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Arthur Bonaker

Project Manager, Automotive Restoration, Fleet Maintenance And Buildings And Grounds
Graham,NC

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Project Management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

D and N Excavation
Graham, NC
05.2020 - Current
  • Project Manager, Automotive Restoration Facility, Fleet Service and Buildings and Grounds
  • Oversee roughly 20 plus in process restoration projects in house and throughout the US daily, Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Successfully managed multiple building renovation and relocation projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.

Automotive Restoration Technician/Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Johnson Classic Motor Cars/D and N Excavation
Graham NC
01.2014 - 05.2020

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule/plan coordinate automobile restoration schedules, tasks, outsourcing, etc.
  • Perform auto body, auto repair, fabrication, welding and other restoration functions in restoring classic automobiles.
  • Manage company branched landscaping services, scheduling services, supervising, coordinating, etc.
  • Inspected damaged properties and contents to prepare job action plan.

Hiring Manager/Police Officer/Supervisor

UNC Hospitals Police
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2014 - 01.2017

Responsibilities:

  • Manages, coordinates and implements hiring of all positions within the Hospital Police and Transportation Division. The Division consists of Hospitals Police Main campus including Outside Patrol, Hillsborough Campus, Wakebrook Campus and Parking and Transportation. Approximately 110 FTE's.
  • Complete all background investigations
  • Review and revise job descriptions
  • Develop promotional screening processes
  • Develop candidate pools for the Police Trainee Position and supervise and mentor successful candidates.
  • Serve as a department liaison and designee to communicate with Criminal Justice Training and Standards personnel, sign off on police commissions, backgrounds, and other sensitive documents in lieu of the Director or Police Chief.
  • Work in the field with and supervise Police and Security Officers of UNC Hospitals Police
  • Follow/enforce policies and procedures of UNC Hospitals
  • Enforce the Laws of the State of North Carolina.
  • Conduct annual evaluations
  • Complete scheduling and payroll functions
  • Attend meetings and act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies.

Police Lieutenant

UNC Hospitals Police
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2013 - 01.2014

Responsibilities:

  • Directed and monitored work of eight law enforcement and security professionals with clear focus on maximizing results and maintaining transparent police/security operations for UNC Hospitals Police
  • Follow/enforce policies and procedures of UNC Hospitals
  • Enforce the Laws of the State of North Carolina.
  • Conduct annual evaluations
  • Train new employees
  • Complete scheduling and payroll functions
  • Attend meetings and act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies.

Police Officer/Sergeant

UNC Hospitals Police
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2011 - 01.2013

Responsibilities:

  • Work in the field with and supervise seven Police and Security Officers of UNC Hospitals Police
  • Follow/enforce policies and procedures of UNC Hospitals
  • Enforce the Laws of the State of North Carolina.
  • Provide input for annual evaluations
  • Train new employees
  • Complete scheduling and payroll functions as needed
  • Attend meetings and act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies.

Security Officer

UNC Hospitals Police
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2007 - 01.2011

Responsibilities:

  • Protect persons and property
  • Valuables collections
  • Lost property recovery and reporting
  • Traffic duties and citations
  • Visitor screening
  • Escorts
  • Assist UNC Hospital Police Officers in the performance of their duties and the enforcement of UNC Hospitals regulations.

Machinist/Supervisor

Aero Accessories
Gibsonville, NC
01.2006 - 01.2007

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Second Shift Operations
  • Machinist - aircraft materials.
  • Shipping and receiving.
  • Shop maintenance
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
  • Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horace C. Wilcox Regional Vocational Technical High School
Meriden, CT
09.1986 - 06.1990

Skills

Analytical, Forward thinking

Project planning and development

Project tracking

Vendor sourcing

Staff management

Purchasing and procurement

Budgeting and forecasting

Subject matter research

Timeline

Project Manager

D and N Excavation
05.2020 - Current

Automotive Restoration Technician/Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Johnson Classic Motor Cars/D and N Excavation
01.2014 - 05.2020

Hiring Manager/Police Officer/Supervisor

UNC Hospitals Police
01.2014 - 01.2017

Police Lieutenant

UNC Hospitals Police
01.2013 - 01.2014

Police Officer/Sergeant

UNC Hospitals Police
01.2011 - 01.2013

Security Officer

UNC Hospitals Police
01.2007 - 01.2011

Machinist/Supervisor

Aero Accessories
01.2006 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Horace C. Wilcox Regional Vocational Technical High School
09.1986 - 06.1990
Arthur BonakerProject Manager, Automotive Restoration, Fleet Maintenance And Buildings And Grounds