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The Cardigan Group is networked with a group of professionals that are experienced in providing the services outlined on this web site.
Cardigan's principal

Project Management Specialist:  

John Beard, P.Eng., PMP      

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Summary:

A Project Management Professional with demonstrated skills in the engineering and management disciplines encompassing research and development, defense sector programs and the construction industry. In depth knowledge of all aspects of program dynamics over the full project life cycle including bid and proposal, development and design, manufacturing and post delivery support. An energetic facilitator and team builder with solid interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills. A strategic thinker able to approach projects in a logical and methodical manner. An active volunteer involved with several charitable organizations. Secret security clearance valid to 2014

Education:
bullet Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Lakehead University, 1985 (Employer Sponsored)
bullet Engineering Technologist, Mohawk College, 1969
 
Security Clearance:
bullet Personal Security Clearance -Secret, valid to 2014
Professional Associations
bullet Member -Professional Engineers Ontario
bullet Member -Project Management Institute, PMP Certification
Volunteer Activity
bullet Member of Rotary Club of Ottawa Kanata Sunrise (2003)
bullet Chair Person, Friends of Hospice Richmond Residential Hospice Project (2007)
bullet Volunteer, Canadian Paraplegic Association wheelchair relay (1997)
bullet Founding member, Ottawa Chapter of DesignAbility, a volunteer organization that develops assistive devices for persons with disabilities. (1996)
Professional Development
bullet Project Management, A Master Course in Multidisciplinary Approach of Planning, Scheduling and Controlling Projects, Cadence Management Corporation
bullet Introduction to PS8, Scitor Corporation
bullet Source Selection and Contract Award, American Graduate University
bullet Train the Trainer, Volition Alliance Group
bullet Frontline Leadership, Zenger Miller
bullet Winning in Person, Assistech Inc.