Dedicated Project Manager with exceptional academic credentials eager to contribute outstanding leadership experience toward supporting a progressive company in optimizing productivity and performance.

 

 

Significant strengths in project planning/scheduling, cost control, and compiling project scope and bid packages. Highly skilled at developing and executing procedures, processes, and methodologies to optimize production output and capture measurable cost savings. Proficiency in quality control, program/project management, budgeting, and forecasting.  Combine enthusiasm and energy to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and guide personnel to achieve productivity excellence. Unwavering commitment to ensuring and balancing safety and quality compliance; considerable experience as a Certified Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) representative. Computer skills include Microsoft Office applications,  AutoCAD, Visio, SPC, and SAP.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

         Academic degrees include an MBA and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering.

         Successfully completed $800K water pump/motor upgrade at Louisville Water Company with complete accountability over design, purchase and installation.

         Project-managed $70K initiative to upgrade Ammonia tank while strictly complying with Environmental Health and Safety criteria and maintaining continuous operation.

         Strengthened documentation control system at Abbott Laboratories by guiding installation of centralized electronic lateral filing system and a modular office.

         Played a pivotal role in designing electronic database at Abbott to expedite capital project approval time by 50%.  

         Researched, procured, installed and validated vision system on aseptic production fill line at Abbott site in Toronto which improved accuracy and product throughput by 30%.

         Fortified consistency and accelerated product changeover time by 20% at Colgate Palmolive through clearly defining operation specifications for each product line.

         Instituted reliability system at Patheon Pharmaceuticals to gauge key performance indicators; expedited product changeover time, and improved asset utilization efficiency and throughput by 20%.

 

 

Louisville Water Company, Louisville, KY, 2006 to Present

Project Manager / Engineer

         Spearhead full spectrum of project management functions from preliminary scope development and bid package preparation, to determining schedule, budget and required resources.

         Steer cohesive and collaborative project efforts among operations, quality, maintenance, accounting, and purchasing departments, as well as externally with utilities, governmental agencies, neighborhoods, and customers to achieve and maximize positive outcomes.

         Exercised versatility and excellent planning abilities to orchestrate design and installation of $200K property security fencing project.

         Handpicked to serve as company s Health and Safety leader tasked with driving constant adherence to OSHA policies and procedures.

         Streamlined capital project bidding process by clearly defining and standardizing procedure. 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Abbott Laboratories, Toronto, Canada and Chicago, IL, 1999 to 2006

Project Manager / Engineer      (2004 to 2006)

         Directed capital projects from scope definition through to procurement of assets and resources, construction management, development of validation documents, and financial management.

         Established, nurtured and maintained cooperative relationships with contractors, consultants and vendors to ensure meticulous alignment with schedule and budget restrictions.

         Analyzed, designed and managed $50K upgrade at North Chicago site.

         Installed flow meters on distilled water distribution lines to ensure precise flow measurement.

         Leveraged exemplary organizational skills to design, procure and facilitate implementation of returned condensate systems for North Chicago site valued at $150K.                                                            

         Completed cross-training initiative as Supply Chain Project Manager in 2005 to assess and simplify NPI (New Project Introduction) tracking process.

 

Project Manager C Capital Planning         (2001 to 2004)

• Adeptly led planning and development of department s capital plan and LRP cycles including metrics, project expenditures, and completion forecasts.
• Promoted unified efforts among engineers, finance department, and senior management to optimize information sharing, cash flow, and capital expenditure control.

 

Systems Engineer / EH&S Manager C Toronto, Canada         (1999 to 2001)

         As Certified Calibration Coordinator, oversaw instrument specification to ensure laboratory testing and manufacturing were accurate and repeatable.

         Navigated complex, $700K project involving installation and validation of a new automated robotic packaging and labeling machine to guarantee new product availability met forecasted demand.

         Diligently created Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and conducted cGMP (Current Manufacturing Practice) training for operators.

         Automated manual labeling machine and incorporated new vision system to improve line efficiency.

 

                             

 

Prior background includes role as Production Supervisor for Colgate Palmolive and

Patheon Pharmaceutical, Toronto, Canada, 1996 to 1999.

 

 

Master of Business Administration, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, IL, 2008

 

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto, Ontario, 1996

 

Project Management Certification, Boston University

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear ______________:

 

Are you seeking a driven and solutions-oriented Project Manager to support your company in maximizing performance?  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.

 

In addition to excellent academic credentials, I bring to you a solid background in project engineering and management, exemplary expertise in operations and team leadership, and substantial skills in piloting the complete project lifecycle from scope definition through to seamless deployment and 100% customer satisfaction. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished organizational, analytical, planning, technical, and prioritization skills which are paramount as a project manager.

  

As a member of your leadership team, I will consistently exhibit 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,

 

 

 

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