James S. Lister
440-***-**** adivi5@r.postjobfree.com 9136 Richards Drive Mentor, Ohio
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Highly skilled professional with over 20 years demonstrated experience in achieving successful project goals and timelines by providing expert sales and technical support, construction experience and project management, developing and implementing effective team action plans while maintaining exceptional customer service to retain existing customers and new customers as well.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Project Management
Schematics / Blueprints
OSHA & HazMat
Vendor Management
Customer Service
Marketing & Sales
AutoCAD Design
Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Microsoft Office
Reports & Documentation
Customer Relationship Management
PMS Coordination
PLC Controls
Test Theory
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Naval Submarine Force
Instrument and Electrical Technician (E-5), Honorable Discharge (6 years) Top Secret Clearance
Tested faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Familiar with various electronics test and calibration equipment such as multi-meters, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and most basic lab equipment.
Studied blueprints, schematics, manuals and other specification documents to determine operation procedures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintenance/Installation Technician 2019 – 2020
Insight Global – Midwest U.S. Territory
Planned, designed and installed new electrical/lighting/HVAC controls; including, but not limited to wiring, sensors, thermostats and HVAC units for a large commercial banking client in the Chicago, IL area
Followed proper safety procedures and performed lockout/tagout while working on electrical systems
Drafted electrical drawings for complete HVAC projects consisting of all power/lighting diagrams and controls installed; drawings consisted of all levels of a building from the main electrical room to the rooftop HVAC units
Regional Project Manager / Project Coordinator 2013 – 2019
Universal Medical Systems / Merry X-Ray Corporation – Mentor, Ohio
Developed and designed layouts for Veterinary Medical Imaging (MRI, CT scanners, Portable), Petro-Chemical imaging sites, while providing technical support to Veterinary customers, hospitals, architects and contractors from initial planning throughout construction to ensure successful installation and timely completion
Coordinated all aspects of multiple projects from initial customer meetings to site selection & testing; communicating construction standards to customers, contractors and architects; reviewing/analyzing construction documents submitted to ensure they pass such standards (architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, HVAC, etc); attending on-site construction meetings throughout the process as needed; identifying and resolving all product site planning concerns for customer and project professionals involved
Maintained ongoing communications with sales, customers, vendors and in-house associates as well as weekly updating project database on a weekly basis
Provided Direct Sales Support for Canada, US, and International overseas shipments and responsible for managing and finding vendors for logistical and rigging/ delivery/ installation/ de-installation planning
Coordinated manpower assignments and communications and responsible for project meetings and travel arrangements.
Responsible for coordinating building operations for product shipping maintenance and operations
Managed/Coordinated, Field service personnel assignments, information provision and training, for Vice President of the company
Maintenance Technical Associate 2 years
Avery-Dennison – Painesville, Ohio
Performed facility maintenance; troubleshot electrical/mechanical/pneumatic problems, enforced lockout tag-out procedures, building start-up and shut downs, purchased/installed repair parts. Knowledge of PLC controls & logic drives
Maintained exterior lighting systems and internal for plant security and operations
Managed company credit card and account reconciliation for purchases to support maintenance team
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440-***-**** adivi5@r.postjobfree.com 9136 Richards Drive Mentor, Ohio
Site Planning Specialist II 10 years
Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. – Twinsburg, Ohio
Developed design layouts for Medical Imaging (MRI, X-Ray, PET, CT scanners) suites while providing technical support to customers, hospitals, architects and contractors from initial planning throughout construction to ensure successful installation and timely completion
Coordinated ALL aspects of multiple projects from initial customer meetings to site selection & testing; communicating HMSA standards to customers and architects; reviewing/analyzing construction documents submitted to ensure they pass such standards (architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, HVAC, etc.); attending on-site construction meetings throughout the process as needed; identifying and resolving all product site planning concerns for customer and project professionals involved
Maintained ongoing communications with sales, customers, vendors and in-house associates as well as weekly updating projects status on Siebel (in-house database for project tracking)
Provided Direct Sales Support for 2 Sales Managers and 8 Sales Reps within 20 states in the Midwest, West, Southwest and Southern territories. Coordinated all travel arrangements, meetings and customer priorities. Met directly with sales and customer to assist sales in securing sales agreements.
Maintenance Technical Associate 3 years
International Paper – Ashtabula, Ohio
Performed facility maintenance; troubleshot electrical/mechanical/pneumatic problems, authored/enforced lockout tag-out procedures, purchased/installed repair parts. Knowledge of PLC controls & logic drives.
Provided training for production workers on skill levels, managed contractors supplying services to facility and reviewed corporate charge accounts.
Field Service Designer (Survey Department) 10 years
First Energy – Concord Township, Ohio
Planned and designed residential/commercial electric service installations and project work for municipalities such as road widening projects, new underground developments and lighting. Maintained electrical compliance per county.
Evaluated costs of construction projects.
Performed storm damage work while working with Cable TV and Telephone Company fiber optic rebuilds.
Worked with the State of Ohio on the Route 90 new highway lighting project
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Course Completed *Exam pending approval
RB Sigma LLC – Mentor, Ohio
Various Training Completed
Accelerated Electrical and Electronics study in Navy (2 years)
Basic Electricity and Electronics School, Advanced Electronics School
Electronics Technician Phase School, Navigation Technician Submarines
Radar Navigation Maintenance, Raytheon Commercial Radar
Completed Allen Bradley PLC- 5 Maintenance, SLC-500 Maintenance course, Reliance GV 3000 AC drive, AutoMax Maintenance and troubleshooting, AutoMax DC drive power distribution system
Welding course MIG/TIG and Plasma Cutter
NEC Electrical Course, OSHA Safety Training, HazMat Training
CAD Knowledge; AutoCAD Fundamentals, AutoCAD LT 2000 Basic, Microsoft Intergraph CAD
Annual Training; Magnet Safety, Radiation Safety, Blood borne Pathogen and PPE (10 years)
Certified CPR and First Responder, Certified AED, Certified EMT State of Ohio
Better Business Writing, Business Grammar and Usage, Construction Project Management and Supervision in the Workplace, Managing Projects and Priorities, Time Management Skills
Microsoft Office Courses for Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Auburn Career Center – Concord Township, Ohio
High School Diploma
Harbor High School – Ashtabula, Ohio