Jose Manuel Herreraherrera.jose_manuel@yahoo.com312-536-96233023 N. Ashland Ave. Apt 4S Chicago, IL 60657

Summary 10 years of experience in project, operations and strategy management with diverse industries in both US and China. History of simplifying work processes using six sigma and analytic methodologies to improve operational efficiencies. Track record of effective management of global teams to drive large scale projects to successful completion

Core Competencies Operations ● Project Management ● Business Development ● 6 Sigma Green Belt ● Team Building ● Analytics

EducationPurdue University, Bachelor of Science in Economics, 2005Marine Corps. Officer Candidate School, 2000Oxford University, Study abroad, 2000

ExperienceIndependent Project Manager, Beijing China, 2014 - presentOperated independently reporting to senior management relevant to project completion for companies in ChinaProject Management, Business Development - Oversaw office and industrial projects of 80k RSF and small office projects of 300 RSF

Managed project implementation and execution through completion Coordinated with key stakeholders to build project schedule and drive data driven decisions meet all project objectives Developed and managed relationships with consultants, contractors, vendors to ensure project criteria was handled and

delivered on time Built client relationships through communication, quality service, anticipate issues and facilitate resolution

Operational Improvements Negotiated contracts for new partnerships creating new revenue streams Migrated client pipeline to new system which improved tracking and enabled more accurate projections

Operations Manager - Hallmark Cards, Topeka KS, 2011 - 2012Management of Operations - Oversaw warehouse operations: Picking, Packing, Shipping, and Inventory Control

Delivered annual volumes or inventory of over 1 million units annually Led 30 fulltime and temporary employees in union and non-union environments

Planning, Business Development and Budget Management - Controlled department budget and implemented 6 sigma reorganization Consulted on marketing strategy targeting Hispanic Markets Operational Improvements: Oversaw successful expansion of department Quality and Safety programs Improved workspace efficiency and overall production by implementing 5s work stations

Financial Aid Advisor, Le Cordon Bleu, Chicago IL, 2009 – 2011 Assisted students with financial aid planning Ensured accuracy and completeness of federal financial aid documents. Explained contracts in Spanish and English. Resolved student concerns about scheduling, housing and other problems.

Project Manager - Newark Electronics, Chicago IL, Cleveland OH, Pittsburgh PA, Spartanburg SC, 2008 – 2009Operations and Project Management – lead teams in different states and various business units to implement improvements

Successful project managed over 10 projects in 18 month period from project analysis to implementation Utilized LEAN and six sigma methodology leading project teams as large as 30 across several countries

Projects included: implementation of SAP, process inventory flow managementBusiness Development and Customer Management

Created a strategic plan which targeted new areas for growth and increased profits Drove up sales by developing better tools and marketing strategy for targeted financial markets Retained customers by addressing customer concerns and resolving issues

Analyst – HSBC, Indianapolis IN, 2006 – 2007Operational Improvements - Conducted operational improvement analysis leading to 25% reduction in time to process loan applications. Performed needs analysis and problem solving sessions with Senior Management teamBusiness Development - Designed market research project; defined scope and methodology for completion of the project. Consolidated and analyzed data using SAS to build forecast models based on cost data.

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS, SharePoint, SAPLanguage Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish; proficient in Italian, Mandarin novice level