Joseph Dick

8 years in B2B roles. Construction, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Professional with a foundation in Material Sciences. Cross Functional Communication, Business Development, and Product Development.

Avove Technology USA Inc. April 2023 - October 2024 

Project Manager ∙ Device Enclosures

• Led cross-functional new product introduction (NPI) initiatives to align project managers with customer goals, ensuring timely delivery and enhancing client satisfaction.
• Collaborated on joint development and design-for-manufacturing analysis using dynamic inventory lists of manufacturing equipment, CAM/CAD software, and tariff engineering to optimize workflows, increasing prospect acquisition by 12% with data-driven strategies.
• Utilized ANSYS, Microsoft Excel, and Word alongside website management and LinkedIn for Business tools to optimize operations, support international expansion, and strengthen online presence for robust market engagement.

Program Manager ∙ Chemical Industry, August 2018 - March 2023

• Integrated new technologies, such as drones and skid-steer attachments, to improve operational efficiencies in oil and gas projects, driving a 200% increase in profitability.
• Built and managed operational relationships with multiple vendors to ensure seamless execution for chlor-alkali projects, improving project efficiency, reducing material delivery delays, and enhancing safety through streamlined communication and supply chain coordination.
• Forecasted sales trends to align manufacturing and workforce strategies with sales operations, enhancing strategic planning and supporting sustained business growth.

• Initiated change orders, estimated projects, tracked key performance indicators, and performed spend analysis to drive deal flow and optimize performance, reducing lead times by 15% through effective project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Managed customer inspection and maintenance cycles for chemical plant equipment to minimize downtimes, ensuring operational continuity and enhanced client satisfaction.
• Specified materials and services for components by consulting with process and production engineers, purchasing agents, and leveraging technical specifications, game theory, and dynamic pricing to create bid strategies, improving project alignment and procurement efficiency.

• Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to manage project schedules, analyze quality-related data, and produce detailed content for customers, supporting efforts such as requalifying supply chains, reviewing construction codes and drawings, and leading the ISO 9001 and ASME manufacturing recertification processes.

IU MBA and LSU BS in Chemical Engineering