James Barnes
About James Barnes
James Barnes is a Business Systems Administrator at Schuff Steel, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in project management and business systems analysis, with education from Arizona State University and Mesa Community College.
Work at Schuff Steel
James Barnes has been employed at Schuff Steel as a Business Systems Administrator since 2017. In this role, he has managed the implementation of a new project management software, which resulted in a 150% increase in adoption compared to the previous system. He played a significant role in centralizing project information and documents, thereby creating efficiencies in the project management process. Additionally, he liaised with multiple teams to establish a new web-based project management system, enhancing communication with customers and vendors.
Education and Expertise
James Barnes studied at Mountain View High School and later pursued higher education at Arizona State University, where he is working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Global Business. He has also been studying at Mesa Community College, where he is achieving a Project Management Certificate since 2013. This educational background supports his expertise in business systems and project management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Schuff Steel, James Barnes held several positions in the field of business systems and project management. He worked as a Project Manager on a contract basis at PSCU for 10 months in 2016. Prior to that, he served as a Business Systems Analyst at Apollo Group from 2009 to 2012. He also worked at Bechtel Corporation as a Business Systems Analyst on a contract basis from 2014 to 2015.
Project Management Skills
James Barnes has demonstrated strong project management skills throughout his career. His experience includes managing the implementation of software systems and centralizing project documentation. His ability to liaise with various teams has been crucial in enhancing communication and efficiency within project management processes.