Project Management Continuous Improvement

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Mario Rauseo MBA, PMP, CCMP, Prosci

Edmonton, AB. Phone: 780-***-**** Email: ********@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mario-i-rauseo SKILL AREAS: Strategic Business Planning Contract Administration Budget Development KPIs and Metric Governance Project Management Relationship Management Board Governance Sustainability Development and Management Business Transformation Organizational Change Continuous Improvement Organizational Design Strategic Direction MRP and ERP Execution Human Resource Management ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

• Successfully executed 86 material and site service contracts for >$700M gold mine. Strong skills in Procure-to- Pay processes, contract negotiations, and the lifecycle of RFx and PO’s.

• Spearheaded facilities management and strengthened operations by developing robust policies/procedures, governing consistent proposals, maintaining accurate budgets, forecasts, and resource management, resulting in expanding growth by 16%

• Initiated the specialty electronics mega-store concept, building a $213M+ sales, management, and operations organization in two years.

• Maintained direct collaborative communication with clients across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, to identify solutions and meet specific needs.

• Utilized organizational designs, change management processes, and process re-development to find solutions and standardize quoting processes. This decreased wait times by 60% and increased revenue by 8%

• Led process redesigns to reduce production times by 8% and time-to quote by 90%

• Defined and reestablished KPIs, increasing forecasting accuracies by 32% and work volume forecasting by 29% PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Contract Specialist & Consultant Nov 2022 – May 2024 MARATHON GOLD (CALIBRE MINING) -

Led the creation and management of RFPs (Request for Proposals) and executed contracts for engineering, construction projects, and material supply packages. Managed the evaluation of bids and quotes, streamlined purchase requisitions, efficiently handled change orders, and ensured timely invoice processing.

Fostered effective collaboration with internal and external departments, ensuring seamless operations and support across projects.

Maintained detailed project records, logs, and reports to uphold transparency and accountability, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of project delivery. Director, Process and Operations Improvement Mar 2018 - Jun 2022 DUSSMAN GROUP UAE

Next level performance Facilitated 16% growth by developing a new business plan, leveraging data and metrics, and establishing financial management and proposal governance —resulted in more informed bids for facilities management contracts.

Mentored and trained organization leaders on applying project management methodology and cultivating stronger relationships—transformed corporate culture from one of facilities management to project management and implementing any new processes and program to promote business excellence

Promoted a continuous improvement across a 120+-person cross-functional, international team of direct and indirect reports

Maintained a high level of service, focusing on organizational leadership and sustainable excellence

Monitored daily performances through balanced and established scorecards Page 2

General Manager, Operations, International Business Feb 2014 – Jan 2018 TOP-CO INC., EDMONTON, AB

Directed global business operations, development, and customer services for the multinational, cementing solutions company.

Standardized quoting process reducing wait times by 60%, as well as increasing revenue by 8%

Pioneered several critical KPIs including conversion rates to inform sales process and training, product performance, and customer satisfaction through the launch of surveys

Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning Senior Manager of Marketing and Sales Nov 2011 – Feb 2014 OEM REMANUFACTURING, A FINNING ENTERPRISE, EDMONTON, AB

Increased projected revenue by $7 million by account managers pursuing new business from railway systems.

Drove a $240M P&L, as well as customer service, sales, and marketing strategies aligned with organizational objectives for the leading engine and powertrain component remanufacturer

Led team of 26 account managers, inside sales, and customer service representatives

Reduced production time by 8%, and time-to-quote, 90%, by eliminating manual research of 7,000 components— secured CEO’s approval to integrate IT and warranty systems with SAP, working within a limited budget

Grew business by $7M—pursued new opportunities in railway equipment and secured company’s 1st external customers

Defined and established KPIs, elevating revenue forecasting accuracy 12%, and work volume forecasting accuracy, 19%—resulted in a more informed budget and resource management plans Director of Product Development and Major Projects Aug 2008 – Jul 2011 THE BRICK GROUP, EDMONTON, AB

Rolled out a small electronics business across Canada with a budget of $1.8M. The firm gathered $10M incremental revenue in its first year

Facilitated a 4% boost in margins through practical change management, increasing the reliability of manufacturing in three months

Evaluated the $300M supply chain, consolidating productions in 5 Chinese factories and 5 Canadian factories

Reduced supply chain and shipping costs, encouraging faster deliveries on orders while maintaining quality control standards

Oversaw a team of nineteen people, including Category Managers and Product Managers, alongside cross- functional groups

Collaborated with international and national logistics, supply chains, and manufacturers to keep group initiatives on track

Consolidated forecasts for demand planning to ensure proper inventory levels for regions EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Post Graduate Certificate in Innovation 2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA): Global Leadership 2021 University of Fredericton, Fredericton, NB

Certified Project Management Professional 2016

Project Management Institute

Certified Change Management Professional 2023

Prosci

Six Sigma Project Leadership and Lean Methodology 2013

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