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Project Manager, Six Sigma BlackBelt, Mainframe Programmer/Analyst

Location:
Metamora, IL, 61548
Salary:
$45/hr (contract) $86K (fulltime)
Posted:
February 09, 2017

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ROBERT TODD BENSON

Metamora, Illinois

Mobile: 309-***-**** acyq31@r.postjobfree.com

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Highly qualified program management professional recognized for strengths in objective and data analysis. Proven track record of delivering excellent business results under demanding schedule. Excellent communicator with impeccable technical and computer skills. Exceptional program management skills with analytical mindset and the ability to identify issues and find appropriate solutions. Innovative thinker with a keen ability to build productive and profitable relationships. Skilled in maximizing resources, value, and efficiency.

Program Management Customer Relations Process Optimization Quality Improvement

Coaching Succession Planning Risk Assessment Employee Training Logistic Development

Problem Solving Six Sigma Black Belt Leadership Development Strategic Planning

Process Integration Project Budgeting Financial Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL

Program Manager 1997-Present

Managed, coordinated and implemented multiple business initiative programs.

Developed detailed plans and strategy; managed financial analysis and capital flows.

Directed 6 Sigma Black Belt projects; created new and improved existing processes.

Mentored new Green Belt participants from respective business areas for transactional projects.

Played a vital role in increasing output and driving cost-cutting initiatives through improvements.

Successfully participated in Six Sigma system redevelopment resulting in a cost savings of more than $70 million dollars; directed manufacturing and supply chain process expansions.

Managed a forty-five-company implementation process as part of corporate transition.

Developed critical process improvements including cost procedure, payroll, and labor distribution.

Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc., Springfield, IL 1994-1997

Senior Consultant

Developed labor distribution and benefit accrual systems; supported payroll department as necessary.

Assumed the lead role; established new and improved current procedures.

Developed benefit accruals system using IT applications such as Cobol, CICS, IMS DC, DB2 and JCL.

Horace Mann Insurance, Metamora, IL 1990-1994

Programmer/Analyst

Successfully used database and spreadsheet programs; examined and monitored application progress.

Introduced and conducted in-house training for structured Cobol programming.

Developed tax investment monitoring tool in accordance with the federal government regulations.

Developed variance insurance applications using Cobol, CICS, Assembler, DB2 and JCL.

Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL 1988-1990

Programmer

Established and supported logistics/traffic applications including Cobol IMS DC, DB2 and JCL.

Developed rail movement application known as "Trax"; maintained traffic systems software.

EDUCATION

Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL

Completed 60 credits towards an Associate Degree in International Business

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Caterpillar Incorporated, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt 2008

American Management Association, IT Systems Project Management Course Certificate 1997

Caterpillar Incorporated, Business Systems Programming Course 1988



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