Donald Squire, PMP

About

Project Manager with over 15 years in project management, product development, and continuous improvement. PMP-certified since 2019. Strong mechanical and design acumen. I excel at writing, communication, analytics, organization, and being data-driven and result-oriented. Reliable, adaptable, and flexible. I've worked in numerous industries including food processing, plastics, steel fabrication, and construction. I’m seeking a mid or upper-level management position to help contribute to your company’s success.

Experience

• Project Manager · OPC - Arbre Farms2019-07-01 – 2025-01-01

  - Led capital expenditure projects valued at $30M, collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory bodies - Implemented and administered Fiix CMMS software system, training 40+ staff members and achieving 25% improvement in maintenance efficiency - Developed and deployed custom KPI dashboards across multiple departments, improved metrics in production, safety, sanitation, and maintenance departments - Managed monthly maintenance budgets up to $40K, creating custom reports to track metrics including planned vs reactive maintenance ratios - Reduced facility downtime by 30% through data-driven analysis and targeted improvement projects Streamlined APSM compliance processes, achieving 100% completion rate for EPA and OSHA mandated tasks

• Project Manager · KL Outdoor2014-04-01 – 2019-07-01

  - Managed $9M product launch for major sporting goods brand, overseeing design, procurement of 25 molding tools, equipment installation, and production line setup - Directed 20+ new product development projects with budgets ranging $50K-$500K from concept through launch - Doubled production throughput across 12 production lines through process optimization and equipment upgrades - Implemented standardized quality control processes and documentation, significantly improving product consistency - Created and deployed new change management system impacting multiple departments including production, engineering, maintenance, sales, and marketing - Developed ROI analysis framework achieving up to 25% process efficiency improvements

• Co Founder · LiteMortarBoards.com2016-03-01 – 2018-05-01

  Co-founder of a masonry construction product, a plastic mortar board. These mortar boards are used by bricklayers and others for holding mortar near their work area. This product combines my history working (and growing up) with a masonry contractor, and my current position at a plastics company. I built the business around this one product for wholesale and retail distribution channels. I developed the website, built the brand from scratch, and organized sales and marketing materials. I also handled shipping and logistics, inventory, and distribution. With the help of my co-founder in Ohio, we built a whole new business from the ground up. I closed Lite Mortar Boards in 2018 to pursue other hobbies.

• Manager · Hawken Energy2008-09-01 – 2014-04-01

  - Managed 40-dealer network across multiple states, developing comprehensive support system including technical documentation, training videos, and regular performance reviews - Reduced product costs 5-15% through Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives - Created integrated marketing strategy including digital campaigns, social media presence, and dealer support materials - Developed and launched new wood heating appliance, managing entire product lifecycle from concept to market

• Manager · Squire Masonry2003-09-01 – 2008-09-01

  • Construction, sales, estimating, customer service, site layout, heavy machine operation.

Education

• Brigham Young UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
• Brigham Young University–HawaiiGeneral Education, General Studies

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