Project Manager Business Development

Joseph Evans

*********@*****.*** 559-***-**** Pekin, IL

Objective

Results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience in operational leadership, financial oversight, and client relations. Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and align execution with strategic business goals, particularly in renewable and sustainable industries. Skilled in resource optimization, cross-functional team leadership, and on-time, within-budget project completion. Seeking to leverage business development expertise and operations background for a Project Manager role in solar energy.

Professional Experience

Senior Business Consultant

Global Resources – Chicago, IL Mar 2023 – Present

Delivered strategic consulting to SMEs, enhancing business structure, financial management, and operational efficiency.

Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify growth opportunities, improving client profitability.

Managed client projects to align with objectives, increasing competitiveness and market relevance.

President

Jaguar Transportation Holdings – West Memphis, AR Nov 2022 – Present

Directed strategic project planning, significantly enhancing safety and operational performance across sites.

Led business development and contract negotiations, driving revenue growth and securing strategic partnerships.

Oversaw budget management, including financial forecasting, to ensure project profitability.

General Manager

West Memphis Base Railroad – West Memphis, AR Jun 2022 – Nov 2022

Managed capital projects, improving operational efficiency by 30% through precise planning and resource allocation.

Ensured contract compliance by monitoring timelines and deliverables, consistently meeting client expectations.

Cultivated client relationships, strengthening partnerships through customer-focused solutions.

General Manager

Rail Link Inc. – Reedley, CA Aug 2021 – Mar 2022

Led cross-functional teams across multiple locations, ensuring adherence to project schedules and safety protocols.

Drove profitability by managing budgets and maximizing resource use to meet project targets within budget.

General Manager

San Joaquin Valley Railroad – Exeter, CA Sep 2013 – Aug 2021

Spearheaded capital projects, improving infrastructure, safety compliance, and overall operational efficiency.

Increased revenue by negotiating contracts and enhancing services, achieving significant financial growth.

Vice President of Coal Loading Operations

Rail Link Inc. – Gillette, WY Sep 2009 – Sep 2013

Managed multimillion-dollar projects, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring project success.

Coordinated across departments to meet project goals, reinforcing alignment with operational objectives.

Transportation Manager

Tazewell & Peoria Railroad – East Peoria, IL Aug 2004 – Sep 2009

Integrated advanced dispatch systems, resulting in improved project timelines and optimized performance.

Enhanced revenue by negotiating high-value contracts and expanding service offerings.

Branch Manager, Service Parts

Mitsubishi Motors – Normal, IL Feb 1989 – Aug 2004

Implemented lean manufacturing and JIT processes, improving project timelines and reducing costs.

Led cross-functional teams to execute business process improvements, achieving measurable operational efficiency.

Education

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Economics (Summa Cum Laude)

University of Illinois

MBA in Operations & Business Management

Skills

Project Management & Execution

Budgeting & Financial Control

Resource Optimization

Contract Negotiation

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Client & Stakeholder Relations

Safety & Compliance Oversight

Financial Analysis & Forecasting

Lean Manufacturing

Data Management (Excel, SAP, ERP/MRP Systems)

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