Bob Kunhardt
Project Controls and Scheduling
Operations Manager / Program Manager
Experience
Summary
25+ years of experience in operations and project/portfolio oversight. Experience in the disciplines of software development, business process analysis and development, large facilities engineering and construction, equipment installation and operational readiness. Knowledgeable, experienced, personable, fast starter. Well versed in Primavera and all Microsoft office applications including black belt certification in MS Project and PMP methodologies.
Professional
History
Feb 2015 - Present
PPS Engineering – Roberts Industrial Construction Co – Raleigh, NC Project Controls and Scheduling
Project Budgets and Forecasting, Resource Planning and overall scheduling for industrial engineering and construction activities. Sep 2014 – Feb 2015
Hyatt Hotels Chicago
PMO Project Management Consultant
Project scheduling, process refinement and resource planning for Hotel & Hospitality systems upgrades.
NTT Data/Blue Cross Blue Shield Durham, NC
Primary Consultant
Coordinatin Program PMO deliverables – Requirements, Scope, Schedule, Compliance Map, Communications Plan, Budget, Resource Plans, Business Readiness Plan and Project Integration Plan.
Activities revolved around insuring BCBS maintains compliance with the Health Care Reform initiatives.
2011 –2013 Corning, Inc. Wilmington, NC
Project Coordinator
Coordination and scheduling of overseas manufacturing facilities phased construction and operational readiness. IT, Process Equipment, Training, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance.
2009 – 2011 Highland Paving, LLC B. J. Williamson, Inc. Fayetteville, NC Clinton, NC
Consulting Operations/Project Manager
Developing and updating project plans for submission to the DOT. Advising on process workflow, standardizations and revenue leveling. Developed a delivery routing map plotting solution.
14112 Kennington Pk. Dr.
Apt 208
Raleigh, N.C.
27614
Cell 910-***-****
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2002 – 2009 Tiburon Inc, Public Safety Software Provider Columbia, MD & Wilmington, NC
Operations Manager / Project Manager
Performed as regional Operations Manager for a software company offering a fully integrated suite of public safety software applications. Direct Reports – Project Managers, Training Dept and Technical Dept Responsible for coordinating all project implementations starting with RFP responses and bid process through software development, testing, implementation, user testing and training, taking systems live, obtaining customer acceptance and project closeout.
Most recent projects performing as Project Manager – City of Detroit 911 Center ($27M) and Nebraska State Patrol statewide dispatch and RMS systems.
n.1994 – 2002 VisionAIR - Public Safety Software Provider Castle Hayne, NC
Director of Project Management
Support Services Manager
Performed as Director of Project Management and Operations process coordinator. Developed standardized practices and procedures for application implementation
Project Manager - Responsible for implementing enterprise software suite of Public Safety products including 911 Dispatch, Police / Sheriff Records Mgt., Jail, Fire Records Mgt.
Support Services Manager and operations lead in managing software support and upgrade services. Directed QA testing of new releases and the upgrade process itself for existing customers with integrated suite of products. 1981 – 1994 Synergy Systems – Accounting Software Provider Spartanburg, SC
Sales & Project Management
Start up company focused on Fund Accounting software. Performed full scope of sales process from cold calls / trade shows to contract signing. Developed standardized contract and support agreements with associated payment schedules.
Controller – Front Desk Manager
Responsible for all accounting functions – Sugar Mountain Resort. – Banner Elk, N.C.
Production Control Manager – Garment industry
Responsible for plant procurement, scheduling and delivery to customers – Skyline Manufacturing Co. – Camden, S.C.
Education 1969 - 1973 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC BS – Management/Economics
Majors in Business Management and Economics