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RÉSUMÉ OF KEVIN J. TALBOT (2013-04-27A) PAGE 1 OF 2
KEVIN J. TALBOT - PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGER - PMP®, MBA, BSME Ka’a’awa (Oahu), Hawai’i | 206.979.7448 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/KevinTalbot1
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Versatile project/program management (PMP® certified) with diverse experience across many technical projects. Provides leadership and guidance on projects to build effective, cross-functional, global teams including outsourced resources. Pragmatic and effective problem solver and decision maker, well regarded for motivating and empowering others by involving team members in decision-making process to resolve complex issues and achieve organizational goals. Effective communicator & presenter both “up” to management to distill detailed information into clear, concise, actionable summaries, and “down” to teams with sufficient detail and vision to clearly communication project goals and priorities. Influential and innovative product designer, listed as inventor or co-inventor on multiple “design” and “utility” patents. Core competencies include:
Project Management Leadership Technology and Design Requirements definition
Risk & scope management
Issue tracking/resolution
Budgeting/cost management
Reporting to sponsors/management
Appropriate use of Agile/Waterfall methodologies on projects
Relationship building
Leading global project teams
Team building, mentoring, coaching
Customer management
Strong communication skills
Influencing change
MS Office (Project, Excel, Visio, etc.)
“Cloud” collaboration tools
Understanding of web/software development tools & processes
Product design & electronics
Consumer, medical and industrial products
Manufacturing
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Managed multi-million dollar “Dual Use” DoD grant programs that created commercial product spinoffs at Archinoetics.
Received three Letters of Recommendation from satisfied customers of Micro Power Electronics & SelfCharge.
Helped preserve ~$1 million in European sales revenue for Philips with a project to eliminate Ni-Cad batteries in a Sonicare product
Successfully designed and launched SelfCharge’s first product engineered in the US and fully tooled and manufactured in China.
Effectively managed a troubled fixed-price project at Micro Power by mitigating schedule delays and budget shortfalls by negotiating engineering fee increases and avoiding late penalties.
Regularly manage multiple projects effectively tracking status, schedules, issues, budgets, task delegation, reports, etc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Archinoetics LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii (www.archinoetics.com) Jan 2010 – Feb 2013 High tech company focused on multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific applied research & development
Program Manager
Managed multiple “dual path” DoD and commercial programs including: physiological sensor technology to help optimize human performance; advanced algorithms for monitoring sleep and activity; telehealth PTSD treatment augmentation system which included smartphone apps, web-based clinician interface system, and back-end data processing/automated “intervention” system. Teams comprised of PhDs, engineers, web developers, technicians, external consultants and clinical researchers.
Successfully supported product commercialization efforts for the ReadiBand™ wrist-worn sleep monitor including mass production; planning and achieving FDA medical device clearance; implementing quality and document control systems.
Supervised up to seven engineering staff members providing coaching, mentoring and personal development
Effectively planned and led project for major downsizing & relocation of Archinoetics office and a implemented a technology infrastructure to support a hybrid of in-office and virtual team members under a compressed schedule and very limited budget.
Golden Wellness Inc., Redmond, Washington (www.fitnessarch.com) Jul 2009 – Jan 2010 Developer of the “Fitness Arch” exercise system for the retirement and rehabilitation industries
Technical Consultant (part-time, contract)
Project Management of redesign for improved functionality and manufacturability of second generation “beta” units.
Identifying and evaluating safety risks, mitigations, and solutions for redesign efforts.
Micro Power Electronics, Redmond, Washington (acquired by Electrochem Solutions in 2011) Jan 2008 – May 2009 “Original Design Manufacturer” (ODM) of custom battery packs & chargers for industrial, medical, and military customers
Project Manager (in a formal corporate PMO department)
Spearheaded the development of 7 projects into pilot production, leading to ~10% of total company annual revenue.
Directed an average of 6 concurrent projects. Two projects were completed in record time (under 6 months).
Recognized by 2 customers for a track record of bringing their projects in on schedule and on budget. Designated as “Core Team” Leader and main “Point of Contact” for 3 key customers.
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Philips Oral Healthcare (Sonicare), Snoqualmie, Washington Jan 2003 – Jan 2008 Manufacturer of “Sonicare" brand premium electric toothbrushes
Project Manager (in an informal corporate PM group)
Led the highly successful Sonicare FlexCare electric toothbrush project which continues to generate a major portion of the division’s revenue. The FlexCare was designed as a “platform” to re-use major components across a full product line.
Managed the FlexCare “drive train” development team on this “bet the company” project. The drive train exceeded reliability goals, met cost targets and launched on time and was used in three new products at low, medium, and high price points.
Directed the Sonicare/Crest IntelliClean toothbrush project which included over 40 team members and a capital investment of ~$15MM. The IntelliClean added ~$20MM in annual revenue for Philips.
Received “Certificate of Excellence” award for presenting the business case, conceptual design, and feasibility for the first Sonicare low-cost replaceable battery electric toothbrush. Subsequently launched as the “Xtreme e3000” and is still sold today.
SelfCharge Inc., Redmond, Washington (acquired by Micropower Electronics in 2007) Mar 1998 – Jan 2003 “Original Design Manufacturer” (ODM) of custom battery packs & chargers for industrial, medical, and military customers
Director of Mechanical Engineering / Project Manager / Design Engineer
Managed ~50% of company’s product development projects as company grew from 7 employees and ~$1MM in revenue to 25 employees and ~$5MM in revenue.
Supervised on-site pilot production of first SelfCharge product fully tooled and manufactured in China. Production run of 10,000 units in 2 weeks was on time and quality, cost, and performance met all goals.
Stratos Product Development Group, Seattle, Washington Mar 1997 – Mar 1998 Product design consultancy firm
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Developed selected subsystems in a multi-mode, high-end thermal medical printer for U.S. based O.E.M. customer.
Teague Associates, Redmond, Washington Jun 1992 – Mar 1997 Product design consultancy firm
Director, Engineering Group
Expanded Teague into a full service product design firm by building an engineering group from the ground-up working on dozens of projects for dozens of clients including the original Coinstar “coins to cash” kiosk product.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Masters of Business Administration in Technology Management, University of Phoenix, Bellevue, WA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
PMP® certified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
“Biomedical Research Investigator” basic certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Project Management Institute (PMI) Honolulu Chapter (www.pmihnl.org) 2011 - present
Membership Director on the Board of Directors for 2013
Regularly volunteer as instructor for PMP® exam preparation classes
Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (www.ussmissouri.com) 2011 - present
Volunteer to assist with ship events, mentor staff with MS Office training, and provide photography services
YMCA of Honolulu (www.ymcahonolulu.org) 2010 - 2012
My wife and I volunteered as a “hanai” family for some of the YMCA international program camp staff
Rotary District 5030 Ethiopia Polio Immunization Project (www.ethiopia-nid.org) 2002 - present
Designed, developed, host, and maintain website to document annual trips & increase project awareness
Brookshire Estates Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors (Issaquah WA) 2008 - 2010
Setup and managed “wiki” website for communication between homeowners and the Board
Successfully researched, planned and managed a major $17K irrigation system upgrade
InvestED Foundation (www.invested.org) 2005 - 2009
Fundraising, event and IT systems support and recruitment of volunteers to support the foundation
Advisor on Project Management strategy for “VolunteerTrac” software project
The Museum of Flight (www.museumofflight.org) 1998 - 2009
General support at fundraising events (1998 - 2005)
Advisor on the “Aviation Learning Center” project (2001 – 2009)