Project Manager with 20+ years of comprehensive experience in overseeing construction and daily operations in the Petroleum/Commercial industry. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance. Thorough knowledge of market changes and trends paired with a strong grasp of corporate finance and performance measures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Representative
State Farm
01.2025 - 04.2025
Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT
USHEALTH Group
01.2024 - 05.2024
Assist clients in selecting health insurance policy that meets their needs and preferences
Explain details of health insurance policies on both on Marketplace and Private Market to potential clients
Promote and sell different universal policies, and variable annuities
Collaborate with clients to manage existing policies, including filling claims when necessary and making payments on time
Interview prospective clients to gather information about them for the onboarding purposes
Develop and expand a steady client base
Advertise insurance products and services through cold calling, social media, networking, etc
Provide assistance to clients during the onboarding and claims processes
Identify and assess the client's insurance needs, risks, goals, and financial situation
Propose protection plans that fit the client's individual, business, and financial needs and criteria
Demonstrate professional customer service by making recommendations, booking appointments, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues
Oversee insurance claims to ensure customer satisfaction
Manage and update electronic and paper records and documentation
INDEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE AGENT
Globe Life Insurance Company
06.2023 - 12.2023
Assist clients in selecting a life insurance policy that meets their needs and preferences
Explain details of life insurance policies to potential clients
Promote and sell different life insurance policies, universal policies, and variable annuities
Collaborate with clients to manage existing policies, including filling claims when necessary and making payments on time
Interview prospective clients to gather information about them for the onboarding purposes
Develop and expand a steady client base
Advertise insurance products and services through cold calling, social media, networking, etc
Provide assistance to clients during the onboarding and claims processes
Identify and assess the client's insurance needs, risks, goals, and financial situation
Propose protection plans that fit the client's individual, business, and financial needs and criteria
Demonstrate professional customer service by making recommendations, booking appointments, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues
Oversee insurance claims to ensure mutual satisfaction
Manage and update electronic and paper records and documentation
DIRECTOR
WORKHAUS CONSULTING LLC
08.2022 - 05.2023
Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue
Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions
Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions and facilitate company survival and growth
Implemented and prepared comprehensive business plans to expand business
Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture
Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions
Built a strong referral network to generate new business opportunities
Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale
Researched and negotiated pricing to reduce cost of equipment and supplies
Worked with department managers to formulate annual budgets
Recommended corrective actions to conform to quality specifications
Developed and implemented strategic sales plan to accommodate corporate goals
Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER
RACETRAC
09.2020 - 04.2021
Coordinated Compliance Inspections with State and Local authorities for 745 stores in 16 states
Worked with inspector to finalize inspection date and time
Assigned vendor to assist with onsite inspection
Prior to inspection supply inspector with required Compliance documents
Also, managed 3rd party monthly inspections required by EPA
Managed outside contractors to correct any deficiencies noted during a site inspection
Developed a Veeder-Root start-up manual for all contractors
Updated all facilities to current fuel tank layout on intercompany network
Updated Veeder-root testing parameters on 250 stores with fiberglass tanks.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGER
SPEEEDWAY
06.2015 - 04.2018
Project portfolio included projects in following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee
Accountable for $160M capital construction budget for construction south
Managed/Supervised 6 project managers
Other job requirements included: Weekly PM meetings reviewing projects under construction, and projected project status updates
Review project backlog and equipment status (opened/closed)
Completing PM review for each project completed
Ensure all required documentation has been submitted to close-out the project from Engineering, Environmental, Purchasing, Contractor
Conduct monthly meetings with PM's (Construction South budget review, expense review, project status and future forecasting
