Inside Sales - Railroad Machinery Manufacturer

Michael A. Bloome

Melrose Park, IL ***** 847-***-**** *******@****.***

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EXPERIENCE

Progress Rail, LaGrange IL. Jun ’07 - December ‘23 Proposal Manager, Inquiry & Contract Management Group Project Manager, Energy, Power, Marine, & Industrial Equipment

• Cradle to grave project management for Power Products, from new product implementation to on-time order delivery

o Order entry coordination in ERP systems, SAP, LN o Driving performance metrics and accountability for on time deliveries o Responsible for interacting with matrixed teams of engineering, sales, manufacturing, operations, customer service, supply chain, and various department managers to progress order tasks o Communicate and coordinate distributor / dealer network order status o Accountable for compliance of classification society certifications, regulatory standards, test reporting, safety, and aid with technical support

• Process and develop sales inquiry proposals for locomotive customers; International & Domestic o Analyze technical criteria and coordinate pricing / financial strategy for opportunity execution o Develop contract terms and conditions for sale of end product / aftermarket

• Utilize various Microsoft © suite of programs, Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio, etc.

• Operate various CAD programs and database tools including Siemens PLM Software © / Team Center NX Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. LaGrange IL. Aug ’01 - May ‘07 Senior Mechanical / Electrical Designer

Diesel-Electric Powertrain and Car Body Module Product Design Department

• 3-D CAD solid modeling and assemblies utilizing Unigraphics © CAD system of Diesel Engines, Generators, Power Plant Mounting, Equipment / Accessory Rack Configurations, Support system for cooling, oil lubrication, electrical, etc.

• Lead designer for senior experiential design engineer to implement electro-mechanical generators

• Supported design /drafting checking for product design department meeting ANSI/ASME standards

• Assisted manufacturing operations assembly and test operations

• Engineering BOM development and materials selection, implementation via IT systems Panduit Corporation, Orland Park, IL. & Burr Ridge, IL. Jan ’01 - July ‘01 Enterprise Senior Designer, Rack & Telecommunications Systems

• Sheet metal assembly design of telecom rack systems

• Collaborated with internal and external suppliers to procure and develop prototyping of products

• 3-D CAD implementation & mentorship

Panduit Corporation, Tinley Park, IL. (HQ) Jul ’95 - Dec ‘00 Senior Designer, Research & Development New Product Development – Wiring & Component Management

• Plastic injection molded designs for wiring and communications accessories o Paulson Plastics Methodology Training Instruction o Applied integrated 3-D CAD/CAM implementation & mentoring Michael A. Bloome

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• Managed project procurement, testing, prototyping, to implementation of new products in production o Collaborated with project toolmakers, model makers, and shop personnel o Implemented manufacturing of Electrode/Wire EDM design and processing

• Layout and design of complex products for Consumer, Industrial, Aviation, & Automotive applications Triangle Packaging Machinery Corporation, Chicago, IL. Jul ’89 - Sept ‘94 Mechanical Designer, Applications Mechanical Engineering

• Machine / Sheet metal designs of customized assemblies for automated packaging machinery

• Produced Plant / Product line layout design for sales, engineering, and operations

• Applied multiple integrated 3-D solid modeling with Unigraphics © & Cadkey © CAD systems

• Acted as organization CAD mentor for engineering teams

• Engineering Process Analyst o Developed shop fixtures and layouts to facilitate manufacturing o Established suitable industrial processes & shop equipment

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree, BSTM

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Summa Cum Laude - Oct ‘04 DeVry University Addison, IL. GPA: 4.00

Major Concentration: Project Management

Associate’s Degree, AAS

Associate of Applied Science Engineering Design / Drafting Technology – Dec ‘87 Triton College, River Grove, IL.

AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES

• Project Management Institute (PMI) member

• Antique & classic automotive restoration and repair

• Master Steward, Chicago area prairie restoration

• Local historical researcher / contributor

• National Safety Council First Aid, CPR & AED Trained

• Election Polling Place Technician

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