Damon McKinney
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Confident and ambitious team leader who motivates others and tackles challenges head on. Committed to identifying opportunities for process improvement and takes the necessary steps to achieve desired results. Effectively manages complex customer issues and drives toward issue resolution through management escalations. Being detail oriented and having strong organizational skills helps me exceed in fast paced environments. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Scoping Manager
Black & Veatch
05.2021 - Current
- Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements
- Completes SOW reviews for all scopes ie CRAN MCA, NSB etc..Also initiates BOMs and SOW pricing to client
- Coordinates with Material Manager to review all procured materials for acceptance
- Responsible for coordination of the construction on small projects
- Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager or Operations Manager.
Senior Site Quality Inspector
Black & Veatch
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Manage project trackers for closeout responsibilities
- Maintain professional relationships while assuring that work is performed in accordance with project requirements
- Review and evaluate supplier and contractor activities, products, and reports for adherence to the B&V requirements
- Effectively communicate from remote location project requirements, video requirements and quality standards
- Maintain multiple projects and priorities at one time and effectively finish projects in a timely manner
- Review and understand client’s constantly updated quality specifications.
Closeout Specialist 2
Black & Veatch
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Ensured applicable codes and specifications were met
- Performed QA/QC function on construction and site acquisition projects
- Trued up sites after they passed my QA/QC process
- Helped implement new policies forecasted by AT&T
- Coordinated with general contractors for turnover documents of construction work performed
- Adjusted to the frequent changes to the policies set forth by AT&T Turf Project.
Freight Forwarder
NetworkFOB
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Tracked packages for both customers and carriers to ensure cargo was dispatched and arrived on time
- Negotiated government shipment opportunities for LTL, Over-Dimensional, Intermodal, and Truckload
- Invoiced and created rate confirmations for carriers while using Keypoint
- Marketed NetworkFOB to DLA customers.
Material Liaison
Oakland Logistics
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Monitored customer inventory with system tools
- Communicated with customer and supplier to insure continual production
- Conducted inventory and quality analysis in a Just-In-Time manufacturing environment
- Monitored and performed cycle counts as well as material follow up and auditing tasks
- Completed various office and clerical duties as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Pittsburg State University
01.2011
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Quickbase
- MGO
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015
- D2
- Dart
- Kaltura
- SharePoint
- Strong attention to detail
- Workforce Management
- Contract Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management
Functional Summary
Possess a broad knowledge of Database Administration, Spreadsheets/Reports, Customer Service, Executive Support, Travel Coordination, Budgeting and Negotiating. Highly ethical and committed to superior work performance. Customer focused, confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. A strong professional with strong attention to detail, ability to multitask effectively and handle confidential information.
Availability
AVAILABLE FOR RELOCATION AND TRAVEL
Timeline
Construction Scoping Manager
Black & Veatch
05.2021 - Current
Senior Site Quality Inspector
Black & Veatch
12.2016 - 05.2021
Closeout Specialist 2
Black & Veatch
07.2013 - 12.2016
Freight Forwarder
NetworkFOB
05.2012 - 11.2012
Material Liaison
Oakland Logistics
09.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Pittsburg State University