Steven Pendleton
Norton,OH
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex operations in technical and high-stakes environments. Expert in the full project lifecycle from technical consultation and resource allocation to final delivery and payment. Proven track record of managing projects exceeding $1M and driving significant organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative (Technical Project Lead)
Welser Profile North America
01.2023 - Current
- Lifecycle Management: Lead large-scale project planning, tracking projects from inception through production to final payment.
- Technical Consultation: Provide advisory on roll forming, tooling concepts, and steel manufacturing processes, translating customer requirements into technical manufacturing plans.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Synchronize efforts across supply chain, purchasing, production, and logistics to ensure projects meet quality standards and remain within budget.
- Systems Expertise: Utilize SAP ERP and MRP systems to monitor product quality and drive continuous improvement in sales and production processes.
Infantry Squad Leader
Army National Guard
09.2017 - Current
- Operations Leadership: Direct a 9-person team in achieving critical goals through strategic planning and accountability.
- Risk & Resource Management: Coordinate logistics for multiple high-intensity projects, applying 10+ years of risk management experience to ensure success in challenging environments.
- Training & Mentorship: Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced team performance and cohesion.
Second Vice President
American Welding Society
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Growth Strategy: Spearheaded marketing campaigns resulting in a 60% increase in membership within one year.
- Financial Oversight: Generated and issued $15,000 in annual scholarships by building strategic donor relationships with regional businesses.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with board members, vendors, and educational institutions to develop and implement new industry-wide programs.
Owning Partner/Instructor
Instruments Of Freedom
05.2016 - 12.2022
- Operational Frameworks: Founded and scaled business operations, establishing strategies for resource planning and inventory optimization.
- Compliance Management: Maintained meticulous records for Federal Firearms License requirements, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Full Life Cycle Management
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Operational efficiency
- Technical consultation
- Consultative sales approach
- Adept multi-tasker
- Sales and negotiation
- Driven
- Goal setting
- Cold calling
- Customer relationship building
- Organized and efficient
- Sales cycle management
- Interpersonal communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Email and phone etiquette
- Customer service
- B2C sales
- Goals and performance
- Closing techniques
- Data entry
- Analytical thinking
- Sales pipeline management
- Key relationship management
- Excellent time management
- Sales expertise
- Project development
- Risk Mitigation
- Resource Allocation
- Project Milestone Reporting
- Change Management
- Technical Advisory
- SAP ERP
- MRP
- Blueprint Reading
- Machining
- OSHA Standards
- Microsoft Project
- Salesforce CRM
- SharePoint
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Stakeholder Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Technical Sales Strategy
Security Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Second Vice President
American Welding Society
05.2023 - 12.2024
Inside Sales Representative (Technical Project Lead)
Welser Profile North America
01.2023 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
Army National Guard
09.2017 - Current
Owning Partner/Instructor
Instruments Of Freedom
05.2016 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix