Brandon Nicolosi, MBA
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Operations Manager (Director)
Regional Operations Management Project Management – Agile Methodology Engineering Management
Award-winning, results-oriented professional with a comprehensive background in information technology and engineering management. 15 years of leadership experience in strategic planning, budget administration, and project management through Agile methodology within industrious environments. Strong leadership abilities in driving daily operations, supervising and training technicians and engineers, and managing the individual projects of engineers. Consistently recognized by senior management.
Operations Management
Revenue Growth Strategies
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Personnel Supervision
Budget Management
Staff Training & Development
Client Relations
Utilization Rates
ISO 9001
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Over 7 years of consecutive experience at a globally prominent manufacturer and field service provider of offshore and marine technology; earned multiple promotions during tenure.
Demonstrated success in leadership roles of progressive responsibility within technology and engineering, such as Regional Operations Manager (Director) and Engineering Team Manager, while securing positive trends in major KPIs.
Successfully served on senior management teams at current company.
Track record of success in managing projects from inception to completion, while remaining within established timelines and budgetary constraints to deliver at or above on major defined KPIs.
ISO-9001 certification and recertification process experience
Recipient of awards for exemplary performance, including a Corporate Achievement Award.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KONGSBERG MARITIME INC., St. Rose, LA 2010 – Present
Regional Operations Manager (Director), North America
Direct all aspects of strategic planning and budgeting for North America operations for the global service provider. Oversee regional projects from inception to completion, while ensuring their timely delivery and expected financial results.
Increased Engineer Billable Utilization rate from 38% in 2016 to 72% YTD in 2017.
Directed the progression from individual offices to regional operations (Canada, US, Mexico, and Panama), leading to 39% reduction in KMIUS OPEX
Oversaw successful improvement of EBITA from -.6% in 2016 to 6.6% YTD in 2017
Reduced inventory levels from $12.5M in 2016 to $9.03M YTD in 2017
Functioned as a member of KM North America Senior Management Team
Kongsberg Maritime Panama Board Member
Operations Manager, US, 2016 - 2017
Drove daily US operations pertaining to the areas of: Manpower, Inventory, and Projections, while ensuring optimal strategic planning and budgeting. Led multiple cross-functional projects on a domestic basis.
Functioned as a member of the KMIUS Senior Management Team
Utilized strategies to attain a 25% increase in the Utilization Rate
Spearhead initiatives to realize the company’s first profitable month since August 2016
Increased employee survey results from 2.7 out of 5 in 2016 to 3.8 in 2017
Successful completion and implementation of reorganization of KMIUS
Engineering Team Manager, 2012 - 2016
Maintained responsibility for implementing tactical revenue growth strategies and supervised 36 field service personnel. Oversaw inventory and delivery of various projects from Hardware, Software, and Lifecycle Management perspectives.
Proactively drove service revenue growth from $5M in 2012 to $25M in 2014.
Increased certified engineer/technician base from 7 in 2012 to a peak of 36 in 2014.
Project Manager of sales portfolio growth from $20M in 2012 to $100M in 2014.
Successful ISO-9001 Certification process.
Systems Engineer, 2010 – 2012
Engineered, Commissioned, and Maintained dynamic positioning systems and control systems.
Electrical design and implementation of technology packages in the field of offshore control systems.
98% first time fix for all maintenance calls
Delivered quality training and support to new personnel and directed a team of professionals.
Direct client interaction for technical support
CIRCUIT CITY STORES, INC. 2003 – 2009
Regional Car Stereo Operations Manager
Drove daily operations and supervised staff as needed, while delivering optimal customer service.
Earned recognition for Outstanding Revenue Performance.
Achieved status as the Top 10 Car Stereo Installer in 2006.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration the University of New Orleans Graduate School, New Orleans, LA, 2014
Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering the University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Metier Project Management Certification Project Portfolio Management, 2013
Leading Others, Leadership Principles Leadership and Mentoring Training, 2013
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
The International Society of Automation
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Beta Gamma Sigma