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yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

design engineer/technology specialist eager to contribute technical and creative talents as well as dynamic project management skills toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing results.

profile

ø  offer extensive project and operations management experience, with comprehensive customer service background.

ø  effectively develop and implement targeted plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

ø  proactive leader who successfully recruits, trains, mentors and leads top-performing teams and creates a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and use findings toward preparing detailed reports.

ø  dynamic presentation, relationship building, staff training and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, staff and customers.

ø  proven ability to successfully direct projects under tight deadlines.

ø  establish critical contacts to increase client base, ensuring retention levels and client loyalty.

ø  proficient in microsoft word and excel, adobe photoshop, filemaker and appleworks.

career achievements

ø  significantly decreased overall cost per design by 30% and improved design review processes, reducing revisions by 44% at manual woodworkers and weavers.

ø  ensured all deadlines were met by department on any project in a 10-year period at asheville industries, a division of northrop grumman newport news shipbuilding.

ø  instrumental member in department being voted best in quality for 7 consecutive years.

professional experience

project administrator - design & production, inc., lorton, va                                              2007-present

  contribute dynamic leadership skills in managing administrative and fabrication phases of museum display construction, with full accountability for the effective administration of rfqs, rfis and contract discussions.

  proactively build and establish key relationships and liaise effectively between client, design firm and subcontractors with strong focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency.

  illustrate organizational and multitasking skills in achieving operational goals and timelines to ensure exhibit completion by deadline and under budget.

  appointed to work as an assistant project manager on the capitol visitors center in washington, dc, the grammy museum in la and the jimmy carter library and museum in atlanta.

 

art director - manual woodworkers and weavers, hendersonville, nc                                   1994-2007

  applied detail orientation and managerial abilities in directly overseeing designers and computer-aided drafters to develop textile and imported merchandise product lines for independent and national accounts.

  independently designed and developed several award-winning products, exhibiting creativity and initiative.

  strategically planned and coordinated deadline-driven project schedules to maximize use of resources while controlling labor costs and meeting customer needs.

  contributed sharp business acumen toward conducting comprehensive review and analysis of daily operations and defining and implementing policies to boost overall operational performance.

  analyzed hardware, identified and addressed existing and potential issues and created proactive upgrades and enhancements for optimal results.

 

supervisor, designer/draftsman - asheville industries, inc., asheville, nc                            1984-1994

  demonstrated strong leadership qualities in effectively coordinating and leading top-performing team of engineers and designers in facilitating on-time, cost-effective research and development of aircraft carrier ventilation systems.

  closely evaluated new designs for effectiveness, safety and compliance to specifications.

  identified technology-driven solutions implementation and integrated computer-aided design functions into existing methods, instrumental to maximizing performance.

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

from supporting high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to streamlining operations and executing proactive project management processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing technology solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a comprehensive background in operations and project management with extensive design experience.  among my recent accomplishments, i significantly decreased overall cost per design by 30% and improved design review processes, reducing revisions by 44% at manual woodworkers and weavers.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

mark plemmons