Juan Cru z 1482 Corbin Ave. Apt., 2S (860) 518-1992 New Britain, CT

juancruzme@gmail.com 06053

Resourceful Project Engineer / Project Manager with expertise in coordinating diverse teams and resources to complete objectives on time and within budget. Organized and detail-oriented with proactive and hard-working nature.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Self-directed | Energetic | AgilePersuasive | Leader | Skilled Negotiator | Delegator

Conflict resolver | Efficient Communicator | Confident Decision Maker

EDUCATIONUniversity of Hartford, West Hartford, CT E^2M - Master of Mechanical Engineering & Master of Business Administration, 3.56 GPA

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT Bachelor of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Mathematics

Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT Associate’s Degree, Engineering Science

EXPERIENCE

7/2014 - Present PW Power SystemsGlastonbury, CTProject Engineer / Project Manager

➢ Plan and organize technical projects from conception to completion via Microsoft Project, Excel, SAP and efficient communication.

➢ Drive design optimization/improvements through lessons learned directly translating in cost savings to customers.

➢ Utilize engineering knowledge for project management; manage timelines and schedules; anticipate risks and costs related to the technical aspects of the project.

➢ Drive RCCA for parts with high mortality rates to improve current design/product.➢ Submit multi-million dollar proposals curtailed to customers needs to erect and commission

gas turbine power plants➢ Direct cross-functional teams in preparing technical responses and cost estimates in response

to Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).➢ Schedule review meetings, assist any possible new sales proposals and edit proposal texts to

align with company’s strengths.

➢ Monitor project risks and scope creep to identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address them in advance.

03/2013 - 4/2014 Pioneer Motor BearingKings Mountain, NCTechnical Sales Support Coordinator

➢ Provide key weekly financial reports highlighting up-to-date sales figures to management. ➢ Support the Sales team by capturing all relevant information required to provide new

manufacture and repair quotations for new and existing customers. ➢ Provide translation for Pioneer and any Spanish speaking customer, ensuring all

communication is clear and consistent between Pioneer and the customer.

01/2012 – 03/2013 Infotech EnterprisesMiddletown, CTTest Engineer

➢ Supported Pratt and Whitney in the Next Generation Product Family (NGPF) and Swordfish engine testing program.

➢ Coordinated hardware, instrumentation and workload to provide an efficient and uninterrupted engine build.

➢ Self-motivated to determine the required plan, tasks and follow through with little direction to achieve a successful engine build.

➢ Possess problem solving skills and the ability to work on multiple assignments both independently and as part of a team.

12/2003 – 03/2008 UNITED STATES AIR FORCEPower Production Journeyman

➢ Provided uninterrupted power to entire base while being deployed to Baghdad International Air Base, Camp Sather, Iraq.

➢ Overhauled several MEP 12 and other diesel engines to provide reliable generator power.➢ Troubleshot electrical problems in generators using wiring diagrams and various

instrumentations.➢ Team leader, provided dependable backup emergency power to Lajes Field Air Base,

Portugal. LANGUAGES

➢ English, Spanish, Portuguese

SKILLS

➢ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. ➢ SolidWorks, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor➢ Well organized with technical and professional business acumen.

➢ Self-starter, effective team player and motivated leader.

References Available Upon Request