Robin Markham Email & Phone Number

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Rigaku Innovative Technologies (RIT), the components division of Rigaku Corporation, is a global supplier of high performance multilayer optics used in commercial, academic institutions and government research facilities. Over 40,000 multilayers worldwide have been integrated into most major brands of Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Spectrometers, X-ray Diffractometers, X-ray Crystallography, SAXS/WAXS analytical instruments, synchrotron beamlines or some other experimental apparatus.RIT has established long term, strategic partnerships with many labs including NIST, the CXRO at Lawrence Berkeley Labs, the PTB in Berlin, and New Subaru in Japan.RIT manufactures multilayers and X-ray source systems for hard and soft X-ray analysis of liquid, powder or solid samples.

Berea, Ohio, Us

 Manage day-to-day activities of Project Managers, Engineers, Purchasing and Warehousing. Evaluate operational support staff regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline and termination. Improve processes and policies in support of our organizational goals and developing a culture of continuous improvement.  Suggested and selected to manage the centralization of key departments (Purchasing, Distribution, Project Coordination) within our 4 Michigan offices. Formulated new departmental procedures to maximize output. Continuous assessing and analyzing operational and financial risks that may be encountered during execution of planned projects. Driving aggressive cost containment, product improvement and client relations strategies to improve bottom line profitability impact. Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable and budget. Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

 Hired in as Project Manager, quickly promoted to Projects Operations Manager and then Director of Sourcing. Assisted in the deployment and development of processes and work flow for the company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) business management software. Identified and established the best ways to use and purchase goods and services, leveraging the company’s substantial buying power. Negotiations with suppliers regarding their products, service levels, prices, programs and payment terms. Suggested and managed the implementation of a Preferred Vendor Program netting the company over $300K in rebates and spiffs. Maintained quality control, constantly seeking new ways to improve client services, whether through Sourcing, Distribution or Project Management.

PROJECT COORDINATOR (2008 – 2011)JOB COST ACCOUNTANT (2006 – 2008) Assisted Healthcare Project Managers in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFI’s budgets and preliminary schedules. Used project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures. Tracked and managed change notices/requests. Quoted requested changes and tracked change order approval. Kept Project Managers and other stakeholders informed of project status and issues that may impact client relations. Managed all project budgets and project billings, including AIA documentation. Maintained company-wide Work-in-Progress (WIP) Report.

 Managed sales and coordination of construction of more than 130 custom-built homes. Originated contracts and construction draw applications. Maintained processes of selections and coordination of subcontractors while adhering to tight construction schedules. Responsible for maintaining maximum profit margins during construction and change order process.

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing/ Management

Business Administration And Management, General