Seth Thomas
Portland,OR
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Mb Technologies
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for a $364M project.
- Led 10 cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between various departments and stakeholders.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Implemented effective project management methodologies such as Agile & Waterfall to improve team productivity and project outcomes.
- Streamlined communication channels by implementing project management tools and software, resulting in enhanced information flow and timely decision-making.
- Successfully resolved conflicts and managed stakeholder expectations, fostering positive relationships and ensuring project alignment.
- Mentored and provided guidance to 4 junior team members, facilitating their professional growth and contributing to collaborative team culture.
- Conducted regular project status meetings and presentations to senior executives, providing comprehensive updates and strategic recommendations.
- Proactively identified and implemented process improvements, resulting in increased efficiency, cost savings, and overall project success.
Marketing Project Team Leader/Internship Student
Johnstone Supply
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Coordinated team members, consultants and material resources across multiple projects and departments.
- Identified potential risks and devised contingency plans, preparing team members to avoid and respond promptly to possible obstacles.
- Led by example, applying thorough understanding of complex projects and business acumen to workplace challenges to motivate team members towards greater productivity.
- Built flow charts and project plans, informing clients on available services while proposing viable paths towards accomplishing objectives.
- Communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders to set tone for high productivity level.
- Developed and managed comprehensive project plans and associated project documents to keep ongoing development on schedule.
- Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that supported company objectives in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Compensation & Benefits Officer
Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing North America
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Recommended successful approaches to help resolve complaints with salaries and classifications.
- Delivered targeted advise on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies, and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches.
- Updated personnel handbooks and individual records to keep filed accurate and detailed.
- Maintained strong working knowledge of Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act and other regulations.
- Conducted wage and salary surveys to build competitive compensation plans.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
- Assisted with design and implementation of various employee benefits programs.
- Gathered information about each position and related occupation with employee interviews, field observations, and industry research.
- Prepared over 110 employees for retirement by organizing their future benefits, creating proper paperwork and maintaining their files.
- Created new semi-automated system for filing and updating employee files and retirement information, reducing time spent on this activity by 83.33%
Sales Promotions Manager
Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing North America
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Identified potential marketing opportunities to increase brand awareness.
- Researched and identified new business opportunities.
- Built professional network to establish and maintain relationships with community contacts, providers and others who may refer potential leads.
- Addressed prospects' concerns and utilized persuasive techniques to turn guests into paying, satisfied customers.
- Developed lists of prospective clients from sources such as newspaper items, company records and local merchants.
- Created and coordinated seminars, community activities and provider activities to identify and generate valid leads.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
Education
MBA - International Business - Marketing & Supply Chain
Portland State University
Portland, OR08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Portland State University
Portland, OR08.2013
Skills
- Entrepreneurial Visionary
- Project Planning
- Process Improvement
- Client Relations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Agile Methodology
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Project Scope Analysis
- International Business
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master, Certificate ID:000910217, March 2019 – March 2021
Hobbies
- Taekwondo Practitioner
- Obstacle Course Runner
Languages
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager
Mb Technologies
02.2017 - 01.2020
Marketing Project Team Leader/Internship Student
Johnstone Supply
06.2016 - 09.2016
Compensation & Benefits Officer
Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing North America
08.2014 - 09.2015
Sales Promotions Manager
Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing North America
06.2013 - 08.2014
MBA - International Business - Marketing & Supply Chain
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Portland State University
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