Recruited to this role to serve as a primary source for strategy, guidance, recommendations, and solutions for up to 12 projects simultaneously in support of electrical contractor clients nationwide. Directed and led a 3-person team; assist with training and development of staff and other peers. Accountable for leading projects from conception to completion with project budgets up to $1M and lasting an average of two years. ➤ Established and developed long-term relationships with 100s of fixture manufacturers.➤ Recognized by leadership for consistently completing projects on time and under budget. ➤ Assumed the role of leading the entire purchasing department for five months while the company was completing a large software implementation. ➤ Selected often to take over struggling and mismanaged projects and has earned a reputation for turning challenging projects around and leading them to successful completion. ➤ Collaborates with the Project Estimator and leverages technical knowledge and product expertise to calculate bid prices, gather specs for RFPs, and work with suppliers to help drive down costs.➤ Spearheads consultative client discussions to obtain details related to the project scope, client goals, and to set appropriate and attainable project deadlines.➤ Facilitates and leads all project progress from the initial bids to the final material shipments. ➤ Leads the purchasing and procurement of project material, anticipate obstacles, and strategizes according to project timelines to ensure the timely delivery of the project order.

Brought on board as a Project Manager as part of the Lighting Distribution Division. In charge of all aspects of lighting acquisition that included engineering, budgeting, take-offs, POs, order tracking, credits, and reconciliations. Established and developed close working relationships with multiple contractors and suppliers. Earned a reputation as an exceptional communicator and skilled multi-tasker.➤ Managed 12-18 projects simultaneously from initial bid stage to project completion. ➤ Maintained detailed and accurate electronic and physical records for each project.

Served as a vital member of the customer support team; handled 80-100+ calls per day from clients and prospects addressing a variety of product questions, issues, or to place a new order. Assisted leadership with the training and development of new hires. ➤ Helped evaluate potential new suppliers, negotiated contracts, and analyzed product quality. ➤ Purchased lighting supplies for the corporate office and remote branch.