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Zurich, Zh, Ch

I manage all aspects of a project in the commercial and industrial segments, including scope, schedule, and cost which includes eliminating scope creep and delivering on-time and under budget portfolios.I have a strong acumen in operational/manufacturing systems, procurement, quality, and equipment engineering processes which add valuable knowledge in managing projects. I strive to build and maintain healthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as: internal sales, customer service, distributors, and external customers. Communication with all stakeholders and act as the key contact for the customer as an escalation point for project issues is paramount, to minimize the impact on ABB and our customer's investment.

Zurich, Zh, Ch

I execute project work plans to meet client's needs and requirements at various customer work sites in the commercial construction markets. Effectively communicate and negotiate change orders. Manage and analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, and utilization. Effectively facilitate project status reviews with clients and internal project teams and oversee all interactions with key suppliers. I ensure a clear understanding of the project contractual requirements by the project team. Actively identify and provide suggested improvements to the business processes and procedures. Integrate the company's value pairs in my day-to-day overall business scope.I offer a strong understanding of and proficient in project management skills. I have a strong working knowledge of ISO requirements. I have a good financial acumen and understanding. I provide excellent customer service and my leadership skills: team building, empower and delegate authority, the ability to build rapport and consensus with my project teams.

Zurich, Zh, Ch

• Interpret customer and sales specifications and translate into instructions for manufacture.• Ensure customer requirements are meet regarding quality, safety, and cost objectives.• Maintain planned output to meet schedule and high levels of engineering quality.• Support manufacturing in resolution of issues and engineering change notices.• Interface with customers, regional sales and field installation services personnel.• Promote open communication and maintain effective working relationships.• Work cross-functionally with multiple teams.• Plan, organize, lead and execute multiple small and large projects simultaneously.• Generate ideas for process improvement opportunities and execute small projects.

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Manage a team of Power Transformer project leaders and coordinators who work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and customers in overseeing and coordinating project priorities, scope, resource requirements, and timing of deliverables. Manage the evaluation and development of a project plan and participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions. Assess project deliverables and progress through the team continuous communication with project members and key stakeholders. Manage and mitigate risks associated with projects and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders. Ensure each project lead and coordinator follows the GTC/VTC corporate quality process plan.

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

Managed a portfolio of Square D brand of products under the parent name Schneider Electric for control products such as NEMA contactors/starters, electromechanical and solid state overload relays, Definite Purpose contactors, and Vacuum Contactors. Implemented the product development objectives and schedules, work with internal stakeholders to develop product strategies and perform pricing functions for product lines. Supported coordination between cross-functional market segments to ensure continuity of the overall objectives and strategies. Develop product presentation strategies, product demonstrations, and product training programs for internal and external customers. Develop collateral support for products within the portfolio.Developed and took ownership of the effective Product marketing plan, establish a common approach across all product areas and promote/adopt models of best practice.

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Provide transformer engineering support to Sales, Technical Staff, distribution channels, and OEM accounts. Presented technical seminars regarding transformer products based on features and benefits. Work with third-party suppliers to provide custom products to meet customer packaging specification.Provided transformer project quotations from system design to actual product delivery to job site acceptance testing. Ensured all technical issues were addressed and customer inquires answered in a prompt manner.Perform high-level technical presentations and discussions with engineering staff, third party consulting engineers and OEM's.Collaborated with Field Service Technical teams and resolved escalated transformer issues.

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Develop mechanical design standards for the following types of transformer designs for other fellow designers to model: Liquid-Filled Transformers - offered a complete line of three phase liquid-filled transformers for commercial and industrial applications in both pad-mounted and substation styles. Dry-Type Transformers - offered the most economical, dry type solution for a wide range of industrial applications. Cast Transformers - offer the ultimate in reliability in transformer design options. These transformers are designed specifically to provide long, uninterrupted service in the toughest, most demanding applications and under the most severe operating conditions.

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Design and developed the mechanical and structural components used to manufacture small and large power transformers. Created the least cost design consistent with standard performance data, customer specifications, internal and external standards to develop design improvements throughout the process. Collaborated with the sales and marketing teams regarding specification and industry standards. Worked closely with manufacturing and materials teams to solve issues to keep transformer projects on schedule.