Submit Construction South PM training requests and expense goals
Participate in special projects: New PM onboarding training guidelines.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (NEW BUILD)
SPEEDWAY
08.2010 - 06.2015
Manage a project portfolio of 12 - 16 projects in multiple states
Project cost range $7M - $13M
Manage each project from conceptual to completion
Developed each project cost, schedule and scope
Conduct due Diligence to determine all Federal, State and local permits required
Meet with local jurisdiction to understand site requires any variance requirements
Determine if any public improvements are required
Meet with local utility providers to verify any utility relocation required
Confirm if any additional permitting is required on state and Federal levels
Review with Environmental department to review site genealogy (based on project scope)
Understand requirements based on New Construction/ Existing Construction
Complete contractor onsite bid events
Review project scope
Highlight any Environmental, Local or State requirements
Review in detail any utility relocations, public improvements
Requirements of installation of public sidewalks and walkways, New and upgrade existing traffic light with pedestrian walk lights, intersection widening
Review contractor bid independently, meet with Engineering, Environment and Project controls
Award project to winning contractor bid
Include any bid alternates, any accepted contingency estimates
Once contractor final contract is received
Complete an Authority to Proceed route to all stakeholders with following documents: Contractor contract, Contractor schedule, Approved Engineering drawings, Environmental approval/ including any special circumstances, Equipment list with scheduled delivery dates
Route SAP contractor contract, once approved by all stakeholders a project P.O is generated
P.O is utilized to process project invoices, and project purchase orders
Conduct Site Pre-Construction Meeting
Participants include, General Contractor, Subcontractor's, local utilities (if applicable)
Review following project details: Finalized Engineered approved drawings stamped by Design Engineer and local permitting authority
Any site-specific requirements, Approved contractor schedule, Equipment delivery schedule, Review any utility disconnects and temporary water and electrical installation
Project Start
Complete weekly conference call with General Contractor, Engineering, Environmental and Purchasing reviewing project scope and schedule
If contractor schedule adjustments are necessary, request updated schedule from contractor
Meet with Project Controls reviewing updated contractor
Conduct weekly conference call with stakeholders to provide status update on project cost, scope and schedule
4 - Week Out Meeting Onsite
Attendees include General Contractor, Maintenance Department, Operations, Merchandising
Review project completion to date
Remaining equipment deliveries with dates
Discuss final utility connections completion dates (if necessary)
Dates Final Inspections (Certificate of Occupancy)
Finalize project turnover meeting date and time
Generate a preliminary punch list
Upon Construction Completion
Conduct project turnover meeting
Attendees include General Contractor, Maintenance Department, Operations, Merchandising
Discuss project highlights, unique project requirements and lessons learned
Walk site review preliminary punch list add any additional items to address (Contractor has 2 days to complete all punch list items prior to store opening)
Distribute a project turnover manual including building and equipment warranty, project warranty contacts, project photos
Submit As-Built drawings, project photos to Engineering
Process final invoices and closeout project P.O.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (REBUILD)
SPEEDWAY
08.2008 - 06.2010
Manage a project portfolio of 6 - 8 projects in multiple states
Project cost range $5M - $10M
Manage each project from conceptual to completion
Developed each project cost, schedule and scope
Conduct due Diligence to determine all Federal, State and local permits required
Work with Permit Expediter to work with local jurisdiction to understand site requires any variance requirements
Determine if any public improvements are required
Meet with local utility providers to verify any utility relocation required
Confirm if any additional permitting is required on state and Federal levels
Meet with the Environmental department to review site genealogy
Understand requirements based on New Construction/ Existing Construction
Complete contractor onsite bid events
Review project scope
Highlight any Environmental, Local or State requirements
Review in detail any utility relocations, public improvements
Requirements of installation of public sidewalks and walkways, New and upgrade existing traffic light with pedestrian walk lights, intersection widening
Review contractor bid independently, meet with Engineering, Environmental and Project controls
Award project to winning contractor bid
Include any bid alternates, any accepted contingency estimates
Once the contractor's final contract is received
