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Bledar Culi

Hopatcong,NJ

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 15 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level project manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Starfire Lighting
10.2022 - Current
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Starfire Lighitng
12.2018 - 10.2022
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Negotiated with [Number] different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of [Number]%.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.

Warehouse Associate

Stellantis
02.2015 - 12.2018
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.

Patient Account Representative

Specialized Therapy Associates
01.2010 - 04.2016
  • Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims and payments.
  • Contacted patients after insurance was calculated to obtain payments.
  • Electronically submitted bills according to compliance guidelines.
  • Posted payments and processed refunds.
  • Reconciled statements with patient records.
  • Monitored flags and resolved urgent items with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Utilized computer programs to create invoices, letters and other documents.
  • Responded to patient, family and external payer inquiries.
  • Maintained office inventory and organized supplies for efficiency and expected needs.
  • Prepared reports detailing billing actions, flags and other key information.
  • Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information.
  • Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer accounts, payments and payment plans.
  • Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.
  • Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
  • Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.
  • Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.
  • Developed and documented collection procedures and policies to comply with government regulations.
  • Established relationships with customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
  • Generated and distributed monthly customer statements.
  • Analyzed customer financial records to determine appropriate payment plan.
  • Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices.
  • Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ

Associate of Science - Accounting

Sanford Brown Institute
Iselin, NJ
06.2012

High School Diploma -

Lodi High School
Lodi, NJ
06.2000

Skills

  • Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Lean Manufacturing and Design
  • Budget Administration
  • Project Planning
  • Conflict Management
  • Project Management
  • Expense Reports
  • Safety Protocols
  • Cost Containment
  • Staff Training
  • Contract Development
  • Project Development
  • Client Relations
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Data Review
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Performance Improvement
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
  • Budget Preparation
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Construction Management
  • Workforce Scheduling
  • Managing Revenue Projections
  • Job Bidding
  • Managing Subcontractors
  • Project Deadlines
  • Project Drawings
  • Increasing Savings
  • Materials Take-Offs

Timeline

Project Manager

Starfire Lighting
10.2022 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Starfire Lighitng
12.2018 - 10.2022

Warehouse Associate

Stellantis
02.2015 - 12.2018

Patient Account Representative

Specialized Therapy Associates
01.2010 - 04.2016

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Bergen Community College

Associate of Science - Accounting

Sanford Brown Institute

High School Diploma -

Lodi High School

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