Mark H. Leverson “Sven”

**** **** **** ***, ********, MN 55379

920-***-**** – adv7m4@r.postjobfree.com – LinkedIn.com/in/SvenLeverson

Management & Program Analyst

Virtual & Local Program Consulting – Turnkey Contracts – Continuity Planning – Technology Integration

Communications Management – Resource Management – P&L Responsibility – Supply Chain Management

Experienced senior level executive with over twenty-five years of success. Provides consulting services to major corporations on large-scale construction, IT, and operationally based projects. Maximizes net income by enabling software enhancements and continuous process efficiencies. Achieves performance excellence by monitoring KPIs, leveraging supporting resources, and achieving aggressive results-focused objectives and timetables. Consistently delivers successful outcomes during times of crisis and uncertainty.

Serves as a trusted advisor and confidante to executives, management teams, organizational partners, and relevant staff. Quickly fosters confidence within teams, clears paths to success, and develops innovative solutions by collaborating with key stakeholders. Empowers leaders through the most current staff training, leadership development, and coaching theories. Transforms underperforming organizations into productivity powerhouses, inspired by healthy team morale to achieve unprecedented results. Competencies include:

- Safety Management & Safety Training - Project Program Management & Implementation

- Sales & Marketing Management - Logistics & Supply Chain Management

- Risk Avoidance & Mitigation - Total Quality Management

- Vendor & Supplier Oversight - Cost Analysis & Budget Management

- Contract Reviews, Negotiations, & Closing - ISO-Based Quality & Process Design

- Performance Monitoring Recovery & Maximization - Change Management Change Control

- Curriculum Development & Training - Strategic Planning and Development

- Earned Value (CPI) & Schedule Performance (SPI) - Grant Distributions, Donor Identification, and Stewardship

- Disaster Recovery Strategy Consultant - Product Management & Communications Management

Career Synopsis

Amalgamated Results Group LLC, Shakopee, MN 2002-Present.

A consulting and project management firm catering to clients with project needs including, but not limited to, engineering & construction, technology upgrades and business process improvements.

CEO Senior Program Manager Business & Operations Management Consultant

Serves nationwide clients with revenue-supporting initiatives grounded in both the Project Management and Construction Industry Institutes’ guiding principles. Tracks “earned value metrics” for each project, ensuring high-value outcomes for clients.

St. Wenceslaus School Annual Gala (six years): Developing Donations, Building Support Base, Bidding Event Booklet and Bidding Plan, & Process for Obtaining and Locking in Bids (netting greater than $60K/year).

Served as Co-Lead for a High School Mission trip to Guatemala.

Catechetical Instructor.

Magnum Development, LLC 2021-August 2022

Advanced Clean Storage I, LLC is a green hydrogen production and storage project being developed by ACES Delta, which is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Power Systems and Magnum Development.

Senior Project and Construction Manager

The IPP coal units are being retired and replaced with an 840MW CCGT power plant, capable of burning 30% Hydrogen and 70% Natural Gas. The IPP Renewal Project is a consortium of 32 municipal electricity providers, with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power as the largest member and Operating Agent. Under a long-term tolling arrangement, the Customer will deliver 100% renewable energy and water, and the project will convert these inputs to green hydrogen, store the hydrogen in Salt Caverns, and deliver the hydrogen back to the IPP Plant. The Project essentially acts as a long-duration hydrogen battery for the Western USA.

Construct a 220 MW Alkaline Electrolyzer Facility. These Electrolyzers will be powered by renewable energy.

Develop, via solution mining, two (2) ~4.5MMbl salt caverns.

Construct two (2) one hundred fifty acre+ Brine Ponds for storing the brine from the Salt Caverns.

Engineer, Procure, and Construct 840MW Combined Cycle Power Plant.

Oversee $705MM Project, which includes 220MW Electrolyzer Facility, two (2) Caverns, two (2) Brine Ponds, 840MW Power Plant, and Balance of Plant.

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas: Business Operations Management Consultant 2016-2019

An industry leading power generation and energy storage solutions provider.

Retained to develop a landmark proprietary Project Management Execution Process (PMEP) for Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., New Generation Systems Project Execution Department. Worked closely with internal business units to leverage existing resources in the overall work effort on approaches, strategies, processes, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Delivered ROI within two years by performing gap analysis on existing process flow diagrams, policies, procedures, and existing standards, establishing baseline data, and driving energies in the development of new process flow diagrams and procedures.

Developed the first RACI assignment matrices to define the various cross-functional and departmental roles and responsibilities in completing tasks or deliverables for a project.

Directed a team of six Oracle consultants in supporting the successful roll-out of 48 core PMEP Business Processes, utilizing the Oracle Primavera Unifier project lifecycle management tool. Generated lower cost of quality, increased execution efficiency, reduced project risk, and higher customer satisfaction.

Championed and established consensus for corporate-wide implementation of Oracle Primavera Unifier and Windchill product lifecycle management software to create company-wide consistency regarding contract and document management. Achieved ROI within five years.

