Manager Program

Michael W. Curton, PMP

Goshen, IN 574-***-****

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Program/Project Manager

Versatile, goal-oriented Program Manager with vital experience supporting the strategic direction of large-scale programs, setting budgets and managing risks while achieving overall company goals and exceeding customer expectations. Track record of meeting deliverables in-line with operational targets, while working confidently with senior staff and key team members to push timely solutions to multifaceted plans. Quick to respond to new developments effectively, including providing vital progress reports and post-project analysis.

Project Management

Budgeting

Utility Installation

Permits/Inspection

Lean Methodologies

Building Upgrades/Remodeling

Cross-Functional Leadership

AutoCAD/SolidWORKS

Program Analysis

Organizational Skills

Building Maintenance

Complex Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, Elkhart, IN July 2020 – Present Temporary Carrier Assistant

WOLVERINE CORPORATION, St. Joseph, MI November 2016 – July 2020 Program Manager

Met with client leadership on a daily basis to discuss project direction, costs, risks, and developing initiatives.

Developed performance and financial analysis reports which showed the effectiveness of meeting the project commitments.

Managed and scheduled all personnel training and built staff development plans that promoted increased responsibility and growth.

CHASSIX, Benton Harbor, MI November 2013 – November 2016 Facilities and Programs Manager (November 2014 – November 2016)

Directed staff results by coaching and counseling employees, and planning, monitoring and appraising job performance.

Maintained staffing logistics by recruiting, selecting, and training employees.

Co-managed and executed special projects with risk management, security, and IT.

Monitored production, managed performance, and ensured quality of work was performed to customer satisfaction. Program Manager (November 2013 – November 2014)

Developed external partner relationships to aggressively negotiate for better prices.

Formulated project timing and risk mitigation plans to identify potential problems and adverse impacts before they had the chance to occur.

Oversaw all aspects of contract deliverables, on-time delivery, and operational compliance in accordance with the standards established in the statement-of-work.

MODINEER CORPORATION, Niles, MI September 2008 – November 2013 HESS INDUSTRIES, Niles, MI 2006-2008

GONZALEZ PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, Pontiac, MI 2003-2006 TESCO ENGINEERING, Auburn Hill, MI 1996-2003

Project Manager

Effectively communicated project scope, schedule, and budget with both customers and contractors.

Met customer deadlines and Service Level Agreements.

Oversaw coordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work. Michael W. Curton, PMP

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Ran ongoing internal program meetings, including weekly status check-ins. Additional employment at Wisne Design, Koltanbar Engineering, Modern Engineering, and S.W.E. Inc. 1984-1996 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Policy Implementation and Evaluation), Oakland University, Rochester, MI SAMPLE PROGRAMS

Aluminum Casting Programs:

GMX 353 Front Knuckle

K2XX Front Lower Control Arm

CD4.2 Front Knuckle

CMF-1 prototype parts

Stamping and Assembly Programs:

GMX206/226 Stampings and Assembly Systems

GMT 966/968 Body side Assembly System

GMX 210/230 Closures marriage stations and hemming systems. P415 Hood assembly system

U-231 Liftgate assembly system and stamping dies.

Prototype Programs:

HB, LX, ND, and WK closures.

MAJOR TOOLING RESPONSIBILITIES

Tool quotes and placement.

Tooling design and follow up.

Manufacture, assembly, run off, buy off and installation of tooling. Documentation of APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA.

Project tracking and reporting.

E/C management.

Budget management.

PPAP submissions.

Primary customer contact.

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