James Kesten

Experience

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  Advanced Precision Machining

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Lean Manufacturing Project Coordinator

  • Assembled and managed committees & projects to tackle specific efficiency goals.• Recorded, analyzed, and prepared data for presentations, and update reports.• Assisted in cost break down and quoting analysis to ensure that funds were spent appropriately.• Managed employees and recruited potential suppliers on a daily basis.

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  Omnia Technologies Inc.

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2006

  Assistant Project Manager

  •Coordinated the construction of a building to house 3 new presses for The Toronto Sun ($100M project)•Managed engineers, trades, clients, and head office to guarantee efficiency and schedule.•Co-chair and management representative on health and safety board, attending meetings and performing inspections ensuring a safe work environment for all on site.

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  Welaptega

  May 2007 - Jan 2007

  Engineer in Training

  •Designed and developed Rope Measurement System (RMS) to inspect integrity of rope moorings•Receive and analyze Chain Measurement System (CMS) data from numerous offshore jobs. •Performed entire CMS system calibration to validate and ensure accuracy of process.

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  Welaptega

  May 2008 - Jan 2012

  Project Manager

  Responsibility for critical operational projects (Such as during the BP - Macondo blowout / Deepwater Horizon crisis) and designing and improving new inspection and measurement tools through R&D.As the single point of client contact throughout my projects (inclusive of offshore inspections) client relations has been a crucial aspect of my role. Creating timely, accurate, and revealing reports that met or exceeded both the client's and regulator's specifications. Developing and directing training programs to bring new hires up to speed effectively; ensuring teams and team-members were safe (0 LTIs), competent(100% customer satisfaction), and courteous (80% repeat customers). Mostrar menos

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  Welaptega Marine Limited

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Strategic Planning Lead

  I performed financial, statistical, and qualitative data analysis of markets and competitors including model development. I was responsible for identifying and collecting appropriate customer, competitor, market, economic, financial and operational data and translate into executable and effective market and competitive intelligence reports. As we entered new markets I was determining new market entry strategies and new business model design.After identifying the need to align the company I developed a strategic 5 year plan; including crystallizing the CEO’s vision into actionable strategic thrusts for business units. This includes developing key statistical forecasting models for budget allocation as well as supporting the implementation of strategic analysis and business plans. Mostrar menos

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  Welaptega

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2020

  Business Development Manager

  Held responsibility to establish and grow our client and partner relationships globally (Canada, USA, Brazil, Australia, SEA) and win contracts (ranged 50k to 1.4M). Manage roughly 50 project opportunities at a time to ensure client needs are met from initial contact through project execution, report delivery, and invoicing. Each project requires a custom designed solution based on complex industry guidelines and government regulations. Sat on industry committees to provide input on updates to guidelines and supported the operations team as an offshore project manager as needed. Mostrar menos

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  COVE

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director of Strategic Partnerships

  Engaging the COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship) community of businesses, partners and stakeholders that are growing Canada's ocean economy. Responsible for generating commercial opportunities, building trusted international partnerships, and implementing initiatives and programs that support the commercialization of ocean technology. These programs include accelerator and industry innovation challenges.