Open To Work
Cary Phillips
Summary
I don’t want a job. I wanna work for Netflix. I want to take something that’s great and make it even better.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
LaRocca Inc.
Jersey City, New Jersey
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Led $4.4M curtain wall demolition and rebuild project in HUD high rise, ensuring timely completion and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated scheduling and budgeting, managed subcontractors, and resolved disputes effectively.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely deliverables for clients.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
Consultant
Apex Development Inc.
Newark, New Jersey
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed $3.4M asbestos abatement and window replacement project for Jersey City Housing Authority.
- I was brought in to replace current GM. Job was at a standstill and client was going to release Apex and go after their bond. I restored faith in the project and brought resolution. Thanks to me, job was a success.
- Created new scheduling with accurate timeline
- Created a new budget, ensuring profit.
Project Manager
Phillips Remodelers Inc
Asbury, NEW JERSEY
06.2008 - 06.2018
- Managed multiple remodeling projects from initiation to completion with attention to detail.
- I know everything there is to know about windows.
- I was supposed to just sell, but I opted for way more responsibilities. I installed the windows with the workforce to learn firsthand knowledge and not be held hostage in case labor decides to become problematic. I just did the work.
- I worked with our manufacturer on all repairs so as not to be beholden to anyone to ensure client satisfaction.
Production Coordinator
Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Naples, FL
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Managed numerous Broadway shows, musical concerts.
- Responsible for load in, set up, ran the show and load out.
- Responsible for black box theater productions
- Managed lifelong learning annex.
- Worked with museum, coordinating events.
- Developed and managed offsite programming at remote locations.
Stagehand
IATSE Local 647
Naples
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Worked as a carpenter, rigger, pusher, electrician and A/V.
- Was asked to join judicial review to handle legal dispute between union and member. I resolved conflict and had grievances dismissed.
Stage Manager
Naples dinner theater
Naples, FL
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Managed the pre-production, run and dismantling of numerous Broadway shows.
- Prop master and Spotlight operations.
Assistant Director
Wild goose Productions
New York, New York
09.2002 - 12.2002
- I helped produce numerous films for in-house commercial use at the Breakers hotel in Palm Beach Florida.
Actor
Wild Goose Productions
New York
09.1998 - 12.1998
- I worked alongside Jessica Pruell, Sam Tremmel, Eddie Robinsonand and Mark Dobies as a featured character in the feature film.
- I got bored a lot on set and couldn’t help but become part of the production. That’s where I learned assistant directing.
Education
Bachelor of Communications - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 09.1998 - 06.2000
Associate of Arts - Acting
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ 09.1991 - 06.1993
Ocean Township High School
Ocean Township, New JerseySkills
- Unsurpassed communication skills
- Tenacious work ethic I don’t leave anything for the swim back
- Some Spanish
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Consultant
LaRocca Inc.
02.2024 - 02.2026
Consultant
Apex Development Inc.
12.2023 - 08.2024
Project Manager
Phillips Remodelers Inc
06.2008 - 06.2018
Production Coordinator
Philharmonic Center for the Arts
09.2005 - 06.2007
Stagehand
IATSE Local 647
09.2004 - 06.2005
Stage Manager
Naples dinner theater
09.2003 - 06.2004
Assistant Director
Wild goose Productions
09.2002 - 12.2002
Actor
Wild Goose Productions
09.1998 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Communications - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Montclair State University
09.1998 - 06.2000
Associate of Arts - Acting
Brookdale Community College
09.1991 - 06.1993
Ocean Township High School