Project Manager Management

KEVIN S. SMITH, PMP

*** *. ******* **., *******, TX 78602 MOBILE: 512-***-**** EMAIL: **********@*****.***

Education:

Keller Graduate School of Management – Austin, TX (Online)

Master of Project Management – Expected Graduation is 07/2013

4.0 GPA to date

DeVry University - Austin, TX

BS in Technical Management (Summa Cum Laude) – 02/2011

3.96 GPA Major: Project Management

Key Courses at DeVry:

- Project Management - Contracts and Procurement - Project Risk Management

- Advanced Project Management - Financial Accounting - Managerial Accounting

- Advanced Cost Management - Business Systems Analysis - Operations Strategies

Summary of Qualifications/Skills:

• PMP Certified through the Project Management Institute (PMI)

• Experience in leading teams, both in DMAIC and standard project management aspects

• Trained in Lean Six Sigma principles and am working towards Six Sigma Black Belt certification

• Experience in operations management at Applied Materials (AMAT)

• Experience in interacting directly with suppliers

• Experience dealing effectively with customers, both internal and external

• Knowledge and experience in inplementing project management principles and techniques

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Work well with others, both within and outside the scope of a team

• Effective computer skills with proficiency in much of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, et al.), as well as Oracle applications at AMAT

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Effective time management skills, with a proven ability to multi-task

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and am member of the AMPS Lean Team at AMAT

• Trained in HAZWOPER (HazMat) 40 hr course and annual recertification

Experience:

01/96-Present Applied Materials, Inc. - Austin, TX

Worldwide Operations – MDP/ALD Customer Experience Global Quality Manager

• Current Project Manager of a global DMAIC systemic improvement project that has a budget of $1.5 million and an estimated two-year NPV of $4.5 million

• Presently leading several smaller corrective action and/or improvement projects designed to enhance customer satisfaction

• Review all MDP/ALD customer-related nonconformances and work to resolve issues by ensuring containments are in place and then working to determine root cause and implement corrective action

• Work as the primary MDP/ALD liaison between the customers, operations, and suppliers globally regarding quality issues

• Successfully managed and/or played a critical role in several internal projects in the past that resulted in cost reduction and quality improvements

• Prior experience in Operations Management as a Production Test Supervisor for Etch AIT

• Knowledge of Applied Materials Trackwise, Oracle, PROPS, and Prod Stat applications

• Experienced and previously certified in numerous 300mm Chamber Build and Test operations within Manufacturing

• Emergency Response Team (ERT) First Aid / HazMat Building Lead

• Currently a First Aid/CPR/AED and HazMat Certified Instructor for AMAT Austin ERTs

07/95 – 01/96 Manpower Staffing at Applied Materials, Inc. - Austin, TX

Heat Exchangers – Engineering Technician

• Major contributor to implementation of Lean Manufacturing: completed controlled builds, prepared Sequence of Events, implemented visual management tools, set up line side stocking, et.al

• Continuously coordinated with quality personnel to improve departmental QA checklists

• Trained and supervised manufacturing personnel

09/90 - 07/95 The Sign Group, Inc. - Austin, TX

Screen Printer

• Performed all phases of screen printing

• Used a wide variety of tools and hardware as well as electro-mechanical experience to assemble, wire and install diverse types of signs

• Responsible for placing orders with suppliers and insuring the receipt of quality supplies

• Trained new hires in all areas of sign manufacturing and installation

09/87 - 08/90 Lufkin Printing Company, Inc. - Lufkin, TX

Screen Printer

• Performed all phases of screen printing

• Operated bindery equipment and automatic folder, automatic paper cutter, et.al

• Performed electrical and mechanical maintenance on screen printing equipment as well as the other automated equipment

• Responsible for making sure that supplies were ordered and inventory was controlled in the Screen Printing department

Other Honors &

Activities

• Multiple “Heart of Texas”, “Etch Appreciation Award”, and “Employee of the Quarter” recipient at Applied Materials

• Provided instrumental support in the successful attainment of OSHA VPP and ISO 14001 Environmental certifications by Applied Materials Austin

• Emergency Response Team Member at Applied Materials, December 1996-present

• National Safety Council and ESCI Certified Instructor in First Aid/CPR/AED, 2002 – present

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, was on Dean’s List each semester attended, and am a member of Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor Society

• Member of United Way Capital Area Young Leader’s Society

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