Project Manager Engineering
Resume:
FARES KARADSHEH
Sugarland, Texas *****
acy3ik@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Professional with extensive experience in engineering sales, business development, project and account management. Looking to utilize the various skills gained during my 12 year professional career.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Iowa State University
Major: Electrical Engineering
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Projects, FrontPage
Software: Familiar with PLC editing, CRM systems, familiar with AutoCAD, estimating programs
Familiar with P&ID loops drawings, Communication protocols, PLC programming, ZOHO CRM, SharePoint
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Bilingual Fluent in English and Arabic
WORK EXPERIENCE
Account Manager June 2014 – Present
Process Solutions Corporation Houston, Texas
Assist 7- 15 clients simultaneously with technical applications including design, PLC modifications, instrument recommendation, DCS specifications, and automation solutions while providing instrumentation, control and automation solutions for I&C projects such as I/O count, HMI and PLC/ DCS.
Assist with overseeing product marketing and product management team.
Manage existing and future developed approximately 75 accounts in Houston metro-area.
Manage multiple small projects including estimating, proposals, scheduling, negotiations, customer interaction, material ordering, delivery management, completion and critical path analysis.
Achieved 100% of my sales numbers 2 years in a row
Business Development Manager February 2008 – June 2014
International Technical Services LLC New Orleans, Louisiana
Developed new business and identified prospective clients, starting from Baton Rouge covering the
Gulf-coast region in the areas of engineering, refineries, manufacturing and petrochemical industries.
Assisted in aspects of engineering, proposals, marketing, contract negations and full cycle recruiting.
Prepared and negotiated contract and subcontract documents reviewing and authorizing change orders.
Introduced and implemented a new system to penetrate the engineering projects using contract staffing service
Project Manager / Sales Engineer February 2005 – January 2008
International Technical Services LLC New Orleans, Louisiana
Managed several small projects including project development, cost estimate, recruiting and engineering
Bidding, review plans, specs and documents.
Conducted meetings with clients in the engineering and industrial segment
Project Manager May2004 – October 2004
J. F. Edwards Construction Company Geneseo, Illinois
Managed approximately 6 electrical construction projects simultaneously at any given time.
Sent RFQ’s,bidding, review plans, specs and documents.
Reviewed and edited electrical diagrams and drawings and created bill of materials.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Senior Design Project August 2003 –May 2004
Designed an analog electronics power supply with variable functions using multiple-output variable-output DC PS.
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Independent Study July 2002 –May 2004
Collected and studied IEEE papers related to voltage stability by utilizing voltage stability with power system security web-based design tools.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
International Society of Automation ChemPID Education Chair & PCS Chair 2015- Present
Academy Trainer (Coach) Eclipse Soccer Club 2015 - Present
Premier Head Coach Baton Rouge Soccer Club 2005 - 2014
Olympic Developmental Program Louisiana State A ODP (U11-U15) 2008 - 2014
Soccer Coach University High School (Middle & High School) 2007 - 2010
Board Member (Past President) Baton Rouge Referral Group 2006 - 2013
Power Group Leader ISU CySat Spacecraft Systems and Operations Lab 2003-2004
Peer Mentor Iowa State University, College of Engineering 2003 - 2004
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Soccer Coaches Association of America 2002 - Present
Ambassador Club - Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce 2005 – 2009
-Received 100% membership retention award
Iowa State University - Men’s Soccer League 2001 – 2004
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)
Louisiana Engineering Society
International Society of Automation (ISA) 2014 – Present
CERTIFICATIONS:
U.S. Soccer Federation National B License
U.S. Soccer Federation National Youth License
National Soccer Coaches Association of America Advanced National Diploma
US Citizen
TWIC Card Holder Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Previously used: C++, C#, CAD software, PLC programming
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