1. F. Wayne Atkinson
211 Earl Drive (864) 978-0682
Lyman, SC 29365 fwayneatkinson@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Successful Program/Project Manager with extensive global experience managing
complex programs and projects in automotive industry. Possess an innate ability to
think outside the box while remaining within established boundaries. Have a
passion for staying abreast of new technology and have the ability to absorb
complex new information easily. Known as the go-to person for problem solving or
training. Intermediate fluency in German and functional understanding of Spanish.
Technical Skills and Expertise:
Computer Software
 MS SharePoint
 MS Excel developer
 MS Access developer
 MS PowerPoint developer
 MS Project
 MS Visio
 MS FrontPage/Expression Web
 MS Lync / Skype for business
 Image Editing Software
 MS Visual Basic for Applications
 Catia
 AutoCAD
 LifeRay, Initial stages of development
 Open Text Mainframe Emulator
 GIMP Image Editor
Computer Hardware
 Desktop PC design and repair
 Computer Enclosure Design
 Network design
 Printed Circuit Board Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BMW Manufacturing, Greer, SC 1997 – 2015
Project Manager and Engineering Data Analyst
A variety of work assignments utilizing engineering, production and technology
skillsets to the benefit of the manufacturing facility. Work included:
Program / Project Management (Program / Project Manager)
Managed a wide range of complex projects and programs simultaneously including
continuous improvement programs for department and plant systems. Travelled to
Germany on a regular basis to ensure the transparency and understanding of
system and engineering parts list issues leading to the success of each project.
 Managed the verification and communication of engineering part list data for
new vehicle projects and existing vehicle updates.
 Volume of part numbers per project varied from 500 parts to 40,000.
 Provided cost analysis and business case justification for software and
hardware projects.
 Directed the introduction of an access control system for 5,000 department-
owned folders that replaced MS Windows security.
 Led the development of an intuitive, user-friendly system to track training
progress for production associates including charts, and pivot tables.

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Systems Analysis (Systems Analyst)
Led continuous improvement, optimization, and problem solving of complex
systems relevant to engineering part list data and project information.
 Developed hundreds of queries to access engineering part list data from
mainframes in Germany using SQL and many other tools.
 Improved efficiency of department users through the:
 Transitioning from desktops to laptops.
 Implemented of CAD-Capable laptops for heavy data functions.
 Use of multiple displays when at a desk.
 Verification of parts usage utilizing BMW Catia (CAD).
Data Analysis (Data Analyst)
Evaluated the accuracy of engineering part lists and vehicle configurations.
 Verified the accuracy of complex engineering part list data to support possible
customer order variants where the total number is impractical to calculate.
 Collaborated with designers in Germany and plant process partners to ensure
transparency of potential issues with engineering part lists and configurations.
 Supported the production line with clarifications of engineering part lists and
customer order configurations on a 24/7 basis.
 Optimized the English translation of the description of new parts to ensure the
part function is easily determined.
Website Designer
Designed, maintained and optimized department website.
 Maintained department website using MS FrontPage, MS Expression Web, MS
SharePoint, HTML coding and started learning Liferay.
Database Administration (Database Administrator)
Developed, implemented and managed databases and system folders.
 Managed the access to plant-specific project data for all BMW Group users.
 Developed and implemented a database of automotive and BMW acronyms
 Created an intuitive, user friendly system to track training for production
associates including charts, pivot tables, Etc.
Desktop Client Administration (Desktop Client Administrator)
Ensured that department users had appropriate computer configurations. Managed
the deployment and internal support all computer hardware and software for a
department of 50+ associates.
EDUCATION
Spartanburg Community College
 Industrial Electronics
 Engineering Graphics
 Electrical Engineering
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Boy Scouts of America
Committee Chairman - Finance