Cooper Lively
Scottsboro,AL
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. Surveyor experienced in current techniques for gathering and presenting land measurements. Contributed to optimal land utilization by identifying legal boundaries and preparing maps and diagrams to present data on land characteristics. Skilled in topographic, boundary, utility locate and volumetric survey types using land-based GPS units and aerial drone technology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Head Surveyor, Team Leader
Stubblefield Land Development
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Use AutoCAD to create detailed maps and raw field data
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcGIS.
- Consulted public records and contacted previous owners to conduct research on ownership, usage and zoning history.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Coordinated with architects, developers and inspectors in developing new construction designs for commercial, residential and industrial developments.
- Evaluated crew workloads and available resources to prepare schedules and equipment allocations.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD, SurvCAD and CADD interfaces.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Advised architects, contractors and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology and topographical factors.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
- Communicated with brokers, contractors, developers, attorneys and lenders to determine circumstances of survey request and report on factors most important to specific applications.
- Worked in compliance with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- Worked in Compliance with Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
Night Shift Supervisor, Tackle Manager
Guntersville Tackle And Outdoors At Waterfront
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
- Assisted customers with complaints, questions and concerns.
- Trained staff members to perform inventory management, customer service and maintenance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
General Laborer
Smith Asphalt Paving
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Mentored new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
- Followed written instructions to construct various types of equipment.
- Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.
- Operated various Paving Equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Guntersville High School
Guntersville, AL05.2023
Skills
- Team Management
- Quickbooks data entry
- AutoCAD
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Project Support
- Inventory Stocking
- Inventory Accuracy
- Operating Budget
- Annual Budgets
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Operational Efficiency
- Term Negotiations
- Project Milestones
- Cost Control
- Tech Support
- Compliance Requirements
- Project Requirements
- Training Junior Team Members
- Shop Drawing
- Risk Analysis
- Strategy Implementation
- Materials Planning
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Shift Coverage
- Development Activities
- Service Quality
- Project Leadership
- Power Tools
- Growth Plans
- Delivery Schedules
- Customer Accounts Management
- Sales Initiatives
- Marketing
- Customer Experience
- Constructive Feedback
- Team Development
Timeline
Project Manager, Head Surveyor, Team Leader
Stubblefield Land Development
10.2022 - Current
Night Shift Supervisor, Tackle Manager
Guntersville Tackle And Outdoors At Waterfront
03.2021 - 10.2022
General Laborer
Smith Asphalt Paving
04.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Guntersville High School
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