Franklin Smith
Cumberland,United States
Summary
Project Manager with a proven track record at Pillar Innovations, excelling in budget forecasting and risk management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, I implement process improvements that enhance collaboration and efficiency. My strong problem-solving skills and technical documentation expertise drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Pillar Innovations
Grantsville, Maryland
03.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver project goals on time and within budget.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align project objectives and expectations.
- Developed project plans outlining timelines, resources, and key deliverables.
- Managed project costs and work-in-progress estimates to ensure financial accuracy.
- Facilitated communication among internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to streamline collaboration.
- Organized, filed, and maintained project documents for easy access and reference.
- Managed project risks by identifying issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Forecast resource requirements to achieve objectives while ensuring effective management.
Project Manager
Berkeley Springs Instruments
Frostburg, Maryland
09.2018 - 03.2024
- Designed and coordinated fabrication of ultrasonic robot inspection units and custom ultrasonic sensor RMUs.
- Collaborated with purchasing to ensure proper component and material procurement.
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans to ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Tested and analyzed system hardware and software functionality and capabilities.
- Verified completed systems adhered to intrinsically safe protocols for intended applications.
- Developed project plans outlining timelines, resources, and key deliverables.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow and collaboration among teams.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Senior Web Developer
Willetts Systems
06.2012 - 09.2018
- Manage and implement custom customer solution based on requirements.
- Analyze project requirements and create high level design documents using the Agile / Scrum process
- Track project budge and time line to ensure project profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Worked as a member of a small team to develop a Certified EMR system currently used by a company based throughout the United States
- Experience with the complete software development life cycle involving development, documentation, testing, debugging, and maintenance.
Web Application Programmer
Integrated Software Solutions
11.2007 - 05.2012
- Application design and implementation
- Database design and maintenance
- Project management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Database and application performance tuning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Towson State University
Towson, MD12.2006
Skills
- Project management
- Budget forecasting
- Risk management
- Agile methodologies
- Process improvement
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving expertise
- Machining proficiency
- Feasibility analysis
- Project planning and development
- Project estimation and bidding
Certification
Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1), 12/01/22, AMPP, Conduct tests to identify shorts and continuity tests in CP systems., Use test instruments to perform a variety of field tests such as structure-to-soil potentials, voltage and current measurements, soil resistivity, pipe/cable locating, and rectifier readings., Read shunts and recognize their use in rectifiers, bonds, and anodes., Perform periodic surveys to confirm the effectiveness of a CP system.
Personal Information
Title: Project Manager
Affiliations
- Proud father of 2 sons
- Avid BMX coach
- Hobby Farm Management
Timeline
Project Manager
Pillar Innovations
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Berkeley Springs Instruments
09.2018 - 03.2024
Senior Web Developer
Willetts Systems
06.2012 - 09.2018
Web Application Programmer
Integrated Software Solutions
11.2007 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Towson State University
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