Gary Price
Ninety Six,South Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements. Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Ascend Performance Materials
Greenwood , SC
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Gatekeeper
Ascend Performance Materials
Greenwood, SC
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Single point of contact for site operating units for prioritization of 'In Process' notifications and planned maintenance jobs.
- Sets priorities for maintenance work notifications based on equipment criticality and agreed start and finish dates with the operations coordinator for maintenance work.
- Facilitates weekly operations scheduling meeting that will build the schedule for the following week.
- Works with Operations Manager to manage spending to meet the annual maintenance budgets.
- Manage priority work for the site, including the identification of work that can be adjusted to accommodate the priority work.
- Communicate directly with the Maintenance Supervisors to redirect resources as required to high-priority maintenance work.
- Tracked data in SAP on all schedule compliance and emergency work weekly.
- Worked with Operations Manager to manage spending to meet the annual maintenance budgets.
Maintenance Technician
Ascend Performance Materials
Greenwood , SC
06.2009 - 05.2018
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
Maintenance Mechanic
Ascend Performance Materials
Greenwood , SC
11.2005 - 06.2009
- Conducted periodic inspections of machine components for wear or damage.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Fabricated parts from drawings when needed for repairs or replacements.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
- Read technical manuals to help diagnose problems with equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels for spare parts used for maintenance activities.
- Studied repair and use manuals to ensure correct maintenance.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Education
Industrial Electronics Technology
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SCSkills
- Project Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Schedule Management
- Cost reduction and containment
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Contract Management
- Safety protocol
Accomplishments
- A2E Apex nominee for 2012
Certification
- SC Builders license 2008
- A2E yellow belt certification 2012
- A2E Greenbelt certification 2022
Affiliations
- Ascend Care Foundation
- Disabled outdoors of SC
Timeline
Project Manager
Ascend Performance Materials
02.2022 - Current
Gatekeeper
Ascend Performance Materials
03.2018 - 02.2022
Maintenance Technician
Ascend Performance Materials
06.2009 - 05.2018
Maintenance Mechanic
Ascend Performance Materials
11.2005 - 06.2009
Industrial Electronics Technology
Piedmont Technical College
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