Howard E. Hillman

Hi, I'm Howard E. Hillman, a Certified Project Management Professional

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Howard E. Hillman, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).   Experienced in strategic and operations management delivering sustainable results through improvements in processes, management systems and behaviors, continuous improvement, process reengineering, performance management, supply chain and change management with over 10 years of consulting large-scale change management projects. Project experience include food &I beverage, chemical, energy, CPG, transportation,  automotive, manufacturing, retail and telecommunication industries, by focusing on asset management (operations and maintenance), organizational transformation and supply chain. Leading projects that focus on process improvements and behavioral / culture change to drive significant and sustainable results within the required timeline. Howard is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserves and United States Air Force.  Howard received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Augusta State University, in Augusta, Georgia, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Keller Graduate School of Management, in Atlanta, Georgia. Howard continues to give back to his community through his involvement with the, DeVry/Keller Alumni Association, serving as a founding and charter member of the communications committee.  Most recently, Howard helped organize the Toys for Tots Toy Drive, Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Hosea Williams Feed the Hungary, Youth Literacy Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity.

Senior Transformation Consultant at Myrtle Consulting Group

October 2014 - Present

Project Manager at Starr & Associates

2013 - October 2014

Plan, develop and implement strategies for improving end-customer experience. Implement practical solutions for promoting efficiency and integrating key business practices. Compile and analyze data for presentations to executive leadership.

Senior Consultant at Renoir Consulting Group

2013 - 2013

Conducted business analysis for plant maintenance productivity improvements for a large United States steel manufacturer. Provided oversight on process documentation efforts, performed internal controls review, analyzed and interpreted financial data, and provided practical feedback to develop process improvement.

Senior Consultant/Project Manager (Contract Position) at Ritchie & Associates - Management Consulting

2012 - 2013

Developed and delivered a new plant warehouse layout of raw materials and finished goods for a large Tier-automotive supplier. Initiated SAP productivity changes to increase efficiency of operations and logistics of inventory between plant, warehouse and suppliers.

Senior Consultant at The Marshall-Teichert Group - Management Consulting

2011 - 2012

Delivered sustainable client results according to individual and workstream results plans. Engaged clients on critical business issues by creating relationships characterized by trust, credibility and mutual respect. Leveraged knowledge and technical skills in order to meet or exceed client needs and expectations

Project Manager at Starr & Associates, LLC - Management Consulting

2010 - 2011

Completed analysis and implementation of project activities and deliverables in accordance with project schedules and quality standards. Provided quality formal and informal training; coached client managers and employees. Led by example, root cause analysis projects as a highy effective and efficient member of high-performing joint client/consultant teams throughout multiple US geographical regions.

Senior Consultant at Celerant Consulting - Management Consulting

2006 - 2009

Achieved operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews. Prepared and completed action plans; implementing production, maintenance, productivity, quality and customer service standards. Met project objectives by analyzing variances and iniating corrective actions.

Process Consultant at Alexander Proudfoot - Management Consulting

2005 - 2006

Analyzed work processes, management systems, organizational function structures using interviews, observation, data and statistical studies and techniques to determine how to generate measurable results. Trained client individuals in effective use of management systems, tools, techniques, group problem solving and team building consensus development skills. Prepared and conducted written and oral feedback, presentations materials, critiques, system documentation, process descriptions, evaluations, data summaries and reports.

Warehouse Manager at Dish Network - Telecommunications

2004 - 2005

Engaged in daily task including process improvement, inventory, controlling and tracking against budget goals, budget, and timetables. Ensured proper execution and implementation of all DISH policies and procedures with regard to picking, packing, shipping, receiving and inventory management. Conducted on-site inspections to evaluate and coach team members to ensure adherance to safety standards, such as forklift safety and proper stacking/packing techniques.

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

2002 – 2004

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Concentration: Management

Augusta State University

1991 – 1994

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: Political Science

Augusta State University

1991 – 1993

Associate of Applied Science

Concentration: Criminal Justice

Project Management Institute, Atlanta Chapter Project Management Institute, National Chapter DeVry/Keller Alumni Association