1. Nicholas C. Graham
8 West Pima Lane (254) 231-0094
Belton, TX 76513 nicholasgraham@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proven manager who is proficient in all aspects of the lean manufacturing environment that includes expert
knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. Skilled communicator, with background
in teaching, training development and exceptional ability to coach, counsel, and evaluate personnel on
professional issues. Twenty years of honorable service in US Army with over fifteen of those years in
management. Proficient in business applications of Microsoft Office products, Quickbooks, and SAP.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master ofBusiness Administration – Webster University, St. Louis, MO, 2002
B.S., Management – University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 2001
Advanced Leadership and Management Course – United States Army, 1995
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Adjunct Instructor
Texas A&M CentralTexas Aug 2012- Present
 Proficient instructor with experience teaching Principles of Management and Entrepreneurship courses.
 Develops and manages syllabus materials, selecting and compiling tests,assignments and/or online
discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning
objectives.
 Coordinates courseware and curriculum with academic department chair, reviewing any textbook and
other courseware changes with department chair and other faculty teaching the course.
 Facilitates class instruction, teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and
session plan.
 Evaluates student performance using evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables
and course rubrics.
 Responds promptly to grade determination by submitting grades for any assignments, discussion board
exercises,and exams and course completion.
Owner/ Operations Manager
Oma & Opa LLC, DBA Other Mothers Apr. 2011-Nov. 2016
 Started up business to include: developing business plan, negotiating lease,securing funding, managing
build-out, preparing space for opening, acquiring and setting up equipment, hiring and training new
employees, and developing marketing plan.
 Manages daily operations of store to include, opening and closing, and establishing rapport with
potential and actual customers.
 Analyzes daily sales data in order to develop marketing and social media campaigns to increase sales.

2. Unit Manager
Pactiv Corporation Apr. 2006-Jan. 2011
 Provided leadership and direction to thermoforming department of 75 employees, manufacturing lines
and teams in order to meet production goals, ensured a safe work environment, and meeting customer
quality specifications.
 Selected for corporate Critical Response Team traveling to facility involved in Labor Union Drive,
educating employees on choices, instrumental in successfuloutcome for company.
 Led and championed continuous improvement projects in department to include Kaizen events, Single
Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) events, one-piece flow, kanban, 5-S, Total Productive Maintenance
and other lean activities resulting in a 18% improvement in productivity with a savings of $3.2 Million.
 Completed and maintained timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as
efficiency, downtime, costs, delivery and productivity.
Training Developer
United States Army Nov. 2000-Mar. 2006
 Assessed and integrated current training plans into state of the art computer based distance learning
packages resulting in money and manpower savings of over 20%.
 Developed and implemented training program for new engineer bridging equipment for basic and
advanced leadership and management courses now utilized throughout the Army.
 Implemented safety,environmental considerations, and risk assessment process into all elements of
instructional courses.
Senior Team Leader (NCO)
United States Army Aug. 1990-Oct. 2000
 Instructed and mentored over 200 senior leaders on staff operations and decision making process.
 Evaluated project managers in their ability to successfully complete operations using Microsoft Project
Management, provided feedback and recommendations for improvements.
 Designed and implemented nine 72-hour computer-based simulation operations preparing
organizational staffs for successfulrealworld deployments.
 Project manager for over 60 combat engineers in construction of pontoon bridging in a hostile
environment under extreme weather conditions, subsequently crossing 27,000 vehicles.
VOLUNTEER WORK
 United Way- Campaign Coordinator Pactiv, Citizen Review Committee (2011, 2012), Central Texas
VITA Coalition Volunteer (2011)
 Tuesday Solace- St. Francis Episcopal Church Alzheimer Assistance Group- Volunteer
 VetToCEO- Assistant Instructor (2015-Present),www.vettoceo.org
 Vestry Member- St. Francis Episcopal Church (2014--Present)