Derek Thompson
Louisburg,US
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Thomson, Corder, & Company
01.2025 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- 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.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
Project Engineer
Beaver Excavating
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support completion on time and within budget.
- Developed detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans.
- Collaborated with team members to define scope, timeline, deliverables and resources needed to complete each task effectively.
- Coordinated with clients to develop design specifications to meet needs.
- Coordinated with various teams to ensure timely delivery of tasks and assignments.
- Conducted regular progress meetings with team members to identify and resolve issues.
- Utilized problem solving skills to troubleshoot any technical difficulties encountered during the course of the project.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints as necessary.
Assistant Project Manager
Grid Tech
01.2023 - Current
- Supported project planning, setup, monitoring, and closeout phases
- Assisted with defining and monitoring project timelines to mitigate delays
- Evaluated project progress to proactively identify and resolve potential delays
- Liaised with clients to clarify project parameters and instructions
- Assisted with procuring materials and other items to achieve project goals
- Partnered with project manager to develop and implement project-specific safety plans
- Evaluated project progress to identify and resolve potential delays
- Leveraged computer systems and software to write correspondence, track metrics and produce visualizations
- Met with contractors, architects, engineers and consultants to review project status and resolve issues
- Maintained issue-tracking system to verify progress and resolve escalated customer concerns
- Established project roadmaps covering objectives, schedules and budget
- Assisted in planning and implementation of projects
- Kept team members on track with regular in-person or remote meetings
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Fort Bragg
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $75,000
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations
- Demonstrated proficiency in telecommunications equipment to foster critical contact during team missions
- Fort Bragg
Foreman
Louisburg Lawn LLC
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
- Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites
- Arranged beneficial deals with suppliers for materials to stay within budget limitations
- Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects
Education
BBS - Construction Management
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS06.2023
Skills
- Work Orders
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Advanced problem-solving
- Fostering collaborative partnerships
- Team leadership
- Procedures Oversight
- Project Requirements
- Advising on Strategies
- Logistics Supervision
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Effective project management
- Project documentation
- Documentation proficiency
- Billing Management
- Risk Management
- Budget Development
- Resource Allocation
- Cost Analysis
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Project status communication
- Procuring Funding
Certification
OSHA 30, 2023
Timeline
Project Manager
Thomson, Corder, & Company
01.2025 - Current
Project Engineer
Beaver Excavating
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Grid Tech
01.2023 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
01.2017 - 01.2023
Foreman
Louisburg Lawn LLC
01.2005 - 01.2017
BBS - Construction Management
University of Southern Mississippi
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