Brandon Lipsey
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Twin City Fan & Blower
06.2022 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Master Production Scheduler
C4 Welding, Inc.
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop Master Production Schedule in company ERP system based off readiness of required purchased and manufactured parts
- Developed comprehensive contingency plans in anticipation of unexpected disruptions, minimizing negative impacts on overall operations.
- Create minimum and maximum demand levels to ensure and maintain desired inventory levels while maintaining LEAN manufacturing practices
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing optimized master schedules.
- Managed changes in demand effectively, adjusting schedules as needed to accommodate fluctuations without compromising deadlines or quality standards.
- Drive schedule adherence throughout the lifecycle with all departments
- Prepare reports to facilitate and suggest actions to assure optimization of the supply chain
- Monitor continuously all inventory and recommend solutions for scraping and potential salvaging of materials
- Head responsibility to achieve and sustain adherence to company best practices
- Facilitate constant process improvements and problem-solving teams
- Select procedures and techniques to develop best practices
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Conduct organization of miscellaneous job-related duties assisting in continuous improvements
- Identify and recommend feasible solutions to resolve operational issues
- Oversee operational departments and responsible for supervision and reviews of employees
- Leadership team member responsible for overseeing operations, change management, employee retention and improving engagement
Project Manager
C4 Welding, Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Build strong professional relationships with assigned customers through ongoing interaction
- Partner with engineering and quality in the continuous improvements of process and customer experience
- Review customer's quote packages for completeness of information and communicate with the customer for any additional information required for providing an accurate and complete scope of work/quote
- Prepare information for engineering, manufacturing, quality, and outside venders
- Partner with these groups to acquire accurate and timely feedback
- Review, evaluate, and problem solve all issues surrounding the development of information for quotation preparation
- Verify orders are complete and accurate prior to entry
- Validate the order complies with all applicable policies and procedures prior to the final acknowledgement and release of the order
- Chair a job coordination meeting to monitor, track and report on all orders until customer receipt and acceptance
- Review change order requests
- Communicate any issues with management and customers as needed to meet customer service expectations
- Maintain accurate and complete logs documenting all customer support inputs from quote through delivery
- Main point of contact throughout the entire customer experience on each assigned project
Sales and Customer Support
C4 Welding Inc.
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Prepare quotes to achieve customer deadline
- Review and process orders to ensure all requirements are captured
- Monitor order processes and consult with operations as necessary to ensure on-time delivery
- Marketing involvement to support company sales objectives
- Ability to address and resolve customer concerns
- Developed professional customer relationships
- Forecast demand based on previous sales
- Partnering with all cross-functional teams to ensure streamlined processes
- Ability to establish a professional connection with customers
- Skilled in balancing company needs and customer demands to ensure profitability as well as customer satisfaction
CNC Plasma/Oxy Acetylene Operator
C4 Welding, Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Thorough knowledge of CNC Plasma machines
- Exceptional ability to interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Ability to layout and program parts
- Complete first article inspections and prepare parts for shipment with proper traceability (i.e
- ISO and ASME specifications)
- Load and unload materials to designated areas with cranes and forklifts according to safety protocols and ISO requirements
- Maintained CNC Plasma and machinery; cleaned and conducted routine preventive maintenance
- Managed material and consumable inventory levels ordered accordingly
- Accurate material usage and reporting of discrepancies ensuring LEAN manufacturing
Sales and Fitness Manager
Fitness Evolution
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Project monthly revenue for new training clients and membership sales
- Set individual goals for sales consultants and personal trainers
- Conduct reviews for projected resigns and show metrics
- Maintain a positive and productive work environment
- Develop new employees as sales consultants and personal trainers
- Problem-solve to address client concerns
- Utilization of specialized software to maintain accurate records
- Creation of new programs and marketing strategies to increase sales and revenue
- CRM metrics provided to hold trainers accountable to profitable sales as well as acquiring new clients
Personal Trainer
Fitness Evolution
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Build client base using CRM system (i.e Club OS)
- Work closely with clients in alignment with their goals
- Maintain an organized schedule
- Created workouts and nutrition plans based on client needs
- Excellent customer service skills for client retention
- Work well independently and with coworkers
- Hold clients accountable to their goals in an approachable professional manner
Machinist/Fabricator
Two Rivers Enterprise
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Interpret blueprints to determine project requirements including scope and assembly
- Solid knowledge of mathematical principles
- Ability to perform precision tolerance fits and layout fabrication plans from blueprints
- Select gauges and grades of materials according to product specifications
- Fabricate or alter parts as needed (i.e Press brake, shears, saws, hammers, punches, mills, and drills)
- Onsite installations and modifications of equipment
Laser and CNC Plasma Operator
Polar Tank and Trailer
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Ability to operate, edit, and nest programs to achieve maximum material utilization (i.e Pro-Nest and Diamond)
- Proficient in blueprints and inspections
- Ability to analyze, adjust, and perform minor repairs on CNC equipment
- Maintain and repair machines for optimal performance
- Accurate material usage and reporting discrepancies ensuring LEAN manufacturing
Machinist/Fabricator
Northern Metal
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Work with machining processes, structural fabrication, pipe fitting, and all forms of sheet metal fabrication
- Frequently work with blueprints and sketches
- Ability to design components, prototype parts, and equipment
- Developed layout and plan sequence of operations for fabricating and assembly
- Set up fabricating machines for production (i.e
- Amada, Cincinnati, and Accurpress)
- Set up and operated machine tools associated with fabricating shops (i.e
- Radial drill, end mill, and edge planner)
- Part Inspection corresponding to blueprints using necessary tools specific to each job
Education
Credentials in Project Management - Project Management
PMI
06.2021
High School Diploma -
Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA01.2000
Skills
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals Managed budgets and monitored project costs
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Project Management Institute
- June2021 to June2024
Assessments
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring -Highly Proficient
- June2020
- Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning
- Full Results: highly proficient
- Management and Leadership Skills: Planning and Execution -Highly Proficient
- February2021
- Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals.
- Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills -Expert
- Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations
- Full Results: Expert
Timeline
Project Manager
Twin City Fan & Blower
06.2022 - Current
Master Production Scheduler
C4 Welding, Inc.
10.2021 - 05.2022
Project Manager
C4 Welding, Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021
Sales and Customer Support
C4 Welding Inc.
01.2018 - 07.2020
Sales and Fitness Manager
Fitness Evolution
01.2016 - 01.2017
CNC Plasma/Oxy Acetylene Operator
C4 Welding, Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2018
Personal Trainer
Fitness Evolution
01.2014 - 01.2015
Machinist/Fabricator
Two Rivers Enterprise
01.2013 - 01.2014
Laser and CNC Plasma Operator
Polar Tank and Trailer
01.2011 - 01.2013
Machinist/Fabricator
Northern Metal
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Project Management Institute
- June2021 to June2024
Credentials in Project Management - Project Management
PMI
High School Diploma -
Fountain Valley High School
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