Richard S. Berk, PE, PMP
Project Manager / Six Sigma Greenbelt (Lean/DFSS)
[email protected]
Dedicated, Organized and Process-Driven Professional Known For Ability To Control Costs & Maximize Revenue While Leading On-Time Projects Within Budget.
Offering 30+ years of verifiable success in project execution leading dozens of 6 and 7 figure projects. Broad based experience across multiple industries, especially succeeding in positions requiring a strong technical base, analytical problem solving, adapting to new challenges and communicating complex information to non-technical audiences.
Project Manager / Six Sigma Greenbelt (Lean/DFSS)
[email protected]
Dedicated, Organized and Process-Driven Professional Known For Ability To Control Costs & Maximize Revenue While Leading On-Time Projects Within Budget.
Offering 30+ years of verifiable success in project execution leading dozens of 6 and 7 figure projects. Broad based experience across multiple industries, especially succeeding in positions requiring a strong technical base, analytical problem solving, adapting to new challenges and communicating complex information to non-technical audiences.
Richard Berk, PE, PMP
Dallas, Texas ■ Tel: 214-926-4270 ■ Email: [email protected]
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ~ ENGINEERING ~ TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Dedicated, Organized and Process-Driven Professional Known For The Ability To Control Costs & Maximize Revenue While Leading On-Time Projects Within Budget.
Offering 30+ years of verifiable success in project execution leading dozens of 6 and 7 figure projects. Broad based experience across multiple industries, especially succeeding in positions requiring a strong technical base, analytical problem solving, adapting to new challenges and communicating complex information to non-technical audiences.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project & Team Management Cost Estimating / Budgets Risk Management
Client Interface / Management Materials Coordination Leadership / Communication
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Technical Performance Tracking Continuous Improvement
Contract Negotiation / Schedules MS Office / Project & Excel Detailed & Organized
Multi-Project Management Supplier Management Concepts Conflict Resolution
Industry Knowledge & Experience: IT, Technology, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Municipalities, Engineering & Construction, Petro-Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Non Profits, Regulatory Compliance, Start ups, Expansions
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
TERRA ENERGY GROUP LLC DALLAS, TX 2011 - PRESENT
Project management services for implementation of international oil and gas exploration and development projects, infrastructure improvements and brokerage services in international commodities trading markets.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
HOPE FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL Wimberely, TX FEB 2019 - PRESENT
Project management services for a Philanthropic Charity Foundation.
PROJECT MANAGER & ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
VICCO INTERNATIONAL Dallas, TX 2011 - PRESENT
A Consulting Services company for the implementation of international exploration and development projects, infrastructure improvements, and brokerage services in international commodities trading markets.
CONTROLLER & SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT
TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF DALLAS DALLAS, TX 2003 - 2010
One of the fastest growing and most academically challenging, private nonprofit educational organization in the United States with 307 students.
SENIOR ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGER
TU ELECTRIC / TXU BUSINESS SERVICES DALLAS, TX 1985-2003
A public electric utility company serving a major portion of Texas with approximately 2 million customers.
SENIOR ENGINEER / NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT / ASSIST. PROJECT MANAGER
CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT RALEIGH, NC 1983-1985 Performed lead and cognizant engineering responsibilities in the development and implementation of design modifications for nuclear power plant systems.
PROCESS ENGINEER
FORD, BACON & DAVIS RICHARDSON, TX 1981-1982
Developed process engineering evaluations for an Engineering and Construction company specializing in Sulfur Recovery, SCOT Tail Gas Processing, Amine, Sour Water Stripper and Residuum Oil Supercritical Extraction (ROSE) units.
ENGINEER
GLITSCH, INC., DALLAS TX 1980-1981
Process Equipment Manufacturing Company. Developed design specifications for the fabrication of process equipment utilized in chemical, gas processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and pollution control industries.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering ■ University of Texas, Austin, TX
Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas ■ Certified Project Manager (PMP) ■ Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt (Lean/DFSS)
Specialized Training: Project Management ■ Six Sigma ■ Microsoft Project & Excel ■ QuickBooks Enterprise. Regulatory Affairs, Licensing & Compliance
Professional Affiliations: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Dallas, Texas ■ Tel: 214-926-4270 ■ Email: [email protected]
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ~ ENGINEERING ~ TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Dedicated, Organized and Process-Driven Professional Known For The Ability To Control Costs & Maximize Revenue While Leading On-Time Projects Within Budget.
Offering 30+ years of verifiable success in project execution leading dozens of 6 and 7 figure projects. Broad based experience across multiple industries, especially succeeding in positions requiring a strong technical base, analytical problem solving, adapting to new challenges and communicating complex information to non-technical audiences.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project & Team Management Cost Estimating / Budgets Risk Management
Client Interface / Management Materials Coordination Leadership / Communication
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Technical Performance Tracking Continuous Improvement
Contract Negotiation / Schedules MS Office / Project & Excel Detailed & Organized
Multi-Project Management Supplier Management Concepts Conflict Resolution
Industry Knowledge & Experience: IT, Technology, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Municipalities, Engineering & Construction, Petro-Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Non Profits, Regulatory Compliance, Start ups, Expansions
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
- Analytical Problem Solver that delivers high-quality, cost-effective results on time and within budget.
- Project managed engineering and construction services involving exploration and development projects, infrastructure improvements, and brokerage services.
- Project managed the operational expansion for Torah Day School of Dallas, from start-up to 307 students, 58 employees with a $2.6 million operating budget.
- Successfully influenced statewide electric deregulation process, resulting in multi-million dollar regulatory cost savings at TXU Business Services.
- Instrumental in preventing $1 million daily revenue loss by gaining agency rapport and expediting approval processes during construction and start up of a new $4.5 billion nuclear power plant.
