Management Project

John J. Hober

*** ***** ****** ~ Marengo, Illinois 60152

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

To whom it may concern:

I am very interested in the position that you currently have an advertisement for. To truly succeed in the role requires an individual who offers a strong combination of analytical, organization, and communication skill. With a solid foundation of experience that demonstrates my success at managing multiple responsibilities and delivering exceptional results, I am confident I possess the qualities needed to excel and can become a vital member of your team.

In particular you may be interested in my:

Record of consistently exceeding expectations and standards, resulting in above average performance evaluations and merit-based pay raises.

Project management experience that covers the complete lifecycle from initial planning through final delivery with full responsibility for scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and personnel.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality with a history of increasing efficiency through instituting best practices and positive changes.

Demonstrated talent for building a rapport and communicating effectively with diverse individuals at all levels, from high net worth executives to entry-level team members.

Skill at optimizing utilization of resources and effectively controlling costs, with a record of completing assignments at or below budget.

Prior military experience that required a high degree of discipline and dedication to handle numerous responsibilities in changing environments.

Consistently proved my ability to adapt to new levels of responsibility which has led to numerous promotions throughout my entire career.

The proof of my abilities is in my accomplishments and the high satisfaction of my employers. Now I am eager to find new opportunities and challenges to which I can apply my knowledge and skills. I am willing to relocate and travel for the right position. Enclosed is my résumé for your review. If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them. My contact information is listed above.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you further how my talents and abilities can fill your company’s needs and will contact your office in the next few days to see if we might set up a time to meet. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

John J. Hober

Enclosure

John J. Hober

632 Maple Street ~ Marengo, Illinois 60152

*********@*********.*** Mobile: 815-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Dynamic, motivated professional who offers a solid background of experience with a remarkable record for consistently achieving high performance reviews. Proven success at accurately analyzing needs and designing effective solutions. Independent self-starter and effective leader who fosters collaborative efforts toward goals. Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills with a real talent for handling multiple responsibilities and projects. Knowledgeable and skilled in:

Project Management Capital Equipment Maint/Service Employee Training

Resource Management Maintenance Training Programs Safety Training

Microsoft Office Suite Contract Negotiations Union Environments

Employment History and Accomplishments

PRECISION QUINCY OVENS/INFRATROL OVENS LLC, Byron, Illinois (Industrial Ovens) 2008-Current

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL SERVICES 12/1/14 - PRESENT

Manage overall direction of all aspects of capital equipment manufacturing, sales and service departments.

Define and provide leadership for the company as we grow to reduce losses based on rapid growth.

Add or re-define positions within the company to facilitate growth in sales, service and production.

Train and mentor, current and incoming, management to ensure smooth growth.

Monitor production issues in order to define areas for improvement.

Increase knowledge and skill levels by mentoring and training team members.

Provide direction for management members in a union environment.

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER (PREVIOUS POSITION UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP OF PRECISION QUINCY OVENS) (2 - 1/2 YEARS)

Doubled Parts and Service revenues within the first quarter

Increased annual sales figures for service department that exceeded previous ten years by more than a factor of three

Created new annual OEM service package offerings to increase company visibility to existing customers and new customers

Created new programs to offer onsite maintenance training, safety inspections, and process consulting services related to large scale industrial curing ovens

Field installation project management and large scale internal project management for the industrial ovens division

Review sales quotes prior to submittal process in order to ascertain compliance with customer requirements

Review engineering drawings prior to release to production department

Review BOM’s prior to release to purchasing for accuracy

Coordinate and execute large scale installations at customer’s facility

Provided technical support on site and over the phone to field service technicians and customers as required

Manage both the Test/QA technicians and the field service technicians for the industrial ovens division.

Train and mentor technical staff in order to further facilitate departmental growth

Assess activities and results on a continuous basis to determine areas for improvement

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (ORIGINAL POSITION WITH PAST OWNERS OF PRECISION QUINCY)

Manage multiple, cross-functional departments in a company that manufactures two entirely different products at same plant.

Departments as follows: Industrial Ovens, Telecommunication Shelters, Test Department, Facility Maintenance.

Direct report to ownership concerning job status in relevance to budget, resource management, and delivery schedule.

Supported documentation and validation department on all levels to ensure the highest level of accuracy with in-house testing procedures, validation, and acceptance documentation.

Supervise junior personnel with a solid reputation for fostering collaborative efforts.

Increase knowledge and skill levels by mentoring and training team members.

Manage both the Test/QA technicians and the Field Service Technicians for the industrial ovens division.

Train and mentor technical staff in order to further facilitate departmental growth.

SORTIMAT, Schaumburg, Illinois (Custom Automation Manufacturing/Pharmaceutical) 1998 – 2008

ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT LEAD

Surpassed expectations by leading the efforts that produced a completion of 95% of projects at, or below budget.

Direct report to upper management concerning job status in relevance to budget, resource management, and delivery schedule.

Guide very large-scale installation, upgrade, and repair/maintenance of equipment at both national and international sites.

Monitor project progress to facilitate smooth execution and verify achievement of milestones.

Provided support to engineering department regarding changes and/or continuing functional improvements to further efforts in providing customers with the highest quality product.

Supported documentation and validation department on all levels to ensure the highest level of accuracy with in-house testing procedures, validation, and acceptance documentation.

Supervise junior personnel with a solid reputation for fostering collaborative efforts.

Increase knowledge and skill levels by mentoring and training team members.

Maintain required documentation and records in accordance with strict standards, such as ISO9000 and FDA.

Assess activities and results on a continuous basis to determine areas for improvement.

“Hands on leadership” to include the installation and maintenance of industrial electrical wiring, pneumatics, mechanical/electrical devices, and PLC controlled automation equipment.

UNITED STATES ARMY, Various Locations (Bio-Medical Equipment Repair) 1989 – 1996

Installation, repair, and continued maintenance of medical equipment within military medical facilities.

Implemented and tracked maintenance programs for entire facilities and medical equipment.

Offered additional training opportunities based upon outstanding professionalism and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts.

Education

HARPER COLLEGE, Schaumburg, Illinois

Associate of Science in Business Management

GPA: 3.8

FITZSIMMONS ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Aurora, Colorado

Graduate of the Bio-Medical Equipment Repair Specialist Program

Ranked in the Top 10% of the basic program and was immediately selected for the advanced course.

Completed a total of 16 months of intensive electronic/mechanical technical training.

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