James Huizar

James Huizar's work experience is as follows:

1. Technical Operations Manager at Escobedo Group (2023-present):

- Responsible for leading and developing procedures and processes company-wide.

- Collaborated with stakeholders, division managers, and senior management to analyze key performance indicators and streamline department workflows.

- Implemented work management software to improve communication, documentation, collaboration, scheduling, and resource management.

- Created and managed dashboards for performance, schedule, and project status.

2. Testing Project Manager at ICON (2021-2023):

- Managed daily operations, vendors, and logistics of a testing facility.

- Implemented training for department-wide adoption of Jira software and Confluence.

- Maintained project schedules, Kanban boards, and assigned tasks to ensure timely completion.

- Collaborated with senior leadership, stakeholders, and product managers as a Scrum Master.

- Created SOPs and improved processes for incoming test requests and test plan creation.

- Operated additive manufacturing machinery for full-scale mockup test prints.

3. Exhibits Technical Manager at The DoSeum (2015-2021):

- Managed exhibit and facility maintenance systems for a 68,000 sq. ft. exhibit space.

- Implemented facility CMMS and ticketing system.

- Maintained dashboards to track exhibit facility performance.

- Created and tracked performance metrics for direct reports.

- Tracked project and repair/maintenance budgets.

- Led fabrication and project management for in-house design studio projects.

4. Senior Exhibits Technician at The DoSeum (2015-2019)

5. Production & Facility Manager at Mexic-arte Museum (2008-2014)

6. Custom Cabinet Builder at Gillespie Custom Cabinets (2008)

7. Press Assistant at Landfall Press (2008)

James Huizar obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General from The University of Texas at Austin from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, in May 2023, they obtained two certifications in Procore technologies: Procore Administrator Certification from Procore Technologies and Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools) from the same institution.