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JAMES WALKER, PMP

ENGINEERING / PROGRAM MANAGER

ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

Top performing and seasoned professional equipped with several years of experience in program and engineering management, as well as business, fiscal management, personnel management, and test system development. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of automotive quality (ISO/TS 16949) and test standards. Accustomed to analyzing an organization's critical support requirements, identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities, as well as in driving innovative solutions to increase reliability and productivity improvement. Able to analyze client requirements and translate them into application solutions. Possesses exceptional leadership expertise and proven skills in positively influencing diverse teams. Known for versatility; multitasks high-level priorities and exceeds expectations under pressure / time constraints.

EDUCATION

MASTER’S CERTIFICATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY –WASHINGTON DC

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Graduated with honors

LAKE FOREST GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT –LAKE FOREST, IL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY –VALPARAISO, IN

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Motorola University, 2007

Project Management Professional (PMP), 2006-2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE (FORMERLY MOTOROLA –AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION) –DEER PARK, IL: 1999-PRESENT

Continental Automotive is one of the top 10 automotive parts suppliers in the world.

COMPONENT ENGINEERING MANAGER 2007-Present

Administer and assist a team consisting of 12 scientists and technicians during the root cause analysis of component and module level defects. Provided laboratory tours, created a web site and lab brochure, including PowerPoint presentation to promote CE as a core competency. Accountable for $2M annual budget. Coordinate with all cross-functional groups on their daily activities, including accounts payable, capital accounting, sourcing, legal, human resources, manufacturing, and design teams. Work collaboratively with Automotive Quality Lab managers around the world to create a lab capabilities matrix. Conduct performance reviews two times each year.

- Developed and implemented 5S program in all Automotive Quality Laboratories.

- Significantly reduced overhead charges by $500K ~ 25%.

- Created financial processes for tracking and charging for analysis labor for domestic and international facilities.

- Determined and resolved substantial interpersonal team conflicts that affect team performance.

- Successfully drove continuous improvement in laboratory processes, competence, and capabilities.

- Formed individualized SMART goals focusing on key areas to further enhance performance.

- Generated lab equipment proficiency program in compliance with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) standards.

- Created an Access database to track all analysis requests and expenses that minimized the time required to pull financial reports from 2 hours to 2 minutes.

- Generated training matrix to track all required lab work instructions and EHS work instructions to become TS-16949 compliant.

- Created a website in order to market Component Engineering capabilities to Continental facilities worldwide.

- Achieved a score of 155% out of a possible 200% on goal achievement in 2008, and a score of 125% out of a possible 150% on goal achievement in 2007.

- Initiated the implementation of Component Science Investigator recognition program to highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of one team member each month.

TEST ENGINEERING MANAGER 1999-2007

Directed and oversaw a team of 20 hardware and software engineers in all facets of validation test equipment development for more than 20 concurrent projects. Carried out needs assessments, quoted new projects, qualified suppliers, and conducted performance reviews. Visualized next generation products, supported design reviews, and reviewed all work for overall quality. Temporarily reassigned to another division as project manager in order to raise quality and reduce delivery time of critical test systems. Developed group-wide quality procedures in compliance with ISO/TS 16949 standards. Responsible for the supplier selection and development to control costs and improve quality. Managed and developed the $4M annual budget. Developed and implemented the High Voltage Safety Training course.

- Led the development of Super Tin Can (STC) communications box from concept through production. The STC replaced more than $7000 in over the counter products yet cost less than $500 and was sold for 100% profit.

- Created electrical, mechanical, and PCB designs for validation test systems.

- Reduced cycle time from concept to equipment delivery by six weeks.

- Gained mastery in writing technical procedures and documents.

- Submitted three patent disclosures (two still pending).

- Received highest performance rating in three consecutive years.

- Launched the Shooting Star recognition program to highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of one team member each month.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 SILVER LAKE-SALEM –SILVER LAKE, WI (2005-PRESENT)

PRESIDENT, ED JOYNER AND COMPANY –WHEELING, IL (1990-1999)

TEST ENGINEERING MANAGER, LOVE CONTROLS – WHEELING, IL (1989-1990)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Institute

Wisconsin Area School Boards

ACTIVITIES

President of the Board of Education

Member of Boy Scouts of America

Technical liaison for lighting and sound systems for a local elementary school

AWARDS AND HONORS

Patent filing award, 2004

Bravo award for outstanding performance, 2000 and 2002

Recognition award for demonstrated excellence, 2000

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) | MS Access | MS Project | Visual Basic for applications

Lotus Notes | OrCAD Capture | OrCAD Layout | EasyCAD | Content Management Systems Web Editor | SAP

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