CHARLES E. RATH

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Rochester, New York 14626 Email: ac2yq9@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

General Manager/Senior Project Manager with an outstanding strategic planning track record. Results-oriented individual with proven ability to improve the day to day functions of both internally mature and developing organizations. Skilled professional who can cost-effectively deliver challenging and complex results. Experienced consensus and cooperation builder with internal and external resources.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership Development Solution Architect Inventory Control

Training and Mentoring Growth Strategist Program Cost Management

Communications Expertise Project Management Supplier Relations

Professional History

CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC. - Victor, New York

General Manager, Sr. Project Manager. Program Manager 2005 – July 2017

Managed the daily operation of this worldwide, industry-leading vibration analysis equipment manufacturing company with revenue of $20M in 2016.

Responsible for telecommunication and I.T. infrastructure upgrades and improvements, including leading company-wide project teams performing the implementation of a state of the art E.R.P. system and all required upgrades to ensure functioning of the new system.

Managed multiple software projects resulting in a paperless order entry system, distributor portal, supplier portal and numerous customizations of the ERP system in order to improve overall system performance.

Managed projects which resulted in a telecommunication system implementation, wireless network deployments, and a complete IT server network upgrade with zero system downtime.

Defined and implemented numerous internal programs, including the creation and utilization of training documents that successfully drove sales and improved profitability.

Directed and provided on-going guidance to the Production and Purchasing Departments by continuously developing and implementing Company strategies that built consensus and provided appropriate training, in order to enhance customer satisfaction and allow company resources to be managed in the most cost-effective manner.

Acted as an ongoing liaison to the Sales Organization, making sure to understand customer requirements of numerous and diverse vibration monitoring systems, verifying orders are within pricing guidelines, and approving delivery time frames.

Led production infrastructure and process improvements to meet or exceed 2016's results of a 99% on time, 30% early shipment percentage, and a 99% first-pass production yield on standard sensor product lines.

Improved company profitability by implementing process improvements, inventory reduction, staffing strategy adjustments, and provided approval for cost-saving capital purchases.

Strategically planned and directed the implementation of internal manufacturing of hermetic connectors, which successfully resulted in a 50% cost savings over purchasing the connectors from an outside supplier.

Accountable for supply chain selection and diversification to ensure multiple suppliers are available to provide key product components at all times.

Performed numerous Human Resource responsibilities, including employee training and development, staffing, and company policy implementation.

NORTEL NETWORKS, INC., - Rochester, New York

Senior Project Manager 1980 – 2005

Successfully led International Telecommunications Project Teams consisting of representatives from Sales, Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Customer Service organizations. Responsibilities included project definition and tracking, budget development and management, service plan development and implementation, and Executive-level reporting.

Managed the implementation of a wireless E911 Mobile Location Center system, for both Domestic and International projects. These projects generated revenue of $18M for the Corporation.

Led several Domestic and International Directory & Operator Services implementation projects, which delivered over $30M in revenue. Managed the deployment of mission-critical Year 2000 system upgrades, which resulted in the project being completed 2 months ahead of the planned timetable as well as being under budget.

Other positions included Manager of a Custom Applications Development Group which consisted of hardware, software and test engineers. The position entailed full accountability for budget and profitability for all related projects.

Held positions of increasing responsibility in software development, systems integration, and testing from Software Engineer through Project Leader.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

State University of New York College at Brockport – Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics

Project Management Institute – Project Management Training

REFERENCES

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