Ben Carlson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Diligent project manager with background in managing complex projects. Known for successfully leading teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements. Great team player both as a leader and as a teammate.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
McCann Window & Exteriors
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully managing multiple home exterior projects, 20-25 per week, by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Implemented McCann's new CRM software allowing for streamlined communication and transparent timelines for all parties involved
Recreation Leader
Chicago Park District
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Transitioned participants between activities, lunch and snack, rest periods and field trips.
- Provided customer service to guests both in-person and over the phone at the front desk
Production Manager - Dallas
Advocate Construction
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Manage a team of 4-6 employees, ensuring productivity, accountability, and teamwork
- Schedule 15-25 roofing, siding, and gutter projects per week optimizing homeowner availability, crew ability, location of build, size of build, etc
- Acquire new crews that fit our standards of quality and professionalism that are pivotal in the growth of a new market
- Focus on details specific to an ascending market, including homeowner satisfaction, new crew productivity and profitability, and integrating Advocate's vision
Assistant Production Manager - Chicago & Kansas City
Advocate Construction
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Schedule 50-80 roofing, siding, and gutter builds per week
- Order materials specific to each job and coordinate with suppliers to have them delivered accordingly
- Manage production team towards meeting company's goals of quantity, quality, and safety
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills
- Project management, planning, development, budgeting and scheduling
- Excellent team player
- Responsible and organized
- Comfortable in all professional environments
Timeline
Project Manager
McCann Window & Exteriors
07.2024 - Current
Recreation Leader
Chicago Park District
05.2024 - 07.2024
Production Manager - Dallas
Advocate Construction
05.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Production Manager - Chicago & Kansas City
Advocate Construction
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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