John Drake Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

Providing management consulting services to some of Portland and Bend's most exciting companies in a variety of roles: + Project Manager + Business Analyst + Business Development + Process Improvement + IT Implementation

Portland, Oregon Area

At The Gunter Group, we deliver tangible results to our clients every time. We are trusted problem-solvers who bring deep experience, authenticity and a “get things done” approach to our operational and project-based consulting services. With an intellectually diverse team of professionals experienced across numerous industries—retail, healthcare, public sector, financial services, and manufacturing—we partner with our clients to help realize their objectives and surpass their expectations time and time again. We are proud to be a local Oregon firm with offices in Portland and Bend.ENGAGEMENTS:Financial IndustryDeveloped a strategic partnership with a rapidly growing financial services company to enable client retention and streamlined expansion. Leveraged expertise in organizational design and project management to undertake a company-wide operations assessment and develop a strategic plan for an operations redesign and implementation of their CRM and other software solutions. HealthcarePartnered with senior leaders to implement company-wide customer experience initiatives across multiple states for a regional healthcare company. Developed financial forecasts and subsequent year’s adopted budget for the department I was hired on.Automotive Retail IndustryHelped our client achieve their strategic and tactical objectives through a variety of project-based engagements. Selected engagements included an assessment of a company-wide telecom solution replacement, analysis of a corporate eLearning solution, and an assessment and recommendation of a major initiative for expansion into new markets.

Portland, Oregon Area

Project management of new and existing accounts, providing oversight and strategic planning from project scoping to successful completion. Management of project team, including developers, graphic designers, and instructional designers. Responsible for development of project plans and charters, budget forecasts and financial reconciliation. Typically acted in a client-facing role, responsible for meeting expectations and fostering a relationship with the client in conjunction with account management to ensure long-term partnerships.

Portland, Oregon Area

Hired to develop the updated Emergency Outage and Operations Manual for PGE's Government Affairs Department.• Conducted a SWOT analysis of the Government Affairs Department's previous Manual to determine required updates to make it current and effective. • Collaborated with key stakeholders to conduct a review of current policies and procedures, then implementing strategic modifications to ensure operational resiliency.• Identified areas to increase response-time efficiencies by eliminating redundant procedures, resulting in a more condensed, streamlined plan of action.

Portland, Oregon Area

Project management of Precision Countertop’s residential home builder accounts and other large-scale commercial developments.Key responsibilities included: • Point of contact for commercial projects, working with general contractors, sub-contractors, and building owners.• Project-by-project product procurement and logistics, and supply management for the duration of a contract.• Oversight of both in-house and sub-contractor employees.• Development of project specific cost-saving strategies for clients.• Operational coordination of material production, scheduling and cost-savings procedures.

Account support for client projects and initiatives. Assistance with account management and marketing for high-tech and healthcare industry standards organizations. Website editing and maintenance and detailed reports on website traffic and usage. Monthly and as-needed web-based updates and newsletter distribution to membership. Event coordination and onsite support for tradeshows and member meetings.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Chi Psi

Graduate, Master Of Public Administration