RAUL MATOS
Summerville,SC
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with 15 years of experience orchestrating operations across diverse departments, ensuring streamlined processes and optimal production efficiency. Proven track record in leading manufacturing teams to uphold quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through innovative problem-solving initiatives. Proficient at identifying potential challenges and devising effective solutions, I am dedicated to mentoring and empowering teams to achieve peak performance.
U.S. Air Force Veteran with an active security clearance and a history of performance-based promotions. Highly skilled in various software applications, including MS Office, MS Project, and QuickBooks, I bring a strong technical acumen alongside my leadership skills. Committed to excellence and operational integrity, I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my abilities and encourage growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Stevens Towing Co, Inc.
4170 Highway 165, Yonges Island, SC 29449
07.2022 - Current
- Overview all aspects of a ship repair project, from initial planning and budgeting to execution and completion, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while coordinating with various stakeholders, managing project resources, and mitigating potential risks within the shipyard environmet
Production Manager
Bae Systems Inc.
Norfolk, Connecticut
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Senior Project Manager
Colonna's Shipyard Inc
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2014 - 04.2021
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
- Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
- Reviewed final results of each project before delivery.
- Maintained up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
- Evaluated performance metrics for ongoing projects in order to assess progress towards goals.
- Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses, and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
Office Manager/Project Manager, PMO
Coastal Mechanical Systems LLC
Chesapeake, Virginia
04.2004 - 01.2021
- Overseeing the overall project management process, ensuring projects align with business goals, by setting standards, managing resources, tracking progress, mitigating risks, facilitating communication, and reporting project status to stakeholders, all while adhering to established PMO guidelines and methodologies
Veteran
U.S. Air Force
04.1999 - 01.2004
Education
Associate Degree - Military Sciences
College of the Air Force
2003
BBA - Marketing
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC2002
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Puerto Rico Bayamon
1998
Skills
- Project development lifecycle
- Project tracking
- Performance improvements
- Budget preparation and planning according within accordance to the effort
- Vendor management
- Conflict management
- Project planning
- Task prioritization
- Scope management
- Specification review
- Processes and procedures
- Risk management
- Weekly and monthly cost reports and forecast
- Documentation management
- Schedule coordination
- Multi-project management
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control
- Budgetary planning
- Client relationship management
- Contract preparation
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Project
Timeline
Project Manager
Stevens Towing Co, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Bae Systems Inc.
04.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Project Manager
Colonna's Shipyard Inc
01.2014 - 04.2021
Office Manager/Project Manager, PMO
Coastal Mechanical Systems LLC
04.2004 - 01.2021
Veteran
U.S. Air Force
04.1999 - 01.2004
Associate Degree - Military Sciences
College of the Air Force
BBA - Marketing
Charleston Southern University
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Puerto Rico Bayamon