Brian Matthews
Chicago,IL
Summary
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biometric Security Project Manager, Contract
Kirkland & Ellis
2023.09 - 2024.01
- Responsible for managing new office buildout and biometric security measures for 1000+ person law firm
- Collaborated with international teams to update emergency preparedness and evacuation plans for 20+ offices worldwide
- Partnered with vendors to implement biometric and physical security systems (badging systems, RFID access control systems, fingerprinting tools, IP cameras, etc.)
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
Project Manager
Sayers Technology LLC
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Streamlined and reduced inefficiencies for 200-person IT consulting firm
- Reduced large-scale disaster recovery project spend by 24%
- Developed and managed project scopes, schedules, and costs with detailed Gantt charts and project plans.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Project Coordinator
AID Group, inc. (Adv. Internet Dev. Group)
2018.03 - 2022.05
- Long-term management of process issues for IT resource company, including servicing internal and external stakeholders
- Increased client satisfaction by 64% by identifying and troubleshooting process issues
- Maintain project timelines and budgets as well as coordinated all team members to ensure timely project execution.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Senior Carrier Account Manager
Nolan Transportation Group, LLC
2017.06 - 2021.07
- Oversaw 100+ key accounts, managing all communications and conflict resolutions
- Exceeded revenue goals by an average of 31%
- Built strong relationships and strategic partnerships with key business partners leading to improved project approval times.
- Analyzed monthly sales trends to implement identified sales processes and improvement changes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Skills
- AGILE, WATERFALL & SCRUM METHODOLOGIES
- BUDGETING & COST MANAGEMENT
- COLLABORATION & ADAPTABILITY
- TIME MANAGEMENT & SCHEDULING
- PROJECT SCOPING & PLANNING
- STRATEGIC PLANNING & FORECASTING
- RESEARCH & REPORTING
- PROBLEM SOLVING & CONFLICT RESOLUTION WATERFALL & AGILE
- COMMUNICATION & NEGOTIATION
- GANTT CHARTS
Certification
- LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
- LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT
- AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Timeline
Biometric Security Project Manager, Contract
Kirkland & Ellis
2023.09 - 2024.01
Project Manager
Sayers Technology LLC
2022.06 - 2023.01
Project Coordinator
AID Group, inc. (Adv. Internet Dev. Group)
2018.03 - 2022.05
Senior Carrier Account Manager
Nolan Transportation Group, LLC
2017.06 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
- LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
- LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT
- AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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