Christopher Drapinski
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 23 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Cotton Holdings
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- 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.
Project Coordinator
D&C Construction
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
Project Manager
C/A LLC
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Commercial Manager
DNA Consultants
01.2000 - 04.2016
- Built relationships with clients to establish new contracts.
- Managed and analyzed budgets, P&L, balance sheets and sales reports.
- Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
- Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
USC
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Logistics Management
- Project Tracking
- Schedule Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Construction Management
- Commercial Construction
Certification
Osha 30
First Aid
Twic Holder
CPR
Timeline
Project Manager
Cotton Holdings
01.2020 - 05.2023
Project Coordinator
D&C Construction
02.2019 - 01.2020
Project Manager
C/A LLC
03.2016 - 12.2019
Commercial Manager
DNA Consultants
01.2000 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
USC
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