981 Centennial Dr.

West Chester, PA 19382

Phone: (484) 459 1736
email: pt7bb166@westpost.net
Peter K. Thompson, M.B.A., P.M.P.
Objective
Utilize my technical project leadership skills in a product or project managemen
t role.
Business Summary
Accomplished business professional with Fortune 100 experience in operations pla
nning and integration, product and project management, marketing and brand devel
opment, engineering, and manufacturing. Industry expertise in Department of Defe
nse (DoD) government contracts, high tech consumer products, and OTC pharmaceuti
cals. Record of frequent promotions to drive critical, corporate-wide initiative
s. Valued as a results-driven, highly organized leader with entrepreneurial driv
e, analytical skills, and strong customer focus. B.S. Engineering, M.B.A., P.M.P
.
Experience by Skill Set
Product and Project Management
Motorola: Technical Project Manager
By utilizing stakeholder analysis, and internal / external customer feedback, id
entified new opportunities in competitive market spaces worldwide for innovative
technologies in cellphone products. Developed comprehensive business plans for
approval of executive management including market research, resource requirement
s, ROI, pricing, distribution strategy, volume forecasts, promotional and commun
ication plan, cost reduction plan, and end-of-life strategy. In conjunction with
Program Management, led cross-functional engineering and technical teams in the
execution of plans, adhering to Project Management Best Practices, assessing ri
sk, identifying issues and exploiting opportunities. Responsible for P&L perfor
mance.
* Promoted to drive Motorola's first internet enabled, multi-media cellphone sol
ution. Developed and managed alliances and licensing agreements with outside sof
tware companies in delivering unique software solutions.
Motorola: Lead Product Manager, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Region
Responsible for developing and launching GSM cellphone products in EMEA region.
Developed short and long range project schedules including project metrics, joi
nt action plans, and key deliverables. By gaining commitment through joint colla
boration and buy-in, drove both domestic and international teams in developing a
nd executing project execution plans. Managed daily tracking and reporting of p
roject status. Led trade-off negotiations with software, mechanical engineering
, and product stakeholders to ensure producibility and foster future product cos
t savings. Trained and supported EMEA sales teams.
* Achieved a 10% market share increase by developing and marketing Europe's most
efficient cellphone.
* Won "Best Cellphone" by two of Europe's largest telecommunications trade publi
cations.
Business Planning and Integration
Johnson & Johnson (McNeil Consumer Products): Master Scheduler
As sole Master Scheduler for the (Tylenol) company, consolidated three schedulin
g departments into one, resulting in a $5.3 million cost reduction. Using compa
ny proprietary software and a wall-size scheduling board, led the development an
d communication of daily plant schedules, minimizing equipment change-overs, max
imizing output, and leveling resource loading, while managing constantly changin
g parameters and risk. Successfully achieved and sustained zero missed order sta
tus for the first time in company history.
Johnson & Johnson: (McNeil Consumer Products): Operations Capital Project Mana
ger
Led $10 million financial project comprised of multi-functional managers in deve
loping an unbiased prioritization process in selecting capital projects. Through
collaborative consensus-building and analytical computer modeling, successfully
developed and integrated a process which was adopted by executive management fo
r all capital projects.
Marketing and Brand Development
Southco: Global Marketing Manager
Southco, Inc. is a privately held, global leader in the development and manufact
ure of latching systems, captive hardware, handles, and hinges.
Established the first global marketing function for the company, driving change
of vision to customer-focused products. Achieved 20% growth through assessment o
f new market opportunities, integrating market research analysis, and driving po
werful promotional e-commerce material. Led cross-functional teams across highly
matrixed environment in defining product strategy, and executing aggressive pro
duct launch goals.
* Initiated alliance with outside leading market research and advisory firm. Inc
reased growth 20% by identifying market trends, analyzing forecasts, and driving
opportunities through global sales force.
* Drove development of company's first eNews initiative, focusing on brand aware
ness, new product promotion, and industry spotlights. Grew targeted customer bas
e to over 40,000.
Motorola: High Tier Brand Manager
Developed and executed strategies for building a new brand awareness for high ti
er wireless cellphones in markets worldwide, while developing a product portfoli
o consistent with brand strategy. Established and fostered B to B relationships
to support beta testing and evaluation of new wireless devices. Drove marketing
, engineering, software, design, communications, QA, testing, and distribution t
eams in aggressive execution of product execution plans and roll-outs.
* Promoted to identify, develop, and market the portfolio for world's smallest a
nd lightest cellphones, resulting in revenues over $2 billion, making this Motor
ola's most successful product line to date.
* Awarded 1999 International Engineering Consortium "most innovative telecommuni
cations product".
Engineering
Hughes Aircraft Company: Member of Technical Staff (Confidential
Clearance)
As a Producibility Engineer, developed and drove engineering projects to increas
e manufacturing yields and increase affordability on the B2 Stealth Bomber radar
system. Interfaced with Design Engineering, program management, manufacturing,
quality, and testing to drive a 20% increase in yields, saving the company over
$1 billion in scrap costs. Participated in numerous DoD audits including devel
oping and presenting subsequent action plans to high level government officials.
Texas Instruments: Manufacturing Engineer (Confidential Clearance)
Directed the analysis, development, and execution of mechanical processes for ma
nufacturing state-of-the-art circuit boards for Intercontinental Ballistic Missi
les (ICBM). Achieved breakthrough lamination process for most highly multilayer
ed, interconnected circuit boards to date, enabling successful prototype demonst
rations for the DoD.
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Johnson: (McNeil Consumer Products): Manufacturing
Department Manager
Managed 30 direct reports through major cultural change of "self empowerment and
continuous improvement" in highly progressive OTC manufacturing environment by
utilizing cutting edge change management techniques, conflict management, and co
aching skills. My group was used as a company-wide example of successful change
, resulting in exceptional performance.
Independent Teaching Consultant
As a difficult life style decision, chose to transition from the corporate envir
onment to a more independent role to care for my two young children, while my wi
fe continued on an executive track with a Fortune 50 company. Successfully deve
loped an education business for children ages K - 12. Attained a Project Managem
ent Professional (P.M.P.) certification June '07 to further enhance my leadershi
p and management skills, planning, executing, risk assessment, and monitoring sk
ills, in accordance with PMBOK. Actively involved as a volunteer with my church.
With my children older now, I'm seeking a corporate position within a leading,
technically oriented organization.
Education
Villanova University Radnor, PA
* Project Management Professional (P.M.P.) Certification (Awarded June 2007)
Purdue University W. Lafayette, IN
* M.B.A.: Operations, Marketing, Strategic Management (Dean's List)
Purdue University W. Lafayette, IN
* B.S.: Materials Engineering
Work History
Independent Teaching Consultant 2003 - present West Chester, PA
* Project Management Professional (P.M.P.) Certification (Awarded June 2007)
Southco, Inc. 2001 - 2003 Concordville, PA
Motorola 1995 - 2001 Libertyville, IL
Johnson & Johnson 1992 - 1995 Fort Washington, PA
M.B.A. Full Time 1990 - 1992 W. Lafayette, IN
* Purdue University
Hughes Aircraft 1986 - 1990 El Segundo, CA
Texas Instruments 1984 - 1986 Dallas, TX
Internships Baxter Healthcare Deerfield, IL