Joseph Leach
Lakeville
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated leader with over a decade of hands on experience in sales, project management and business development. Eager to leverage my professional skills to contribute to the growth and success of an organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
SUCCESS Computer Consulting
08.2021 - Current
- Effectively manage 40 or more projects simultaneously ranging in duration from 10 days up to 16 months.
- Present detailed project plans to clients that highlight project summary, objectives, milestones, and timelines.
- Plan and facilitate follow-up meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and risks.
- Conduct daily check-ins with the engineer team to ensure projects stay on task and deadlines are met.
- Audit incoming projects to allocate resources, determine project duration, and identify any budget or financial inconsistencies within the statement of work.
- Execute projects that generate an annual revenue of $2-3 million.
- Achieve consistent success working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Proactively formulate monthly strategies to meet project milestones and achieve revenue goals.
- Develop and execute process improvement initiatives resulting in increased overall monthly project throughput year-over-year.
- Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, consistent follow-up, and attention to detail.
- Successfully completed 15 backlogged projects within first year of employment.
Purchasing Manager
Twin Cities Digital
01.2013 - 08.2021
- Promoted into this role through demonstrated leadership skills.
- Led the research and vetting process to secure reliable suppliers and vendors to provide our targeted products.
- Evaluated cost and quality of products in order to make educated business and purchasing decisions.
- Traveled to local vendor and customer facilities for in-person quality inspections of potential product purchases to ensure client satisfaction and maintain strong business relationships.
- Conducted research of market trends, new technologies, and equipment value.
- Facilitated conference calls with current or potential clients to address their needs and concerns.
- Executed the end to end process with suppliers, including drafting and finalizing purchase orders.
- Utilized negotiation skills to solidify purchase prices and sales contracts with both vendors and clients.
- Analyzed details to create customized recommendations for shipping and payment plans for each customer.
Sales Representative
Twin Cities Digital
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Developed a sales network of telecom and networking equipment; providing such brands as Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell and Avaya.
- Engaged with current customers to ensure their IT and networking equipment exceeded expectations.
- Gained in-depth knowledge on all products sold, as well as their market value, in order to provide advice and recommendations to prospective customers.
- Provided timely sales quotes to customers, and ensured that each sale was beneficial to the company.
- Utilized existing business relationships to promote business growth and development.
- Developed new processes that implemented the use of social media, networking and online marketing tools to secure new customers.
Education
Project Management
RMC Learning Solutions
01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN01.2009
Skills
- Project planning and development
- TOC and Agile PM methods
- Effective communicator
- Time management
- Ability to lead a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
- Microsoft 365 (Power BI, SharePoint, Azure and Forms)
Previous Positions
- Legends Golf Club- Customer Service: 2006-2008
- 1st Class Driving School- Instructor (part time): 2009-2012
Timeline
Project Manager
SUCCESS Computer Consulting
08.2021 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Twin Cities Digital
01.2013 - 08.2021
Sales Representative
Twin Cities Digital
01.2009 - 01.2013
Project Management
RMC Learning Solutions
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing
Minnesota State University
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