Andrew Rivera
East Rochester,NY
Summary
Seasoned project management specialist with comprehensive experience in leading projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational workflows and significantly improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication. Proven ability to lead companies through change and achieve profitable growth. A strategic problem-solver with extensive customer service expertise, adept at driving results and keeping teams focused. Hands-on leader with a strong track record of success in competitive business markets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
RES exhibits
Rochester, NY
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
Service and Installation Manager
Arconas Corporation
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Toronto, Canada
- Manage and oversee installation processes, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to schedules
- Act as the main point of contact for clients during installations
- Coordinate shipping preparation, deliveries, and site inspections
- Perform site verifications, measurements, and audits for project planning
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with installation teams and clients
- Toronto, Canada
Project Manager
Facilities Installation Relocation and Management (The Firm)
Rochester, USA
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Rochester, NY
- Managed large-scale projects, including phased schedules and direct-to-site deliveries
- Conducted site visits, OAC meetings, and ensured compliance with project requirements
- Maintained daily reports and ensured seamless communication between stakeholders
- Rochester, NY
Project Manager
Project Management and Installation (PMI)
Sanford, USA
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Sanford, FL
- Defined project scopes and deliverables in collaboration with executive management
- Created project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and successful delivery
- Developed progress reports, status updates, and contingency plans to address project challenges
- Sanford, FL
Project Manager
Professional Modular Technicians
Oviedo, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Oviedo, FL
- Assisted in managing installation teams and overseeing project logistics
- Delivered customer satisfaction through hands-on leadership and attention to detail
- Oviedo, FL
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business Administration
Eastern Florida State College
01.2002
Skills
- Customer Care
- Planning and Development
- Logistics Policy Development
- Strategic Planning
- Construction and Professional Installations
- Tradeshow management
- Scheduling Deliveries and Installations
- Project Progress Monitoring and Reporting
- Financial Monitoring, Tracking, and Reporting
- Document Control and Management
- Field Measurements and Inventory Functions
- Site Verifications and Auditing
- Team Training and Leadership
- Proficient in SyteLine
- Proficient in SharePoint
- Proficient in MS Word
- Proficient in MS Excel
- Proficient in MS Outlook
- Expertise in commercial furniture installation
- Expertise in decommissions
- Expertise in liquidations
- Experienced with Division 8 construction projects
- Experienced in Tradeshow Project Management
- Experienced in Manufacturing/installation Project Management
- Proficient in project management tools and techniques
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong organizational abilities
- Strong time-management abilities
- Lead project management for custom exhibits
- Lead project management for trade shows
- Lead project management for experiential environments
- Ensure alignment between client expectations and teams
- Oversee project timelines
- Oversee project budgets
- Oversee project resources
- Provide guidance and problem-solving support
- Collaborate with leadership to drive innovation
- Improve operational processes
- Maximize profitability
- Project development
- Workforce training
- Work flow planning
- Project tracking
- Inventory control
- Stakeholder communications
- Vendor management
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Successfully led projects in various field and industries.
- Improved operational efficiency through strategic scheduling and logistics management.
- Trained and mentored teams, fostering professional growth and accountability.
References
Available upon request.
Knowledgeskillsandabilities
- Expertise in commercial furniture installation, decommissions, and liquidations.
- Experienced with Division 8 construction projects
- Experienced in Tradeshow Project Management
- Experienced in Manufacturing/installation Project Management
- Proficient in project management tools and techniques.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to dynamic business needs.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Lead and oversee all aspects of project management for custom exhibits, trade shows, and experiential environments.
- Ensure alignment between client expectations, design, production, and execution teams to deliver projects with precision and excellence.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring optimal efficiency and cost control.
- Serve as a key point of escalation for project-related issues, providing guidance and problem-solving support to the team and clients.
- Collaborate with leadership to drive innovation, improve operational processes, and maximize profitability.
Summary Of Experience
Project Manager with over 13 years of experience managing full project life cycles, including multi-million-dollar construction projects and coordinating workforce teams of 40+ employees and subcontractors. Proven ability to lead companies through change and achieve profitable growth. A strategic problem-solver with extensive customer service expertise, adept at driving results and keeping teams focused. Hands-on leader with a strong track record of success in competitive business markets.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
RES exhibits
02.2023 - 01.2025
Service and Installation Manager
Arconas Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Facilities Installation Relocation and Management (The Firm)
12.2018 - 01.2022
Project Manager
Project Management and Installation (PMI)
01.2013 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Professional Modular Technicians
01.2011 - 01.2013
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business Administration
Eastern Florida State College
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