Dan Lancaster Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh

Working in IT department, using Stage Gate project management process, managed discovery, business analysis, resource planning, budgeting, and project planning. Applied One Cliffs’ strategy for initiatives throughout the mining process, including the following key projects:• As a subject matter expert I designed and installed a new Stage Gate project management process using Microsoft Project Server and Share Point technologies. Used PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) principles as a guide to developing a custom process for our IT department. • Installed telephone communications process at central office and mining operations in Perth, Australia, which included managing design of the infrastructure, installing equipment, and integrating new process into mining operations in Western Australia. • Program Manager for IT integration at Bloom Lake, Quebec. Led development of an IT strategic plan that included analysis of $24M investment to integrate One Cliffs’ suite of software and infrastructure processes. Directed activities of project managers and provided assistance in obtaining funding for individual initiatives.• Installed equipment and software for an underground coal mining communication and tracking system to satisfy requirements for MSHA regulatory compliance. Managed installation of server, software, and communication and tracking equipment using SDLC methodology.• Enhanced IT SDLC process using pmPoint (a SharePoint add-on); provided portfolio and project management functionality for Information Technology (IT) and Business Improvement (BI). Gathered requirements, designed process using SharePoint functionality, trained users and managed project using SDLC methodology. • Installed Klinge Total Tire Management system, which included base software, report consolidator, and interface to Ellipse (ERP), applying SDLC methodology and One-Cliffs strategy across five mining facilities.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

As business owner and sole proprietor, I provided project management services to clients in banking, manufacturing and mining industries. Managed the following projects: • Senior Project Manager - Installed environmental information management system at five mining sites to satisfy MSHA regulatory requirements at Cliffs Natural Resources. • Internet Marketing Consultant - Managed design and installation of e-commerce web site for Amish Avenue. • Business Analyst / Project Lead - Managed business requirements discovery, analysis, and project planning at National City Bank. Managed several projects in marketing, customer service, and the project management office.

North American Operations

I was rapidly promoted through several key positions of this industry giant in the following:Lead Engineer, Global Product Supply, R&D Developed and implemented global stage gate portfolio and lifecycle process. • Installed software and trained managers in project management techniques.• Saved $10M, reduced process cycle time 17%, and dramatically improved marketing methods.Manager Strategic Process Integration, N.A. Product Supply As subject matter expert I managed project scope, cost estimates and trained in process management tools. • Researched current market trends and developments in supply chain process technologies. • Designed and implemented best business process concepts that transitioned company to an integrated global operation throughout supply chain. Manager Material and Production Control, Stow Mold Plant Managed the supply chain with a staff of 14 employees (purchasing agent, customer order analyst, schedulers, warehouse supervisor) in materials and production control operation, managing $30M in corporate assets.• Reduced process cycle time 66% (from 18 weeks to six weeks) in only six months.• Improved production efficiency 30%. Purchasing Agent, Asheboro Wire Plant Managed construction contracts for new $46M facility, which included procurement of equipment and chemicals, utilities, outsourced services and MRO supplies. • Built start up in 18 months, which was a 63% reduction in the 48-month cycle time, saving $20M in construction costs.• Avoided production shutdown by designing new wire cutting process, saving $50K.Production Control Supervisor / Plant Scheduler, Duo-Therm Div Installed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Purchased $10M in production steel.• Reduced steel inventories 90% in manufacturing thru just-in-time process.• Improved manufacturing efficiency by 15%, and helped avoid 10% price increase experienced in the market.

Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing Research

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