Qualifications
David Bratvold is a seasoned Project Manager with 18+ years of experience, a Certified Google Project Manager, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and Certified AI Consultant with a proven track record of saving clients over $7.3 million annually through effective process improvements. As an exceptional problem solver, I am well-equipped to manage projects remotely, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivering results that drive efficiency and cost savings.
Experience
I'm very experienced at managing large-scale projects, teams, & software development. I comprehend the business goals; I figure out how software can help; I execute flawesomely.
- Degree: Bachelor of Science | Business
- Project Management: 18 yrs
- Process Improvement: Exceptional
- Azure DevOps: 3 yrs
- Coaching: Advanced
- Certifications: Google Project Manager, Scrum Master (CSM), AI Consultant, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, International Business
- Management: 18 yrs
- Software Engineering: 15 yrs
- Office Suites: Advanced (Google & MS)
- MS Project: 3 yrs
- AI: Fluent
I possess a deep understanding of business goals and can leverage my expertise to find new ways to help you solve problems. I have a track record of improving processes, reducing man-hours, resolving conflict, deploying on time, and saving considerable costs.
Stats
It's tough to explain in a few sentences, but I employ the tactics I've learned through my love of continual education to improve business operations. I think differently than most allowing me to identify areas to create standards, and simple processes allowing any employee to ensure success. My results speak volumes. I can successfully deploy software, massive events, or physical projects.
Dollars saved for clients in 2023
Projects deployed in 2022
Man-hours saved annually from my automation
Major Conferences successfully produced
I theorize where and how software can reduce costs, model the concept, pitch the idea, and manage the development. My ideas have saved employers thousands of man-hours and millions of dollars.
Favorite Books
I will never stop learning, and growing. I read these every year:
The E-Myth Revisited
Why processes are important in any business and how to create them.
Eat That Frog!
How to consistently accomplish the tough tasks in our lives.
Endurance
How to accomplish great things without overwhelming employees: 5 miles every day. Rain or shine.
Little Bets
How to drive change in a team that resists change.
The Power of Habit
Understanding why we do things so we can swap out unhealthy habits for productive habits.
Ready Player One
A fun and captivating adventure from start to finish.
Testimonials
I'm great at what I do and I've left a trail of enthralled employees, supervisors, and Fortune 500 executives along the way. Let them speak for me.
David has managed to make a big impact in his short tenure at ERI. I am really excited to work with him.
John Shegerian
ERI, Inc.
Chairman & CEO
David's insights, innovations and collaboration on National marketing projects and crowdsourcing strategies have been extremely influential.
Clint Cetti
AT&T
Global Director, Strategy & Innovation
David has led the work to bring large enterprises and the crowd together to create new, compelling value propositions for all.
Stephen Paljieg
Kimberly-Clark
Senior Marketing Director
David's infectious personality and savvy business mind has helped him collect some of the smartest minds in the crowdsourcing industry.
Bryan Saftler
Microsoft
Director of Product Marketing
David has demonstrated a high level of personal integrity, ambition, and creativity. He was my immediate supervisor for one year. During that time he was a pleasure to work for.
Robert Lord
DMS, Inc.
Facility Manager
It was inspiring & encouraging watching you use your gifts to build some ingenious tools. Your creativity & systems design/engineering is certainly one of the things I miss.
Timothy Schulz
Maurin Construction Corp.
Project Manager
Resume
Highly experienced at improving processes. Able to produce positive results independently. Quick, decisive, problem solving skills. Proven leadership and persuasive abilities. Love managing people, operations, & projects.
Professional Experience
IT Project Manager
Aug 2021 - Present
ERI - Global IT Services & Consulting
- Initiated multiple process improvements that resulted in annual savings of 73,948 man-hours and $7,391,500
- Saved $161,000 in annual labor costs by improving Apple's mailback process 300%
- Developed & managed a software project that accelerated asset harvesting 8x and saved $200,000 annually
- Resolved a major supply chain issue by developing a new logistics strategy that removed a 1,400 asset backlog and recovered $150,000 in revenue for the ITAD department
- Led a cross-functional team of 50 in delivering a $2M access control system across 10 remote locations on time and within budget
- Restructured software development life cycle (SDLC), achieving unprecedented efficiency lauded by Board Members
Operations Project Manager
Apr 2016 - Aug 2021
Maurin Construction Corp.
- Spearheaded company growth from $5M to $15M in annual sales through the creation of estimating & invoicing processes
- Reduced record keeping delays from 42 days to 2 days, and AR Avg Days Delinquent (ADD) from 78 to 12 days by streamlining processes
- Overhauled operations and transformed a mom-and-pop setup into efficient digital platforms
- Eliminated all labor errors by creating an in-house digital scheduling platform saving an estimated $50,000 in labor and materials loss
Event Project Manager
Jul 2010 - Apr 2016
Daily Crowdsource
- Built & produced the largest conference for Fortune 500 crowsdsourcing
- Created and managed projects with CMOs, CIOs, & CTOs from Fortune 100 corporations
Marketing Project Manager
Prova Marketing
District Manager
Derrel's Mini Storage
Certificates
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute | Online
In Progress
Computer Science
Harvard University | Cambridge, MA
In Progress
International Business
Jönköping International Business School | Jönköping, Sweden
Marketing
California State University | Fresno, CA
Entrepreneurship
California State University | Fresno, CA
Remote Work
Harvard University | Cambridge, MA
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
California State University | Fresno, CA
Specialized in Management
Skillset
The skills I've picked up and refined along the way.
Autodidact
My learning speed has always been faster than anyone could ever teach me so I learned to teach myself. This will free up your time.
Initiator
When I'm asked to do something, there's a good chance I've already done it. I'm intrinsically motivated so I typically start things on my own.
Organized
Life flows smoother when it's organized. From meal planning to Fortune 100 product launches.
Hyper-Observant
I notice patterns and find improvements. I don't stop until I'm convinced there's nothing left to improve.
Problem Solver
My #1 trait since I discovered problem solving drills in 5th grade. Don't know why but it's my favorite thing to do.
Competent
Time has taught me how rare this low standard is to most teams. You won't have to worry about what I'm doing.
Contact
If you want to hear more about how David can help you create or improve processes or projects, reach out to him.
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+1 (559) 940-4626