Jacob Simmons
Kosciusko,MS
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Sales Manager
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
07.2023 - Current
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Organized trade shows and other events as a means of increasing visibility in the marketplace.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
- Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
- Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
Project Manager
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
01.2022 - Current
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
QA and Quality Control Manager
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.
- Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
- Determined optimum points to sample products and created protocols to obtain reliable data.
- Fielded customer complaints and rectified service issues.
- Established product specifications and quality assurance practices.
- Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Licensed Forklift Operator
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Oilfield Floorhand
H&P Drilling Inc.
Houma, LA
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Moved drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
- Manipulated sections of pipe and drill during drilling.
- Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
- Operated machinery and equipment to complete production processes.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Promoted worksite safety by adhering to OSHA requirements and resolving hazards.
- Used cranes and forklifts to lift heavy materials and move items between workplaces.
Assembler
Hunter Engineering Company
Durant, MS
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.
- Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
- Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.
Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder
Ivey Mechanical
Kosciusko, MS
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Repaired, modified and maintained equipment.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Analyzed required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to correctly fabricate and install products and parts.
- Operated drill presses, milling machines, rivet and hardware presses safely and correctly.
- Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to precise specifications.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean work environment.
- Maintained strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS07.2024
High School Diploma -
Ethel High School
Ethel, MS05.2015
Construction Technology - Construction, Plumbing, Masonry, Welding
Attala County Vo-Tech
Kosciusko, MS05.2015
Skills
- Cost Reduction and Containment
- Work Flow Planning
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- Workforce Training
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Analysis
- Processes and Procedures
- Capital Improvement Planning
- Productivity Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Data Review
- Forklift Operation
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
Timeline
Technical Sales Manager
Attala Steel Industries
07.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Attala Steel Industries
01.2022 - Current
QA and Quality Control Manager
Attala Steel Industries
06.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Forklift Operator
Attala Steel Industries
08.2020 - 06.2021
Oilfield Floorhand
H&P Drilling Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2020
Assembler
Hunter Engineering Company
02.2017 - 08.2017
Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder
Ivey Mechanical
06.2015 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Ethel High School
Construction Technology - Construction, Plumbing, Masonry, Welding
Attala County Vo-Tech
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