Beata Czop
Southington,CT
Summary
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager – Pneumatic Valves
Collins Aerospace
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Led group of six project leads, provided hands on training in processes, re-organized talent to meet project needs and provided guidance and mentorship to resolve conflict.
- Executed comprehensive program management plans to align short term and long term targets to meet organizational goals.
- Identified new business opportunities to support future growth and strategic initiatives, conducted gate reviews to secure funding with internal and external customers.
- Managed team capacity to ensured proper resource allocation and adequate funding.
- Oversaw implementation of new project management standard work, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
Project Lead – Pneumatic Valves
Collins Aerospace
07.2019 - 02.2023
- Project lead on three new product development projects, two sustaining efforts.
- Facilitated cross-functional engineering collaboration to develop the highest quality product, while hitting milestones and cost targets.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, and success metrics for all stakeholders.
- Coordinate activities with Operations, Supply Chain and vendors to meet initial production targets.
- Saved costs by identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
Project Engineer – Supplier Designed Equipment
Belcan Engineering
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked with vendors and cross-functional teams to support development of supplier designed equipment.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Identified technical risks and mitigation plans.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
Project Engineer – Ground Support Equipment
Belcan Engineering
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed standard work to facilitate design of over fifty assembly tools.
- Oversaw first builds, validated tool performance.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
05-2026
Certificate - Mechanical Drafting
Porter and Chester Institute
01.2014
B.A. - Fine Arts
University of Hartford
01.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)
- Cobra, DOORs, Teamcenter, Solidworks, NX
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder communications
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Excellence Award: NEO GFTA Cert (2024) Performance, Execution & Results
- Excellence Award: NEO BASOV and SAV (2021) Performance, Execution & Results
- ACE Award: NEO FMU Tooling (2015) Performance, Execution & Results
Awards
- Excellence Award: NEO GTFA Cert (2024)
Performance, Execution & Results
- Excellence Award: NEO BASOV and SAV (2021)
Performance, Execution & Results
- ACE Award: NEO FMU Tooling (2015)
Performance, Execution & Results
Languages
Polish
English
Timeline
Project Manager – Pneumatic Valves
Collins Aerospace
02.2023 - 03.2025
Project Lead – Pneumatic Valves
Collins Aerospace
07.2019 - 02.2023
Project Engineer – Supplier Designed Equipment
Belcan Engineering
07.2016 - 05.2018
Project Engineer – Ground Support Equipment
Belcan Engineering
07.2014 - 01.2016
Certificate - Mechanical Drafting
Porter and Chester Institute
B.A. - Fine Arts
University of Hartford
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
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