SUMMARY:

• Seeking to fill a Project Manager position which will allow me to utilize my strong technical, analytical, communications, project engineering, project management, planning, organizing, resource allocation, problem solving, leadership, and customer service skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Long Beach, California

Project Engineer/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided project management, technical support, training, troubleshooting and start - up support to business and operating units to maintain and upgrade facilities and equipment
• Developed, planned, budgeted, scheduled and monitored process improvement and new installation projects
• Supported and lead continuous improvement and project expansion opportunities while collaborating closely with union personnel, contract engineers and construction contractors
• Completed capital and maintenance projects in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely and cost-effective manner
• Created and maintained accurate technical specifications and standard operating procedures per DOT regulations

Staff Engineer/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Redesigned and reprogrammed control systems, providing troubleshooting, training and start-up support
• Directed effective communication and coordination of cross-functional project teams consisting of other engineering disciplines, union personnel and construction contractors
• Implemented process improvement, training, procurement, installation, maintenance and technical support of controls and equipment
• Enhanced safety and compliance in a timely, cost-effective and technically sound matter

Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Developed and managed a group budget of $6.3 million that consisted of eight project managers
• Utilized resource allocation management skills to maintain quality and work flow, making project manager assignment adjustments to expedite sales opportunities and promote continuous improvement
• Provided technical leadership and quality assurance to cross-functional teams that included Sales Engineers, Marketing and Project Managers
• Created and maintained monthly project revenue reports that enabled tracking of risks and opportunities strengthening customer satisfaction and cultivating successful, long term, client relationships

Project Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided project engineering and quality assurance support
• Coordinated upgrades and new installations of robotic systems, PLCs and human machine interfaces
• Supported and lead continuous improvement, customer service and project expansion opportunities
• Developed technical specifications, standard operating procedures and updated AutoCAD drawings

Patent Examiner

Responsibilities:

• Conducted technical research of patent applications in the digital communications area
• Analyzed advanced, innovative and complex concepts in the intellectual property field
• Searched international and domestic databases for related technologies to evaluate inventions’ novelty
• Analyzed whether the claimed subject matter met the statutory requirements for a patent grant
• Communicated findings on the patentability of applications to inventors and patent practitioners

Broadcast Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Operated and maintained station’s technical equipment including robotic cameras, audio systems, video switcher, videotape equipment, radar, microwave equipment, and transmitters
• Collaborated with equipment vendors and equipment installers to successfully transition the station from analog to digital broadcasting with quality assurance in the forefront
• Utilized project management skills to achieve a strong record of success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Weatherization Crew Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Utilized resource allocation management skills to direct, schedule and supervise project assignments
• Trained and supervised team members in the installation of energy conservation materials
• Lead continuous improvement efforts with crew, energy auditors, subcontractors and final inspectors
• Ensured compliance with all safety, work rules, regulations and quality assurance standards
• Performed technical and safety diagnostics and completed diagnostic forms and documentation
• Developed, maintained and reported financial, statistical and schedule updates to team as well as management
• Successfully achieved program production goals and met customer service satisfaction goals

Office Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Strengthened supervisory and leadership skills while directing, coordinating and monitoring office operations
• Utilized resource allocation management skills to maintain quality and work flow, making staff and assignment adjustments to expedite the collection, control, review and reporting of personnel and payroll data
• Oversaw and continuously improved the selection and hiring process for the local census office
• Applied Equal Employment Opportunity principles in hiring practices, training, and employee development
• Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of business operations
• Provided excellent internal customer service by resolving discrepancies in payroll issues

Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Adapted and continuously improved lesson plans, coursework materials and activities to meet students’ needs
• Developed and improved at-risk, inner city students’ active participation in the educational environment
• Advised, mentored, and counseled students on careers, academic choices and pursuing advanced education

Coordinator/Homework and Mathematics Tutor/Litter Patrol Person

Responsibilities:

• Tutors students in homework assignments as part of several After School Programs
• Tutors high school and college students in various mathematics classes
• Volunteers for various Mission Arlington activities throughout the year
• Beautifies the downtown Arlington area by collecting up litter part-time