplier to a fourth place produce supplier in the Las Vegas area. Prepared the company for buyout from present owner to new owners.

In charge of all personnel needs.

Develop, implement, and train sales techniques and strategies in order to maintain and start new sales accounts.

Blackhawk Tool, Chicago, IL

PROGRAM MANAGER 2001-2006

Create sales proposals, objectives, targets, and forecast for each assigned account.

Program Managed all tooling from kick off to completion. This entails creating Microsoft Project Timelines and Charts to track all tooling shrink factors, design levels, and due dates.

Write agenda’s in order to initiate and head monthly sales meetings to ensure all goals and objectives are being met by each account manager.

Develop, implement, and train sales techniques and strategies in order to maintain and start new sales accounts.

Maintain customer relationships with buyers and engineers for IAC, Faurecia, Lakeside Plastics, NYX, GM, Woco, Flex-N-Gate, JCI, MPC, KSR and a few other various automotive and non automotive accounts.

Program Manager for the GMX 367 Program – 05 Pontiac Grand Prix

Responsible for 7 different interior components that were upgraded on the 05 Pontiac Grand Prix and shared similar responsibilities as stated above.

Program Manager for the DR Program – 06 Dodge Ram

Responsible for 16 different interior components including the Dual Appliqué and Painted Radio Center Bezels, Single Appliqué Door Spears, along with painted and non-painted Air Outlets.

Managed all injection molds, vacuum tools, trim dies, secondary equipment and paint masks for the appliqué and painted versions of the Radio Center Bezels.

Developed new standards of molding Air Outlets at the BAP Salem facility which entailed new molding procedures and injection mold designs.

Tracked and completed graining and Appearance Approval for all part colors and grain types.

Program Manager for GMX 001 Program – 06 Chevy Cobalt

Responsible for 12 different interior components including all IP Painted and Appliqué Bezels along with the Grained and Appliqué Floor Console Trim Plates.

Managed budgets and finances from quoted tool cost to individual piece prices on every component / assembly.

Christiana Engineering, Chicago, IL

PROGRAM MANAGER 1995-2001

Responsible for all programs for current customer base including Daimler Chrysler, Lear Corp., Flambeau, TRW, Kautex/Textron, Budd Company, Plastech, Meridian Automotive, Sarnomotive/Blue Water Plastics.

Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.

Provide technical advice on tooling and attend all mold trials for each of the assigned tools.

Maintain complete, comprehensive, and accurate project file including all customer correspondence, approvals and documentation, etc. according to company policies and procedures.

Prepare project reports for management and client, including weekly timelines for all current jobs in progress up to PPAP if required.

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CERTIFICATIONS

AutoCad 2000, Unigraphics, ISO QS/TE, Strong computer skills: MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access

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