Jaime Taylor
Mankato,MN
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-oriented leader with extensive experience driving revenue growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and implement strategic initiatives. Expertise in P&L management, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner - President
Boelter Window Siding & Roofing
Madison Lake
02.2019 - Current
- Grew business revenue from $1.8M to $7.4M over six years.
- Transitioned operations from paper-based systems to digital processes.
- Introduced 'Deliver Compelling Offer Day One' concept with supporting sales process.
- Reduced average sales cycle duration from 77 days to 15 days.
Business Owner - President
JTSM Properties, LLC
Mankato
06.2015 - Current
- Renovated and managed rental properties to ensure high occupancy rates.
- Acquired, renovated, and sold properties to maximize returns.
- Maintained rental properties to uphold quality and attract tenants.
Director of Project Management, Global Product Development
Capstone
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Directed project management initiatives for global products, achieving timely and cost-effective completions.
- Led cross-functional teams to bolster collaboration and accomplish project objectives.
- Executed strategies to streamline operations and reduce expenses.
Senior Project Manager
Capstone
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Spearheaded senior project management initiatives to optimize project delivery processes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans aligning with business goals and objectives.
- Maintained and updated project plans to ensure continuous alignment with corporate strategies.
Plant Manager
Aerospace Systems a Division of Nortech Systems
Blue Earth
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Promoted within five months to enhance lean practices and culture across plant operations.
- Evaluated staff positions, creating and executing performance improvement plans.
- Managed team development, including repositioning and new hire processes.
- Established profitable goals and led execution strategies with staff collaboration.
- Delivered transformational improvements in operational leadership and project management.
- Fostered employee engagement and effective communications throughout the organization.
- Integrated diverse expertise in manufacturing management, IT, HR, and consulting roles.
- Sought leadership opportunities leveraging a transformational approach to business management.
Manufacturing Manager
Aerospace Systems a Division of Nortech Systems
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Redesigned manufacturing structure based on Toyota model to enhance production capabilities.
- Promoted Team Leads to Supervisor roles to balance workload and prioritize responsibilities.
- Hired additional Team Leads for direct line support in previously unsupported areas.
- Assigned Manufacturing Engineer to floor, focusing on immediate operational needs.
- Introduced manufacturing process design methods, incorporating Process Experts to ensure capability alignment.
- Implemented One Piece Flow lines on batch lines previously deemed unsuitable, achieving notable success.
- Redesigned scheduling tool to include constraints and recovery plans for improved tracking.
- Originated and facilitated multiple Kaizen Blitz events, promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
Custom Print eCommerce Platform Manager
Navitor Inc
North Mankato
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Led development and implementation of large-scale eCommerce enterprise system for superstore client.
- Spearheaded business case and ROI analysis for integrating multiple IT systems into cohesive platform.
- Achieved acceptance from Taylor Corporation and Staples for proposed eCommerce solution.
- Consolidated hardware, software, and locations into one data center, reducing maintenance costs by 66%.
- Decreased headcount by 24% while projecting a 50% increase in sales.
- Established Google Analytics for two major retail customer platforms to enhance data tracking.
- Designed funnels and goals within Google Analytics to optimize user engagement.
- Applied SEO tagging and titling strategies to improve navigation and analytics effectiveness.
ERP Project Leader
Navitor Inc
12.2008 - 04.2010
- Directed ERP initiative from selection to implementation, ensuring alignment across business processes.
- Oversaw all project managers throughout project lifecycle to maintain consistency and quality.
- Facilitated collaboration among various teams to streamline ERP integration process.
- Monitored progress and performance metrics of each project manager for effective delivery.
Project Unity Leader
Navitor Inc
04.2007 - 12.2008
- Consolidated 8 diverse companies into a single brand with unified business practices.
Senior Project Manager - Continuous Improvement
Navitor Inc
07.2005 - 04.2007
- Spearheaded large-scale ERP transformation project unifying eight plants on a single platform.
- Managed diverse team of 88 employees to drive project success and collaboration.
- Developed comprehensive front-end business case and ROI analysis for ERP project acceptance.
- Led selection process by documenting requirements for RFI, RFP, and final performance assessment.
- Established steering committee to uphold corporate directives during ongoing changes.
- Oversaw design and deployment of ERP, achieving over 30% reduction in labor overhead.
- Facilitated analysis and re-engineering of numerous processes to enhance efficiency.
Manager of Project Managers
James Tower
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Established PMO structure to enhance project governance and oversight.
- Implemented professional project management best practices and tools to drive efficiency.
Skills
- Digital transformation and business development
- Revenue growth strategies
- Sales optimization
- Project management
- ROI analysis
- Transformational leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration and coordination
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Operations management
- Strategic planning and process improvement
- Operational efficiency
Locations
- Madison Lake, MN
- Mankato, MN
- Blue Earth, MN
- North Mankato, MN
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Timeline
Business Owner - President
Boelter Window Siding & Roofing
02.2019 - Current
Director of Project Management, Global Product Development
Capstone
05.2016 - 06.2018
Business Owner - President
JTSM Properties, LLC
06.2015 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Capstone
04.2014 - 05.2016
Plant Manager
Aerospace Systems a Division of Nortech Systems
03.2012 - 04.2014
Manufacturing Manager
Aerospace Systems a Division of Nortech Systems
11.2011 - 03.2012
Custom Print eCommerce Platform Manager
Navitor Inc
04.2010 - 10.2011
ERP Project Leader
Navitor Inc
12.2008 - 04.2010
Project Unity Leader
Navitor Inc
04.2007 - 12.2008
Senior Project Manager - Continuous Improvement
Navitor Inc
07.2005 - 04.2007
Manager of Project Managers
James Tower
06.2004 - 07.2005