1. DEXTER SKINNER
1212 Kingham Drive ● Midlothian, Virginia 23114
(804) 615-6330 ● dskin37323@aol.com
PROJECT MANAGER / TEAM LEADER
Hands-on Project Manager with 20+ years of experience leading cross-functional, multi-cultural
teams to deliver complicated projects on-time and within budget, despite challenges of cultural
and language differences. Seamlessly transfer technological processes and procedures to
worksites around the globe in alignment with project and corporate specifications. Administer
multi-million dollar budgets. Lead effectively based on ability to maintain project milestones and
use bilingual skills to develop productive working relationships and cohesive teams. Drive high-
level safety and quality standards to create competitive advantage.
Full Life-Cycle Project Management ● Budget Administration ● Zero Safety Incidents
Quality Control ● Timely Project Delivery ● Transfer Technology ● Engage All Stakeholders
Safety & Quality Standards ● Timely Delivery ● Identify Milestones ● Project Specifications
Bilingual Skills ● Hands-on Leadership ● Manage Global Worksites ● Mentor Staff
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
E.I. DUPONT, Wilmington, Delaware ● 1999-Present
Worldwide leader in the chemical industry, with 50,000+ employees.
Project Manager ● 2013-Present
Direct cross-functional team of Engineers and Designers throughout the full project life-cycle.
Identify project milestones to successfully complete construction and start-up phases. Manage
projects ranging in size from $500K to $5M. Administer budget. Ensure high-level quality and
safety standards. Collaborate with project sponsors and design team to achieve specifications.
• Orchestrated multiple simultaneous projects to deliver on-time and within budget, based on
expert-level project management skills.
• Implemented Bolted Tank Technology at all work sites, as part of DUET Consulting Group.
Project Team Leader ● 2010-2013
Managed crop protection and electronic system for the Manati Puerto Rico site. Developed
multiple projects from ground up, valued from $1M to $5M. Facilitated cohesive team functioning
and accuracy via bilingual skills and ability to integrate with cultural norms and regional
practices.
• Accelerated Expansion of Carbon Capacity project valued at $3.5M, reaching full execution
in 9 months without injury or incident.
• Earned Engineering Excellence Award nomination for the Expansion of Carbon Capacity
project team.
Super Key User ● 2008-2010
Developed comprehensive training program delivered to 50+ engineers, designers, and
operation staff involved in the SAP Project. Contributed to similar joint training programs for
international audience, including cross-functional staff in Spain, Ireland, and Luxemburg.
• Seamlessly adapted training program to expand its utility across multiple global sites.
Minor Project Team Leader ● 2003-2008
Managed all operational and planning aspects associated with multiple projects, including an
annual $25M budget designated for projects valued below $500K. Orchestrated complex
scheduling for all staff and team members at the Spruance, Virginia site.
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2. • Delivered projects on-time and within budget despite challenges, based on expert-level
project management skills.
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E.I. DUPONT (continued)
Minor Project Team Leader ● 1999-2003
Led cross-functional teams in delivering $500K projects, by identifying and maintaining
milestones to avoid delays and comply with budget specifications. Worked on site with
engineers, designers, and operation staff at South Carolina site. Administer $35M annual
budget.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
DUPONT
Process Engineer
Executed design for $100M construction at multiple sites around the globe, including Sao Paulo,
Brazil, Monterrey, Mexico, Taipei, Taiwan, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Project Engineer
Designed and executed $150M Tetra Hydro Flourine project on-site in Asturias, Spain.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Six Sigma
LANGUAGES
English / Spanish (fluent in both)
Portuguese (basic)
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Suite
SAP Training in The Project System
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3. DEXTER SKINNER
1212 Kingham Drive ● Midlothian, Virginia 23114
(804) 615-6330 ● dskin37323@aol.com
Dear Sir/Madam:
As an award-winning project manager, I have a proven record of success managing complex
projects on-site at locations around the world. Creating cohesive teams from cross-functional
and cross-cultural staff drives projects to timely, on-budget completion. My bilingual skills and
hands-on leadership foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork that delivers quality projects
using technology consistent with the organization’s initiatives, while promoting a safe work
environment. I am confident in my ability to create similar success as a key member of your
team.
My roles in the past have ranged from Project and Process Engineer to Minor Project Team
Leader and Project Manager. A sampling of my highlights in these positions includes:
• Orchestrating multiple simultaneous projects to deliver on-time and within budget, based on
expert-level project management skills.
• Accelerating Expansion of Carbon Capacity project valued at $3.5M, reaching full execution
in 9 months without injury or incident.
• Implementing Bolted Tank Technology at all work sites, as part of DUET Consulting Group.
• Seamlessly adapting training program to expand its utility across multiple global sites.
• Delivering projects on-time and within budget despite challenges, based on expert-level
management skills.
I bring an exceptional combination of technical and project management skills that lead to
tangible results despite challenges working with diverse teams at varied locations around the
globe. For a more detailed description of my work history, please review the enclosed resume. I
look forward to speaking with you to discuss the value I can add to your organization. Thank you
for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dexter Skinner
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