Westinghouse Electric Company: Business Operations Management Consultant 2015-2016

A global supplier of nuclear power plant products and services, including nuclear fuel, service and maintenance, and instrumentation and control systems.

Reporting to the Director-Project Management, provided portfolio, program, and project management consulting services in support of the design, fabrication, manufacture, assembly, testing and installation of nuclear power plant fuel handling equipment and new nuclear power plant cranes to be distributed worldwide.

Led the construction of state-of-the-art Fuel Handling Systems and Polar Crane installations for new plant constructions worldwide.

Served as a single representative to customers, architect engineers, technical specialists, and Westinghouse business units. Interpreted and conveyed contract requirements; communicated changes in support of an integrated change control process. Delivered superior customer satisfaction.

Xcel Energy, Inc.: Senior Program-Project Management Project Office Manager Project Commercial Manager 2004-2015

A utility holding company serving more than 3.3 million electric customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers throughout eight states.

Supported Xcel Energy Generating Plant Projects Department with ongoing, large-scale projects at four locations dispersed throughout Minnesota and Colorado. Supported the development and integration of internal controls and internal oversight committee to promote long-lasting program enhancements and, ultimately, customer satisfaction. Expert at Request for Proposal/Quotations for projects greater than $425 million. Facilitated Single Contract Negotiations of $220 million. Managed Project Portfolios greater than $2 billion. Managed P&L for single projects greater than $425 million.

Held full accountability for a $425 million High Bridge Combined Cycle (HBCC) project with a turnkey contract value of $220 million. Designed, planned, and led the successful completion of a continuous improvement program.

Attained $60+ million in project savings through innovative contracting strategies, including the development and issuance of the respective RFQ/RFP processes, and oversight of bid evaluation, analysis and negotiations.

Achieved emissions reduction goal in support of community objective of improving air quality in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Completed three-year consulting project expected to generate over $2 billion in support of the newly formed Engineering & Construction department, designed to manage a major capital project portfolio.

Key person assigned to assist E&C with the creation of the first PMO structure, strategy, best practices, governance, standards, measurements, etc., including a beta test on a capital project.

Ensured project cost planning and controls structure met FERC, MNPUC and Capital Asset Accounting defined requirements.

Partnered with the Energy Supply Environmental Services Department in developing policies and guidance on demolition and reporting for the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI).

Oversaw $280 million steam generator replacement project requiring the design, fabrication, and installation of two replacements.

Managed all facets of the development process and issuance of the Installation Services scope of work and RFP process; facilitated bid evaluation and analysis, negotiations and contract awards equating to 48% of the overall project delivery and contracting strategy.

Accountable for review and approval of a Project Risk Analysis and maintenance of a risk management and monitoring plan.

Completed $20 million hardware and software upgrades to core Plant Process Computer System and chemistry lab, regaining compliance regarding the storage and management of critical regulatory data.

Designed and installed a meteorological tower and upgraded obsolete meteorological systems with high-availability, redundant, and divisionally separated meteorological equipment, along with real-time meteorological data validation.

Humana, Inc.: Business Process Design Re-engineering Consultant 2004

A Fortune 100 health insurance company with over 20 million members.

Retained to provide services relating to business process design and re-engineering. Conducted portfolio analysis to define existing work and develop a strategy for regaining control of runaway projects, minimizing slippage, and obtaining quick results, while still maintaining the long-term enterprise strategic vision.

Reduced overall costs by 60% after gaining approval for recommendations involving the re-engineering of existing Product Load processes and personnel and resource restructuring.

Created Product Load Department Steering Committee charter, teaching members to employ an enterprise-wide collaboration approach for better communication, planning, forecasting, executive management reporting, and general strengthening of cross-departmental business relations.

Defined new Outsource Vendor Engagement, Relationship Management, and Quality Auditor roles, offering ongoing support for position responsibilities as they became ingrained in the organizational structure.

US Bank Corp.: EPMO Consultant Infrastructure Program Manager 2003-2004

A financial services company serving consumers and businesses with mobile banking, wealth management, and loan services, with revenue of $26 billion annually.

Reporting to the Director-Infrastructure Management, recruited as Infrastructure Program Manager to build a well-defined and consistent cross-enterprise process for managing the ongoing technology mission. Led eight small teams managing a variety of functions, teaching them how to apply total quality management (TQM) to achieve results.

Supported $200 million in annual portfolio projects with new project funding, dashboard reporting, and project scoring methods.

Regained control of a crashed 26 State Infrastructure Project and successfully completed the infrastructure upgrade.

Delta Dental Plan of Wisconsin: EPMO & Business Operations Management Consultant 2003

The largest dental plan system in the US, with operations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Set strategic direction and vision for a “quick start” Project Management Office startup, with functions enabling accelerated future growth.

Created a Technical Help Desk, complete with issue and defect tracking, call statistics, and an effective model for tier I, II, and III levels of technical infrastructure and applications support.

Designed, developed, and put into practice a complete candidate selection and interview methodology covering all aspects of the technical hiring process, from phone screening through to the formal interview.

