Bradley (Brad) Collins
Paoli,IN
Summary
Talented resource manager brings proven abilities in end-to-end project management. Expert in identifying and mitigating risks, reaching milestones and managing deliverables. Highly organized leader with great attention to detail. Great communication skills and proven customer service dedication to both external clients and internal staff.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Manager
GP Strategies
Bloomington, IN
06.2008 - 04.2024
- Organized and coordinated resources for projects to ensure successful completion.
- Developed and implemented resource management policies, procedures and processes.
- Monitored utilization of resources across all projects.
- Assessed current resource availability to determine if additional resources were needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to identify potential resources for projects.
- Analyzed resource allocation trends to develop strategies for optimizing resource utilization.
- Managed the recruitment process by screening, interviewing and selecting qualified candidates.
- Provided regular updates to stakeholders on the status of resource allocations and availability.
- Collaborated with other departments to create training plans that would improve the efficiency of resources.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on how best to utilize their available resources.
- Resolved conflicts between teams over competing demands for shared resources.
Book Sales Manager
AuthorHouse
Bloomington, IN
08.2003 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members, including monitoring incoming sales calls.
- Participated trade shows and other events as a means of increasing visibility in the marketplace.
- Primary contact with 4+ printers dealing with production issues, quality assurance and shipping time and commitments.
Assistant Production Manager
AuthorHouse
Bloomington, IN
11.2000 - 08.2003
- Monitored the daily progress of production activities to ensure that products are delivered on time.
- Coordinated with other departments such as Sales, Customer Service, ditorial, Cover Design, and Quality Assurance to ensure smooth operations.
- Identified areas for improvement in processes and procedures, and developed strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Oversaw the training and development of new staff members.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback surveys, operational reports., to make informed decisions regarding production processes.
Managing Editor
AuthorHouse
Bloomington, IN
08.1999 - 11.2000
- Reviewed and edited content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with established style guidelines.
- Managed a team of editors in order to meet deadlines and goals.
- Provided feedback on articles to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitored the progress of assigned projects to ensure they are meeting deadlines.
- Assigned tasks to staff members based on their strengths and interests.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the editorial process.
Tour Guide
Owen Detective Agency
West Baden, IN
05.1993 - 08.1995
- Organized and conducted daily tours for groups of up to 50 people.
- Provided detailed information to tourists about lthe West Baden Springs Hotel and points of interest within Orange County
- Maintained a positive attitude and enthusiasm when interacting with guests.
- Ensured visitors had an enjoyable experience by providing interesting facts and stories related to tour sites.
- Managed bookings, reservations and payments for tours.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while guiding guests through the tour areas.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival, answered questions regarding tours, travel plans or local area attractions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Communications
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN03-1999
Skills
- Talent management
- Recruitment
- Technical knowledge
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Team Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Stakeholder Relations
- Customer Relationship Management
- Vendor Selection
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Detail Oriented
- Team Collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Resource Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
Timeline
Resource Manager
GP Strategies
06.2008 - 04.2024
Book Sales Manager
AuthorHouse
08.2003 - 06.2007
Assistant Production Manager
AuthorHouse
11.2000 - 08.2003
Managing Editor
AuthorHouse
08.1999 - 11.2000
Tour Guide
Owen Detective Agency
05.1993 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Communications
Indiana State University
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