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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Safely and efficiently operate 40-foot, 10–22-ton transit bus. Provide excellent customer service. Operate the MCTS financial and communication systems. Industry certifications include Air Brake Endorsement Certification; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B; and Passenger Endorsement.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Direct all operations of multi-unit residential properties. Manage capital improvement and repair projects. Conduct contractor sourcing / negotiations, competitive bidding, and purchasing. Develop and administer annual operations budget; monitor and control expenses. Oversee facilities maintenance and security. Manage marketing and leasing of available units. Thrived in working other full-time positions concurrently at various times while continuing to effectively manage properties.­ Directed several contractors in orchestrating major storm-damage repair project that consisted of replacing roofs and repairing attics, unit ceilings / walls, and floors of 2 buildings.­ Managed various other projects relating to unit remodel / upgrades, HVAC system replacement, balcony rebuilding, tree removal, and basic electrical repairs.­­ • Directed several contractors in orchestrating major storm-damage repair project that consisted of replacing roofs and repairing attics, unit ceilings / walls, and floors of 2 buildings.­• Managed various other projects relating to unit remodel / upgrades, HVAC system replacement, balcony rebuilding, tree removal, and basic electrical repairs.­• Increased revenue 35%+ by 2014 and sustained strong profit margins. Sustained 100% occupancy nearly all of the time.­• Improved project and cost control tracking and forecasting by setting up and managing new Excel database system.­• Developed strong network of contractor resources.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Responsible for new business development, account management, and quotations for medium to heavy welded projects. United Welding & Manufacturing is your full service contract fabrication shop specializing in medium to heavy welded projects. From our conveniently located and fully equipped location in Cudahy, Wisconsin, our team takes great pride in every project.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Oversaw projects for new construction and retrofit installation of custom-designed and manufactured vertical lifts. Conducted client needs analysis, led project planning, developed timelines / schedules, tracked progress, monitored quality, resolved issues, and followed up to evaluate customer satisfaction. Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless, timely processes. Addressed specification clarifications. Documented changes for invoicing.Provided business development support by establishing strong client relationships. Prepared estimates for special systems projects (beyond core business).• Managed up to 8 projects of varying sizes simultaneously, some multi-organizational in scope.• Improved estimating efficiency by initiating, developing, and implementing an Excel costing spreadsheet.

Drove dual focus of managing projects and developing new business in promotion of customized video security solutions for law enforcement centers. Accountable for project life-cycle management, efficiency review, cost control, and system integration oversight. Bid on hundreds of projects with architect collaboration and responded to RFPs (Request for Proposals). Facilitated impactful presentations for potential clients across the nation. Escalated sales in this vertical market from $0 to $485K within a year and grew revenue by additional 503% by January 2010.Collaborated with engineering and production staff, as well as with vendors, to customize solutions. Closed deals, monitored progress, and followed up to ensure client satisfaction. Sourced new vendors as needed. Represented company at national and local trade shows.• Received and thoroughly reviewed all incoming plans and specifications• Performed plan take-offs and RFP analysis• Contracted with vendors for component pricing and supply• Estimated project scope and cost• Negotiated with clients and contractors for pricing and labor improvements• Represented organization at pre-bid construction meetings• Delivered targeted presentations to industry professionals• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate client response

Consistently ranked as #1 in monthly sales team of 12. Grew business through nurturing relationships with commercial builders and designers. Mastered understanding of lighting industry, reviewed architectural plans, and provided consultative services to contractors. Excelled in generating customer referrals and repeat business.

Earlier experience developed sales, relationship-building, and technical skills at Studio Gear, Sound Machine, PSINet, WGN Radio, and Holland America Cruise Line. Highlights include:• Selling and renting audio-visual equipment through Studio Gear for clients that included Fortune 500 companies; designed post game press lighting during 1996 NCAA Basketball Tournament.• Providing production management services for Sound Machine events.• Supporting legal and other software, hardware, remote applications and network issues for 500+ end users of Michael Best & Friedrich Law Firm through PSINet.• Brief careers as producer of agri-business show at WGN Radio and as stage manager for Holland America Cruise Line.

Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: News Reader and Staff Announcer, WSUW 91.7 FM

Management Information Systems

Coursework in programming, database management, and emerging technologies

Certificate In Project Management, Project Management

Project Management Certificate

Lighting Control, Networkable Relay Panels, Architectural Dimming