Prepared curriculum and administered Project Management and continuous process improvement training to all IT employees.

Associated Banc-Corp.: EPMO & Business Operations Management Consultant 2002-2003

A regional bank holding company providing retail banking, commercial banking, commercial real estate lending, private banking, and specialized financial services.

Directed a 35+ member team consisting of executives, senior managers, and line personnel across Operations, Business, Compliance and Technology areas of the corporation through systems and business & operations processes and procedures re-engineering, while adhering to all local, state, and federal compliance regulations.

Achieved a $9 million annual revenue increase and full ROI within less than one year of providing recommendations for enhancements, including Information Technology work, process flow efficiency and standardization, effective executive management reporting, and personnel/resource assignment and restructuring.

Led the development of first-time, enterprise wide PMO, defining mission, vision, plan, and strategy. Necessary actions included regaining control of runaway projects; conducting project reviews, audits, and risk analyses; organizing and managing the resource pool; continuity planning; and determining oversight actions to ensure adherence to new processes.

NeoSvIT, LLC International, Kharkiv, Ukraine 2000-2007

Managing Director & Founding Partner

Provided outsourcing of high quality eBusiness software development, web hosting, and engineering support services to save Western clients at least 50% in overhead. Leveraged shortfall of world-class software professionals in the US and Western Europe in combination with access to Ukrainian resource pool of highly skilled and experienced IT Professionals, low labor costs, and hunger for new exposure; emerging Ukrainian and eastern European companies seeking to achieve proven Western standards, customers, and investment.

Brought in $250,000 in revenue with 5% margins within just three years.

Designed and implemented a world-class Global Network Operations Center (GNOC), including data/telecommunications and IT solutions. Provided quicker-to-market customer solutions while directing all sales, marketing, and operations initiatives and serving as liaison between Ukrainian Information Technology engineers and United States customers.

Technology Architects, Inc., De Pere, WI 2000-2002

A technology solutions provider serving businesses globally.

Program Manager Network voice & Data Manager Offshore Relationship Manager

Managed, supported, and mentored a staff of eight engineers in their personal and professional training and development needs. Oversaw project portfolios for 30+ customers with single project budgets up to $2 million. Led a team of eight engineers in fulfilling contracts and maintaining an impeccable reputation for customer satisfaction.

Added $500,000+ revenue in less than eight months by securing a contract with a large school District.

Achieved 100% on-time completion for all projects per original proposals, consistently meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Early career as a Senior Project Manager, Process Control Engineer, Project Engineer, Information Technology Program Director, Computer Analyst & Programmer and Operations & Personnel Supervisor, in addition to service as a Financial Management Specialist in the United States Air Force / Air National Guard, and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons Specialist in the United States Army National Guard.

Education, Training, Certifications & Technical Proficiencies

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Master’s Degree in Divinity-Theology Cognate (in-progress)

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI

Master’s Degree in Executive Project Management and Personnel Leadership (some coursework completed)

Regis University, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Management & Computer Information Systems; Minor Economics

PMI, Project Management Professional (certification in progress)

DuPont, Safety Training Observation Program (STOP) Certified Trainer

OSHA, 10-Hour Construction Course

Amalgamated Results Group LLC, Galbraith’s STAR Model

Construction Industry Institute (CII), Project Delivery & Contracting Strategy (PDCS)

Kepner-Tregoe, Kepner-Tregoe Decision Analysis

Juran & Deming, QIP/TQM

Taylor Corporation/Niagara of Wisconsin Paper Corporation, Joint Application Design

VIRTUS, New Prague, MN (2017-present), Protecting All Children™ training programs are comprehensive and multi-dimensional --incorporating proven best practice standards for the prevention of child sexual abuse and other wrongdoing by employees, volunteers, and others who interact with children within the environment.

Zoom, Skype, Asana, Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive; MS Office Suite, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Publisher; AS400 Programmer/Analyst; Assembler Programming; Unix Programmer; Cisco Network Routers and Access Points; Oracle Primavera P6 Scheduling Tool, Oracle Primavera Unifier; SAP; JDEdwards; and Indus PassPort Work Management.

Professional Associations & Awards & Community Involvement

Project Management Institute, Member

Construction Specifications Institute, Member

CH2M HILL / Lockwood Greene, awarded the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star certificate as part of a major capital project, recognized for its unique safety management program and safe work record; reached the 250,000 work-hour mark without a lost time accident.

St. Wenceslaus Parish, New Prague, MN (2005-present), a Catholic parish that, in 2010, became an integrated parish system of four additional local parishes.

Serves or has served as a long-term fundraiser for the St. Wenceslaus School.

Co-led a mission trip to Guatemala.

Provided advisory services to the school, parish leadership; helped upgrade websites and social media platforms; leader/participant in several education and faith groups.

Member/leader of member-based committees and groups.

Developing Donations, Building Support Base, Bidding Event Booklet and Bidding Plan, & Process for Obtaining and Locking in Bids (netting greater than $60K/year).

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