JAMES P.

FENTON
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-564-3883

Email: Jim.Fenton66@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jamespfenton

BUSINESS ANALYST / PROJECT MANAGER

A confident and results-oriented professional with over twenty years of experience supporting organizational goals
through the development of innovative policies and strategies, leading and mentoring teams that build the skills,
confidence and processes to more efficiently execute projects. Accomplished at managing projects and people in high risk
environments. Currently seeking a business analyst or project management role where I can apply my knowledge of
project management, team development, and problem solving skills.

Areas of Expertise
Team Leadership & Development
Project Management & Scheduling
Process Improvement

Business Analysis
Quality Assurance
Resource Management

Strategic Planning
SDLC
Sharepoint

Education
Master of Business Administration, Kansas State University, 2014
Master of Arts, Management Information Systems, Friends University
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management and Leadership, Friends University

Professional Experience
KANSAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, HIAWATHA, KS
SENIOR MENTOR AND ADVISOR | OPERATIONS PROJECT LEAD

2012 - Present

Ensures operational readiness as a senior teacher, coach, and mentor to a 239-person Field Artillery battalion, and as a
personal adviser to the commander. Builds effective teams through staff hiring and training, including six new senior staff
members. Acts as a source of knowledge and advocate for teammates.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Helped unit achieve a 15% reduction in turnover by developing and initiating new policies for personnel evaluations,
professional development, and new employee engagement.
Spearheaded a cross-functional initiative to achieve the first ever unit live fire qualification via long range
communications in state history.
Mentored four senior staff to promotions and enhanced assignments.

XPANXION, MANHATTAN, KS
BUSINESS ANALYST / QUALITY ASSURANCE

2014 2015

Contributed to the development of a robust, automation-ready test suite for a major auto manufacturer by analyzing
technical and business design documents, devising a strategy for project completion, and collaborating with client
software developers to translate plans into a working application. Made new model production planning processes easier
to execute through the development of flow charts and systems for future onboarding. Guaranteed timely deliverables by
proactively tracking performance, communicating needs with fellow staff, and suggesting areas for process improvement.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Received certification as an American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB) Certified Tester Foundation
Level (CTFL).

GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, TOPEKA, KS

PRODUCTION AUDITOR | Business Analyst

2014

Ensured the easy onboarding of a new quality improvement program (Milliken) by developing and executing new policies
for area manager scheduling. Trained staff to make sure everyone was able to effectively utilize the program. Managed the
scheduling of a 270+ person manufacturing staff. Acted as a mediator and advocate when addressing staff grievances,
staffing shortages, and department union meetings.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Successfully monitored and fulfilled production and quality systems compliance with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS
16949.
Acted as a mediator and advocate when addressing staff grievances and department union meetings.

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PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

US ARMY, FORT RILEY, KS
OPERATIONS MANAGER | ANALYST | PROJECT LEAD

2009 - 2012

Ensured the health and well-being of sick and wounded soldiers by providing excellent leadership and supervision of
operational strategy, staff, and outcomes. Evaluated operational needs through the conducting of information gathering
sessions, evaluations, and inspections, and devised an overall operational strategy that effectively fulfilled those needs.
Consistently recognized for successfully managing complicated projects, developing best practices, and refining standard
operating procedures to better address team needs.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Improved operational performance through the restructuring of company operations and the development of new
standards for task completion, responsiveness, and service excellence.
Selected to serve as a representative to a Washington, DC policy review working group for the U.S. Army Surgeon
General; praised by the command staff for insightful comments.
Implemented a new time management system which resulted in a 20% output increase within 30 days.
Recruited and hired two civilian and twelve military staff members.

US ARMY, QALAT, AFGHANISTAN

OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SUPERVISOR | ANALYST | PROJECT LEAD

2007-2008

Acted as the senior enlisted supervisor for a 16-person embedded team. Analyzed Afghan Infantry battalion needs and
developed a cutting edge training strategy that helped prepare them for combat despite resource shortages. Successfully
managed $150K+ in discretionary funds for the Afghan battalion with 100% accountability. Helped advance
organizational mission by conducting multiple combat patrols and consulting on Brigade-level combat operations.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Successfully managed several challenging projects, including the construction of a weapons qualification range,
Forward Operating Base (FOB) expansion, Police check point facilities.

US ARMY, BAGHDAD, IRAQ

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR | ANALYST | PROJECT LEAD

2005-2006

Acted as Operations Supervisor for a team that conducted over 300 combat patrols in Baghdad, Iraq. Analyzed troop
needs, mission needs, and operational limitations to plan combat patrol strategies and intelligence gathering initiatives.
Ensured timely and complete fulfillment of duties through schedule development, mission tracking, and data analysis.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Unit recognized as best platoon in the brigade area of operations by senior officers.

KANSAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TOPEKA, KS

OPERATIONAL & TRAINING SUPERVISOR | ANALYST | PROJECT LEAD

1996-2009

Ensured operational readiness by designing, executing, and analyzing over 175 training events. Fulfilled all individual and
collective needs by effectively managing projects and resources, including staff, supplies, meals, ammunition,
transportation, and fuel. Coordinated complex international travel plans for special events.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Increased recruiting by 45% in less than three years while maintaining a greater than 90% retention rate.

Certifications & Training

Graduate Certificate, Advanced International Affairs, Texas A&M
Graduate, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Ft. Bliss, TX
Graduate, Reserve Component National Security Course, Nation Defense University, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification in progress completed 4,000 hours of required 4,500
hours.
VOLUNTEERING
Membership Chair, Enlisted Association of the Kansas Army National Guard
Veterans Outreach Coordinator Co-Chair, Team RWB, Fort Riley, Chapter 2014-2015
Graduate Student Council Case Competition Co-Chair, Kansas State University 2013 - 2014