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Collin Whalen

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing employees and maintaining efficiency 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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Installer

Walls & Windows
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead certified professional installer for Hunter Douglas Centurion Dealer, Walls & Windows.
  • Manage installs and Authorized Service Center repairs
  • Customer relations concerning high end custom products
  • Planning and installing full projects, residential and commercial, including low voltage wiring and home automation systems

Project Manager

NW Skate Collective
10.2023 - Current
  • Volunteer Project Manager for non-profit start up
  • Organizing the City, Port, Parks & Rec, Grindline Skateparks, community skateboarders and artists to build a public, multi-use skateboard and arts facility
  • Organize and put on live events to help advocate for said public facility
  • Facilitate communication between all entities involved
  • Applying for grants to help fund design phase

Small Business Owner

Collin Whalen Interior Services
10.2016 - 01.2020
  • Owner and sole proprietor of custom window treatment installation company
  • Manage installs for 5-10 different dealers at a time
  • Contracted with Hunter Douglas Installation Services
  • Manage bookkeeping
  • Manage scheduling installs up to a month out
  • Inventory products and shipments

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
03.2016

Associate of Arts - Photography

Clark
College
06.2013

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Resource Allocation
  • Communication Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Professional art installation
  • Time Management
  • Proficient with Tools and Handyman Tasks
  • Clean & Organized

Timeline

Project Manager

NW Skate Collective
10.2023 - Current

Lead Installer

Walls & Windows
01.2020 - Current

Small Business Owner

Collin Whalen Interior Services
10.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Western Washington University

Associate of Arts - Photography

Clark
Collin Whalen