Adam Van Rens
Project Manager
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Talented Project Manager with 7+ years of professional experience working within cross functional teams in an agile environment. Attentive to detail with experience coordinating projects, programs, and implementing process improvements. With a diverse set of skills, knowledge and abilities, I am highly motivated to obtain a challenging position whilst bringing value to the team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
KG Stevens Inc
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized Excel for various functions, including but not limited to data evaluation, pricing configurations, and budgetary planning on a daily basis
- Negotiated project budgetary concerns with customers
- Reviewed financial requests and budget proposals with customers to verify accuracy
- Fully responsible for customers budgetary restrictions, working with them in a variety of ways to meet their project needs
- Sole project manager for 43+ accounts, acting as the primary salesperson for 10+
- Averaged 29 completed projects per month with a project range of $3k - $100k+ meeting all required timelines for project tasks
- Worked cross-functionally to collaborate on business requirements with all departments
- Created and implemented new training and onboarding program for all new employees while being responsible for all new software testing
- Responsible for generating the entire project timeline from quote to installation
- Monitored residential projects from start to finish including bidding, order entry, and everyday project coordination
- Utilized pricing model and personal experience to tailor each bid to the project scope
- Responsible for updating and uploading contracts until project completion
- Conducted post project reviews
- Utilized product knowledge and experience to support all departments
Residential Estimator
KG Stevens Inc
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Negotiated with contractors and customers on pricing and timeline
- Used Excel daily to create budgets and quarterly/yearly reports
- Interpreted blueprints and construction documents to accurately price the total scope of residential projects
- Created estimates for the whole scope of residential projects
- Onboarded and trained all new employees
- Tested all new potential software for feasible application methods and cost
- Interpreted CAD drawings
- Main point of contact for all business requirements regarding customers contracts
Data Entry Specialist
KG Stevens Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Communicated with customers to address order inquiries, changes and cancellations
- Utilized Excel to create weekly, monthly, and yearly reports
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase efficiency in order processing
- Examined orders to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to customer requirements
- Monitored and tracked inventory to achieve prompt order fulfillment
- Input order information into system and updated customer accounts to document and track customer orders
Residential Installer
KG Stevens Inc
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Installed countertops and plumbing accessories in customer homes
- Educated customers on proper use and care of newly installed products
- Contended with diverse types of weather and ground conditions
Air Force Academy Cadet
United States Air Force Academy
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth
- Conducted performance reviews of several cadets and provided feedback to superior officers on squad members performance
- Monitored the squadron desk weekly to provide support and administer help when needed
- Participated in regular training in safety, first-aid, and survival
- Exceeded academic, military, and athletic requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 09.2020 - 2022.04
Attended -
United States Air Force Academy
Monument, CO 06.2015 - 2017.05
Skills
Excellent Excel and other Microsoft Office applications knowledge
Hobbies
- MS Bike Ride participant for 5 years, achieved multiple top 20 fundraising efforts in the state of Wisconsin
- Played two years of club basketball at the Air Force Academy
- Fought on the boxing team at the Air Force Academy
Timeline
Project Manager
KG Stevens Inc
07.2022 - Current
Residential Estimator
KG Stevens Inc
09.2021 - 06.2022
Data Entry Specialist
KG Stevens Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Wisconsin - Stout
09.2020 - 2022.04
Residential Installer
KG Stevens Inc
08.2017 - 08.2020
Air Force Academy Cadet
United States Air Force Academy
06.2015 - 05.2017
Attended -
United States Air Force Academy
06.2015 - 2017.05