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Greater Atlanta Area

Oversee various corporate real estate projects / contractors across 3 states (currently 26 branches and corporate office), including new construction, renovations, build outs, equipment installations, and heavy maintenance projects such as HVAC.• Save company 30% or more on repair projects by leveraging relationships throughout extensive network of vendor contacts who provide highest quality, fast service, and reasonable rates.• Direct projects from conception through completion, working in partnership with facilities manager; address problems with viable solutions, always focused on creating win-win situations.• Recently charged with commercial renovations (up to $3M) to accommodate credit unions dramatic growth; serve as liaison between contractors / subcontractors and credit union.- Recognized for conscientious approach to project management – under promise and over deliver: manage projects from RFPs / RFIs / bids through to on-time, on-budget project completion.

Greater Atlanta Area

Project manage installations, maintenance, and repair of automated hospital medical equipment, from computerized autoclaves to large materials handling equipment, for 50+ clients in northwest Georgia. Supervise crews of 2-5, as well as subcontractors.Conduct site visitations; review subcontractor bids; plan and schedule people, equipment, and resources; troubleshoot and resolve project issues; maximize safety awareness.• Develop project budgets based on fixed costs, tracking expenses with MS Project and MS Excel • Respond quickly to unscheduled customer service issues, consistently meeting required timeline to comply with terms of service-level agreements and fulfill customer needs.• Provide training and ongoing guidance to hospital staff in order to maximize proper use and safety while ensuring total customer satisfaction.• Maintain compliance to FDA, EPA, and OSHA requirements, as well as state and local regulations, earning perfect audits / no deficiencies.Special Project - Completed 90-day project well ahead of deadline.• Coordinated roll out of new automated medical equipment in 60 sites within territory, developing schedules, organizing tools / manpower, and providing technical expertise. - Met milestones, timelines, and budget goals on all 60 project sites.

Cartersville Ga

In conjunction with Chattahoochee Tech, rose to challenge of converting former school bus into a clinical services facility for diabetes patients in Ghana. Installed beds, tables, cabinets, lights, medical equipment, and water system.• Directed productive team of 10-20 (both subcontractors and direct employees to install and configure communication system, including Internet access and video and phone equipment for efficient data transfer.• Monitored expenses / labor hours to complete project on time and within budget.

Cartersville Ga

Worked with buyers and sellers, researching / targeting commercial, industrial and residential properties, negotiating deals up to $10M. Managed / guided a team of 30 agents at peak.Constructed both custom and spec buildings / facilities, from site selection and development to final walk through; managed material take offs, budgets, and financing.Project sampling• $8M industrial complex, overseeing team in construction and installation of boiler, power plant, heavy electrical distribution system - metal building.• $5M medical complex, supervising all aspects of construction, including site grading, medical plumbing system and installation of medical equipment - brick building.

Greater Atlanta Area

✦ $200M Atlanta Olympic Stadium Site WorkDirected construction teams on underground utilities, gaining extensive experience in heavy equipment operation (CDL), pile driving, and drilling for / monitoring ground water.Participated in bidding and pre-construction services; conferred with government officials on permitting and contracting; contributed to purchasing and ERP system set up.• Directed site de-watering project, reviewing geological studies, hiring contractors and crews, and working with EPA to efficiently lower water table for excavation.• Strengthened customer relations to cultivate $250K in additional contracts for company.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Agricultural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma,

Bmet, Biomedical Engineering