James Dennis
Project / Construction Manager at Premier Exhibitions, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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OSHA 30
OSHA Safety Training InstituteJun, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Premier Exhibitions, Inc.
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United States
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Project / Construction Manager
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Jan 2013 - Present
§ Operates out of a home-based office coordinating projects and directing operations for variousexhibition sites internationally for the company based in Atlanta Georgia, with individual exhibits valued at over $40M § Responsible for all construction activities while adhering to plans and local regulations including but not limited to... Carpentry, electrical (theatrical and built in), plumbing, masonry, drywall and paint.§ Assists with the drafting of exhibition contracts for museums and other venues throughout the world as well as overseas for the company’s ownership rights to 5,500 Titanic relics (1,100 on permanent display in the US, Las Vegas and Orlando) to exhibit and display such relics, mutually benefiting from such event-driven strategic partnerships§ Responsible for overseeing the “Bodies Revealed” product line and all aspects of project management for exhibit sites worldwide§ Functions in the capacity of the Lead Estimator for every project, utilizing takeoffs derived from drawings or sketches of each proposed custom exhibit, developing proposals and fully engaged in the bidding process to secure lowest cost and maintain budgetary constraints§ Oversees all project management responsibilities, creating timelines of events and assignmentof all operational duties, including international carnets/customs permits, logistics (truck transport and travel arrangements) crew staffing and schedules, as well as coordinating local labor personnel
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General Manager
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2012
§ Responsible for all business operations for the world-renowned enterprise, functioning in a liaisoncapacity between Circus Operations and the traveling unit, guiding and directing 350 employees,and managing annual budgets totaling $65M ($30M for transportation alone)§ Oversaw all logistical aspects of transporting the entire show and up to 220 circus animalsthroughout the United States and Mexico entailing 18 Semi’s, 61 Train Cars, 24 House Trailers,and 30 miscellaneous vehicles, with an allotted 20 hours to set up the entire circus§ Generated and submitted ongoing financial reports for executive management and the financedepartment, consistently managing operations below projected cost expenditures, including enhancingemployee retention which reduced turnover by 11%§ Reviewed and analyzed market areas which were typically substandard for audience attendanceand revenue generation and credited for developing various effective marketing and sales strategies through various PR and community outreach events, covered by radio and television stations, which culminated in securing revenues of $3.5M in 2012 more than previous year results§ Created an atmosphere where team members were fully invested in the success of each project, committed and incentivized to achieve ambitious but achievable objectives, measuring progress towards goals by reviewing key milestone markers and making modifications accordingly
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Feld Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Manager
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Jan 2001 - Sep 2009
§ Oversaw all marketing and sales operations of food, apparel, and souvenirs at both Disney on Iceand Ringling Brothers Circus events, supervising, guiding and motivating 5 staff and 60 independent sales associates, maintaining a $20M seasonal inventory, and maintaining shrinkage/loss prevention below $500 retail each year§ Monitored all independent sales associates for compliance to corporate SOP as well as Health Department, and other rules and regulations per the locality§ Responsible for all aspects of staffing and professional development, including§ Cross-trained sales personnel for multiple positions and comprehensive product knowledge,reducing personnel by 15% while increasing sales results by 10%§ Consistently met and/or exceeded all sales goals and objectives qualifying for corresponding bonusesand other remunerations§ Recognized and awarded the Top Performer of the Year, 2007 and 2008, surpassing the performancesof 21 sales managers, internationally
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Brass Associates.
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Canada
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Accounting
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Construction Project Manager
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Dec 1990 - Dec 2001
Project Manager / Estimator . Project Manager / Estimator .
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Education
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1988 - 1990
ECC
Associates, Business Administration / Construction Technology
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