Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
J.Koko Phone 847-***-****
Elgin, IL. 60120 E-Mail- *****@*****.**
Impossibility is Merely a State of Mind © has been my credo since college, guiding me into industries where with the opportunity to do projects that were unimaginably difficult or
“IMPOSSIBLE”. I solved the unsolvable, fixed the unfixable, found solutions that no one else could find ... sources that would enable us to come to market substantially quicker or a process that allowed us to do something that our competitors could not. I grasp the big pic- ture, visualise it from all sides and every angle, and then ask questions others may not ask. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Product Management
• Customer support
• Vender Management
• Component purchasing
• New Product Development
• Program/Project Management
• Engineering
• Supply chain logistics
• Cost accounting
• Hardware/Software integration
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Due to Confidentiality Agreements I must use Discretion in this section.
• Contributed to the development of security items in all APPLE stores.
• Worked with a third-tier company to turn their three best departments into the primary prof- it centres which were later turned into three very profitable companies.
• When a collaboration between 2 companies failed, I guided the lesser of the two companies to get their product to market 12 weeks before their “ex” partner.
• Was the primary lead in developing “Store in a Store” model within a major retailer.
• Consulted with a Global Fortune 1000 company to process quotations three days faster, or- ders processed 24-36 hours sooner and cut manufacturing turn around by over 20% OBJECTIVE
Utilise my knowledge and abilities to help companies and their customers to implement new products and new methodologies, techniques and technologies. To establish new paradigms in every aspect of the business model to improve profitability, time-to-market and quality. EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University MA, BFA US-IL. -Dekalb Impossibility is Merely a State of Mind ©
J.Koko Phone 847-***-****
67 Lincoln Ave
Elgin, IL. 60120 E-Mail- *****@*****.**
KNOWLEDGE BASE
Working in Product Development and Production, I have become an expert in materials and processes. I have set assembly lines and supervised their start up. My experience covers all extremes, taking cocktail napkin doodles through international distribution. My knowledge of materials and processes is all inclusive and gives me the ability to devise a ‘GOOD’, ‘BETTER’ or ‘BEST’ product set giving a diverse potential costing matrix. My diverse palette of skills includes: Creative, Sales support, Management, Design/Engi- neering, Graphic design, Project Management, Product Development, Market Development, Performance, Direction, Production, as well as having a very strong knowledge of Materials and Processes. My expertise spans many industries that integrate into a greater global picture. My view enables me to see how all the pieces will fit together and then guide projects accord- ingly.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Better Mousetrap Productions Elgin, IL 03/07 – present New Product Development, Designer, Project Manager, Engineer, Owner Better Mousetrap Productions has an exclusive clientele that requires the utmost in confiden- tiality and discretion, solving their unsolvable problems, their unfixable items, identifying so- lutions that no one else can find. This includes developing the sources that will allow them to come to market substantially quicker or a process that will allow them to do something that their competitors cannot. In the last four years, I have created products, services and solu- tions that have made or saved my clients at least $48 million. BE(ing)U Elgin, IL 01/09 – present
Develop and Produce Motivational & Educational Programmes Coaching individuals and groups to maximise productivity, communication skills and creative abilities. Teaching stage and speech presentation skills as well as team strategies. Exhibit Group / The Design Agency IL. 02/04 – 03/07 Designer, Project Manager, Engineer
In a fast-paced trade show industry where a simple miscalculation can be the difference be- tween breaking even and making a profit, I delivered excellence for Skil/Bosch, Ferrari, KitchenAid, Bosch Appliances and many others.
Impossibility is Merely a State of Mind ©
J.Koko Phone 847-***-****
67 Lincoln Ave
Elgin, IL. 60120 E-Mail- *****@*****.**
Se-Kure Controls Franklin Park, IL 01/02 – 02/04
New Product Development Manager, Engineer
In the asset protection industry, supporting retailers and devising new ways to discourage theft, Sears, Target, Walmart, Kmart and APPLE were highly satisfied clients. Hinnom Productions Inc Elgin, IL 10/98 – 12/01
Designer, New Product Development, Project Manager, Engineer, Owner Point of Purchase Displays, Store fixtures, Store interiors and exteriors and Asset protection devices were provided, including all creative services as well as design and engineering, pack- aging design and logistics. From concept to product on customer’s dock can be as a lead time as short as 6 to 8 weeks. Customers of interest were Sears, Target, Kmart, Kohl’s and Best Buy and indirectly for Walmart, Sam’s Club, APPLE, Radio shack, AT&T and Verizon and oth- ers.
R.T.C., T.A.Schutz, United Packaging, Chicago Display, Franklin Wire 8/88 – 10/98 Designer, Project Manager, Engineer
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ARC Creative Network Elk Grove Village, IL 03/86 – 08/88 Model Shop Manager, Model Maker
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Graphico Reproductions Chicago, IL 08/84 – 08/86
Art Director
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