- Backpacking and Hiking
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Team Sports
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as Hiking and Camping
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a Coach
- Horseback Riding
- Rock Climbing
- Astrology
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Auto Repair/Restoration
Martin Edwards
Waterford,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager / Build Lead /Inventory Manager with over 27 years of experience in delivering multiple complex projects and providing strategic guidance. Proven expertise in managing full project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with business goals through effective resource allocation, stakeholder communication, budget oversight, and risk management. Strong track record of enhancing client profitability by offering tailored advice and innovative solutions while adeptly identifying customer needs to design customized strategies that drive performance. Proficient in analyzing industry trends and market conditions to facilitate timely decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager / Inventory Manager
Quantum Packaging Technology Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- In the prior 13+ months I have managed to help turn the company around by creating a productive and efficient work environment
- This resulted in jobs being completed on time and within budget, often delivering early
- Managed the budgets of company projects ranging from $20,000 to $2,000,000
- Managed the day-to-day of project builds for medical inspection hoods
- Conducted risk assessments regarding budget, and project timing
- Worked with the floor manager to maximize personnel resources and availability
- Helped to manage customer expectations and control project creep
- Daily communication with stakeholders
- Managed the inventory for the company by arranging, cataloging and maintaining the appropriate levels of materials in stock
- Managing material supplies and in-stock inventory
- Purchasing materials as needed
- Manage returns as needed
- Assisting with the assembly of deliverables as needed
- Verifying electrical panel layouts and modifying them as needed
- Communicating changes to the engineer during builds as they occur
- Suggesting layout changes as needed based on real world situations
- Proficiently read and interpret prints and CAD models during builds and installations
- Help identify build issues that need to be modified in engineering models using Solidworks
- Worked with the floor manager to monitor the hours of floor workers daily
- Moving resources to different jobs as priorities change if needed
- Tracking overtime and budget impact as needed
- Research and recommend new materials and assembly methods to increase efficiency and profitability, as well as promoting innovation
- Assist in the production of project documentation for clients
- Responsible for walking customers through documentation and assisting in answering any questions
- Build relationships with vendors and suppliers to foster equitable arrangements regarding supplies and external resource usage
- Helped to build the company’s presence in the overseas market by assisting in developing a third-party distribution arrangement
- Leveraged knowledge of electrical panel building and mechanical assembly to ensure that customer needs are met, as well as ensuring that FDA requirements are met.
- Managed and assisted in the QA of all machines prior to their delivery to the customer
- Provided customer support remotely and in-person as needed to fix issues and train users
- Managed the shipment of all units to their customers
Independent Technology Consultant
It’s All About ME Consulting
01.2008 - 01.2025
- Advise clients like Health First (NY), Nestle and ADP on technology solutions, consisting of Custom Software Solutions, White-label Solutions, SaaS, Cloud Based Solutions, ERP Solutions, Infrastructure Improvements and Data Management. By following my recommendations and utilizing my project management skills, my clients saw a 75% improvement in project completion times, team collaboration efforts, and resource management.
- Conduct risk assessments and enact cybersecurity solutions, reducing security incidents by 75%
- Implement cloud migration strategies, resulting in 50% reduction in infrastructure costs for clients
- Create and deliver technology training presentations to enhance end-user proficiency by 80%
- Recommended and installed low voltage solutions such as audio, video, network, lighting control, shade control, surveillance, and security systems for residential and commercial clients.
- Proficiently read and interpret prints, location schedules, and project documentation for precise execution of low voltage installations
- Leveraged in-depth knowledge of video conference hardware and custom software, such as SIMPL and HTML while installing benchmark industry products, contributing to enhanced system performance
- Manage projects and tasks with precision, overseeing low voltage field activities and ensuring timely completion of installations and setups
- Collaborate effectively with product manufacturers' technical support teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize database performance, user interfaces, inventory management, and IT infrastructure
- Provided solutions for complex technical challenges such as Architectural Complexity, Authentication and Authorization, Backup and Restore, Change Control, Service Desk Performance and Workflow
- Maintain and manage Windows server while overseeing Windows Active Directory to optimize user management, security protocols, installations, configurations, Patch management, performance monitoring, backup and recovery and user management
Digital Project Manager
Moose Worldwide Digital
12.2012 - 08.2017
- Implemented and executed project management best practices to boost team collaboration and time-to-market by 75%
- Administered procurement and launch of new software, achieving 85% overall user engagement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions, exceeding client expectations
- What kind of best practices
- What kind of software
- At what company
Project Management Officer
Open Dealer Exchange
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Developed and enforced project management framework for Digital Dealer signature software. The goal of the project was to introduce and merge digital purchase agreements and signature capabilities that would eliminate the need for paper and wet signatures. Although I was unable to see the project through completion due to a family tragedy, my efforts to introduce and build a project management office helped to reduce the time needed to complete the project by 35%
- Facilitated project management training and documentation, enhancing skills of project team
- Performed project health assessments in the form of project vision checks to ensure the project vision and scope are maintained, avoiding schedule droop by holding daily scrum meetings, ensuring that concerns and suggestions from team members are documented and delivered up the leadership chain. These efforts lead to the successful recovery of at-risk projects.
