Raymond Vance
Lyndon,KY
Summary
Seasoned project manager with over 30 years of experience, including a key position at Stratosphere Quality, LLC, specializing in team motivation and high-stakes project execution. Demonstrated success in enhancing quality control processes and optimizing resource management. Proficient in Microsoft Office, leading to substantial improvements in project delivery timelines and safety standards. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Supervisor
Stratosphere Quality, LLC
LOUISVILLE, KY
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Updated clients and key stakeholders on project milestones.
- Assisted in developing key performance indicators used to measure the success of each initiative.
- Resolved technical issues affecting cross-functional communication and project deliverables.
- Trained employees in safety processes and procedures to comply with corporate rules.
- Maintained high safety standards by following regulations outlined by company, OSHA and EPA.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
- Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
- Identified potential issues that may impact the successful completion of a project and devised solutions as needed.
Quality Control Inspector
Campbell-Hausfeld
Leitchfield, KY
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
Maintenance Supervisor
Various Employers 20 years
LOUISVILLE, KY
05.2000 - 08.2019
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Responsible for acquiring, scheduling, and overseeing all contractor operations for capital projects.
- Ensured all materials were on hand and readily available to all maintenance staff to affect proper maintenance.
- Ensured all staff was trained on proper safety procedures per OSHA and company standards.
- Prepared yearly budgets to implement and control control costs for the coming year.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iroquois High School
Louisville, KY06-1988
Skills
- Project planning
- Team motivation
- Task delegation
- Budget administration
- Status updates
- Project management
- Mind mapping
- Materials delivery scheduling
- Staff management
- Reporting and documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Resource allocation
- Quality control
Affiliations
- I enjoy history and reading in my down time
- Travel - especially new locations I have never been
- A good team mate to have for Trivia Night
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- EPA 608 Universal Certification (HVAC Oriented)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Supervisor
Stratosphere Quality, LLC
11.2021 - 01.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Campbell-Hausfeld
08.2019 - 10.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
Various Employers 20 years
05.2000 - 08.2019
- EPA 608 Universal Certification (HVAC Oriented)
High School Diploma -
Iroquois High School
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