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DARIOUS L. CLAY

H- 678-***-****

M – 678-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a responsible and challenging position as a Project Manager; where my education and work experience will have valuable application towards the company’s overall objective.

SUMMARY

BS (Bachelors of Science) Technology Management, Associate of Applied Technology in Electronics Technology (AAET). More than 7 years of project management experience in fast paced manufacturing, production, telecom, and electronics environments. Excellent problem solving ability. Managed multiple projects using project management software. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Developed the requirements for projects. Establish meetings on a weekly basis, or as necessary, to review project status and formulate action items. Oversaw establishment of project plan. Established program requirements for all areas of assigned projects. Monitored the draft and final deliverables for adherence to established criteria. Planned, directed, managed and controlled the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects. Assigned responsibility for execution project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provided input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Worked with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensured project met or exceeded goals established in project plans. Monitored and reported to management on the progress of all project activity within the program. Familiar with internet marketing techniques. Managed across functional boundaries. Established adherence to budgets. Understanding of SDLC (Software / Systems Development Life Cycle). Strong technical background. Structured programming and database experience. Good understanding of Web Technologies. More than 15 years of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, etc.). Microsoft Visio experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADVA OPTICAL NETWORKING, Norcross, Georgia November 2003-August 2007 (3.75 years)

A Worldwide leader in optical networking platforms.

Project Development Engineer

• Managed several projects, simultaneously, from initial design phase to full production phase.

• Planned, directed, managed and controlled the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.

• Assigned responsibility for execution project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.

• Ensured project met or exceeded goals established in project plans.

• Designed, developed, and implemented automated functional test stations using programming language for Optical Networking Equipment. Wrote test procedures. Designed and executed test cases for test automation.

• Provided technical support to operations.

• Interfaced with design group / development teams, business group, operations group, and vendors to help coordinate the successful development of new products.

• Evaluated and recommended test solutions.

Woods Collision Center, Atlanta, Georgia May 2002 – November 2003 (1.5 years)

Automotive

Project Manager

• Lead effort to increase output by more than 150%.

• Developed the requirements for projects.

• Establish meetings on a weekly basis, or as necessary, to review project status and formulate action items.

• Oversaw establishment of project plan.

• Established program requirements for all areas of assigned projects

• Monitored the draft and final deliverables for adherence to established criteria.

• Planned, directed, managed and controlled the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.

• Assigned responsibility for execution project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.

• Provided input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

• Worked with other managers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, and plans for the various elements of a project.

• Ensured project met or exceeded goals established in project plans.

• Monitored and reported to management on the progress of all project activity within the program.

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA, Norcross, Georgia January 1985-May 2002

A worldwide, multi-billion electronics manufacturer, providing distribution networks, broadband transmission networks, digital subscriber systems, and support services.

Project Development Engineer 2000-2002 (2 years)

• Designed and developed automated tests test for cable system components.

• Wrote and followed procedures to test cable system components.

• Managed several projects, simultaneously, from initial design phase to full production phase.

• Used project management software to manage projects.

• Interfaced with design group / development teams, business group, operations group, and vendors to help coordinate the successful development of new products as well as develop new test strategies.

• Wrote detailed technical reports describing problems and potential problems in existing products. Wrote test procedures for digital and RF test systems. Wrote company’s in-circuit test preventive maintenance procedure. Gave presentations.

• Provided suggestions and solutions to technical and logistics problems.

• Submitted reports to various business levels including, R & D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations.

• Suggested new equipment and played and active role in analyzing the equipment and project cost estimates.

• Assisted in ISO re-certification.

Project Manager 1994-2000 (6 years)

• Managed multiple projects using project management software.

• Managed across organizational boundaries.

• Spearheaded effort to improve the maintenance of equipment and hardware which improved, product output, reduced the need for maintenance personnel, increased quarterly revenue, reduced down-time, reduced false failures, and reduced unnecessary hardware and component purchases. The timely and successful completion of the project was responsible for increasing production yields from below 50% to more than 90% and saved the company more than $2,000,000 per year.

• Spearheaded effort to develop an internet-based, company-wide defect tracking system. Personally developed the system using web, database, and reporting technologies, such as HTML, MS Access, SQL, PERL, CGI, and JavaScript. The web site served as the engine for company-wide data storage/reporting and defect tracking and analysis. The successful completion of the project allowed company-wide visibility into the status of defects, decreased the need for face-to-face meetings, and decreased decision-making time.

• Developed the requirements

• Established and wrote the companies original “Testability Guidelines.”

• Establish meetings on a weekly basis, or as necessary, to review project status and formulate action items.

• Oversaw establishment of project plan.

• Established program requirements for all areas of assigned projects

• Monitored the draft and final deliverables for adherence to established criteria.

• Planned, directed, managed and controlled the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects.

• Assigned responsibility for execution project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.

• Provided input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

• Worked with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, and plans for the various elements of a project.

• Ensured project met or exceeded goals established in project plans.

• Monitored and reported to management on the progress of all project activity within the program.

Lead Engineer 1989-1994 (5 years)

• Department Lead for in-circuit test group (ESG Operations Division). Managed the development and advancement of in-circuit test group.

• Managed day-to-day operations.

• Assigned resources to projects.

• Monitored progress of projects through daily / weekly meetings.

• Supervised nine engineers, technicians, operators, assemblers, and rework personnel.

• Supported R & D in the development of new products and provided technical support to the operations division.

• Trained and evaluated employees.

• Set budgets.

Group Leader 1988-1989 (2 years)

• Planned, directed and supervised all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned projects.

• Assigned resources to various projects.

• Managed a staff of 35 in fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Managed work-flow, scheduling, and shipments of greater $10 million per month.

• Provided training and technical support.

• Followed procedures to perform tests.

EDUCATION

DEVRY UNIVERSITY

• Decatur, Georgia: BS Technology Management – Magna Cum Laude, 2001

• Decatur, Georgia: Associates of Applied Science in Electronics Technology, 1990

• Decatur, Georgia: Electronics Technician Diploma, 1984

COMPUTER SKILLS

Python Programming Language, Web Site Development, Typing (60 wpm), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word Processor, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Photo Editor, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Image Composer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows/NT, Unix Operating System, Netscape Navigator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop Graphics Editor, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Web Site Design and Development, Microsoft Visio

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