Program Manager dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Program Manager
Visioneering
Auburn Hills, MI
06.2021 - Current
Identified system needs and designed processes to support business requirements.
Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
Designed infrastructure solutions to resolve business issues and improve delivery processes.
Engaged with customers, partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
Account executive for top tier clients and all their inclusive divisional branches.
Lead and facilitate all engineering aspects through critical design and complete manufacturing processes.
Program Manager
Ascent Aerospace
Lake Orion, MI
09.2017 - 06.2021
Initial planning and scope development during quoting phase
Plan and forecast all project activities for tooling installations across country.
Measure, monitor and asses the progress of the work performed, and costs incurred under the contract
Delegate and influence a diverse cross-functional team, ensuring a common understanding of goals and objectives, and identifying and monitoring tasks to ensure timetables are met and resources are coordinated properly
Proactively identify risks and drive resolution to obstacles
Demonstrated relationship management, motivational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to think strategically while tactically setting goals and tasks scope
Program Director / IPT Defense Lead
Lapeer Industries Inc
Lapeer, Michigan, United States
08.2015 - 09.2017
Overall responsible for 40 million out of a 50 million dollar year, 3 years in a row.
Build, retain and expand customer relationships across multiple lines of business; CEO, SMO, VP of Sales etc.
Achieve results in cross-functional environment that involve business analysts, consulting services, engineering, and senior industry leadership.
Coached, mentored, motivated and supervised project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Proactively managed changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Overall responsible for all performances within the integrated program team (IPT).
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve program goals.
Determined the frequency and content of status reports from the program team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
Set and continually manage program expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management.
Determined and assessed need for additional staff and/or consultants to make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
Program Manager
Lapeer Industries Inc
Lapeer, Michigan, United States
01.2012 - 01.2015
Directed and managed program development from beginning to end.
Strategized with Sales Manages and Business Analysts to recognize revenue throughout the sales team.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Effectively communicated program expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion.
Where required, negotiated with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
Various Positions
Unrelated employment not relevant to current job scope
12.2007 - 04.2012
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2007
CA, Honorable Discharge, Veterans Preference 30%.
Education
Masters - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Socicology
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
12.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
12.2008
Skills
Client account management
Project management
Auto-CAD/GD&T/Print Reading
Exceptional leader
Budget development (KPI's)
Able to manage multiple programs
Conflict resolution
Product development
Proficient in manufacturing processes
APQP/PFEMA/PPAP/Control plans
Deadline-oriented
Exceptional in all Microsoft applications
Timeline
Sr. Program Manager
Visioneering
06.2021 - Current
Program Manager
Ascent Aerospace
09.2017 - 06.2021
Program Director / IPT Defense Lead
Lapeer Industries Inc
08.2015 - 09.2017
Program Manager
Lapeer Industries Inc
01.2012 - 01.2015
Various Positions
Unrelated employment not relevant to current job scope
12.2007 - 04.2012
Operations Specialist
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2007
Masters - Homeland Security and Emergency Management