Project Manager Business Development

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James Eakman

**** ******** *** ******, ** 55330 • 612-***-**** • ***.******@*****.*** OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will utilize my expertise in the electrical field as well as my management skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Unique combination of strong technical, project management and communication skills.

• Excellent performance reviews. Energetic. Ready for a new challenge.

• Strong work ethic. Extremely productive. Proven ability to multi-task.

• Able to navigate conflicting interests among personnel through collaborative approaches.

• Excellent software knowledge including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCad, Access Databases, visual manufacturing (full understanding of an MRP system)

• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to solve problems, make decisions, and meet objectives.

• Ability to manage projects ranging in size from a few hundred dollars to over a million dollars.

• Lean Yellow belt Certified.

EDUCATION

• Elk River High School (1985)

• Many college courses completed with no degree attained. Courses included: Production supervisory, electronics and creative writing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Division Director March 2022-present

Parsons Electric

• Financial management of division: P & L statements, annual budget

• Oversight of engineering and project management staff

• Set yearly performance goals for division

• Responsible for hiring and termination of team members

• Work closely with suppliers and customers.

• Business development

Senior Project Manager/Electrical Engineer November 2005-March 2022 McKinley Hill Company, New Brighton, MN (Parsons Electric)

• Quote, coordinate and manage automated system projects.

• Design electrical control systems. (cU/L 508A Standards)

• Troubleshoot and commission new electrical control systems.

• Procure parts per project.

• Maintain financials per project.

• Supervise production shop.

• Create and maintain bills of materials, procure parts.

• Work closely with suppliers and customers.

• Schedule and manage daily panel shop schedule.

• Prepare and give performance reviews.

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Production Manager July 1997-November 2005

Streamfeeder LLC/Thiele Technologies, Minneapolis, MN

• Worked to improve production processes to decrease costs and maintain competitiveness.

• Worked closely with sales staff to understand customer needs.

• Work in collaboration with management team to develop a positive and efficient work environment.

• Work closely with engineers releasing new products to shop floor.

• Responsible for leading year- end inventory.

• Improved staff morale by implementing procedures to hold each role accountable.

• 5S and Lean Manufacturing Training.

Production Supervisor June 1986-July 1997

Kwik-File LLC, Fridley, MN

• Supervised 18 employees in a production setting.

• Worked with engineers to improve and/or release new products to shop floor.

• Prepared and gave performance reviews.

• Maintained production efficiency, utilization, prioritization and delegation of duties. References Available Upon Request

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