JEFFREY J. HOWARD
Porter Ranch
Summary
Highly organized and meticulous professional with experience across various supply chain management areas in the aerospace and defense industry. Self-motivated team member willing to accept new challenges with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and work with a natural sense of urgency. Experience with complete operations cycle in addition to purchasing chemicals/consumables, electrical components, hardware items, and raw materials. Seeking Assistant Project Manager position where outstanding expertise will be utilized and contribute to company's continued success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
CBOL CORPORATION
Chatsworth
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Assisted in budget management and resource allocation for various projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project communication.
- Maintained good customer/vendor relations through effective communication and excellent service.
- Exercised discretion and independent judgement in significant matters in sales, purchases and contracts demonstrating good sense and maturity.
- Formulate or implement management policies or operating practices and execute the best solution to the problem.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
CBOL CORPORATION
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Experience with ITAR and BIS license shipments for export (EAR).
- Source various aerospace materials including chemicals, electrical components, and hardware for projects.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with customers/vendors.
- Place purchase orders along with coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments based on material needs after evaluating vendor quotes for recommendations.
- Prepare shipments containing dangerous goods for international transport including necessary regulated documents.
- Perform quality checks on incoming orders, validate item information and specifications, and coordinate with vendors to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Operate company ERP system used to prepare quotes and process orders.
- Demonstrate ability to quickly learn job tasks and company procedures.
- Understanding of military/government purchase order requirements and flow down responsibilities.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Support and manage multiple representatives, compile various reports and client opportunity marketing, and evaluate office processes to improve efficiency.
- Monitor office inventory, collaborate with team members or joint-work advisors to obtain information, develop finance proposals and client on-boarding.
- Simultaneously complete multiple tasks including but not limited to payroll processing, client servicing, system log client checks received, and prepare documents, reports and presentations using advanced software proficiencies.
- Complied with regulations to document and maintain accurate client files.
- Review applications for errors prior to submission, schedule client medical exams, correspond with underwriting representatives.
ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meetings and events along with manage calendars.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures.
- Participated in marketing, outreach and other visibility efforts and developed excellent customer relationships through timely response and accommodations relating to client requests.
- Processed out of state license applications or renewals, and compiled or analyzed data using spreadsheets or other database software such as NETX360, DST Vision and NMCIR.
Education
B.S. - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, InformaƟon Systems
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, CAA.S. - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE
Santa Maria, CASkills
- Attention to detail
- Strategic Sourcing
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Exceptional communication/organizational skills
- Cost/Savings Analysis
Timeline
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
CBOL CORPORATION
11.2021 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR
CBOL CORPORATION
01.2019 - 11.2021
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
04.2016 - 01.2019
ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
01.2015 - 04.2016
B.S. - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, InformaƟon Systems
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
A.S. - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE