Robert Downer Email & Phone Number

Belmont, Nc, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

• Develop and lead the Project Management team consisting of 16 direct reports • Manage and oversee all aspects of 26 work streams and 20 vendors• Work closely with stakeholders to develop an in-depth understanding of their team, products and objectives• Identify organizational needs for new software or technology that will help with efficiency and/or performance• Manage project expectations through regular meetings, project status reports, and maintaining great relationships• Proactively identify and deliver on growth opportunities within assigned accounts• Ensure all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget in excess of $100 million• Lead the initiation and planning of a project and ensure technical feasibility• Develop a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project• Coordinate with internal and external parties for the flawless execution of projects• Manage relationships between clients and stakeholders• Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools• Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks• Report and escalate to upper management when needed• Create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation• Ensure resource availability and allocation

• Scheduled, led, and motivated contractors and team members• Developed project plans that identified resource and budgetary needs as well as maintained project budgets and deadlines• Kept client and team up to date on project status daily• Managed multiple projects simultaneously from beginning to completion• Resolved any concerns that may arise throughout the arc of the project

• Average annual revenue between $2.5 - $3 million • Developed go-to-market strategy, solely in charge of client relation management and product & project management• Contract negotiation, resource management, budget planning, tactical/strategic planning, business analysis, and creative solutions • Translated creative concepts into tangible product specifications to be manufactured cost-effectively• Worked with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives• Solely responsible for design concepts and creation of renderings, i.e. Product, Industrial, and Engineering Designs• Utilization of 2D and 3D drafting / modelling using SketchUp

Stockholm, Sweden, Se

• Established a U.S. business unit• Created forecast model to stay abreast of demand planning, up to and including, inventory quantities, pricing analysis, and audit structure to determine sales versus inventory• International travel to present to upper management with special considerations focusing on culture, ethics, and overall background of the country• Project management/coordination, Sales, Budget planning, Creative solutions, Resource/client relation management, Forecasting, Presentation & High-level communications, and Talent acquisition

London, Gb

• Created a highly profitable business division• Contract negotiation, Tactical/Strategic planning, Project management/coordination, Creation of business reporting systems, Creative solutions, Presentation & Communications, Business Analysis, Sales

• Redeveloped the technical support division for the company, reducing warranty costs by 32% within 6 months, by retraining the staff, and streamlining processes and procedures• Wrote and facilitated training classes which rapidly built a substantial referral network among equipment dealers with innovative, cost-effective techniques• Implemented marketing, presentation, and sales processes of products for the entire sales staff that increased sales potential significantly• Research, design, and development of new products and improved preexisting products along with coding analysis of products. Creation of business reporting systems

• Managed a complex work schedule with multiple cross functional teams• Developed, marketed, sold specialized products on a regional and national level • Trained employees at all levels throughout the company and accounts from sales, billing, technicians and clinicians• Initiate, plan, and execute sales, service and marketing procedures to increase business revenue and ensure repeat business.

Bachelors, Business

Specialized Certification, Auto

Specialty Certification, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician