Project Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

Project Manager

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

Project Manager

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget. • Review contracts and construction documents and proposals from Pre-Construction department. • Suggest addendums and Value Engineering proposals to reach consensus with GCs(General Contractors), architects, and owners. • Produce shop drawings for use with vendors, GC, architects and owners. Coordinate necessary changes due to conditions verified by field measurements or by requests from contract stakeholders. • Submit approved shop drawings to vendors and verify lead times will meet contract obligations. • Prepare sub-contractor workbook for Installation Department to relay conditions of project and contracted installation prices. • Get updates from Installation and Procurement departments to keep track of shipments and advise on whether shipments will arrive on time and if stopgap material is needed to maintain commitments. • Advise GC and ownership if changes need to be made to scope to ensure contract dates are met. Inform stakeholders of how changes will affect expectations. Generate Change Orders as necessary. • Communicate with Install department and GC to ensure project is proceeding as scheduled, adjusting on-site personnel due to changes in job site conditions. • Generate progress billings and submit waivers to GC as determined by project progression. • Issue warranty documents and close project by billing for retainage, prepare Budget vs Actual reports and Profit and Loss reports in preparation to Executive Leadership meetings. • Create presentations for All-Team quarterly meetings. • Create proposals for changes in Standard Operating Procedure both graphically and with supporting instruction. • Educate GCs, architects, and owners on best practices and requirements of contract scopes. Show less

Production Manager

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2019

Client consultation of different options available for the needs of the current project. Advise the client of the differences between each option. Consult with clients to inform them of different types of signage the company is capable of producing. Update clients on new materials and processes. Determine what needs the client currently has, develop solutions for their future marketing development. Working with clients to establish design templates for signage collateral. Ensuring completed jobs are completed to the customer satisfaction. Supervising daily print production, sign fabrication, installation and delivery to clients Creating graphic representations and construction documents using design software, to communicate with the client, and subcontractors regarding custom projects. Designing and creating on location display media based off the drawings created or by client submissions. Training employees on installation requirements and procedures for new and existing materials. Show less

Business Owner

• Mar 2007 - Apr 2014

Management of company’s budgeting and operations Promoting the business through in house marketing strategies Interviewing clients to create concepts that enhance the clients marketing and advertising presence Establishing the Client’s needs and developing solutions for the Client’s established budget in a timely manner Creating customized signage and display media based on communications and specs provided by the client Maintaining client’s brand identity using existing artwork or corporate branding guidelines Vendor screening and selection based on vendor materials and logistic qualifications Soliciting bids from subcontractors for jobs requiring technical assistance for completion of projects outside of company’s core strengths Bidding and executing third party installations for clients outside of the region Tracking inventory of media and substrates, ordering of media and supplies valid to current projects Show less

Superintendent

• Dec 2005 - May 2007

Liaison between clients, subcontractors, building inspectors, and project managers Meeting with clients, vendors, and subcontractors for job site surveys to facilitate the bidding and specification process Supervision of fabrication and installation of interior trim, flooring, cabinets, and furniture for custom and spec single family residences by employees Supervision of employees and subcontractors Fabrication and installation of custom cabinets to clients specifications Creating change orders when directed by clients; notifying contractors and vendors of changes Directing jobsite cleanup and dirt work, including rough grading, installation of sod and greenery to clients specifications Show less

Merchandising associate

• May 2003 - Jun 2006

Working with retail-end clients to determine store needs and help promote current sales promotions Organization, creation, distribution and installation of various Point-Of-Sale merchandise Off Premise Event Production/Creation of Event Decorations to coincide with national program standards Required to distribute merchandise under the conditions stated by the Tennessee state Alcoholic Beverage Commission Working with sales and support staff in design and implementation of local and national advertising campaigns Show less

Production Manager I

• May 2001 - Dec 2002

Management of daily operations; including training and supervision of ice carving apprentices and additional labor, Developing a Tactical Schedule on a Weekly Basis, coordinating with clients and businesses Created, designed, and crafted ice carving concepts; with concept values ranging up to $30,000 Created original ice carving designs Design & Construction of Special Staging For Large Scale Productions; including: Superbowl XXII, Tennessee DNC Holiday Ball ’01, multiple FedEx corporate events Concept logistics, setup & breakdown of Large Scale Sculptures offsite Facilitated Catering Logistics, Organization, Execution, & Breakdown with other divisions of Cassidy Fine Foods LLC Coordinated Business Activity between all 10 Divisions of Cassidy Fine Foods LLC. and Ice Carver’s Choice LLC. Show less