Mechanical Engineer/Operations Manager/Sr Acquisition Director
TIMOTHY DELON
KT Black
Beaver Falls,PA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeConsulting
Location Preference
Remote
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offHealthcare benefits401k match
30
Years of experience
Talented Senior leader with a strong ability to drive operational improvements through effective oversight of executive management teams and strategic business direction. Expertise in sound judgment, active listening, and comprehensive understanding of industry operations. Demonstrated success in capital raising, business generation, and margin maximization.
Work History
2 Years 3 Months
2024.07 - Current
2 Years 3 Months
Senior Client Acquisition Executive
KT Black | Amarillo, TX
2024.07 - Current
- Enterprise Growth: Spearheaded enterprise-level business development strategies that captured high-volume staffing accounts and expanded regional market share by 62%.
- Prospect Pipeline: Built and maintained a strong pipeline of Fortune 500 prospects and construction contractors, consistently exceeding quarterly and annual revenue targets by up to 30%.
- Executive Presentations: Delivered persuasive corporate presentations to C-suite executives, including CHROs, VPs of Talent Acquisition, and Procurement Directors, aligning workforce solutions with client strategic goals.
- Procurement Strategy: Navigated complex procurement processes, positioning the firm as a primary vendor and leading competitive bidding strategies for high-value RFPs and RFIs.
- Structured and negotiated complex deals to secure favorable terms and strengthen client relationships.
- Risk & Terms Management: Partnered with legal and finance teams to reduce operational risk and define clear Service Level Agreements (SLAs), payroll terms, and liability parameters.
- Executed upselling initiatives, introducing specialized services such as executive search and payroll funding to increase account revenue.
2 Years 10 Months
2021.10 - 2024.08
2 Years 10 Months
Senior Material's Testing Technician
Tresco Asphalt Company | Delmont, PA
2021.10 - 2024.08
- Asphalt Materials Testing: Performed comprehensive asphalt sample testing in strict accordance with PennDOT specifications and quality standards.
- Assess/Test Methodologies: Conducted advanced testing using methods such as Kinematic Viscosity, Superpave Shear Tester, Absolute Viscosity, HMA Performance Tests, Mixture Characterization, Flash Point, Asphalt Mixture Performance Test, Binder Content, Bulk Specific Gravity, Laboratory Wheel Tracking, Moisture Susceptibility, and Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity.
- Achieved professional certification in asphalt materials testing through NECEPT and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Earned Asphalt Plant Level 1 & 2 Engineer Technician certification through NECEPT and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
- Supervised laboratory staff and ensured equipment functionality, upheld safety regulations, and maintained testing standards.
- Recorded and reported test results accurately, maintaining detailed logs of procedures and corrective actions to support quality assurance and enhance regulatory compliance.
10 Years 3 Months
2011.07 - 2021.10
10 Years 3 Months
Senior Director of Operations
Commercial Trade Source | Bridgeville, PA
2011.07 - 2021.10
- Led companywide process improvements enhancing operational efficiency, boosting team engagement, and fostering positive workplace culture.
- Managed staffing operations to streamline departmental workflows and optimize resource allocation. Oversaw staffing operations and departmental workflows to improve resource allocation, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with executive team to align departmental projects with overarching organizational strategy. Collaborated with the COO on strategic planning initiatives and departmental projects, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with organizational goals.
- Led initiatives to establish new business locations in Bridgeville, PA; Tampa, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Houston, TX. Led the launch of new ventures in Bridgeville, PA; Tampa, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Houston, TX.
- Partnered with HR teams to refine recruitment and selection processes, aligning candidate qualifications with specific business and project needs.
- Developed candidate screening and hiring processes that built skilled, reliable construction teams.
- Evaluated employee performance, delivered constructive feedback, and guided corrective action plans.
- Participated on workforce development boards to improve apprenticeship programs with industry organizations. Served on workforce development boards for apprenticeship programs with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC).
- Compiled and presented performance metrics, using insights to identify trends and inform continuous improvement initiatives.
5 Years
2006.06 - 2011.06
5 Years
Director of New Operations
Construction Labor Contractors | Richfield, OH
2006.06 - 2011.06
- Operational Execution: Directed end-to-end operational activities to ensure efficient execution, consistent service delivery, and alignment with company objectives.
- Policy & Process Improvement: Developed and implemented operational policies, enhancing organizational consistency and accountability across operations.
- Workflow optimization: Designed and implemented procedures that streamlined workflows and supported scalable operations.
- Budget management: Reviewed and managed departmental budgets, enhancing resource allocation and cost control.
- Office launches: Opened new venture offices every 6 to 8 months, strengthening national footprint and aligning with growth strategy.
- Market Expansion: Established new ventures in Cleveland, Baltimore, Columbus, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Tampa, and Jacksonville, contributing to geographic diversification and market presence.
9 Years 11 Months
1996.07 - 2006.06
9 Years 11 Months
Mechanical Engineer / Supervisor
Packard Electric - Division of General Motors | Warren, OH
1996.07 - 2006.06
- Engineered and patented two innovative manufacturing processes improving product durability and guaranteeing consistent production quality.
- Partnered with senior engineers and production teams to enhance products, streamlining manufacturing methods for superior quality.
- Executed processes for inspecting product designs, enhancing manufacturability and minimizing production issues.
- Deployed automation technologies that lowered manual labor needs and boosted production efficiency.
- Established strong alliances with primary automotive suppliers, achieving 38% cut in material lead time.
- Engineered automated calibration for deployment on AotoCAD test systems.
- Analyzed past drawings and AutoCad/AutoDesk designs to uphold customer satisfaction and ensure long-lasting high-quality work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Marketing
Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH
Skills
Project management and leadership
Workforce planning
Performance analysis
Continuous improvement
Risk management
Recruitment and training
Talent development
Team building
Personal Information
Title: Construction Project Manage/Operations Manager/Mechanical Engineer
Timeline
Senior Client Acquisition Executive
KT Black
2024.07 - CurrentRead more
Senior Material's Testing Technician
Tresco Asphalt Company
2021.10 - 2024.08Read more
Senior Director of Operations
Commercial Trade Source
2011.07 - 2021.10Read more
Director of New Operations
Construction Labor Contractors
2006.06 - 2011.06Read more
Mechanical Engineer / Supervisor
Packard Electric - Division of General Motors
1996.07 - 2006.06Read more
Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Management & Marketing
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