Experience

VanKirk Electric, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Manager - Student Housing Division

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Vankirk Electric is a premiere leader in the electrical contracting of multi-family construction projects. Our company of dedicated professionals have well over 100,000 units of multi-family construction experience across markets from Florida to California. While having an expansive geographic reach, Vankirk Electric provides local execution of each project that adapts very specifically to the needs of the client and local jurisdictions. We offer financial soundness, great reliability, abundant manpower, and superior workmanship all at extremely competitive prices. Ultimately, you can be assured that Vankirk Electric will safely deliver your project on the terms and schedules that you expect. We perform all electrical construction services across all multi-family product types – high density, garden style, student housing, high/mid-rise, etc. Rather than negotiate several subcontract agreements related to electrical, our services are truly all-encompassing and include all your low voltage, structured cabling, and communication needs. Show less



Imaging Solutions USA

• Oakwood, GA

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

  Imaging Solutions USA is strategically situated just north of the Atlanta Metro area, in Oakwood, GA. Our team consists of highly-trained and hardworking individuals who have spent many years not only in the petroleum imaging business, but as proprietors, project managers, engineers and skilled craftsman. We know our business and we see exactly what you want to see in yours. We recognize that a clean, inviting and properly imaged site will have immediate impact for your business. That is why our first priority is to provide the highest level of quality and service you expect - from the initial consultation to the final walk-through. Show less



NZI Services

• Northern Georgia

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  NZI Services provides high quality branding conversion services for nationally recognized petroleum industry leaders including Citgo, Valero, Shell, Chevron and others. The company is focused on delivering the utmost level of quality work to insure brand advertising is maximized and that convenience store owners and their customers receive the best services in return. Continued career in the petroleum industry, managing short-cycle convenience store image conversions and refresh projects from initial client contact to site survey through final walk-through. - Transformed company’s existing estimating spreadsheets to auto-generate formal proposals, scope of work and material tracking documents which resulted in improved accuracy and a reduction to average processing time by 50%. - Converted older drawing methods to CorelDraw X7 software resulting in much improved visualization of proposed signage and canopy imaging solutions for both the client and municipal permitting agents. - Acted as sales liaison to nurture existing accounts and develop additional leads. - Monitored job progress and maintained weekly communication with clients and all stakeholders including subcontractors and brand image managers to insure projects were meeting all critical milestones, budgets, and quality satisfaction goals. - Created imaging “Quick Guides” manual. to focus on internal improvements with installation crews and subcontractors resulting in more accurate and efficient field work plus improving company’s overall profit margin. Show less



Total Imaging Inc.

• Gainesville, Georgia

• Sr. Project Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

  Total Imaging is a recognized leader of brand imaging services for the petroleum industry. With markets served throughout the eastern seaboard, TII offers the highest degree of quality services and fast response in nationally recognized convenience store branding conversions. Primary duties included managing fast-paced mid-sized projects, from initial site survey and pre-con bid meetings, through execution to site completion. Typical project functions include daily/weekly communication and reporting with major fuel wholesalers and brand imaging managers to provide status of permitting, material procurement, resource management and installation progress of single and multi-site projects. Hands-on site rendition and proposal development, code research, permit application, subcontractor analysis, contract issuance, scheduling, vendor procurement, change order management, installation resource balancing, DOT (driver) compliance, budget and invoice management, and complete project close-out. Significant accomplishments include lead project manager in late 2012 for fifty-site Marathon to Valero brand conversion for The Pantry serving the Jacksonville, FL market, with closure of projects on time and within budget. Authored significant changes and enhancements to the company's custom Job Management System (JMS) program including structured (and automated) file management, daily task reporting, SOW analysis, permit research reporting, material tracking, site progress and punch list development, change order and close out management. Show less



Automation Solutions Management

• Georgia

• President

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Companies that have already purchased an industrial automation technology solution often experience delays, resistance, and even implementation stoppage because the process and products were poorly conceived. Our services are designed to assist our clients with the management of automation projects. Rather than offering direct sales of material handling equipment, our goal is to provide you with highly effective solutions management. Whether you have capable staff to analyze and maintain your project mission or not, the services we offer allow you to partly supplement or entirely staff your project. - Strategic market mission and service offerings remain under development. - Networking with former RH Technical clients in process. Show less



Peach State Integrated Technologies - a Bastian Solutions company

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

• Sr. Project Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Sr. Project Manager assigned to a 15M+ automated freezer distribution center for a mid-western pork processing company. Involved in the technical and financial project management of AS/RS freezer/rack building, high speed box handling and sortation, monorail delivery, palletization, controls and WCS software system. - Applies 25+ years of technical material handling systems knowledge. - Developed budget analysis, vendor selection, contract development, scope definition, risk mitigation, milestone achievement, customer satisfaction and project close-out. - Team leadership, resource planning, mentoring, staff development, sales and administration communications. - Client trust development and negotiation for long-term partnerships - Flexible focus on ever-changing needs and solutions Show less



KNAPP

• Austria
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Mar 2010

  Project management of highly sophisticated high-volume order fulfillment and management systems, specializing in internationally recognized automation solutions. - Specialized in multi-million dollar prescription pharmacy order fulfillment systems. - Lead for engineering development and project execution of multi-site, multiple project management. - Site development, budget planning, schedule analysis, risk analysis, scope change management, vendor and installation management, satisfaction criteria, project close-out, post mortem review. Show less



RH Technical Resources, Inc.

• President/Owner

  • 2001 - 2004

  Owner of Consulting firm specializing in Material Handling Systems design consulting and project managment for wide range of industries including beverage, pharmaceutical, wholesale distribution and manufacturing. Owner of Consulting firm specializing in Material Handling Systems design consulting and project managment for wide range of industries including beverage, pharmaceutical, wholesale distribution and manufacturing.



Sifco Inc.

• Engineering Project Manager

  • 1979 - 2000

  Held various design and engineering positions with small firm that evolved into a major manufacturer and integrator of industrial solutions ranging from beverage, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and other for mid-large scale companies. Held various design and engineering positions with small firm that evolved into a major manufacturer and integrator of industrial solutions ranging from beverage, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and other for mid-large scale companies.