Gustavo Jara
Hartford,CT
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 5 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Space LLC
East Hartford, CT
12.2020 - Current
- Build relationships and negotiated pricing with multiple suppliers
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information, and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Junior Designer and Project Manager
La Factoria
San Juan, PR
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Creations of shop drawing for manufacture
- Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions, including team agenda, purchase order, and project schedule
- Managing project manufacture and quality of customer satisfaction by resolving furniture engineering issues
- Create furniture concepts for residential and commercial projects.
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Created materials and designs in Rhinoceros for use in client presentations and communications.
- Calibrate, and program CNC 3 axel machine.
Assistant Buyer
BAM, Art And More
Bayamon, PR
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
- Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Design Intern
Victor Monserrate Studio
Guaynabo, PR
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Used Rhinoceros to manage documentation of new and revised 3D designs
- Participated in team-based design collaborations to facilitate development of effective client marketing and communications programs.
- Participated in performance improvement activities or meetings and recommended actions to improve results.
- Working with materials like; Silicon, fiberglass, aluminum, SS, and different types of Epoxy
- Workshop assistant, helping to develop custom projects: furniture, trophies, wet bar, and plates.
Education
Master of Science - Human Center of Design And Engineering
University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI 01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
School of Plastic Art And Design
San Juan, PR 08.2013 - 05.2018
Skills
- CAM programming
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Mechanical design/ Engineering
- CAD and 3D modeling
- User Experience and User Interface
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, XD, Illustrator
- User design, research and development
- Product Development
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Development in any professional field
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Competitive Benchmarking
- User Experience Design (UX)
- Software Applications
- Mobile Application Design
- Information Architecture
- Research Methods
- User Research
- UX Performance Analysis
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Master of Science - Human Center of Design And Engineering
University of Michigan
01.2021 - 05.2023
Project Manager
Space LLC
12.2020 - Current
Junior Designer and Project Manager
La Factoria
01.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Buyer
BAM, Art And More
09.2015 - 05.2018
Design Intern
Victor Monserrate Studio
06.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
School of Plastic Art And Design
08.2013 - 05.2018
Similar Profiles
Emina DergicEmina Dergic
Controller at Space LLCController at Space LLC
Tommy ThamTommy Tham
Managing Partner, Business Operations at Level Space LLC dba Ace Handyman ServicesManaging Partner, Business Operations at Level Space LLC dba Ace Handyman Services
Ilona Halloran-RojasIlona Halloran-Rojas
Organizational Assistant at Sculptors of Space LLCOrganizational Assistant at Sculptors of Space LLC