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East Windsor, Connecticut, United States

Trim Solutions is a product manufacturing company that fulfills an industry demand for high-quality, maintenance-free, ready-to-install exterior PVC trim which is cost-effective. Trim Solutions holds 13 patents in the USA and Canada including our "Hidden Fastening System", which has become a best practice application in New England.As COO my job is to ensure business operations are efficient and effective, resources are properly managed, and the company's market share is expanded. This includes overseeing and directing 14 employees in the Office, Sales and Manufacturing departments.

East Windsor, Connecticut, United States

Designed, implemented and managed all daily operating procedures of the fabrication department. During my time as Operations Manager, I was responsible for all inventory/material purchasing, scheduling, logistics, equipment maintenance, and product quality assurance. Other duties included estimating projects, performing takeoffs, writing quote proposals and processing work orders.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Merit Professional Coatings has been the premier commercial painting, wallcovering and waterproofing contractor in Tampa Bay since 1994. Merit's many projects represent some of the most prestigious buildings in the community. They include sports stadiums and arenas, schools, high rise condominiums, hotels, hospitals, retail malls, museums, and manufacturing facilities.As a Project Manager my job is to coordinate and oversee all aspects of the project from pre-construction to completion to ensure that the job is completed profitably, on schedule and exceeds our customers expectations of quality and workmanship. My goal is to grow the success of Merit Coatings by providing unparalleled customer service to Tampa Bay's most established general contractors to develop lasting partnerships and ensure repeat business. Notable 2016 and 2017 projects include:Florida Hospital Center Ice Hockey Complex - Wesley Chapel, FLJames Museum of Western Wildlife and Art - St. Petersburg, FLiFLY Indoor Skydiving - Tampa, FLSt. Petersburg High School - St. Petersburg, FLBayCare Morton Plant Hospital - Clearwater, FLHillsborough Elementary School - Riverview, FLFalkenburg Road Jail Exapnsion - Tampa, FLGeneral Electric Instrument Transformer Advanced Manufacturing Facility - Clearwater, FL

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

During my time as a senior member of the Palma Ceia team I had the opportunity to wear a number of hats and contribute in all departments of the club. One of my many goals while at PCCC was to use my previous experience at Manchester Country Club to establish a company culture that focused on exceptional customer service to provide members with a high-touch personal experience. Palma Ceia has been host to one of the most distinguished amateur golf tournaments in the country, the Gasparilla Invitational, since 1956. I had the honor of helping organize the tournament's logistics during my 3 years there. As a supervisor in the golf department my daily duties included working on the golf staff managing the cleanliness and storage of over 400 members clubs and push carts, maintaining a 60+ cart fleet, coordinating tee times and tournaments and making sure the driving range and property grounds were well kept. I also oversaw and delegated the responsibilities of 7 employees during the PM closing shift.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Worked full-time (40 + hours weekly) in the Copperhead Charities office and directly contributed to all aspects of the 2014 Valspar Championship which included assisting in selling and activating sponsorship and private hospitality, creating marketing & sales brochures, overseeing the Honorary Observer program, planning and budgeting food & beverage for the Tour players, coordinating tournament volunteers and setting up and breaking down on-course structures.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Worked with the Lightning Foundation to sell 50/50 Raffle tickets at hockey games that benefited the Lightning's youth hockey program and the Moffitt Cancer Center.

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Organized the policy and claim documentation and filed them into their designated location for the year 2012.Created assignment schedules for employees in the form of excel spreadsheets.Installed the Epic Systems software on over 60 computers and educated employees on its new features.Merged policies from the parent company's newly acquired agency into one portfolio.

Manchester, Connecticut

Held the position of Senior Outside Golf Attendant who oversaw the responsibilities of 6 employees daily. Supported the Head Golf Professional in all areas of golf course management which included building friendly relationships with over 200 club members, cleaning and maintaining a 60 golf cart fleet and assisting in the pro shop by stocking and selling inventory and scheduling tee times. For special events held in the clubhouse/ballroom I was responsible for the set up and breakdown of weddings, corporate events, parties/graduations and other special events. I also performed standard maintenance duties that included painting and repairs to the building.

Greater Boston Area

Sponsored by Nike, the Suffolk University Baseball program annually runs a week-long, overnight instructional baseball camp for youth players ages 7-18 in Beverly, MA. Campers who attend come from all over the world including Asia, Europe, and nearly every state in the US. Skill level at the camp ranges from players in Little League to aspiring college players. As a Junior Coach I was responsible for the overnight care and supervision of 20 campers; ages 7-12. Responsibilities included:Designed and implemented programs that taught the fundamentals and techniques of fielding, hitting, base-running, teamwork and the mental approach to baseball.Directed, supervised and provided instruction the campers throughout all drills and games.Established a set of rules and regulations for the campers to follow throughout the week.Worked one-on-one with the athletes to provide personalized instruction.Held responsibility for the safety, personal care, and well being of the campers.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Sport Entertainment & Marketing Society, University of Tampa Investment & Entreprenuers Club Minor: Business.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies