Cory Mckinley
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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Archer Restoration Services
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Streamlined project processes by implementing a continuous cycle of planning and evaluation, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Project Manager
M&W Restoration
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate labor coverage for all projects.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity, and analyzed data to identify and correct any holdups.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
Rebuild Manager
The Remediation Team
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to foster positive working relationships.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed all phases of projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Service Manager
Volkswagen/Bentley Of Atlanta
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Achieved 100% increase in productivity in fixed operations, parts and service department.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 30 employees.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
Automotive Technician
John Bleakley Ford
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
- Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Attended safety meetings and implemented policies with junior team members.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
Superintendent
Westside Development
01.2000 - 07.2007
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Identified and reviewed all Proposed Change Order Requests.
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of contractors needed to complete jobs.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs with budgets.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salina High School
Salina, OK04.1993
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Advanced problem solving
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Business process re-engineering
- Residential construction
- Staff Management
- Disaster Recovery Methodologies
- Commercial construction
- Project Management
- Expense reports
- Drywalling
- Blueprints and schematics
- Plumbing
- Construction management
- Roofing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Project estimation and bidding
- Performance Evaluations
- Budgeting
some of my hobbies are:
spending time with my family outdoors. I love drag racing or anything with wheels and a motor. Love to go camping and fishing and hunting.
Timeline
Project Manager
Archer Restoration Services
05.2022 - 02.2024
Project Manager
M&W Restoration
11.2019 - 04.2022
Rebuild Manager
The Remediation Team
08.2017 - 10.2018
Service Manager
Volkswagen/Bentley Of Atlanta
10.2009 - 08.2011
Automotive Technician
John Bleakley Ford
09.2007 - 03.2009
Superintendent
Westside Development
01.2000 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Salina High School
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