Complete an Authority to Proceed route to all stakeholders with following documents: Contractor contract, Contractor schedule, Approved Engineering drawings, Environmental approval/ including any special circumstances, Equipment list with scheduled delivery dates
Route SAP contractor contract, once approved by all stakeholders a project P.O is generated
P.O is utilized to process project invoices, and project purchase orders
Conduct Site Pre-Construction Meeting
Participants include, General Contractor, Subcontractor's, local utilities (if applicable)
Review following project details: Finalized Engineered approved drawings stamped by Design Engineer and local permitting authority
Any site-specific requirements, Approved contractor schedule, Equipment delivery schedule, Review any utility disconnects and temporary water and electrical installation
Project Start
Complete weekly conference call with General Contractor, Engineering, Environmental and Purchasing reviewing project scope and schedule
If contractor schedule adjustments are necessary, request updated schedule from contractor
Meet with Project Controls reviewing updated contractor
Conduct weekly conference call with stakeholders to provide status update on project cost, scope and schedule
4 - Week Out Meeting Onsite
Attendees include General Contractor, Maintenance Department, Operations, Merchandising
Review project completion to date
Remaining equipment deliveries with dates
Discuss final utility connections completion dates (if necessary)
Dates Final Inspections (Certificate of Occupancy)
Finalize project turnover meeting date and time
Generate a preliminary punch list
Upon Construction Completion
Conduct project turnover meeting
Attendees include General Contractor, Maintenance Department, Operations, Merchandising
Discuss project highlights, unique project requirements and lessons learned
Walk site review preliminary punch list add any additional items to address (Contractor has 2 days to complete all punch list items prior to store opening)
Distribute a project turnover manual including building and equipment warranty, project warranty contacts, project photos
Submit As-Built drawings, project photos to Engineering
Process final invoices and closeout project P.O.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER
SPEEDWAY
08.2007 - 08.2008
Managed State of Ohio portfolio
Project counts ranged from 130 to 150 projects
Managed (5) Environmental Consultant Firms
Submitted all required documentation Phase I & Phase II and Construction Assessment Reports for all construction projects
Manage project state approved action plan for all environmentally contaminated sites
Review and submit all required testing reports to the state of Ohio
Continually manage project portfolio for cost, scope, and schedule
Present on a quarterly basis to stakeholders a portfolio review of Ohio projects
Provide updates on project life cycle status, spend to date, Detailing remaining State requirements and costs
Provide estimated total project spend, and projected receival of state approval to close-out project
Other duties included routing project packages for approval, routing and approving purchase and change orders
Complete project close-out submitting all required documentation for recording
Establish a Company Website to establish a database of all product quality issues
Site Included following information: List of all company owned sites, Ability to dial into store locations and connect with underground leak detection systems
Complete quarterly site inspections conducting quality inspections.
PRODUCT QUALITY PROJECT MANAGER
SPEEDWAY
08.2006 - 08.2007
Including dispensers, tank fills, tank sumps and monitoring wells
Coordinate response with Marathon on any fuel quality issues
Develop a response plan and report to stakeholders
Provide status updates until the issue is resolved
Provide quarterly updates to stakeholders on product quality incidents, costs incurred, lessons learned
Work with state Environmental agencies on Emergency Response requirements, provided a link for each state requirements on website
Present at annual Maintenance and Construction company meetings on Product Quality initiatives
Review website information and functions.
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
SPEEDWAY
08.2005 - 08.2006
Accountable for Maintenance of 120 company stores
Managed (10) Maintenance Technicians
Responsible for annual maintenance budget of $80K
Quarterly department review of maintenance expenses, operating expenses of highest store and discuss opportunities to reduce costs
Completed annual budget forecasting for new equipment, driveway replacement, etc
Monthly review with Manager: Budget status, unforeseen repairs needed with cost estimates
Maintenance technician performance completed work orders, outstanding work orders, work hours and overtime
Completed technician equipment audits completed and scheduled audits
Attend annual region tour of stores with Operations to include items to include on Maintenance annual budget
Attain estimates from contractors for Maintenance projects
Daily review/approval of Maintenance invoices
Complete annual equipment audits of technicians
Perform annual performance reviews
Present at annual Maintenance meeting on issues experienced and lessons learned in our area.
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