James Free has over 20 years of experience managing staff and projects in both the private sector and military. He currently works as the Manager of a $1 million foam insulation company, where he trained work crews to improve efficiency, developed an effective marketing campaign, and implemented processes to track job costs. Previously, he served for over 10 years in the United States Rescue Officer, managing large teams and multi-million dollar operations. He holds an MBA in Finance and a BA in Business Economics.

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James Free
17017 Fuzzy Blvd, Edmond, OR 00222
c: 455-999-3333 | e: JaFree@copxs.net
SUMMARY OVERVIEW
I am an energetic and motivating leader with a proven ability to effectively manage
both staff and long and short-term projects. I am also a self-starter and strong
independent worker who excels at analysing products and procedures in order to
generate new ideas that improve efficiencyand production quality. I have a reputation
for being highly adaptable to ever-changing circumstances and I am known to shine
when working in team environments. I am also skilled at developing and executing
strategic business plans for both small and large businesses.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Comfort, Inc., 20XX-Present
Manager
 Manage daily operations of a $1 million foam insulation company.
 Train and supervise work crews in more efficient product installation
techniques resulting in reduced material waste by 20 percent and labor hours by
43 percent.
 Instrumental in developing sales team’s knowledge in the areas of building
science and energy conservation in order to provide customers with the
information to successfully plan for, and utilize, spray foam insulation.
 Developed an effective marketing campaign and restructured product
pricing/discounts resulting in an 80 percent bid acceptance rate.
 Implemented new bidding process utilizing Excel spreadsheets to formulate
more accurate bids. Allowed for the tracking of individual job costs and
provided feedback regarding the efficiency of crews with regards to material
waste and labor hours.
United States Rescue Officer, 19XX-20XX
Manager (20XX-20XX)
 Data Network Manager - Managed command and control data network used
to generate video representation of geographic area surrounding the ship. The
team consisted of 38 individuals from four departments.
 ProductionControl Officer - Coordinated the efforts of 135 personnel
utilizing 37,000 man hours. Completed 520 jobs totaling over $4 million during
a 13-month refurbishment period.
 Assistant Command Duty Officer - Directed daily routine utilizing a duty
sectionof 600 personnel from 12 different departments.

2. Instructor Pilot (19XX–20XX)
 Administered, coordinated, and supervised flight and academic training for the
United States flight training program that encompassed over 200 instructors
and 600 students in five units.
 Coordinated and supervised four Flight Commanders to ensure that pilot
completion rates met quarterly and annual goals.
 Managed and scheduled 11 instructor pilots and 38 flight students to complete
primary and intermediate level flight training.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 MBA in Finance, Auburn University,
 B.A. in Business Economics, University of Costa Rica
 Aviator - Advanced Flight Training, United States Flight Patrol
 Integrated Project Team Course - Project Management College, United
States Flight Patrol
Selective courses in building construction, construction management, and cost
estimating.
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
 Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two)
 Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal
 Humanitarian Service Medal
 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal