Chase Shelley
Joplin
Summary
Accomplished OMS Manager skilled in financial management and operations oversight. Delivered measurable improvements in project delivery and resource allocation while fostering team collaboration and employee development to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
OMS Manager
Liberty Utilities
Joplin
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Led project management efforts for utility infrastructure upgrades, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
- Streamlined strategic planning processes by incorporating data-driven insights for decision-making.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and optimize supply chain operations.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to enhance communication and achieve organizational goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coordinated training development programs to upskill employees and support career advancement.
Manager OMS/Mapping
Empire District Electric / Liberty Utilities
Joplin
10.2012 - 10.2023
- Executed project management methodologies to deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Conducted process improvement assessments to optimize operational workflows.
- Directed team leadership efforts to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Evaluated operational risks and developed mitigation strategies to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated resource allocation to maximize team productivity and minimize downtime.
- Implemented new technologies to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
GIS Resource Coordinator
Empire District Electric
Joplin
02.2002 - 10.2012
- Built the GIS system the company still employs.
- Developed training materials to support onboarding of new team members.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project workflows.
- Conducted data reporting to provide insights on resource utilization trends.
- Established vendor relationships to negotiate contracts and secure services.
- Evaluated staffing requirements and adjusted allocations based on project demands.
- Liaised with department heads to ensure resource availability aligned with strategic goals.
- Coordinated the recruitment process for new resources, including interviewing and onboarding.
Planning and Regulatory Analyst
Empire District Electric
Joplin
02.2000 - 02.2002
- Assisted in audit preparation by organizing documentation and ensuring all compliance measures were met.
- Performed regulatory compliance analysis to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Drafted reports summarizing compliance status and areas for improvement for management review.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from governmental agencies concerning organizational activities.
- Created detailed reports of regulatory requirements for management review.
- Participated in meetings with representatives from various governmental bodies as necessary.
Strategic Planning Analyst
Empire District Electric
Joplin
03.1998 - 02.2000
- Forecasted sales and revenue, demand, and energy for the company.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Drafted presentations outlining key strategies for senior management review.
- Facilitated workshops with senior leadership team members in order to identify potential risks associated with proposed projects.
- Produced monthly status reports detailing progress towards achievement of goals.
Engineering Technician
Empire District Electric
Joplin
02.1995 - 03.1998
- Moved the Book of Standards to digital, utilizing AutoCAD and VBA programming with Excel.
- Maintained detailed records of all engineering activities including test results, calculations and other relevant information.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by suggesting modifications to existing systems or procedures.
- Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.
- Utilized CAD software to create models and drawings of tooling or machine parts.
- Drafted technical drawings and diagrams for engineering projects.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri, MO12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12-2014
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12-1998
Skills
- Utility operations and management
- Process improvement strategies
- Data analysis techniques
- Strategic planning and execution
- Project management methodologies
- Shift scheduling optimization
- Financial oversight and management
Certification
Leadership Empire - 2011-2013
Timeline
OMS Manager
Liberty Utilities
10.2023 - 10.2025
Manager OMS/Mapping
Empire District Electric / Liberty Utilities
10.2012 - 10.2023
GIS Resource Coordinator
Empire District Electric
02.2002 - 10.2012
Planning and Regulatory Analyst
Empire District Electric
02.2000 - 02.2002
Strategic Planning Analyst
Empire District Electric
03.1998 - 02.2000
Engineering Technician
Empire District Electric
02.1995 - 03.1998
Master of Science - Project Management
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Missouri Southern State University
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Missouri Southern State University