Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors
Rick Shepherd
Project Manager
Reno,NV
Summary
I am a highly motivated and experienced professional with a passion for creating innovative solutions. I have a strong background in project management, customer service, and problem solving. I have a proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategies to improve customer experience and satisfaction. I have a technical background and experience teaching. Resourceful Project Manager with 25 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
sCube Enterprise
10.2021 - Current
Work and collaborate in Jira, Redmine, SmartSheets, and OpenAir
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
Senior Technical Consultant
01.2021 - Current
- QA / QC municipal permitting software in collaboration with developers across multiple continents
- Performed duties of Project Coordinator in prioritizing and scheduling QA / QC efforts
- Use local and hosted LLM AI for collaboration and documentation
- System configuration and testing in accordance with documented expectations
- Recommended technology upgrades to improve client security
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users
Project Manager / Operations Manager
Synux Technologies Inc
Reno, NV
01.2002 - 12.2020
- Led collaboration with vendors to manage supply chain metrics, including controlling CapEx, Bill of Materials (BOM), ITIL, costs of manufacturing and inventory levels, and managed economic order quantity (EOQ)
- Improved data integrity through reduced client exposure with in-house solutions including air-gapped projects
- Managed over 1000 upgrades for existing clients
- Maintained corporate client retention level above 90%
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
Adjunct Professor
University of Nevada
Reno
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Computer Information Systems (CIS) 190 – Introduction to computers
- Computer Information Systems (CIS) 301 – Information Technology in business
- Computer Information Systems (CIS) 488 – PC troubleshooting and repair
- Computer Information Systems (CIS) 688 – Introduction to Linux (A course I created and the first Linux course at UNR)
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
09.1993 - 05.1998
Skills
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSEncryption and steganographySystems Integration, review and revisionProactive and creative problem solvingIntrusion preventionInformation securityRisk managementPolicy analytics and iterative developmentCareer development and talent retention
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Business process re-engineering
Project Management
Systems Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
Affiliations
NAACP Environment & Climate Justice Committee Chair
Certification
CompTIA A+
Interests
Timeline
Project Manager - sCube Enterprise
10.2021 - Current
Senior Technical Consultant -
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager / Operations Manager - Synux Technologies Inc
01.2002 - 12.2020
Adjunct Professor - University of Nevada
09.2000 - 06.2002
University of Nevada - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
09.1993 - 05.1998