Product Manager Project Manager

Manufacturing
Strategic and results-driven product management specialist equipped with more th
an 5 years of experience evaluating operational environments and developing meth
odologies in conjunction with teams of all levels to improve efficiency, decreas
e costs, and raise profits. Employ strong consultative approach to improvement a
nd client relations; convey complex ideas and changes to stakeholders of all lev
els as well as gain greater understanding of client goals. Offer exceptional com
prehension of and proven success delivering process improvements to manufacturin
g organizations.
Core Competencies
Data Mining Cost Controls Engineering Multi-Tasking Project Management Post
-Sales Support
Product Launch Sales Forecasting Cost Reduction Scheduling Product Managemen
t
Career History
Badger Meter, Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma 2004 to Present
Manufacturer of liquid flow measurement devices, water meters, irrigation meters
, HVAC energy measurement devices, and control valves; generates $250M+ in annua
l revenue and employs over 1,200 employees across 4 countries.
Product Manager
Deliver cost estimates and production schedules for multiple projects, driving d
own timelines and costs to fit profit models. Liaise with engineers to develop m
arket specs to align with production models to market needs. Evaluate production
methodology at various points in process, refining and adjusting as necessary.
Apply expert analysis post-project to determine successes and failures as well a
s identify areas for improvement. Provide direct customer service, post-sales su
pport, and technical support to major partners, consulting to identify best prod
uct to meet needs.
Developed product after assessing client needs and moving forward with manufact
uring plan that has secured $1M in
1st-year sales and is projected to produce $10M in sales over next 5 years.
Created customer retention plan to reverse downward trend, successfully transfo
rming client base to yield zero complaints on specific product and realizing 5-y
ear projection of $750K in revenue.
Captured $500K client from competitor by creating product with greater life exp
ectancy, in addition to cheaper maintenance and installation costs.
Improved on-time and under-budget execution of projects by implementing cost an
d scheduling control system that tracks projects, risks, costs, and assumptions
with significant efficiency gains.
U.S. Navy (USS Enterprise) 1996 to 2002
Longest naval vessel in world and oldest operating carrier in U.S. fleet. Averag
e crew complement approximately 3,000.
Data Systems Technician E-5
Led teams of 5 to 10 personnel on multi-stage projects during spans of up to 18
months. Ensured teams were properly trained and able to complete projects within
allotted time. Maintained Secret-Level Security clearance throughout duration o
f tenure.
Education & Additional Training
Master of Business Administration Specialization in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
American InterContinental University
Surviving Project Management, The Persimmon Group