- My Tenure at Open Dealer Exchange ended early due to a family tragedy
Software Development Manager
Xperience Communications
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Organized successful development and launch of software products, such as KIOSK software used to generate sales leads and customer contact points, interactive branded software to engage and collect customer contact information and readiness to purchase products, achieving 70% revenue growth
- Improved deployment times by 50% by adopting standardized project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall and Scrum were each method provided the best flexibility and responsiveness for each project.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals
Independent Contractor
Boss Dev
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Worked on the successful launch of several different digital projects such as, online games for the collection of customer prospects, the construction of internal databases for the collection and tracking of essential business data, the creation of websites used to promote television shows and movie premieres, created brand websites for major brands like Nestle, Amtrak and Healthfirst. My work helped to launch these projects on time and within budget.
Digital Project Manager (Contract)
Chrysler LLC
05.2004 - 07.2007
- Managed and updated Chryslers in-house vehicle database, used for their brand websites. Using custom tools built in-house I edited and managed vehicle part relationships to maintain the integrity of the build and price websites for each brand. I used my database management skills to assist in helping with continuous improvements to the database architecture as well as the design of the database user interfaces
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oakland University
Skills
- Product quality evaluation
- Infrastructure network oversight
- Programming for embedded applications
- Proficient in digital tools
- Cross-platform technology expertise
- Software and device issue resolution
- Project management methodologies
- Integrated procurement and assembly processes
Accomplishments
- Used web-based applications to develop inventory tracking systems.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with a team of 10 in the development of a first of its kind medical inspection hood.
- Helped achieve over 150% increase in completed sales by making updates in the assembly and production process for deliverables
- Supervised team of up to 25 staff members.
- Managed budgets up to $10,000,000
- Achieved improved product builds by introducing change control software for production tasks
- Documented and resolved product issues which led to improved customer experiences
- Familiar with CAD work and able to read and edit drawings
Interests
Timeline
Senior Project Manager / Inventory Manager
Quantum Packaging Technology Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Digital Project Manager
Moose Worldwide Digital
12.2012 - 08.2017
Project Management Officer
Open Dealer Exchange
08.2011 - 08.2012
Software Development Manager
Xperience Communications
07.2009 - 08.2011
Independent Technology Consultant
It’s All About ME Consulting
01.2008 - 01.2025
Independent Contractor
Boss Dev
07.2007 - 07.2009
Digital Project Manager (Contract)
Chrysler LLC
05.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Oakland University
IT Manager
- IT Infrastructure Management:
- Led the design, implementation, and maintenance of a scalable IT infrastructure.
- Successfully migrated critical systems to a cloud-based environment, reducing operational costs by 20%.
- Implemented a robust disaster recovery plan, ensuring business continuity during outages.
- Network Administration:
- Managed and optimized network performance, reducing downtime by 30%.
- Implemented advanced network security measures, protecting the organization from cyber threats.
- Deployed a unified communication system, improving collaboration and productivity.
- Systems Administration:
- Administered and maintained servers, databases, and applications.
- Implemented automated deployment and provisioning processes, streamlining IT operations.
- Provided technical support to end-users, resolving issues promptly and efficiently.
- Cybersecurity:
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
- Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Implemented strong access controls and data encryption measures.
- Cloud Computing:
- Migrated workloads to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), optimizing costs and scalability.
- Leveraged cloud-based services to enhance business agility and innovation.
- Project Management:
- Successfully led and delivered complex IT projects within budget and timeline.
- Utilized Agile methodologies to improve project efficiency and responsiveness.
- Implemented effective project management tools to track progress and mitigate risks.