Project Manager Business Development

John C. Smithson

**** ******* ***** **.

Loganville, GA 30052

Mobile: 770-***-****

***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a Project Manager, where my business acumen, practice of process improvement strategies, and ability to prevent cost overrun, add value to the organization.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:

Project Manager, well versed in PM processes including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing out

Exercised discretion in handling confidential information

Active listener & effective communicator (verbal/written)

Familiar with ample problem-solving technique

12yrs experience Training and leading teams

Experienced user of DMAIC principles

14yrs of Project Management experience

Practicing Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Highly adaptive & able to multi-task at fast pace

EDUCATION:

Certified, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt

Emory University

LSSC

BS, Business Administration

Morris College, Sumter, SC

Graduated: Cum Laude

Contract Specialist

Defense Acquisition University

Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C) III

EXPERIENCE:

L. M. Outdoor Living, LLC Atlanta, GA Senior, Project Manager June 16 – Present

Enhanced productivity, focus, and profitability by implementing the DMAIC methodology

Eliminated defects in construction projects by using lean tools to reduce variance

Prevented cost overruns, and scope creeps by applying control plans and risk management techniques

Led cross-functional team building initiatives company wide

Coordinated updates/inspections for stakeholders, to ensure deliverables were acceptable

Exercised budget centric strategies to increase profits and encourage stakeholder engagement

Worked with local municipalities to ensure adherence to code specifications

Executed project task, measuring work performance against the baselines, and inspected deliverables ensuring blueprint designs were met,

Managed a portfolio of $50M in contracts across 2 regionals/7 states

Capital Remodeling Inc. Atlanta, GA Sr. Project Manager December 14 – July 16

Cross-functionally trained to cultivated stakeholder relationships in assistance of furthering national

presence across North America with operations and partnerships in 22 states

Created project plans, developed WBS, monitored and led project execution thru close-out processes

Sourced and hired sub-contractors, architects/consultants as needed to properly staff projects.

Identified and Advanced relationships with internal/external stakeholders

Monitored project work, inspected deliverables, approved change orders, and reported performance weekly

Baselined schedules in MS Project and monitored performance reports weekly

Mail Centers Plus, LLC Atlanta, GA Project/Program Manager January 12 - May 14

Cross-functionally trained as Sourcing Specialist, analyzing bids, enforcing operating procedures

Improved profitability by analyzing variances; identifying trends; recommending actions

Drafted proposals in response to RFQs in pursuit of multi-million dollar contracts

Coordinated the RFQ process to satisfy critical timelines, site visits reviews, and bid conferences

Cultivated partnership with Fortune 100 Companies such as: Coca Cola, Minute Maid, Xerox, etc.

Generated revenue in all market conditions by using market analysis and identifying opportunities

USDA Forest Service Atlanta, GA Contract Specialist May 04- January 12

Initiated construction and engineering projects

Negotiated terms and scope of project, 8 years of Project Management experience

Proficiently conducted comparative RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and negotiated contract execution terms

Managed a portfolio of $360M in contracts across 2 regional offices and 9 states

Led cross-functional team building exercises with audiences of 70+ employees

Built, qualified, and maintained the agency’s procurement web presence (Fed Biz Ops)

SOFTWARE COMPETENCY: MS Project, AutoCAD, SketchUp, CRM, FedBizOpps, LexisNexis,

MS Office {Excel, Word, PowerPoint}, Outlook, Office 365

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