Joshua Friedman
Research And Development/ Project Manager
LAKEWOOD,NJ
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Proficient Project Manager delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. Energetic professional with great poise. Well-trained in product development and purchasing.
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Manager
Academia Furniture
Wood-Ridge, NJ
02.2011 - Current
- Developed and implemented plans to qualify alternate suppliers or new materials for manufacturing.
- Leveraged data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures during [Type] shift.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Supported collaborative projects and worked closely with technical partners to deliver against portfolio roadmaps.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
PCS Business Enrichment
Lakewood NJSkills
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
Budgeting
Negotiation
Staff Management
Timeline
Research and Development Manager
Academia Furniture
02.2011 - Current
PCS Business Enrichment