DANIEL LIPPKE, PMP, BGP
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Project Manager with PMP certification who builds genuine connections with teams and stakeholders to achieve exceptional results. By understanding the needs and motivations of each team member, I create environments where people feel valued and inspired to contribute their best work. My approach combines strategic vision with sincere appreciation for others’ perspectives, allowing me to guide diverse teams through complex challenges while maintaining focus on both business objectives and individual growth. Currently enhancing my leadership capabilities through MBA studies.
INFLUENCE & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Team Inspiration & Development: Motivate teams by recognizing individual strengths and contributions
Stakeholder Relationship Building: Foster trust through genuine interest in stakeholder needs and concerns
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Create solutions by valuing diverse perspectives and expertise
Persuasive Communication: Articulate ideas in ways that resonate with different audience needs
Conflict Resolution: Transform disagreements into opportunities for mutual understanding
Positive Recognition: Acknowledge team achievements to build confidence and motivation
Resource Stewardship: Optimize resources while ensuring team members have tools for success
Change Leadership: Guide teams through transitions with empathy and clear direction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CEMLINE CORPORATION - Export, PA
Technical Support Specialist / Project Manager July 2024 - Present
Team Engagement: Created an environment where team members freely share ideas, resulting in innovative solutions that reduced response times by 30%
Stakeholder Success: Developed relationships with key stakeholders by genuinely understanding their challenges, leading to project approaches that aligned perfectly with their needs
Collaborative Improvement: Invited team input on workflow improvements, creating shared ownership that enhanced both efficiency and team satisfaction
Knowledge Sharing: Established documentation systems that recognized team expertise while ensuring valuable insights were preserved for future projects
Cross-Department Harmony: Built bridges between technical and business teams by helping each understand the other’s perspective, creating seamless collaboration
PHILLIPS
Technical Team Leader December 2023 - July 2024
Team Development: Recognized individual strengths and created growth opportunities that improved both team capabilities and retention
Performance Enhancement: Worked with team members to establish metrics they found meaningful, resulting in improved productivity and project outcomes
Mentorship Impact: Took sincere interest in team members’ career aspirations, providing guidance that helped them develop both technical and leadership skills
Strategic Alignment: Helped team members understand how their work contributed to organizational goals, creating stronger commitment to project success
Quality Improvement: Collaborated with team to develop standards they felt ownership of, improving consistency across projects
SIEMENS LNG
Electrical Engineering Technician December 2022 - December 2023
Knowledge Leadership: Shared technical expertise in a way that empowered others, establishing reputation as a supportive resource rather than just an expert
Collaborative Design: Worked with engineering teams to create electrical systems that addressed the needs of all stakeholders
Quality Assurance: Developed testing protocols by incorporating input from those who would implement them, ensuring both effectiveness and adoption
Efficiency Improvement: Listened to team concerns about processes and helped implement changes that reduced system downtime
Documentation Enhancement: Created materials that made complex information accessible to all team members regardless of technical background
U.S. MILITARY
Vehicle Commander January 2007 - January 2011
Mission Leadership: Built team trust through genuine concern for both mission success and team welfare during high-pressure operations
Safety Improvement: Invited team input on safety procedures, creating shared commitment that reduced incident rates by 40%
Team Development: Recognized individual strengths and provided opportunities for growth that enhanced both team capability and morale
Resource Management: Maintained equipment through systems that gave team members appropriate responsibility and recognition
Crisis Resolution: Remained calm and supportive during challenging situations, helping team members perform at their best when it mattered most
NOMAC DRILLING
Driller 2015 - 2018
Operational Leadership: Created an atmosphere of mutual respect that motivated teams to maintain high standards throughout complex drilling operations
Safety Culture: Developed safety procedures collaboratively with team input, achieving zero recordable incidents over 18 months
Quality Enhancement: Recognized team members who identified potential equipment issues, reducing failures by 35%
Team Coordination: Facilitated open communication between operational teams, creating seamless transitions between project phases
Resource Optimization: Involved team in maintenance planning, creating shared responsibility that extended equipment lifespan
Assistant Driller 2012 - 2015
Communication Bridge: Facilitated understanding between floor personnel and management by genuinely listening to both perspectives
Efficiency Improvement: Encouraged team suggestions that led to process enhancements reducing rig-up time by 20%
Safety Promotion: Conducted briefings that made team members feel valued for their safety contributions
Documentation Development: Created materials that recognized team expertise while improving training effectiveness
Leadership Growth: Supported senior leadership while developing relationships that prepared for future leadership responsibilities
Floor Hand February 2011 - 2012
Initiative Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to team success that accelerated advancement to leadership positions
Safety Commitment: Maintained perfect safety record while helping fellow team members do the same
Equipment Care: Took ownership of maintenance responsibilities that ensured operational readiness
Procedure Adherence: Followed safety protocols while helping others understand their importance
Process Improvement: Collaborated with team members to suggest workflow enhancements that improved efficiency
GLG CONSULTANTS - Remote
Consultant January 2024 - Present
Client Relationship: Build trust with clients by genuinely understanding their challenges before offering solutions
Value Delivery: Focus on client success rather than simply completing deliverables, ensuring consistent satisfaction
Information Translation: Make complex technical information accessible and relevant to diverse stakeholders
Insight Development: Analyze trends with focus on how they specifically impact each client’s unique situation
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE - Pittsburgh, PA
Event Coordinator - Professional Development Day January 2024 - Present
Event Leadership: Create professional development experiences that participants find personally valuable
Team Coordination: Bring together diverse contributors in ways that make everyone feel their input matters
Resource Optimization: Manage budgets with focus on maximizing value for event participants
Executive Communication: Generate reports that help leadership understand both quantitative results and participant experiences
ART CONTRACTING - Pittsburgh, PA
Project Manager 2020 - 2023
Client Satisfaction: Achieved 100% satisfaction by truly listening to client needs and ensuring they felt heard throughout projects
Budget Management: Delivered projects within 5% of estimates by building honest vendor relationships based on mutual benefit
Procurement Leadership: Negotiated with vendors by understanding their needs as well as project requirements
Quality Improvement: Reduced rework by 25% through collaborative quality measures that team members helped develop
Schedule Optimization: Created realistic timelines by incorporating input from those responsible for execution
FLUFF AND STUFF DOG BOARDING AND GROOMING
Administrator January 2000 - January 2020
Business Growth: Supported expansion through administrative systems that prioritized customer experience
Financial Management: Handled invoicing and payment tracking with attention to customer convenience
Strategic Planning: Generated forecasts and reports that helped owners make confident business decisions
Record Management: Maintained detailed customer records that enabled personalized service
Client Relationship: Created positive experiences that turned customers into long-term clients
EDUCATION
CARLOW UNIVERSITY - Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management - In Progress
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Oakdale, PA
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management - December 2023
Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology - April 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Six Sigma Green Belt (BGP)
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Risk Management - ISO 14971
Change Management Certification
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Project Management Tools: Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet
Data Analysis & Reporting: Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau
Collaboration Platforms: Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Slack
Financial Systems: QuickBooks, 123 Pet software
Technical Knowledge: Electrical Systems, Drilling Operations, Safety Protocols