Experience

O'Keefe Millwork

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Project Management

  • Jul 2023 - Present



LHR Hospitality Management LLC

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Project Management and Sales

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2023



Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC®

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • Oct 2022 - Mar 2023



DH Companies

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Projects

  • Feb 2022 - May 2022



PCJ Industries, LLC

• Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

• General Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2022



Furniture Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Lead

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Developed new business leads and maintained customer contact.• Worked on budget pricing for RFQ’s and RFP’s. Worked directly with vendors to negotiate pricing.• Led initiative to implement a CRM for a sales force.• Started a new marketing plan for the office including updating outdated website and creating social media presence.• Collaborated with Subject Matter experts to create new marketing material ideas for vendor shows and conferences.• Attended vendor conferences to view new product lines and pricing. Show less

• Logistics Manager

  • May 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Ensured all orders placed were correct in pricing, quantity, and timeline. Worked to define and create efficient processes in submitting and implementing Purchase Order Guidelines.• Oversaw Purchase Order processing to verify accuracy and timeliness. • Submitted all orders to vendors and collaborated with vendors to define shipping timelines.• Followed project timelines and coordinated delivery of project orders to installers. • Developed systems to keep track of Deposits Paid on orders, storage costs, arranging for freight to route orders to site, and to ensure freight costs stay within budget of the project.• Managed the return of unneeded or damaged products. Negotiated with vendors for product replacement. • Collaborated with Project Managers, Project Management Assistances, Project Coordinators, and Sales to confirm timelines and pricing is sent to vendors. • Increased profit margins on freight for projects and implemented new tactics to create a more efficient and accurate process.• Built and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers, communicating with vendors daily. • Analyzed freight costs on projects to determine if new processes need to be implemented to increase profitability.• Collaborated with 5 Project Managers & 5 Project Coordinators on 20 Projects yearly and coordinated all delivery dates and purchase orders. • Communicated with vendors to ensure regular status updates and information were available to relay to customers. Show less

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - May 2017

  · Developing and monitoring delivery requirements to maintain compliance with service providers.· Coordinating delivery and pickup of product.· Consolidating information from different sources to determine daily load plan requirements for the facility, then adjust and execute accordingly.· Conducting daily coordination with operations teams to ensure orders depart on time with zero defects.· Coordinating projects with Project Managers to ensure project runs smoothly for install· Managing delivery volume changes on a daily basis and adjust the delivery plan to meet customer expectations.· Building relationships with carriers, vendors and customers in order to communicate status of delivery as needed.· Confirming pertinent information required to schedule deliveries· Prospect and sell design, install and furniture procurement services to the hospitality industry Show less



Logistics Planning Services

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Inside Sales Representative

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2016



Northwestern Mutual

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Representative

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

  Help people to reach and secure their financial goals and protect what is most valuable to them. Help people to reach and secure their financial goals and protect what is most valuable to them.



Nate's Landscaping

• Moorhead, MN

• Owner/Landscaper

  • Jul 2007 - Nov 2012

  Built and maintained all client and vendor relationships. Coordinated initial consultation with clients. Measured out project sites to account for designs and needed materials. Worked with clients on Request for Proposals (RFPs) which included creating project plans, determining resources and materials, and cost estimation. Acquired permits, project documents, and project site material necessary for project completion. Executed 15 plus project Start-ups and Close-outs per year. Managed project budgets of up to $60,000. Led project crews of up to 4 resources and work breakdown/responsibilities. Coordinated project safety and compliance. Ensured quality control during and after project installation. Built customer base through referrals and presenting landscaping displays at the Red River Valley Home and Garden Show. Remitted invoices, ran payables, and ordered all checks for payroll and vendors. Sold project modifications to better suite customer’s requirements and desires, ultimately improving satisfaction and increasing project revenue. Followed up with customers to ensure project satisfaction and determine if additional work was desired. Show less



Hebron Brick Company

• Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Lead Man/Foreman

  • May 2005 - Jul 2007

  Assisted in the management of project time lines. Provided support in ensuring projects were completed under budget and within scope. Ensured project materials necessary were accounted for daily. Helped manage project resources. Provided customer service which included keeping customers up to date on project status. Responsible for ensuring quality control. Assisted in the management of project time lines. Provided support in ensuring projects were completed under budget and within scope. Ensured project materials necessary were accounted for daily. Helped manage project resources. Provided customer service which included keeping customers up to date on project status. Responsible for ensuring quality control.