Jacob Ciha, Pmp

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Experienced Project Manager ๐Ÿ… | 12 Years in Project Management & Customer Service | Salesforce Specialist | Dedicated to Delivering Valuable Outcomes through Cross-Functional Teamwork ๐Ÿค and Servant Leadership ๐ŸŒฑ @ Lucifer Lighting
san antonio, texas, united states
Jacob Ciha, Pmp's Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, United States
About Jacob Ciha, Pmp

Passionate project manager with 12 years of working experience in project management and customer service within the commercial HVAC and lighting industries. I focus on delivering outcomes that provide value by collaborating with cross-functional teams, while fostering a positive & inclusive environment, which encourages all to perform at their best.๐’๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ:โ€ข Creatively solves problems by identifying & investigating the root cause, determining options, weighing the pros & cons of each, executing the best solution, and confirming that the issue is resolved.โ€ข Communicates complex concepts effectively, and in a timely manner, in a way that the target audience understands.โ€ข Leverages Salesforce in day-to-day tasks which includes documenting detailed notes and generating useful reports.๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ:โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฒAchieved custom products sales worth over $7 million by effectively guiding a team of 8 cross-functional team members to successfully complete projects in 2024.โ€ข ๐Ÿ“‰ Reduced communication lead time with external stakeholders, on whether their product modification request was feasible, to an average of 3 business days through effective collaboration and delegation of project tasks in 2023.๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ž ๐€๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ:Iโ€™m excited about opportunities that involve learning new tools, methods, and industry knowledge, so I can apply them to get work done more effectively.๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ:If youโ€™d like to learn more about my background, Iโ€™d love to connect here on LinkedIn. You can also reach me at jfciha@gmail.com.๐€๐ฌ๐ค ๐Œ๐ž ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ:Project Management | Stakeholder Management | Budget Management | Risk Management | Scope Management | Earned Value Management (EVM) | Waterfall Methodology | Schedule Management | Resource Allocation | Project Planning | Change Management | Communications Management Plan | Servant Leadership | Team Coordination | Vendor Management | Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Project Lifecycle | Cost Control | Process Improvement | Milestone Tracking | Emotional Intelligence | Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) | Decision-Making | Client Management | Critical Path Method (CPM) | Strategic Planning | Microsoft Project | Salesforce | Data-Driven Decision Making

