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Lead multiple large capital programs and projectsManage projects valued at over $15MMOversee and manage multiple team(s)Focus on industrial construction, including specific material handling systems and knowledge of conveyor systems.Develop and maintain client relationshipsExcel in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight, and project closureProvide timely and accurate project documentation and reportingLead and support in reviews and negotiations of contracts, subcontracts, and change ordersUnderstanding of and managing compliance with prime contracts, subcontracts, and POs.Support bid and proposal efforts from their infancy through contract negotiations.Assist leadership in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellenceProvide leadership, insight, and management to drive the client’s visionBusiness Development; Assist short term and long-term Business Development strategies; Support future project assignments with existing clients; Establish relationships with new clients to provide new business opportunities; Work to provide exposure to other markets

Arvada, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Greater Denver Area

• Worked to design the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals, increasing revenue, and controlling costs.• Responsible for the daily operations of the company.• Focused on employee engagement and development, managed and mentored employees.• Drove sales innovations and strategic business development as determined by the company's strategic goals.• Evaluated metrics and results, developing, and implementing corrective actions to increase efficiency and maximize ROI. • Analyzed financial reports and prepared operating budgets, generating forecasts, proformas, and P&L sheets.• Evaluated real-time revenue vs forecasts, investigating variances.• Performed market research and analysis of competitors, expansion opportunities, and customers.• Kept abreast of latest industry developments and standards, ensuring rapid innovation.

Lakewood Colorado

• Responsible for the overall strategy, vision, and planning of the company.• Created, implemented, and administered SOPs ensuring compliance with governmental regulations.• As project manager, administered all programs, services, and products, measuring profitability and cost analysis, determining all financial projections, budgeting, and cash management.• Coordinated the design, manufacture, and prototyping control for client services.• Spearheaded the sales and marketing functions, including social media and website development.• Performed vendor management, responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts.• Drove organizational development, focusing on team building and performance improvement.• Responsible for billing, collections, and cash management.

Denver Colorado

Contract review focused on insurance coverage related issues which involved recognizing, researching, and resolving coverage issues by interacting and working with clients and clients’ customers• Trained new employees on procedures for certificates of insurance issuance and compliance• Personally reviewed and issued over 20,000/100,000 annual ACORD certificates of insurance per year• Licensed State of Colorado property and casualty insurance producer with certifications in Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR)• Office administrative duties including extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, Sagitta, CertificatesNow, and Image Right

Lakewood Colorado

http://snapsurance.co/ Applied Lean Start-up techniques to supervise the design and production of unique home inventory website and mobile application for insurance purposes – SnapSurance• Directed and managed all financial and business decisions• Presented and sold SnapSurance to senior leadership of IMA Financial Group including CEO, CFO, CPO, and CLO, as well as large insurance carrier firms including CHUBB, Nationwide, W.R. Berkeley, and othersCDP Innovation’s product, SnapSurance is a home inventory system that uses a cloud-based interface system with smart phone/smart device app capabilities. SnapSurance uses a series of pictures of your home’s items, or the UPC codes of new home products and the camera system of smart devices to scan the UPC. Then the SnapSurance system categorizes, catalogs, and stores information about the insured items. The information is securely stored in the cloud where it is accessible anywhere there is internet service. This creates a highly accurate record of belongings that can be used at any time and can be directly linked to an insurance company’s database.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Conducted Experiments testing validity of proposed cancer treatmentsTrained in handling and injections of treatment dosages in lab animalsContributed new experimental data and ideas to laboratory personnel meetings

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Supervised preteen and teenage children in outdoor activities ages 10-18Taught camping, fishing, and outdoor skills to children ages 10-18Taught whitewater rafting skills to children ages 10-18

Process and manufacturing of allografts for transplantation, specifically bone and tendon graft production.Trained in F.D.A. controlled document handling and procedureWork daily in Aseptic human tissue graft processing techniqueMember of the Aseptic Processing Technique Improvement Committee Trained in the manufacturing of human transplantable allograftsWorking Knowledge in human anatomy and tissue identification

Lakewood, Co

Summer 2010Trained on construction scheduling and site management Building quality compliance inspector Maintained construction sites cleanliness

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

River Raft Guide and River Safety ExpertState certified river guide on three rivers, Cache La Poudre, Colorado, and Clear CreekSwift Water Rescue certified for boating and accident emergency situations (expired)Professionally guided over 250 customer trips

Greater Denver Area

Summers 2006, 2007 Home quality compliance inspector Trained on construction scheduling and site management Site EPA compliance, storm water management officer Maintained Construction sites cleanlinessAttended Introductory OSHA Trainings

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Master'S Degree, Biomedical Sciences, General

Certificate Of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical Sciences, General