David Gottschalk
Sinking Spring,PA
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Localization Project Manager
The Meet Group LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Managed various projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
- Handle Budget/Accounting and Invoices dealing with my department
- Resolving Stakeholder issues
- Contract negotiations for third party vendor systems
- Worked on projects using systems like Upwork to hire various contractors for both feedback/marketing and QA work.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures on our projects, such as working with third party vendors to find the best rate and cut expenses. Streamline QA procedures as well as finding and researching leading indicators for our product.
Project Coordinator
The Meet Group LLC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Act as liaison between engineering and production departments
- Test Apps and App builds to ensure proper operation
- Hire global contractors using Upwork network to find/hire and fund my contractors to complete transcreation and translation work for streaming Apps/builds and look for truncated(bugs) in them system and report them back to me in time based deadlines
- Discuss budget, planning options, project lead times and weekly updates to project team leads as well as CEO and VP of operations
- Work with platforms such as Smartling/Jira to work on and or review ticket issues with language or system bug problems
DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR/SUPERVISOR
HP HOOD LLC
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Responsible for overseeing the complete repair and maintenance of tractor and trailer fleet
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and company safety regulations to stay in compliance and mitigate risk
- Participate on monthly company-wide DOT/ Safety meetings presenting ideas for site improvements
- Keep DOT compliance with driver logs, vehicle maintenance with state and federal laws
- Collaborate with management and HR in employee relations, oversee potential employees by conducting road tests and interviews, handle all drivers' hiring and retention documents and work close with Human Resources
COMBAT ENGINEER
U.S AIR FORCE
10.2009 - 01.2020
- 3 years active duty time, currently Air National Guard attached to 193rd Special Operations unit
- Traveled to N.A.T.O countries to participate in contingency operations and Combat Deployments including Iraq and Afghanistan campaign, worked with coalition forces, ISAF/OEF Veteran
- Currently hold active secret clearance
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
Driver
J.B Hunt
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Drove for J.B
- Hunt in the transport of non-perishable items delivering groceries to Stop and Shop as well as Giant accounts and assisted in the logistical planning and service to the accounts
SALES REP/DOOR INSTALLER
RELIANCE DOOR SALES INC
05.2000 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Family company, from sales to installation on High & Low Energy Automatic commercial doors
- Experience in with welding and cutting, to operating light and heavy equipment such as forklifts and work trucks, almost 7 years of warehouse experience
- I also helped create the website, and bring in over $30000 dollars of sales
- Family company, from sales to installation on High & Low Energy Automatic commercial doors
Military Police
U.S ARMY
06.2002 - 04.2004
- Conducted law enforcement work from security, on base domestic response and gate duty as well as working directly with both federal police and OSI special agents in collaborative communication projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Strayer University
Trevose, PA12-2019
Skills
- Deadline management
- Collaborative mindset
- Documentation management
- Oral communication
- Remote team management
- App localization
- Project tracking
- Interpersonal communication
- Staff training
- Resource allocation
- Project planning
- Stakeholder management
- Time management abilities
Certification
Forklift Certified
CDL Class A
CPR/tourniquet application
Timeline
Localization Project Manager
The Meet Group LLC
06.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
The Meet Group LLC
08.2020 - 06.2022
DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR/SUPERVISOR
HP HOOD LLC
06.2017 - 06.2020
Driver
J.B Hunt
04.2016 - 03.2017
COMBAT ENGINEER
U.S AIR FORCE
10.2009 - 01.2020
Military Police
U.S ARMY
06.2002 - 04.2004
SALES REP/DOOR INSTALLER
RELIANCE DOOR SALES INC
05.2000 - 01.2009
Forklift Certified
CDL Class A
CPR/tourniquet application
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Strayer University
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