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Mark Giannasi

Mark Giannasi

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr. Program Manager at Niagara Bottling

  • Education

    • Colorado State University

      2006 - 2011
      BS Engineering Science - Space | Mathematics Minor

      Engineering Science - Space: a curriculum that mostly mirrored Mechanical Engineering with minor differences. In place of Mechanical Engineering labs, further lectures in Chemistry, Mathematics, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses were taken.

    • Colorado State University Global

      -
      Master's degree Management

      Included Project Management specialization focused on PMI’s PMBOK standard.

  • Experience

    • Otter Products

      May 2008 - Feb 2016

      Interacted with department Directors and Managers to develop and implement cross-functional business improvement initiatives. Required project management application along with strategy and vision development and execution. Performed data analysis, process definition and training. Work to bring the best protective solutions to cell phone users through proven design principles, use of wide range of manufacturing processes, and end customer feedback. Part inspection, packaging design iterations, final product packaging BOM materials, continuous improvement.

      • Transformational Change Management Architect

        Apr 2014 - Feb 2016

      • Mechanical Engineer I

        May 2013 - Apr 2014

      • Mechanical Engineer

        May 2011 - May 2013

      • Mechanical Engineering Intern

        May 2008 - May 2011

    • Western Sugar Cooperative

      Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
      Project Engineer - Contract

      Performed a supportive role to the Lead Project Engineer on a capital expansion project for a Sugar refinery factory. I was responsible for general Engineering support as well as tracking and receiving equipment for the expansion.

    • Otter Products

      Apr 2016 - Jan 2020

      Leading team who focus on projects centered on diversification of product offerings. Responsibilities include resource planning, continuous process improvement, and developing individuals for increased business effectiveness and efficiency. Servant leader driving for accountability, regular recognition, and daily service to others. Supporting organizational strategic development and execution initiatives. Continuing to lead programs to test new process methods and support total roadmap goals. Program Manager for new product introductions. Responsible for product launch phase planning, program deliverables definition, team identification and continuous program monitoring and control processes. Champion for change management influencing new organizational needs, culture evolution, and employee development. Lead implementation of packaging specific CAD software into the Packaging Engineering team while establishing new process where needed. General support for packaging including quality and production of packaging components.

      • Manager Program Management

        Sept 2018 - Jan 2020

      • Program Manager

        Nov 2016 - Sept 2018

      • Packaging Engineer

        Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

    • Niagara Bottling

      Jan 2020 - now

      • Sr. Program Manager

        May 2022 - now

      • Program Manager

        Jan 2020 - May 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SCRUM Master

      CA Technologies
      Jul 2018

    • Change Management - ADKAR

      Prosci
      Sept 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Giannasi
      Foundations of Modern Global Management Colorado State University Global Campus Oct 2015 Award presented for completing required courses in modern global management.
    • Awarded to Mark Giannasi
      First Place - Engineering Days 2011 College of Engineering - Colorado State University Apr 2015 Team received first place at the Senior Design Showcase ("E-Days") for our work on the Human Powered Vehicle. In competition, our team took 3rd place in the endurance portion of the competition.
    • Awarded to Mark Giannasi
      Flying Otter Award OtterBox Oct 2014 The Flying Otter Award is presented to those who demonstrate the company core values above and beyond expectations.
    • Awarded to Mark Giannasi
      Outstanding Graduating Senior College of Engineering - Colorado State University Apr 2011
    • Awarded to Mark Giannasi
      Flying Otter Award OtterBox Dec 2009 The Flying Otter Award is presented to those who demonstrate the company core values above and beyond expectations.