- Developed requisitions, cost-justified vendor proposals and negotiated million dollar purchases.
PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
TERRA ENERGY GROUP LLC DALLAS, TX 2011 - PRESENT
Project management services for implementation of international oil and gas exploration and development projects, infrastructure improvements and brokerage services in international commodities trading markets.
- Appointed as Chief Operating Officer for Terra Energy Group LLC and Project Manager for Gran Terra LLC to lead the project management interface with Engineering and Construction companies for overseas infrastructure improvements, and the development of onshore and offshore oil and gas opportunities, and brokerage services in international commodities trading markets.
- Drove administrative efficiencies though leading the project management process of building a direct sell network for Crude Oil and refined bulk fuel products, gold, metals, rough and polished diamonds, and gemstones.
- Drove administrative efficiencies for the expansion of gathering/ processing/ marketing of petroleum products, and venturing into all arenas related to oil/ gas production, and development of renewable and clean energy sites.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
HOPE FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL Wimberely, TX FEB 2019 - PRESENT
Project management services for a Philanthropic Charity Foundation.
- Development and implementation of global projects that provide affordable housing units to support veterans, women, families, disable individuals in need of social/economic/educational skills.
- Development and implementation of environmental/water remediation projects.
PROJECT MANAGER & ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
VICCO INTERNATIONAL Dallas, TX 2011 - PRESENT
A Consulting Services company for the implementation of international exploration and development projects, infrastructure improvements, and brokerage services in international commodities trading markets.
- Appointed as Project Manager and Engineering Consultant to provide project management interface with Engineering and Construction companies regarding overseas infrastructure improvements, and the development of onshore and offshore oil and gas opportunities, exploration and operational procedures.
- Drove administrative efficiencies though leading the project management process of building a direct sell network for Crude Oil and refined bulk fuel products.
CONTROLLER & SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT
TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF DALLAS DALLAS, TX 2003 - 2010
One of the fastest growing and most academically challenging, private nonprofit educational organization in the United States with 307 students.
- Appointed to lead and manage the startup of the business operations office and a $2.6 million operating budget, developing operational processes including IT, finance, human resources and facilities management. Led phase 2 expansion, accommodating 307 students and 58 staff members within 5 years.
- Drove administrative efficiencies through leading the project management of upgrading servers, computers ,and switches from the due diligence to equipment procurement and installation. Coordinated the communication between stakeholders, supervised the external IT provider to identify upgrade requirements, procured equipment and supervised installation of the hardware and software.
- Generated $25,000 in annual school grants enabling school to meet budgetary revenue requirements. Developed grant submittal process and communicated with the appropriate grant institutions to ensure completeness of submittals and timely disbursements.
- Organized and implemented the accounting processes and lead business operations for a 501(c)(3) status that kept the organization financially stable, enabling an expanding budget for future programs.
- Led and managed multiple, simultaneous projects including the creation and standardization of the "back office " business operation processes.
SENIOR ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGER
TU ELECTRIC / TXU BUSINESS SERVICES DALLAS, TX 1985-2003
A public electric utility company serving a major portion of Texas with approximately 2 million customers.
- Recruited to project manage and consult on technical, engineering and regulatory issues, both internally and externally for the electric, gas and nuclear business units.
- Project managed numerous electric business unit's efforts, which successfully influenced the development of regulatory framework enabling retail expansion in a deregulated electric utility industry.
- Advised senior management of changes in regulatory environment and its impact on their business operations which enabled the business units to control and minimize their cost.
- Ensured corporate compliance with mandated reporting; coordinated and monitored projects/pending litigations; provided technical support for electric rate case filings; and project managed Company responses to proposed changes to regulatory statues of the Texas Public Utility Commission.
SENIOR ENGINEER / NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT / ASSIST. PROJECT MANAGER
CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT RALEIGH, NC 1983-1985 Performed lead and cognizant engineering responsibilities in the development and implementation of design modifications for nuclear power plant systems.
- Coordinated company and contract personnel involving multi-discipline engineering and construction activities.
- Prepared and maintained project management documents.
- Provided technical direction of design, engineering and drafting activities.
- Developed plant modification packages including detailed equipment specification and operating criteria.
- Developed purchase requisitions, bid evaluations, review of vendor documentation, inspection and acceptance of equipment.
PROCESS ENGINEER
FORD, BACON & DAVIS RICHARDSON, TX 1981-1982
Developed process engineering evaluations for an Engineering and Construction company specializing in Sulfur Recovery, SCOT Tail Gas Processing, Amine, Sour Water Stripper and Residuum Oil Supercritical Extraction (ROSE) units.
- Developed process flow and instrumentation diagrams, hydraulic and line sizing calculations, equipment design and specification, and utility summaries.
- Developed computer software package to calculate chemical heat and material balances, and heat exchanger sizing used in the design of ROSE units.
ENGINEER
GLITSCH, INC., DALLAS TX 1980-1981
Process Equipment Manufacturing Company. Developed design specifications for the fabrication of process equipment utilized in chemical, gas processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and pollution control industries.
- Developed chemical and mechanical design specifications, cost estimates and provided technical sales support.
- Performed the research and development for the “structured packing” configurations for process equipment utilized in distillation, absorption, stripping and heat transfer systems.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering ■ University of Texas, Austin, TX
Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas ■ Certified Project Manager (PMP) ■ Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt (Lean/DFSS)
Specialized Training: Project Management ■ Six Sigma ■ Microsoft Project & Excel ■ QuickBooks Enterprise. Regulatory Affairs, Licensing & Compliance
Professional Affiliations: Project Management Institute (PMI)
