Brennan McNulty
* **** **** **. - * ew Baltimore, Michigan 48047 (248) 891 - 9326 – b *******@*********.***
PMP Program Manager
Experienced Concept-Through-Launch, Cross-Functional Team Leadership
PMP Certified Project Manager with success leading development of automotive material handling
engineering systems
Applies knowledge of vehicle development, manufacturing processes, and supply chain to manage
complex data and resources, ensuring product launches which meet timing, budget, stakeholder, and
quality objectives
EXPERTISE
Program Management: Timeline and Critical Path Management, Management of Scope of Work, Cost,
Quality, Risk, Procurement and Integration Management
Cross-Functional Team Management, Team Building, Collaboration,
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Engineering Disciplines: Automotive Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply
Chain/Logistics, IT System Requirements, Office Automation, Material Handling
Systems
Technical Tools: MS Project, MS Access, MS Office Applications, AutoCAD, Unigraphics
EXPERIENCE
Transivit, LLC 2009-Present
Owner, Consulting and Entrepreneurship
Provided packaging design solutions and production-shift material strategies for components at a
North Carolina manufacturer of air tools and industrial equipment
Pursued entrepreneurial opportunities and trained full time in food service management
Perform volunteer cooking and instruction at various venues throughout region
McNulty Hicken Smith, Inc. - Rochester Hills, Michigan - 1997-2009
Automotive Tier-One Material Handling Program Management Company
President - MHSI International 2006-2009
Vice President - McNulty Hicken Smith, Inc. 2002-2009
Platform Manager - MHSI 2000-2001
Program Manager - MHSI 1997-2000
Projects, Highlights:
Beijing-Benz DC Developed and managed international design and engineering teams in US, China,
China and India. Managed all engineering data supporting packaging design and
Budget: assembly processes for Beijing Assembly plant.
$40 Million 100% of vehicle parts had quality packaging on time, delivered to assembly to
support launch within budget.
Chrysler Programs Managed major customer account, international teams, all pricing, engineering data
Budgets: and cost estimates, Customer Relationship Management software, technical and
$20-160 Million non-technical training.
Delivered consistent gross margins exceeding 40% with greater than 30% win ratio.
Increased revenues 66% to $10 million in 5 years.
Chrysler Mexico Recruited and led international material handling program management group.
Budget: Developed supply chain analysis systems and cost estimating programs to manage
$85 Million container system development. Supply chain analysis led to annual savings of
over $8 million.
Brennan McNulty
5 0860 Base St. - N ew Baltimore, Michigan 48047 (248) 891 - 9326 – b *******@*********.***
EXPERIENCE (continued)
General Motors - Pontiac, Michigan - 1986-1996
Truck and Bus Group
Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer
Program management liaison for container engineering group supporting seven assembly plants
Designed returnable shipping containers for all major vehicle components
Managed all Unigraphics CAD activities within the department, parametric container design programs
Designed innovative conveyor-based shipping rack, saving more than $3 million per year in part
transportation costs
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration University of Detroit
Bachelor’s Industrial Engineering Technology State University of New York (SUNY) Institute of Technology
Associate’s Mechanical Engineering Technology SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Associate’s Culinary Arts Oakland Community College
CERTIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
PMP Certified Project Management Professional – PMI #1-269-***-****
Exceptional Achievement Award – Chrysler Corporation
Speaker & Panelist – Automotive Logistics Conference, Shanghai, China
Speaker – Automotive Packaging Using CAD – Michigan State University
National Ice Carving Association – Three-Time Bronze Medalist
T.I.P.S. and ServSafe Certifications
Certified Culinarian