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Education
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Professional Development
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Nicholas Markellos

Phoenixville,PA

Summary

High-achieving management professional with 30+ years experience in varying industries and specializations, possessing excellent communication, organizational and analytical capabilities. Devises innovative solutions to resolve business and technology challenges. Eager to advance business goals through careful team management

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager III

CHA Solutions - Formerly Javan Engineering
Lansdale, PA
04.2020 - Current
  • Managed a team of engineers and technicians to serve primarily pharmaceutical clients
  • Managed $2 million in projects, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline
  • Drove ongoing development of new and existing client relationships to increase company revenue.
  • Provided consulting services to clients for optimizing warehouse operations through initiatives like RFID inventory monitoring, CMMS conversion projects, warehouse efficiency studies, packaging studies, stockroom relabeling, spare parts reviews, and replacement of existing parts storage with high density storage and retrieval systems.

Senior Automation Specialist

CHA Solutions - Formerly Javan Engineering
Lansdale, PA
01.2010 - 04.2020
  • Created and maintained various MS Access databases to support a major pharmaceutical company's operations worldwide. These databases facilitated enhanced equipment dependability, streamlined utility administration, monitored device uptime, as well as tracked the progress of innovative ideas implemented across 36 global facilities.
  • Project managed efforts replacing one of the databases built in Access with an Enterprise System, managing the third party interaction with the client IT and business teams, developing user requirement spec (URS) and completing software lifecycle development cycle (SDLC) up to and including user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment across the client network
  • Created business tools within the MS Office Suite (primarily Excel and Access), connected to client CCMS / CMMS systems for ease of data retrieval/collection
  • Updated several tools from MS Access to standalone executables built in Visual Basic or C#, working with the client to develop specifications for upgraded applications
  • Completed electrical design and built control cabinets for client automation projects
  • Responsible for parts specifications for client project work using custom built parts specification database
  • Responsible for client BAS and DCS upgrades as well as conversion from DCS to PLC based control systems
  • Responsible for annual Interlock testing with several clients using custom built Interlock testing tracking database
  • Responsible for P&ID reviews and redlines for client projects, maintenance plan and task list reviews and updates, spare parts reviews and stock updates for several clients as well as system validation and IQ/OQ execution

Quality Assurance Manager

Communications Test Design, Inc, CTDI
West Chester, PA
07.1994 - 01.2010
  • Managed Quality Assurance Departments at ten global branches and oversaw the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and TL9000 compliant quality systems
  • Responsible for review, revision, and upkeep of internal and external documentation
  • Performed internal and supplier audits. Was responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting at a local and corporate level. Was responsible for corrective and preventive actions based on customer complaints, audit results, data trends, and changing requirements
  • Developed Microsoft Access-based applications to track inspection results, warranty return data, warranty claims, and corrective / preventive actions
  • Worked as the Quality Management Representative for ISO9001:2000 and TL9000 Audits. Performed internal audits per ISO9001 and TL9000 requirements
  • Authored corporate ISO9001:2000 / TL9000 training manual. Co-authored corporate soldering training manual. Utilized Six Sigma problem solving methods such as 8D and Drill Deep Drill Wide. Created PFMEA and Control Plans to detect and prevent events with a higher than acceptable RPN. Was responsible for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance as the corporate SME for SAS70 Audits. C-TPAT and customs compliance experience and training
  • Reduced QC inspection staff in one operation from twenty-six (26) to five (5) inspectors by automating inspection processes and error proofing operations processes
  • Supervised Quality Assurance Department for both Electronics Manufacturing and Repair Operations. Created or revised documentation for the Quality Assurance Department as well as for Operations
  • Developed, implemented, and administered an ISO9001 compliance / Quality Systems training course to three hundred fifty (350) employees. Authored ISO9001:1994 corporate training manual. Performed internal audits and tracked calibration schedules
  • Inspected PCBs and components designed and built by manufacturing department. Inspected electronic assemblies after repair or modification

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Engineering Technology

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Media, PA
06-1994

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance And Control
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expert
  • Programming Languages - VBA, Visual Basic, C#, SQL
  • Staff Training And Mentoring
  • Client Relations And Rapport
  • Budget Administration
  • Staff Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Inventory Control
  • Procedure Development And Documentation Management
  • Systems Implementation
  • Project Scope Development And Tracking, Schedule Management
  • Software Development Lifecycle Management

Accomplishments

  • MVE Javan Engineering 2013

Professional Development

  • Basic Supervision
  • How to Motivate, Manage & Lead a Team
  • Training the Trainer
  • ISO 9001:1994
  • IPC 610 - Standard & Soldering Techniques
  • ISO 9001:2001
  • TL9000
  • 8D Problem Solving
  • PFMEA and Control Plan Development
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Integrated Architecture
  • Rockwell Automation Advanced Programming Techniques in Logix
  • Project Management Concepts, Roles, and Responsibilities

Personal Activities

  • Semi-professional musician
  • Second degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do
  • Volunteer time with World Tang Soo Do Association running bi-annual tournaments

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager III

CHA Solutions - Formerly Javan Engineering
04.2020 - Current

Senior Automation Specialist

CHA Solutions - Formerly Javan Engineering
01.2010 - 04.2020

Quality Assurance Manager

Communications Test Design, Inc, CTDI
07.1994 - 01.2010

Associate of Science - Computer Engineering Technology

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

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