Project Manager

SUMMARY

An accomplished and well rounded Mechanical Engineer with experience in sales, project management and manufacturing targeting a position as a Project Manager.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Successfully managed a 3.8 million dollar project of F.I.F.O. automated robotic case loading systems implemented on 18 product lines for the Worlds Largest Meat Supplier

Project Team leader in first automated bread loading system for Second Largest Grocery Retailer in U.S.

Administered 17 project contracts in a year of tremendous company growth - recorded sales doubled from previous year to a total of 47 million

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Customer service, project team leader, contract analysis, management & operations status reports, lead meetings, equipment specification, OEM/ vendor management, plant design & equipment layout, creation of sales proposals, department procedures and standards, best practices solutions, procurement/ purchasing, cost tracking, cost reduction, documentation deliverables, project milestones, documentation approval, shipping and logistics, installation planning, process improvement, acceptance testing, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, review and update equipment pricing system database, equipment standards and options, ability to handle multiple projects/ tasks, self motivated and able to work alone, above average organization skills, proactive team player willing to change direction & adapt, detailed verbal & written communications

Experienced with computers: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Project and Access, Adobe Acrobat, CAD Programs- SolidWorks 2009 (3D), AutoCAD and ME-10, MRP Programs- AS400 and Syteline, Predator customer contact, proposal and order management software

Preferred Teamwork style: Like to facilitate the interaction of people and promote good will/ teamwork; Attentive to the expectations of others while encouraging agreement and compromise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES – Richmond, VA 2003–2009

Sales Applications Engineer / Sales Coordinator (2006–2009)

Industry Leader in Product Makeup and Distribution Systems for the Industrial Food and Bakery Market

•Creation of innovative multi-million dollar proposal packages for domestic and international projects

•Restructure Applications Department documentation management to better support company sales

• Communicate with customers to solve process problems and create solutions to increase productivity

•Evaluate and reorganize sales order processing to incorporate with Applications Department

Project Manager / Project Engineer (2003–2006)

•Initiate project kick-off meetings with customer and completed site survey for final project layout

•Liaison Plant Operations and Customer to ensure customer expectations, budget and timeline are met

•Monitor project progress against schedule and reported back to Customer and Senior Management

•Organized customer FAT/Inspections and meetings to review equipment installation time line/phases

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KSB INC. – Richmond, VA 2000–2002

Project Manager / Contracts Engineer

Manufacturer of pumps for the Energy, Industrial, Water and Waste Water Markets

•Expert on contract technical specifications and commercial terms & conditions

•Initiate meetings with customers at start of new projects to review project contract and schedule

•Main contact for all communications with Customers, OEMs, Vendors and KSB Factories

•Initiate Sales Order Entry and Manage Contract from sale through turnover to service for installation

DESCHAMPS TECHNOLOGIES – Buena Vista, VA 1999–2000

Sales Engineer, Industrial Division

Manufacturer of custom Industrial all welded Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers (Shell/Tube and Plate)

•Support Regional Engineering Sales Managers with applications and creation of proposals

•Contact OEM Suppliers and compare current material and equipment pricing for new proposals

•Draft CAD quotation and design submittal quality equipment drawings for units and systems

•Initiate follow up calls to Customers and Reps to discuss project status, product price and fit

THERMAL DYNAMICS – West Lebanon, NH 1997–1999

Manufacturing Engineering

Leading Manufacturer of Plasma Cutting Technology

•Created assembly line floor layouts for new and existing product lines

•Continuously evaluated products for ease of manufacturing and potential time & cost savings

•Aided the Research & Design department with new product designs

•Documented product work instructions using digital & publishing software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TriMech Solutions, LLC – Glen Allen, VA

Certificate of Completion – SolidWorks 2009 Essentials

Virginia Council on Advanced Technology Skills – Richmond, VA

VCATS Manufacturing Technician Level 1 Certification

American Institute of Baking – Manhattan, KS

Certificate of Completion, Principles of Bread & Roll Production

CompuMaster – Mission, KS

Certificate of Attendance, Discovering Secrets of Microsoft Access

Skillpath Seminars – Mission, KS

Certificate of Attendance, How to Become a Better Communicator

EDUCATION

Virginia Military Institute – Lexington, VA

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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