Experience

Wittigs Office Interiors

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Project Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Present



Excalibur Exhibits

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Jun 2016

  Project Manager/Account Manager Reviewing prospective exhibit projects and estimates with account executives prior to proposal submission to determine feasibility Leading pre-construction meetings to verify expectations Develop project schedules Generate appropriate work orders Overseeing production of exhibit to ensure all specifications and requirements are met Attending final client viewings to respond to any issues Producing production and set up drawings and ensuring shipment is complete Maintain all files and logs on all billing information Identifying and evaluating vendors; obtaining price quotes from vendors Purchasing goods and services Closing out jobs by verifying labor and materials Expediting vendor invoices and paperwork Coordination of show services which includes organizing installation and dismantling personnel, arranging transportation, and attending trade shows if necessary Preparing and maintaining a director of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors Liaising and consulting with sales, production and graphic staff and preparing economic feasibility reports on changes and adjustments to cost estimates



Comercial Resources Inc

• Operation Manager - Office Workplace Solutions

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2010

   Responsible for day-to-day operations Performed personnel administration that included interviewing and hiring of staff Responsible for company orientation; in-services and training Determined training needs for assigned projects; monitored progress of staff and ensured adequate number of trained staff are available Responsible for overall timekeeping for company Coordinated bidding and negotiation process for contracts Monitored project budget Ensured compliance with all HR policies regarding disciplinary actions and terminations Meet daily with customers and do end of project walk-thru Maintain warehouse inventory of furniture Schedule warehouse deliveries



McCoy Inc

• Installation Manager - Office Workplace Solutions

  • Jan 1989 - Jul 2007

   Managed over 125 crew members and an average daily job count of 30. Responsible for overseeing fleet of 49 vehicles on a daily basis Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit Daily interactions with sales force and project managers to ensure timely delivery of services Assisted in creating and implementing job cost system, resident client assistance programs, and tracking devices to improve profitability Analyzed expenditures and reports variances from the budget to the Installation and Services Manager and taking corrective action as required Maintained staff by recruiting, interviewing, orienting and training new employees Trained employees on installation of office furniture, work processes, documentation, and customer service; designed individual training or development programs for staff; coached to improve performance Administered department record-keeping and documentation including calculating incentives for employeesProject Manager and Dispatch Supervisor 1995 - 1998 Overall planning, coordinating, and reporting of office furniture installation projects- Meeting with salesperson and clients as needed to present information, clarify installation process or scheduling, discuss mockup installation, or any other activity as needed Calculated labor requirements for projects Completed projects on time and within budget Coordinated product deliveries and receiptsSupervisor II, III, Installer 1993-1995 Supervised installation crews Read blueprints, floor plans, installation drawings, and written instructions to determine method and sequence of installation projects Ensured customer concerns or other project issues were resolved quickly and effectively Communicated with dispatcher and/or supervisor to ensure proper manpower and vehicles are available for assigned projects Assisted in warehouse loading/unloading Installed/delivered various types of office furniture at businesses