James Lamb
Duffield,Virginia
Summary
Experienced with product innovation and lifecycle management to deliver market-driven solutions. Utilizes cross-functional collaboration to enhance product features and meet industry standards. Strong understanding of market trends, consumer needs, and strategic planning in product development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Specialist
Tempur Sealy
Duffield, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Led product development initiatives to enhance product features and functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline design processes and improve timelines.
- Conducted market research to identify consumer trends and inform product strategy decisions.
- Developed comprehensive product specifications and managed documentation for new launches.
- Analyzed competitive products to refine offerings and maintain market relevance.
- Performed testing using a DOE approach to qualify products to be released to production.
- Train new employees within the PSG group to enable them with the knowledge to perform required task.
Operations Manager
Little Acorn Oil
Duffield,VA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Research and Development Technician
Tempur Sealy
Duffield, VA
07.2004 - 07.2021
- Performed durability testing in support of new product development.
- Managed operational documents and produced daily reports detailing test results.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Served as a back up for prototype builds and managed work orders.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Overseen temporary employees working in the lab on a regular basis.
- Completed test data reports and shared findings with advanced technology personal.
Combat Engineer
Army National Guard VA
06.2004 - 06.2010
- Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
- Searched for improvised explosive devices in a combat environment to clear routes for supply deliveries.
- Performed as a team leader in a combat environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rye Cove High School
Duffield, VA05-2004
Skills
- Basware
- WinLims
- FR Portal
- Workday
- ADP
- Work orders and documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- High-volume shipping management
Timeline
Product Development Specialist
Tempur Sealy
07.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Little Acorn Oil
07.2021 - 07.2023
Research and Development Technician
Tempur Sealy
07.2004 - 07.2021
Combat Engineer
Army National Guard VA
06.2004 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Rye Cove High School