Lee R. Bartlett
McDonough,GA
Summary
Project Manager and Engineer from Georgia Tech with a blend of creativity, problem-solving, and engineering expertise. Skilled in analyzing projects, processes, and plans with a keen eye for detail. Passionate about coaching, mentoring, directing, and empowering teams to exceed goals. Fosters a collaborative environment to produce high-quality output, reduce costs, and drive profitability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Service Manager
Kimball Toys Inc
02.2021 - Current
- Managed sales and service solutions for over 275 accounts in Georgia/Alabama
- Responsible for daily revenue deposit, accounting and inventory accuracy at the warehouse.
- Built and fostered relationships that have continued to create increasing yearly profits(even through pandemic) of 20% for both 2021 and 2022 and also 2023.
- Work and Improvements saw the last 3 years as the most profitable in company's 21 year history
Independent Project Consultant
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Utilize lean tools and CI skill set to analyze and streamline customer service and logistics channels.
- Implement documented cost savings measures and increased profitability initiatives to drive productivity, eliminate waste, save time and effort, and increase end user satisfaction.
- Created tracking and work flow instructions for continued analysis and presented data to various project teams and groups.
On Site Services Project Leader
Grainger
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Leadership/Project Management
- Manage and lead team in the extensive implementation of new inventory management programs for the Atlanta district, to increase efficiency and productivity and to meet and exceed sales objectives.
- Create strategies and plans to successfully execute project scope, ensure timeline, and deliver outstanding results based on an optimized maintenance schedule.
- Develop and implement troubleshooting processes and specific tools for onsite secure vending systems that improved workflow and streamline project completion on time.
- Effectively coach and mentor team members in best demonstrated practices for efficient secure inventory programs.
- Track progress to meet goals and deadlines successfully, which resulted in a 40% decrease in program downtime, and complete customer satisfaction.
- Leadership/Project Management
On Site Services Consultant
Grainger
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Relationship Building/Continuous Improvement
- Communicated directly with key stakeholders on-site in the development of inventory management, continuous improvements, and utilizing 5S and other lean manufacturing methodologies to achieve organizational objectives.
- Implemented and directed a $4M on-site inventory management project for a large manufacturer.
- Worked strategically with key suppliers, product management, supply chain and customer purchasing to drive sales and revenue while developing best product portfolio for end-users.
- Utilized business acumen and experience, in dealing with customers such as Kubota Manufacturing, Zep Chemical and General Motors, to effectively communicate need for lean initiatives.
- Skillfully blended the growth of manufacturing business by 26% for 2013 and 2014, while shortening cycle time and throughput times by 40% which effectively increased bottom line profitability by over 20%.
- Relationship Building/Continuous Improvement
Market Sales Support Manager
Grainger
12.2009 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Leadership/Communication/Customer Service
- Worked daily with and provided supported for over 100 sales agents, executing strategic operations in target markets to gain market share and increase revenue results.
- Identified and drove sales initiatives on areas of improvement within the team, while maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined sales for phone agents by development and implementation of sales tactics and procedures focused on uncovering additional business opportunities with existing clients and unassigned accounts, which resulted in a gain of $1.2M in revenue growth.
- Leadership/Communication/Customer Service
Government Sales Specialist
Grainger
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Sales/Problem Solving
- Established solutions and became the subject matter expert in various areas while collaborating with local universities on areas of sustainability, technical product solutions, and inventory management.
- Consistently communicated with internal and external customers to drive solutions and gain partnership trust.
- Successfully created energy efficient initiatives that matched the organizations interests, and led to a 20% and greater utilities savings.
- Sales/Problem Solving
Technical Product Specialist
Grainger
04.2004 - 08.2007
- Company Overview: Technical Support/Customer Service
- Provided leadership and direction on product and solution support for internal sales teams with a focus on pumps, plumbing, pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Collaborated closely with members of sales department to revise processes and procedures that would significantly improve product selection speed and accuracy.
- Coordinated work-flow by establishing resource database that allowed for substantial time savings, instant accessible information, and the ability to link information together for optimal insight.
- Technical Support/Customer Service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA01.2012
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification -
01.2018
Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Certification -
01.2018
Skills
- Program Management
- Lean Processes & Principles
- Leadership & Direction
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Reduction & Budgeting
- Matlab with Simulink
- Industrial Design
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Catia
- Solidworks
- CAD
- SAP
- Tableau
- Sales Force
- Sales and Customer Service
- Project Management Pro (PMP)
- Technical Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Superior Analytical Skills
Affiliations
Project Management Institute (PMI), 2017
Hobbies and Interests
- LDS Local Hurricane Relief Efforts Coordinator, 2017
- BSA, Cubmaster, 2013-2015
- BSA, Scout Master, 2010-2013
- BSA, Wood Badge 2012
- Living History Interpreter/Historian/Revolutionary War Re-enactor 2006-current
Timeline
Sales and Service Manager
Kimball Toys Inc
02.2021 - Current
Independent Project Consultant
Thermo-Fisher Scientific
04.2019 - 05.2020
On Site Services Project Leader
Grainger
02.2016 - 04.2019
On Site Services Consultant
Grainger
01.2010 - 02.2016
Market Sales Support Manager
Grainger
12.2009 - 01.2010
Government Sales Specialist
Grainger
08.2007 - 12.2009
Technical Product Specialist
Grainger
04.2004 - 08.2007
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification -
Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Certification -
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
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