James M Dietrich

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Creative Construction Project Manager

A dynamic, results-driven, self-motivated, goal oriented, general business operations professional using 15+ years of hands-on experience in sales, marketing, engineering, logistics automation systems design, implementation, business operations management and historic home restoration. Solves problems by thinking “out-of-the-box” for solutions. Strong mechanical/technical aptitude with outstanding organizational skills. Has the ability to work independently or as a team member with proven leadership qualities. Is high energy, with multi-tasking abilities, results-oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Professional Experience

Construction General Contractor/ Project Manager

49er Historic Construction, Modesto, CA 10/2017 to Future

Owner/Founder of a historic homes repair, restoration and remodeling construction business. An expert in the architectural design, repair, restoration and construction of historic homes. Business focus is on historic homes built between 1850 & 1950. Business geographic area will be Merced County, Stanislaus County and San Joaquin County. Current home is a Historic Modesto Landmark, Queen Anne Victorian Farm House built in 1901. Very soon I will start creating “The 49er Gold Rush Village”, a residential rental neighborhood of homes built between 1920 and 1950. Homes will all have a 1920’s architectural historic look.

Race Vehicle Designer/Fabricator/Project Manager

49er Vintage Motorsports, Modesto, CA 1/2012 to 9/2017

Owner/Founder of a race vehicle manufacturing business. Designs, fabricates and assembles race vehicle products and parts to create street rods, race cars & race boats.

Created the School of Race Vehicle Fabrication and Advanced Motorsports Technology in order to pass on my racing experience and knowledge to new young competitors in motorsports racing.

Races a 1986 Buick Grand National, V-6 Turbo, NHRA 150 MPH, 10.0 Sec ET Street/ Drag Car for fun and profit.

I have decided to close down and liquidate this motorsports manufacturing business for lack of sales and loss of profitability in order to establish a historic homes construction business, “49er Historic Construction”.

WMS Logistics Systems Engineering/Supply Chain Management

Several Fortune 100 Companies 1/1992-1/2012

WMS automation material handing systems engineering. Job positions included: WMS Pre-sales systems engineering, systems design and development, post sales systems implementation and training. Designed and implemented warehouse storage rack layouts and inventory management schemes. Expert in materials management theory, concepts and applications. Expert in material handling theory, concepts and applications.

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As Project Manager for Unisys, I wrote the bid spec, selected the WMS systems supplier and managed the implemented of the WMS system which resulted in huge productivity improvements.

As Pre-Sales Engineer for Logisticon, I prepared WMS systems design proposals from RFP’s and physical observations of clients operations which resulted in over $7 million in WMS systems sales.

As Project Engineer for Apple Computer, I designed and implemented a package handling conveyor system that drastically improved package throughput capacity.

As Project Manager for Esprit De Corp, I designed the storage and material handling systems for a new distribution center. I managed the installation of the material handling system. I managed the transition and start up of the new facility. Tremendous gains in throughput capacity and reduction in workforce were achieved.

Held supply chain leadership management positions to include: Regional Manufacturing/Logistics Director, Purchasing and Inventory Planning Manager, Distribution Center Manager, Materials Manager, Engineering Project Manager and Manufacturing Process Engineer.

Semi-retired from my logistics engineering and supply chain management profession in 2012 to establish my own motorsports manufacturing business, “49er Vintage Motorsports”.

Education/Certifications

California General Contractors License (pending approval)

San Joaquin Delta College-Stockton, CA

AS in Architectural Drafting (In progress)

San Joaquin Delta College-Stockton, CA

AS in Construction Management Technology

California Real Estate Salesperson License, DRE#01817853

California Residential Home Real Estate Investor (15 years)

Golden West College-Huntington Beach, CA

AS in Business Real Estate/Sales/Property Investment/Property Finance/Property Management

PCMM, Professional Certified in Materials Management

PCMH, Professional Certified in Materials Handling

Cal State University-Long Beach, CA

BS in Industrial Technology/Logistics Operations/Supply Chain Management

US Army, Electronic Battlefield Equipment Repair Instructor

Orange Coast College-Costa Mesa, CA

AS in Automotive Technology/Business Management/Sales and Marketing

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