David Simmons Email & Phone Number

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Purpose of the PositionPartner with Sr. Leadership and internal departments to effectively and efficiently onboard new accounts and maintain structure of existing accounts. Essential Functions:• Work in partnership with internal departments in the development of program efficiency and successful account planning.• Meet with current and potential customers to ensure alignment to process and that deliverables are being met. • Develop and sustain relationships with existing and new customers. • Serve as a key resource and thought partner to Sr. leadership by assisting in day-to-day business operations including program development and operations and Identify and prioritize opportunities and risks analysis with accounts. • Prepare statistical and narrative program reports for internal and external uses in a timely and accurate manner. Collect and maintain program data to use in the preparation of these reports.• Partner with Director of Project Management in evaluations of accounts to review whether programs are having the desired results that meet the requirements the Sr. Leadership team.• Work with Sales Support to establish new account role out. • Support Sales and Business development initiatives. Occasional travel to support Sales representatives when needed.Allen Industries has been creating, building, and installing iconic visuals for major brands across the U.S. and abroad. Servicing retail, QSR/restaurant, petroleum, financial, and healthcare companies, we provide high-quality signage and building elements to help companies bring their brands to life. We apply the highest level of service and a turnkey approach to offer total image management from start to finish. With major facilities in the Triad of North Carolina, Clearwater, Florida, Toledo, Ohio, and Phoenix, Arizona, Allen Industries has the capacity, equipment, and expertise for any signage and reimaging program imaginable.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Work with VP of Sales and Lead Project Management to establish necessary resources required to staff and manage accounts, and provide daily supervision to a team of project managers.Work with Manager of Sales Operations on correct structuring of new accounts for reporting, communication requirements and initial set up of processes Lead Senior PMs to structure account positions efficiently to accommodate needs and desires of the customerInclude full details and match requirements with reports, people and open communicationServe as ready resource as Senior PMs and project managers learn new accountsTrain, mentor and provide daily supervision to 75 project managers and teams in (4) locations. NC, FL, OH & AZ. Verify availability of project managers in preparation of additional workAudit workflow and procedures of the team membersRaise morale by mentoring Senior PMs in delegating and supporting project manager professional growthModify reports as needed to assist in quick review of numbers in Synergy, Macola & Crystal ReportingRecognize good performance, address inadequate performance, participate in annual performance reviews for direct reportsProvide reports and other account revenue projections to the DirectorConduct or participate in annual performance reviews for direct reportsSupervise daily workflow of team members Conduct training necessary to meet customer needs and expectationsProvide oversight and guidance in improving efficiencies Reporting. Prepare and submit reporting to management and to customers as agreed uponPrepare and interpret projected billing reports regularlyCompile and submit account projections from Senior PMs monthlyPrepare Projections and Forecasts on a monthly and quarterly basis for the company. Compare numbers from previous month and request reasons why any changesReview Stock and Non-Stock production items to clarify if required as stock

Clearwater, Fl

I. Management. Work with Director of Project Manager and upper management to establish necessary resources required to staff and manage accounts, and provide daily supervision to a team of project managers.a. Train, mentor and provide daily supervision to project managers and teamsb. Work with account representative to determine customer needs and expectationsc. Audit workflow and procedures of the team membersd. Analyze accounts to ensure efficient work flow and processes and implement action plans to improve processese. Facilitate meetings with department heads to improve communication, work flow and process improvementf. Review signed proposal/contract from customer g. Supervise daily workflow of the project management teamh. Recognize good performance, address inadequate performance, participate in annual performance reviews for direct reportsi. Provide reports and other account revenue projections to the Directorj. Conduct or participate in annual performance reviews for direct reportsII. Supervise daily workflow of team members a. Conduct training necessary to meet customer needs and expectationsb. Provide oversight and guidance in improving efficiencies III. Customer Service. Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers by working with management team to staff and manage accountsa. Visit new and existing customers or sites as necessaryb. Resolve any issues that may occur on the installationc. Evaluate and rate the subcontractor on the projectd. Implement action plans for issue resolution

Clearwater, Fl

Planned, directed, and managed designated projects from start to finish.Ensured that objectives were accomplished in accordance with outlined priorities.Analyzed results of operations to discover more efficient ways to utilize resources.Coordinated the successful simultaneous development of numerous projects.Delegated responsibilities and designed time schedules.Negotiated contracts that ensured quality service to meet customer deadlines.Reviewed project status reports during each operational phase.Prepared weekly project status reports for management.Review account manufacture report on each project to insure margins were meet and where we can improve of in house costs.Knowledge in permitting and variance hearings, with a large understanding in development code with municipalities and counties across the states.Individual accounts include Darden Restaurants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Disney, Napa Auto Parts, Burger King National & International.

Led and developed full scale of project plans and executions.Responsible for more than one cross-company project at a timeIdentified resources requirement, assigned responsibilities and coordinated directly and indirectly project staff to ensure successful completion of the project.Reported on project progress and communicated relevant information to superiorsCommunicated intensively with clients, sub-contractors and vendors to establish cordial/effective working relationship.Followed up with clients to verify satisfaction.

Information Technology, I.T And Business Management

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