Project Manager Service

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November 30, 2013

ERV GAINES

Crown Point, IN *6307

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

SUMMARY

Accomplished Project Manager with a strong history of product development, launching new products,

identifying lowest-cost suppliers, and executing projects in a timely manner. Extensive international

experience primarily in Asia (China, Korea, Japan). Awarded three patents. Customer focused, dedicated

to meeting customer expectations. Background includes successfully running a small business. Possesses

exceptional communication, leadership and decision making skills.

EXPERIENCE

ACCO BRANDS, Lincolnshire, IL 1982 – 10/2012

$2 billion office products company which acquired General Binding Corporation in 2006.

Senior Project Engineering Manager (1995-2012)

Responsible for developing new office products (primarily lamination products), for identifying low-cost

manufacturers, and for getting product into production.

• Achieved low-cost manufacture of new laminator on schedule by working with Sourcing, Design

Engineering, Marketing and supplier.

• Key player in modifying the product design to ensure a more efficient and reliable unit.

• Successful transfer of product to new vendor as part of a vendor consolidation initiative.

• Performed root cause analysis of product failure, and worked with interdisciplinary teams to

improve the quality and reliability of the unit.

• Led global tooling audit review to identify, align, and tag 41,000 SKUs to ensure location,

description and ownership resulting in a solid tooling database.

• Implemented transfer of film product to 4-tiered Asian supply base resulting in 20% costs

savings ($1.8 million). Transition was seamless and provided a higher quality product.

• Saved $350,000 by implementing a lower cost packaging.

• Awarded three patents.

Technical Coordinator (1992-1995)

Responsible for evaluating the serviceability of new office equipment. Also wrote service manuals and

provided technical support to the technical service group.

Senior Field Service Technician (1982-1992)

Responsible for servicing office equipment at customer sites.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Coursework in Project Management

Electronics courses, Zenith

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Access.