Kevin Mertinat, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Elgin, IL

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Concurrently managed monthly backlog of 80+ network and telephony projects with differing install timelines. Facilitated status meetings with Project Stakeholders.
• Managed projects that generated over $2.5M in revenue during FY 18, ranking in top 10% of 30-person team.
• Served as Product Ranger for CDK Text Connect, implementing 50+ client sites during pilot phase; developed install process and PMO training documentation since utilized to install 6K+ users.
• Executed project pilot plan for implementation of CDK SD-WAN solution at 20 dealership groups totaling 60+ sites, including PA’s largest auto dealership group.

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Coordinated project level needs based on scope of work. Ordered, managed, and tested various types of circuits to meet network install needs. Developed and managed onboarding plan for new associates.
• Co-led implementation of Ford-mandated wireless network at 200+ North American Ford Dealerships, generating over $1M in revenue for CDK.
• Initiated install process directly with clients for VPN products, resulting in 120+ completions annually.

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Led 2-person Rapid Response Project Management team created for all client-facing core network projects deemed urgent or critical.
• Consistently met compressed install timelines by expeditiously reviewing network designs and working with stakeholders to achieve desired project scopes.
• Selected by management as single point of contact for associates and clients for all aspects of implementation of ADP/CDK’s Web based e-mail product, acting as Install Engineer while performing regular Project.

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Managed and coordinated 90-120 concurrent core network installations based on network design. Developed and managed client facing project plans to effectively meet install timelines and resource requirements..
• Held sole Project Management responsibility for integration of acquisition’s F&I Video product, including creating / defining implementation process to meet corporate guidelines.
• Facilitated design and implementation of internal PM database merging multiple systems by serving as PMO representative to identify user needs and provide criteria to development team. Contributed to functionality.
• Created collaborative environment with Install Engineers to support division objective, achieving new team record of 52 routers installed in 1 month, over previous high of 29.

Hoffman Estates, IL

* Successfully managed Dealer Service’s largest Supplier of equipment.* Managed over $16M in Intel base platform purchases.* Improved On Time Delivery rate for Supplier, from a six-month average of 53.0% to an average of 92.5% over two year period.* Assisted in transition to Oracle Based Supply Chain system.

Hoffman Estates, IL

* Support all Implementation activities of the organization. Prepared dealership sites for installations and migrations. Released and coordinated contracts. Acted as the primary point of contact for all installation activities. Communicated updates to all parties involved.* Led Chicago Region team to streamline the installation process.* Assigned workload.

Hoffman Estates, IL

* Customer Service to internal Region install teams.* Technical review of contracts prior to submission to Suppliers.* Prompt and accurate processing of invoices for all hardware purchased.