Jacob Ciha, Pmp's Current Company Details
Lucifer Lighting

Lucifer Lighting

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Experienced Project Manager ๐Ÿ… | 12 Years in Project Management & Customer Service | Salesforce Specialist | Dedicated to Delivering Valuable Outcomes through Cross-Functional Teamwork ๐Ÿค and Servant Leadership ๐ŸŒฑ
san antonio, texas, united states
Employees:
84
Jacob Ciha, Pmp Work Experience Details
  • Lucifer Lighting
    Senior Project Manager, Applications
    Lucifer Lighting Jan 2024 - Present
    Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on a product support team by providing installation guidance and engaging in consultative sales. Manage product modification projects by gathering requirements, developing the scope, capturing cost, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Executed 300+ projects, based in US and international markets, since 2022.โ€ข Facilitate the process for reviewing and fulling product modification requests from lighting designers, which has contributed as a revenue source of over $7 million in 2024. โ€ข Create monthly reports utilized by management to identify viable custom features to convert to standard offerings leading to a revenue increase of 15%.โ€ข Optimize communication with external stakeholders to reduce decision lead time on product modification requests to an average of 3 business days.โ€ข Troubleshoot challenging and complex issues that result in effective resolutions.โ€ข Manage the Product Support team inbox.โ€ข Lead meetings of a cross-functional team to troubleshoot issues and deliver satisfactory solutions to customers.โ€ข Evaluate change requests by obtaining the project teamโ€™s feedback; and develop the change management plan to achieve targeted goals and clientsโ€™ satisfaction.โ€ข Mentor a team member.โ€ข Implemented the bi-annual review and update process of the โ€œSecret Menuโ€, consisting of common feasible product modifications, which streamlined many requests.โ€ข Managed the Cheat Sheet project, creating product information reference documents used by the Customer Service team resulting in faster email responses.
  • Lucifer Lighting
    Project Manager, Applications
    Lucifer Lighting Nov 2019 - Dec 2023
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Served as subject matter expert (SME) on a product support team by providing technical guidance to project decision makers. Defined, planned, and executed warranty claims and rework orders. Assisted as the back-up for product modification projects.โ€ข Contributed to landing a $250,000 order for a high-profile project by matching the appropriate products to the project requirements and developing a Bill of Materials that directly resulted in closing the sale.โ€ข Avoided the risk of a $10,000 back charge by providing critical project support, including effective cross-functional team coordination to identify, build, and ship the necessary replacement parts to resolve a warranty issue.โ€ข Reduced email churn from an average of 6 messages to 2 messages, streamlining the customer sample order process, by creating a guidance template to assist the Customer Service team.โ€ข Reduced turnaround time for creation of Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) file deliverables by 92% through implementation of an automated tool.โ€ข Troubleshot issues that resulted in effective resolutions.โ€ข Onboarded and mentored new hires.
  • Lucifer Lighting
    Project Manager, Customer Service
    Lucifer Lighting Feb 2016 - Oct 2019
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Managed a territory, consisting of both US and international markets, with an average annual sale of over $9 million. Administered all aspects of order management, including expedites, credit holds, returns, freight quotes, and shipment methods. Creatively solved issues involving order delays, damaged products, or project timeline changes by leveraging critical thinking and resourcefulness to identify appropriate alternatives and implement solutions.โ€ข Improved survey satisfaction rate of a core stakeholder group, representative agencies, by 14% through individual agency webinars that trained them on the companyโ€™s resource portal.โ€ข Attained 99 out of 100 performance points, ranking as the top performer on the team.โ€ข Adapted new product knowledge to guide customers to appropriate features based on project requirements as well as offering alternative product offerings that resulted in sales and customer satisfaction.โ€ข Coached sales representative on products and their features, increasing their efficacy on closing sales.
  • Johnson Controls
    Operations Manager
    Johnson Controls Aug 2012 - Feb 2016
    San Antonio, Texas Area
    Initiating, planned, executed, monitored & controlled, and closed HVAC control system & mechanical service projects for a 15-20-member team for a territory with an annual revenue of $3.4 million. Achieved successful completion of preventive maintenance contracts and billable repair jobs by ensuring they were within scope, schedule, and budget.โ€ข Grew the teamโ€™s monthly revenue by 40% by building deep relationships and effectively communicating with customers that resulted in repeat business.โ€ข Developed an expenditure tracking system for a hospital client which resulted in improving their accounts receivable balance from 90+ days outstanding to paying in full and on-time consistently.โ€ข Achieved โ€œTop 20 Branchโ€ status, out of 1,000 North American branches, through successful on-time delivery of projects for setting up customers with the companyโ€™s high priority Connected Services IoT initiative.โ€ข Troubleshot issues in order to dispatch the appropriate field service personnel for executing repairs.
  • Johnson Controls
    National Field Coordinator
    Johnson Controls Apr 2010 - Jul 2012
    Lake Park, Milwaukee, Wi
    Ensured timely service by accepting inbound calls from customers requesting service and documenting in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. โ€ข Processed service requests in accordance with each accountโ€™s contractual obligations.โ€ข Dispatched service calls to the appropriate branch office or on call field service personnel.โ€ข Substituted as the shiftโ€™s Point of Contact whenever the Team Lead was out of the office.โ€ข Trained contingent workers on all aspects of the position during peak season.
  • 15Miles | The Interactive Division Of Tmp Directional Marketing
    Interactive Marketing Analyst
    15Miles | The Interactive Division Of Tmp Directional Marketing Mar 2008 - Jan 2010
    Greater Milwaukee Area
    As an Interactive Marketing Analyst, I analyzed clients' interactive marketing campaigns to find ways to optimize their programs using local search marketing tactics. Knowing the goals, budget ranges, and target markets of clients was necessary in recommending the best program for them. My position allowed me to interact frequently with publishers which allowed me to negotiate the best possible pricing and special offers for our Fortune 500 clients.
  • Tmp Directional Marketing
    Print Marketing Analyst
    Tmp Directional Marketing Sep 2007 - Feb 2008
    Greater Milwaukee Area
    As a Marketing Analyst on the Print side of TMPDM's business, I analyzed clients' Yellow Pages programs to optimize their programs in order for them to efficiently reach their target markets and spend their budgets more effectively.
  • U.S. Cellular (Quality Cellular)
    Retail Wireless Consultant
    U.S. Cellular (Quality Cellular) Feb 2007 - Aug 2007
    Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area
    Sold wireless plans, data plans, mobile internet, and accessories for a U.S. Cellular authorized agent. I consistently met and exceeded sales goals which resulted in achieving โ€œPlatinumโ€ status indicating a top performer in a region with 16 locations.
  • Global Business Resource Center At Uw- Whitewater Business Outreach Services (Wisc/Sbdc/Gbrc)
    Office Assistant
    Global Business Resource Center At Uw- Whitewater Business Outreach Services (Wisc/Sbdc/Gbrc) Oct 2006 - May 2007
    Whitewater, Wi
    Assisted the Director with his global business research efforts. Designed and implemented a proposed on-campus conference's marketing efforts using cold calling, fax, and brochure & website development.
  • Northwestern Mutual
    Financial Representative Intern
    Northwestern Mutual May 2006 - Sep 2006
    Appleton, Wi
    Sold life insurance products to clients referred by friends and family. I was recognized as a โ€œTop 5โ€ intern within the sales territory early in the internship.
  • Charlton
    Tele-Sales Representative
    Charlton Aug 2005 - Apr 2006
    Whitewater, Wi
    Consistently met and exceeded bi-weekly sales goals while selling cable, internet, and telephone packages to customers via telephone.

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Jacob Ciha, Pmp's current role is Experienced Project Manager ๐Ÿ… | 12 Years in Project Management & Customer Service | Salesforce Specialist | Dedicated to Delivering Valuable Outcomes through Cross-Functional Teamwork ๐Ÿค and Servant Leadership ๐ŸŒฑ.

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Jacob Ciha, Pmp attended University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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